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real estate: College-Glen Real Estate Video Update April 2012 - Sacramento, Ca - College Greens, Glenbrook - 05/23/12 01:37 PM
Real Estate Agent, Doug Reynolds, is a resident and specialist of the College Greens/Glenbrook neighborhood in Sacramento, Ca.  This video details the April 2012 sales in the neighborhood. Doug also discusses the "Price Sensitive Seller's Market" in the area.  The homes that show well, are marketed well and priced right are getting multiple offers, over list price in just a few days.
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real estate: The Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling and What You Can Do about It - 05/21/12 08:25 PM
Selling a home can be a daunting undertaking, and while you may be helpless to control the state of the market or the number of prospective buyers in your price range, here are a few ways to be proactive against some of sellers’ most common pitfalls:
Problem: Your home lacks curb appeal. The condition of your home inside and out is critically important to making a sale. If your home doesn’t show well, a potential buyer is going to head elsewhere. Most buyers are looking for a house they can move into without a ton of small repairs and cleanup.
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real estate: College Greens / Glenbrook Sales in April 2012 (Sacramento, Ca) - 05/08/12 08:23 PM
There were 12 homes sold in College Greens / Glenbrook for the month of April, 2012.  That is an increase from the 18 sold in  March.  Here are the addresses and specific information.           Currently there are: 12 Active listings, 6 Active short sale listings, 25 Contingent Short Sales  and 17 Pending SalesIf 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 … (0 comments)

real estate: Buy, Fix and Hold. An investment strategy in 2012 Sacramento Real Estate - 04/30/12 01:28 PM
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discuss an investor strategy that will be prevalent in the 2012 Sacramento Real Estate Market.  It's called: Buy, Fix and Hold.  Now that the market has bottomed out in the area, investors who have been sitting on large amounts of cash are now picking up real estate investments.  They are purchasing homes that are in poor or fair condition, fixing them up to be in average to good condition and then renting them out to be held for 5 to 15 years.  This is one of the reasons for very high buyer demand in the … (0 comments)

real estate: Changes in F.H.A. Fees - 04/25/12 08:44 PM
As the cost of FHA financing continues to go up, Conventional financing is gaining more and more traction with First Time home Buyers.  I have an excellent loan officer that offers 5% conventional financing that ends up being a better loan product in most cases than FHA.
 

 
FEES charged on mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration are set to change this spring; they’ll go up for some and down for others.
 
In a nutshell, here is what’s happening: Fees for refinancing will fall sharply, as the upfront mortgage insurance decreases to 0.01 percent of the base loan amount, from 1 percent, starting on … (0 comments)

real estate: Getting your Short Sale offer accepted in a Sacramento Sellers Market - 04/24/12 01:51 PM
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the best ways to write an offer in this 2012 Sacramento Sellers Market.  There is low inventory and high demand, so buyers need to write their offers "clean" on short sales to have a chance at getting accepted by the seller and approved by the short sale lender.  Short sale sellers should also be looking for these items in their received offers.
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real estate: Sacramento County Real Estate Video Update April - May 2012 - 04/18/12 08:12 PM
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the latest real estate data for March 2012 in Sacramento County Real Estate. Due to low inventory and high buyer demand, the market has shifted to a sellers market where properties are selling quickly with multiple offers.  The median sales prices has now increased for two straight months, indicating the bottom of the market has passed.  Also discussed, is the "Perfect Storm" currently going on in the Sacramento area.  It's both a great time to sell and also a great time buy due to low prices and low interest rates (it's just tough to … (0 comments)

real estate: Talking Points - 04/16/12 11:10 AM

On closing day, most home buyers are excited about the prospect of moving into their new home.  One important final step must be accomplished before settlement: A final walk-through. While plenty of buyers whip through each room with a glance, eager to unpack, real estate experts suggest home buyers are better served by a slow and careful inspection. While some REALTORS® recommend conducting the final walkthrough hours before closing, others advise doing the walkthrough the day prior.  However, if a significant weather event has occurred between the last time the buyer saw the house and settlement day, like a windstorm, … (1 comments)

real estate: FHA Mortgages Are Poised to Get More Expensive - 04/11/12 01:38 PM

As the cost of FHA financing continues to go up, Conventional financing is gaining more and more traction with First Time home Buyers.  I have an excellent loan officer that offers 5% conventional financing that ends up being a better loan product in most cases than FHA.
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) plans to impose significant restrictions on the amount of money that sellers can contribute at closing in the near future.  The FHA also will be raising its mortgage insurance premiums during the coming weeks, increasing charges for new purchases across the board.
Making sense of the story
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real estate: Elmhurst and Tahoe Park Sales Data - March 2012 (Sacramento, Ca) - 04/09/12 08:39 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)

real estate: Land Park and Curtis Park Sales Data - March 2012 (Sacramento, Ca) - 04/09/12 08:26 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)

real estate: East Sacramento: McKinley Park, Fab 40's, River Park, East Sac, East Portal Park - Sales Data for March 2012 - 04/09/12 08:14 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)

real estate: 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)

real estate: College Greens / Glenbrook Sales in March 2012 (Sacramento, Ca) - 04/05/12 08:59 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)

real estate: 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)

real estate: Warren Buffett Is Betting on Housing - 03/29/12 08:32 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)

real estate: Don’t Forget To Save Money On Your Taxes This Year - 03/20/12 07:07 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)

real estate: 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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real estate: First Time Home Buyer Thoughts - 03/10/12 02:55 PM

 
Home buying doesn’t begin with home searching; it begins with a mortgage pre-approval.  Often, first-time home buyers fear getting pre-approved because they’re afraid the lender may tell them they do not qualify for a mortgage or they qualify for a loan smaller than expected.  However, by getting preapproved, buyers will make a financial decision rather than an emotion one. Another mistake first-time home buyers make is not thinking of a house as a long-term commitment.  If a buyer may have to switch jobs in a year or two and may have to move for the job, they should think … (2 comments)

real estate: Rosemont Sales in February 2012 (Sacramento, Ca) - 03/06/12 03:00 PM
 
There were 20homes sold in Rosemont in the month of February, 2012.  That is slight increase from the 17 that sold in January .  Here are the addresses and specific information.
 

 

 
 
Currently there are: 17 Active listings, 9 Active short sale listings, 31Contingent Short Sales  and 29Pending 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.  … (1 comments)