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first time homebuyers: Rosemont Sales in March 2012 (Sacramento, Ca) - 04/05/12 09:31 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.  … (5 comments)

first time homebuyers: College-Glen Real Estate Update Q1 2012 - Sacramento, Ca - College Greens, Glenbrook - 04/03/12 09:03 PM
Real Estate Agent, Doug Reynolds, is a resident and specialist of the College Greens/Glenbrook neighborhood in Sacramento, Ca.  This video details the 2012 first Quarter Real Estate statistics in the neighborhood.  He also shows a comparison to last quarter and the quarter from one year ago.  In 2012 Q1, the neighborhood saw an unusual spike in distressed bank owned properties.  These poor condition sales drove down the median price.  But don't be fooled, the neighborhood is currently experiencing a Seller's Market.  The homes that show well, are marketed well and priced right are getting multiple offers, over list price in just a … (0 comments)

first time homebuyers: Pet Odor Can Chase Away Buyers - 03/28/12 08:48 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 … (3 comments)

first time homebuyers: Sacramento County Real Estate Update March-April 2012 - 03/18/12 07:55 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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first time homebuyers: Show Your Home Pride: 7 Home Improvement Projects for $1,000 (or Less) - 02/03/12 11:11 AM

By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon
Americans still think buying a home is one of the best decisions they’ve ever made. Here are some ways to increase your home’s value and comfort for less than $1,000.
We knew reports of the death of American home ownership were greatly exaggerated (nod to Mark Twain), and now we’ve got the numbers to prove it.A just-released survey by the Meredith Corp., which publishes Better Homes and Gardens magazine, says the vast majority of people polled believe owning a home is a smart financial move and a source of pride.Here are some results of the 2,500 people surveyed online:
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first time homebuyers: Consumer Confidence Shoots Higher Again - 01/23/12 02:39 PM
By Chris Isidore CNNMoney

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Consumer confidence shot higher for the second month in a row in December, according to a survey from The Conference Board.
The research firm's overall confidence index, released Tuesday, jumped 9.3 points to 64.5. The increase follows a 14.3-point rise in November.
 
"After two months of considerable gains, the index is now back to levels seen last spring," said Lynn Franco, director of the group's research center. "Consumers are more optimistic that business conditions, employment prospects and their financial situations will continue to get better."
Still, Franco cautioned that it's too soon to … (1 comments)