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healdsburg california real estate: Local Knowledge Is Key In Real Estate - 10/11/11 12:13 PM
I was looking at Activerain this AM and the first thing that I saw was a post from a Realtor that has the same pet peave as I do. Out of area internet Realtors that leverage the internet to gain clients from across the country then refer them to a local agent. This is a huge business and leaves the clients exposed to a rickety transaction.
What is local? Well I think that it is dependent on what type of transaction that you are going to have. If it is residentail then an agent that is more than an hour away … (0 comments)

healdsburg california real estate: Mill Creek Home For Sale - 08/17/11 03:07 PM
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healdsburg california real estate: FHA Loan Limits Changing Soon - 08/17/11 02:19 PM
 
FHA high balance loan limits to expire on September 30th. The loan limits were set at $660,000. And the new limit will be at $520,700. If you are purchasing a home for an amount that is higher than this you will need to get a jumbo loan.
 
Hunt Conrad of Prospect Mortgage remarked “I do not think this will be a big game changer. Jumbo’s rates are not that much higher than high limits and the bulk of FHA borrowers are purchasing below this level for the most part.”
 
FHA loans have been popular again during this … (0 comments)

healdsburg california real estate: Fine Healdsburg Real Estate - 08/17/11 02:13 PM
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healdsburg california real estate: High School Antics - 06/22/10 01:51 PM
 
When I dropped off my daughter on the last day of school this year this is what I saw. I am proud of the kids at HHS. They are a bunch of good, hard working kids up there. I think that this was about the extent of their rebellion. Kind of creative and a lot of effort to pull this off.

Have a great summer kids! www.realestateofhealdsburg.com
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healdsburg california real estate: Why Buy Now - 04/26/10 01:02 PM
There are many factors that would contribute to the decision to purchase a home now. We already know that we are in an economic recovery. We know that the two main factors that are holding us back right now are unstable employment outlook and shortage of credit to small businesses. We have proven to ourselves during these past few years that we need to stop relying on both of these things and to be more self sufficient and accountable in both of these areas.
 
A couple of weeks ago the private sector began to purchase mortgage backed securities which is … (1 comments)

healdsburg california real estate: We Are All A Flutter - 03/26/10 02:44 PM
I think that is the best way to put it right now. We are definitely seeing a lot of flutter as far as financing is concerned. At our MLS meeting this week we talked about how the fed is not going to purchase mortgage backed securities at this point and that is what caused the jump in rates this week. To get the same rate as last week you would have to pay 3/4 of a percent to get it. I believe this is just a knee jerk reaction to that news although if main street investors are going to want … (1 comments)

healdsburg california real estate: Great Healdsburg Home For Sale - 03/17/10 01:49 PM
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healdsburg california real estate: The Best Present Ever - 12/21/09 02:25 PM
I was trying to post a cool new count down clock for the first time buyer tax credit. I have attended many seminars on the details of this recently so I thought it would be good to strut my stuff. Well in stead of the fancy graphics you will just have to absorb this.
The newest version of the tax credit is not just for first time buyers. It includes buyers of second homes that have lived in them for the past five years. This can be a MOVE UP or DOWN. If you are an empty nester and you want … (0 comments)

healdsburg california real estate: Tax Credit To Be Extended - 11/02/09 01:50 PM
 
This came to me last week but I failed to pass it on. It was a busy week with the kids and Halloween. I hope that you had a great time with your family.
Senators agree to extend homebuyer tax credit
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER (AP) - 56 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for first-time homebuyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers.
The tax credit provides up to $8,000 to first-time homebuyers but is set to expire at the end of November. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that new … (0 comments)

healdsburg california real estate: 3 PEAT For HEALDSBURG CALIFORNIA - 08/11/09 03:09 PM
Congratulations to Costeaux Bakery on winning the national title for "RETAIL BAKERY of the YEAR" in a highly competitive national competition. If you are not familure with this wonderful cafe and bakery you have to visit them. This is a locally owned family business with a great reputation as a community builder. Will Seppi, the son of the founder took over the reigns of the business a couple of years ago and has built upon what his family had started with countless years of hard work and bakers hours.
WHY IS THIS A 3PEAT?
Because here in Healdsburg right on the … (0 comments)

healdsburg california real estate: Healdsburg Home For Sale - 05/06/09 11:44 AM
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healdsburg california real estate: Great Healdsburg Real Estate - 04/24/09 01:36 PM
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healdsburg california real estate: Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament - 03/24/09 01:10 PM
I am so excited to be a member of our local Chamber of Commerce in Healdsburg and to be the chair of this years ambasadors club. It is a great time to build your social network and to get more exposure for your business while at the same time supporting each other.
This year is the first annual golf tournament on Friday, May 1st and it will be terrific. There will be food and wine pairings at every tee, a great dinner after the last hole is completed and of course the most picturesque views in Sonoma County. If you have not … (0 comments)

healdsburg california real estate: Out with the old, in with the new - 09/17/08 11:40 AM
Cleansing of the Real Estate Industry

I think the main benefit of the housing market downtown is the opportunity for all the part time and non-producing agents to exit the business.  Let's face it, a few years ago, everyone and their mother was either a realtor or a mortgage person.  Now, the "easy money" is over and many realtors and mortgage professionals have left the industry, either on their own or have been let go.  And many more will follow.  This can be looked at as a sad time, but in reality most of these folks should never have been … (0 comments)

healdsburg california real estate: Results are proven with teamwork - 05/03/08 10:08 AM
I have felt since the first day that I walked into my first MLS meeting that I was a member of a team that was dedicated to helping people. I feel that more than ever right now. I am just completing a transaction in a short period of time and it would not have been possible alone. I had great sellers that helped  get the home in optimum condition, I had all my fellow Realtors doing all they could to make sure I would succeed. I had a great agent on the other side of the transaction.
The greatest benefit of this entire … (0 comments)