doug: How To Pick The Right Lender For Your Mortgage
- 07/02/12 02:32 PM
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, provides tips and advice to buyers that are just starting the home buying process and needing to select a lender to work with. In this challenging market and economy, it is crucial that a buyer select a very high quality lender that will provide excellent service and results. Contact Doug today if you'd like to know about the lenders he recommends. They work for local, smaller, direct lenders.
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doug: Sierra Oaks, Wilhaggin, Del Dayo and Shelfield - Sales Data for March 2012
- 04/09/12 02:03 PM
There were 12 homes sold in Sierra Oaks, Wilhaggin, Del Dayo and Shelfield in the month of March 2012 . This is a increase from the 5 sold in February 2011. Here are the addresses and specific details:
Currently there are: 38 active listings, 3 active short sale listings, 13 contingent short sale listings, and 14 pending sales.
If you would like more information (pictures, listing history, what type of sales they were, etc.) feel free to call or email and I’d be happy to provide that for you. Call or email me if you are looking to … (0 comments)
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doug: Arden Park and Arden Oaks - Sales Data for March 2012
- 04/09/12 01:50 PM
There were 8 homes sold in Arden Park and Arden Oaks in March 2012. That is slight increase from the 5 sold in the month of February 2012. Here are the addresses and specific information:
There are currently: 23 active listings, 3 active short sale listings, 4 contingent short sale listings, and 5 pending sales.
If you would like more information (pictures, listing history, what type of sales they were, etc.) feel free to call or email and I’d be happy to provide that for you. Call or email me if you are looking to buy or sell … (0 comments)
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doug: Elmhurst and Tahoe Park Sales Data - March 2012 (Sacramento, Ca)
- 04/09/12 01:39 PM
There were 9 homes sold in Elmhurst and Tahoe Park in the month of March 2012. That is a slight decrease from the 10 homes sold in the area in the month of February 2012. Here are the addresses and specific information.
Currently there are: 17 active listings, 5 active short sales, 15 contingent short sales, and 16 pending sales.
If you would like more information (pictures, listing history, what type of sales they were, etc.) feel free to call or email and I’d be happy to provide that for you. Call or email me if you are looking to buy or … (0 comments)
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doug: Land Park and Curtis Park Sales Data - March 2012 (Sacramento, Ca)
- 04/09/12 01:26 PM
There were 17 homes sold in Land Park and Curtis Park in the month of March 2012 . That is a slight decrease from the 18 homes sold in the month of February 2012. Here are the addresses and specific information.
Currently there are: 33 Active listings, 3 Active short sale listings, 0 Contingent short sale listings, and 13 Pending sales.
If you would like more information (pictures, listing history, what type of sales they were, etc.) feel free to call or email and I’d be happy to provide that for you. Call or email me if you are looking to buy or … (0 comments)
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doug: East Sacramento: McKinley Park, Fab 40's, River Park, East Sac, East Portal Park - Sales Data for March 2012
- 04/09/12 01:14 PM
There were 27 homes sold in East Sacramento in the month of March , 2012. That is a slight increase from the 26 homes sold in the area in the month of February 2012 . Here are the addresses and specific information.
Currently there are: 43 Active listings, 5 Active short sale listings, 12 Contingent short sale listings, and 26 Pending Sales.
If you would like more information (pictures, listing history, what type of sales they were, etc.) feel free to call or email and I’d be happy to provide that for you. Call or email me if you are looking to buy or … (0 comments)
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doug: Rosemont Sales in March 2012 (Sacramento, Ca)
- 04/05/12 02:31 PM
There were 29 homes sold in Rosemont in the month of March, 2012. That is slight increase from the 17 that sold in February. Here are the addresses and specific information.
Currently there are: 13 Active listings, 10 Active short sale listings, 27 Contingent Short Sales and 28Pending Sales
If you would like more information (pictures, listing history, what type of sales they were, etc.) feel free to call or email and I’d be happy to provide that for you. Call or email me if you are looking to buy or sell in the 95826 zip code. … (2 comments)
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doug: College Greens / Glenbrook Sales in March 2012 (Sacramento, Ca)
- 04/05/12 01:59 PM
There were 18 homes sold in College Greens / Glenbrook for the month of March, 2011. That is an increase from the 12 sold in February. Here are the addresses and specific information.
Currently there are: 12 Active listings, 3 Active short sale listings, 24 Contingent Short Sales and 19 Pending Sales
If you would like more information (pictures, listing history, what type of sales they were, etc.) feel free to call or email and I’d be happy to provide that for you. Call or email me if you are looking … (0 comments)
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doug: 3 Hot Trends for Kitchen Remodeling in 2012
- 04/04/12 01:26 PM
Mulling a kitchen remodel but want to keep costs low? You’re au courant with today’s trends that emphasize options and high-tech wizardry at affordable prices.
Trend #1: Remodeling scales back
A new focus on moderation and value has entered the remodeling mind-set. Trends that are likely to show up in your kitchen next year include:You’ll repair your existing appliances instead of replacing them, extending their life with good maintenance and care. If you’re replacing cabinets, you’re likely to build around your current appliances rather than choosing new models.You’re scaling back your cabinetry purchases, with an increased emphasis on kitchen storage and functionality overelaborate decoration. For example, rather … (3 comments)
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doug: FHA TAKES ADDITIONAL STEPS TO BOLSTER CAPITAL RESERVES
- 04/02/12 05:47 AM
New premium structure will help protect FHA’s MMI fund
WASHINGTON – As part of ongoing efforts to encourage the return of private capital in the residential mortgage market and strengthen the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund,
Acting FHA Commissioner Carol Galante today announced a new premium structure for FHA-insured single family mortgage loans. FHA will increase its annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) by 0.10 percent for loans under
$625,500 and by 0.35 percent for loans above that amount. Upfront premiums (UFMIP) will also increase by 0.75 percent.
These premium changes will impact new loans … (1 comments)
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doug: Warren Buffett Is Betting on Housing
- 03/29/12 01:32 PM
Posted By susanne On March 3, 2012 @ 12:01 am In Business Development,Business Outlook,Consumer News and Advice,Finance and Economy,Home Owner News,Real Estate,Real Estate News,Real Estate Trends,Today's Marketplace,Today's Top Story - Consumer | No Comments
From the Los Angeles Times
The U.S. housing market disappointed Warren Buffett last year, but he hasn’t given up hope.
Buffett said in his annual shareholder letter that he was “dead wrong” when he predicted last year that the rebound in U.S. home prices would begin within a year.
This year, though, he’s betting again that the housing market will recover, and for an interesting reason: hormones.
As Buffett explains it, … (4 comments)
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doug: Pet Odor Can Chase Away Buyers
- 03/28/12 01:48 PM
Don’t let pet odors derail your home sale.
Air your house out. While you’re cleaning, throw open all the windows in your home to allow fresh air to circulate and sweep out unpleasant scents.
Once your house is free of pet odors, do what you can to keep the smells from returning. Crate your dog when you're out or keep it outdoors. Limit the cat to one floor or room, if possible. Remove or replace pet bedding.
Scrub thoroughly. Scrub bare floors and walls soiled by pets with vinegar, wood floor cleaner, or an odor-neutralizing product, which you can purchase at a pet … (4 comments)
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doug: Basketball Legend Michael Jordan’s Home for Sale
- 03/27/12 02:37 AM
[1]Recently, the longtime personal residence of NBA legend Michael Jordan in Highland Park, Illinois, was presented for sale by Katherine Chez Malkin and will be marketed globally by Luxury Portfolio International. With an asking price of $29 million, the secluded compound offers over 56,000 square feet of livable space on three levels; including nine bedrooms, more than 15 baths, and five fireplaces.
Designed to Jordan’s exacting specifications, the tastefully furnished and luxuriously appointed property will afford its owner the ultimate in privacy, security and amenities.
[2]In addition to the main residence, the estate features an attached and beautifully appointed three-bedroom guesthouse, an … (1 comments)
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doug: Answers for First-Time Buyers
- 03/25/12 09:32 AM
March 2, 2012| by Sarah Stelmok, ABR, GRI, e-Pro
Many people in the market today are first-time home buyers who would not have been able to buy when home prices were higher. Enticed both by lower prices and bank promotions, these eager hopefuls are have taken the signs of deals as the best chance to make their first real estate move .
While all home buyers need help with the short sale process, it’s especially challenging to address the needs and concerns of a first-time home buyer who has decided a short sale is the home for them. Here’s how to … (0 comments)
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doug: Top Reasons Your Offers Are Not Getting Accepted
- 03/23/12 02:17 PM
Doug Reynolds, Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the recent sellers market in Sacramento Spring 2012. He shares tips with buyers as to why your offers are not getting accepted when you are competing with other buyers:
- Price (low ball offers no longer work)
- Financing (Cash is best, then conventional, then FHA and last VA)
- Needing a credit from seller for your closing costs
- Terms (break down of closing costs)
- Lender (small, direct, local lenders are the best right now)
- If it's a short sale, the commitment you are showing the seller.
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doug: Cleaning House: Secrets of a Truly Deep Clean
- 03/22/12 01:42 PM
Deep clean your house and you’ll brighten rooms and help maintain your home’s value.
De-bug the light fixtures
See that bug burial ground within your overhead fixtures? Turn off the lights and carefully remove fixture covers, dump out flies and wash with hot soapy water. While you’re up there, dust bulbs. Dry everything thoroughly before replacing the cover.
Vacuum heat vents and registers
Dirt and dust build up in heat vents and along register blades. Vents also are great receptacles for coins and missing buttons. Unscrew vent covers from walls or pluck them from floors, remove foreign objects, and vacuum … (3 comments)
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doug: Don’t Forget To Save Money On Your Taxes This Year
- 03/20/12 12:07 PM
Homeowners should be aware of these tax breaks that they may be eligible to receive. Consult a Certified and licensed Tax Professional.
Mortgage interest: Homeowners are generally entitled to reduce their taxable income by the amount of mortgage interest they pay, as long as they itemize deductions on their tax returns. Private mortgage insurance: Homeowners who are paying PMI likely will be able to fully deduct the amount, as long as their adjusted gross income is $100,000 or less ($50,000 for married taxpayers filing separately). Borrowers with incomes above $100,000 may qualify for a partial deduction. Energy-efficient home improvements: … (1 comments)
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doug: Where Are All the Home Sellers?
- 03/19/12 08:51 AM
As we’ve been discussing in our Sacramento area: low inventory, high demand and a flattening sales price. It’s happening in other parts of the country as well. Check out this article from the Wall Street Journal.
By Nick Timiraos of the Wall Street Journal
Inventories of homes listed for sale in January dropped by 6.6% from December to 1.77 million, the eighth straight month that listings have declined. For-sale listings are 23.2% below year-earlier levels and at the lowest point since the housing bust accelerated five years ago, according to data from Realtor.com.
All but one of the 146 … (1 comments)
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doug: Sacramento County Real Estate Update March-April 2012
- 03/18/12 12:55 PM
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, gives a market updated March and April 2012 Sacramento Real Estate. This month discussing how the local real estate market appears to have hit the bottom. Indication signs are: the median sales price increasing in February, the area currently has the second lowest amount of inventory since 2000 at 1.6 months, high buyer demand with multiple offers on properties, the second highest amount of sales in the month of February since 2000 and the lowest interest rates in the history of the US. The local market appears to be turning around, what do you think?
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doug: Home Buying: Most Affordable in Decades
- 03/15/12 06:35 AM
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Buying a home is now more affordable than it has been in the last twenty years.
Thanks to continued declines in home prices and rock-bottom mortgage rates, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index hit a record level of affordability.
According to the index, 75.9% of all new and existing homes sold during the three months ended Dec. 31 could have been comfortably purchased by families earning the national median income of $64,200.
That was the highest percentage recorded in the 20-year history of the index, and a sharp increase from just three months … (1 comments)
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Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, provides tips and advice to buyers that are just starting the home buying process and needing to select a lender to work with. In this challenging market and economy, it is crucial that a buyer select a very high quality lender that will provide excellent service and results. Contact Doug today if you'd like to know about the lenders he recommends. They work for local, smaller, direct lenders.
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