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2011
the “doom and gloom” in today’s headlines, in the current economic climate, homeownership is more affordable than ever, thanks to low interest rates and lower home values. For those buyers who manage to have a 20% (or more) downpayment, they believe this will get them the lowest monthly mortgage...
12/30/2011
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the local real estate market while looking back at 2011. He highlights the flat median sales price, extremely low inventory, buyer competition, high sales volume and the current “Price Sensitive Sellers Market.” This is a great video for buye...
12/29/2011
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Realtor, provides an analysis of the local market statistics from November. This month discussing how Sacramento area sales were strong in November in spite of the expected dip in winter months. National low interest rates and in Sacramento we are seeing cash buyers a...
12/28/2011
By: Karin Beuerlein Fixing mold damage is an expensive and time-consuming home repair. But you can save time and money by implementing these 10 ounces of prevention. Mold spores are always present indoors, particularly in humid areas. You can minimize mold growth, however, by buying a humidity m...
12/20/2011
By: John Riha Kitchen remodeling can turn a ho-hum room into your home’s pride and joy. Here are strategies to help your project run smoothly. A significant portion of kitchen remodeling costs may be recovered by the value the project brings to your home. Kitchen remodels in the $50,000 to $60,0...
12/19/2011
Sales price hovering in mid-$160’s Sales decreased for the holiday season to 1,531 units sold, down 5.1% from the 1,614 closed escrows last month. On the other hand, year-to-year closed escrows were up 17.6% from the 1,302 units sold last November. Making up the closed escrows this month were 51...
12/16/2011
RISMEDIA, Thursday, December 08, 2011— Unemployment and other factors have caused many homeowners to involuntarily default on their mortgages. At the same time, falling home prices, the possibility of being underwater for many years and advice from certain influencers, or “mavens,” may have en...
12/15/2011
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the topic with a local appraiser. Ryan Lundquist, Ludquist Appraisal Company, provides tips for both buyers and sellers as to what things can be done to make the appraisal process smooth, seamless and provide the best outcome for the valuation...
12/13/2011
RISMEDIA, Wednesday, December 07, 2011— The Alliance to Save Energy urges American consumers to give themselves the gift of energy efficiency this holiday season—and reap the benefits when they file their 2011 federal tax returns—by taking advantage of tax credits for energy efficiency home im...
12/12/2011
By EILEEN AJ CONNELLY, AP Personal Finance Writer Wednesday, December 7, 2011 If the U.S. economy does not suffer more setbacks, the rate of mortgage holders behind on their payments should decline significantly by the end of next year, according to credit reporting agency TransUnion. Mortgage d...
12/10/2011
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