Diane Broussard 's Blog

Homes are selling

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:30:18 -0700

I work both El Dorado County and Los Angeles County in California, so I drive between Northern California and Southern California . It is interesting to watch these real estate markets. In the the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles homes sales are up and prices are up a little also. Usually Northern California follows behind by 6 or so months ,first hitting Sacramento and working its way up the foothills. Although there are still many bank owned homes up North at least they are starting to sell also. Many multiple offers. Not saying we have a great turn for the best but things are moving. I tell my clients not to wait for the media to tell them to buy - by then its already too late. Now is the time of our lives and we will remember these times for many years.

New Real Estate Office in Ione

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:31:24 -0800

Andy and Diane Hall have opened a new real estate office in the town of Ione, in Amador County. Andy Hall and his partner Diane have actually been in the real estate industry since 1990. Andy Hall, owner broker, has another office in Placerville, on Pleasant Valley Road. Andy and Diane specialize in country properties including horse ranches, estates, and vineyard properties in El Dorado and Amador Counties. Andy recently moved to in the little house at 121 South Sacramento Street, in Ione and decided to make it his home office, offering the people of Ione an easy place to come for real estate advice, sales or service. Andy welcomes visits and enjoys helping people find their dream homes. Now is a great time to buy and Andy and Diane have helped many people with residential homes or investment properties. Service is their motto. Please visit their web sites --- http://www.Premiervalleyrealestate.com-www.RanchesHomesandLand.com.----www.RanchandVines.com-- or call for an apt. 209-217-7707-209-680-4033

Flipping Homes could Spike the Real Estate Market

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:53:17 -0800

With the new rule on flipping homes extended--we should at least see the home comparables adjust, if, investors buy homes at a low price and resell at a higher price within a short period time. I hope the appraisers will consider this .I think one of the biggest problems is the appraisals, since some of these homes are selling below a decent market value. Hopefully the extended ruling will spur buyers to invest and flip. Maybe a spike in home sales?-----I wish I had the money right now----

Bring in the New Year--Work to do

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:32:37 -0800

There is lots of work to be done this year fellow agents. Laying a good foundation before the market starts to turn is very important and we are being given a great opportunity to do so.. Get your marketing in place, make sure your clientelle knows who you are, you will be to busy to do that later . People are reading and looking now and will come around when they are told by the media to do so. So be ready and let them know who is always busy and motivated.

It's all in your attitude

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:40:02 -0800

I hear many agents complain about how bad the market is. If you were to talk to Donald Trump , billionaire real estate entropeneur---he will tell you this is the best market in over 30 years. It is all in your attitude. I believe there is more real estate available right now at the best prices and lowest interest rates I have seen in 30 years. My attitude is, we have to shift as the market shifts. Help the buyers invest now and lay a ground work for the sales to follow. Do your marketing now as sellers will be looking for agents later when the time to sell comes. Many people are getting great deals and the market will shift as the pendulum swings. Get in place and be ready for the sellers and right now help the buyers. Always market no matter how low you budget goes. Eat bread but keep marketing. For great buys visit my web site http://www.ranchandvines.com---- ---PremierValleyRealEstate.com

Diane Broussard Hall joins Keller Williams--Marina Del Rey, Calif.

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:48:15 -0800

January 2010 will mark a new relationship between Diane Hall and Keller Williams Real Estate in Marina Del Rey. Diane has been in real estate for over 30 years and moved to Marina Del Rey in 2009. Diane hopes to make this charming community her new client base. Diane previously owned her own Remax Gold real estate office in Northern California Placerville area ,selling horse ranches and vineyards. She is a member of Remax Hall of Fame and Platinum Club. She has been a consistant top achiever in real estate since 1990. Diane still owns a ranch in Somerset Calif. and still works the area on a referral basis.Her partner Patti Babish, is also her escrow coordinator.Her other partner Andy Hall ,( Hall and Associates) ownes his own real estate office in the Placerville and works with Diane taking care of clients looking for horse properties in the foothills. Diane has extensive real estate web sites in both Southern and Northern Calif. PLease visit www.RanchandVines.com----wwwPremierValleyRealEstate.com and www.ThinkDiane.net to find the best service and knowledge available in real estate. Diane's years in real estate bring to the table a friendly caring lady who has learned to listen to her clients needs. You can be one of them--call Diane or e-mail---Diane@ThinkDiane.net

Diane is hoping to introduce the people of Southern California to the great buys in the Northern California Foothills around Placerville Calif. Coming from Southern California and building a ranch in the foothills, plus 30+ years of selling vacation and horse properties, she feels her knowledge of--- how to do it, will help transition clients from both North to South and South to North.

Short Sales--Bank Repo's---tough on buyers and their agents

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:04:14 -0700

Hello All,

RealEstate is so very strange right now. Repo's are selling so quick I can not get my clients in. It seems thats agents are listing properties soooooooooo low that multiple offers come in and nobody but the inside guy knows how to make an offer. It is more like gambling than real estate. My clients do not have a lot of confidence is the process---a short sale is too long and a repo is a highest bidder----be glad when we get back to real estate 1A again---In the mean time I have a new web site that handles the Amador and San Joaquin area really well I think with a new search type---PremierValleyRealEstate.com

I have Two Homes-Rent to Own

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:41:19 -0700

I have two homes in Somerset area of South El Dorado County--in the Fairplay Winery region - that can be purchased as a Lease with Option to buy. One home is new construction with granite counters and all the bells and whistles on 10 gorgeous treed acres--with nice storage barn--close to schools-Priced at $599,000--the other home is a 12 acre horse ranch with a 3000 sq. ft. home--3 bedrms. 2 bths--barn, arena,7 pastures--2 bedrm guest home-landscaped- vineyard views---Price is $685,000----1 year lease O.K.

Market Updates and Some "Good News"

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:04:46 -0700

Sales of existing homes fell in March

The national housing downturn continued in March as single-family home sales fell 2 percent in March - the seventh decline in the past eight months, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® (NAR) reported Tuesday. The NAR said the median price of a home fell from $217,400 a year ago to $200,700 this March, a 7.7 percent decline. The inventory of homes for sale increased by 40,000 units to 4.06 million homes. At the March rate of sales, it would take 9.9 months to deplete the inventory, up from 9.6 months in February.

Bargain hunters boost home sales in some markets

With prices falling in many parts of the country and the number of foreclosures rising, a small yet growing number of bargain-hunting buyers are seeing an upside to the real estate market-I am actually seeing multiple offers on bank owned homes---first time home buyers with good credit can buy a home and have a payment equal to monthly rents.

The key is keeping your credit good---all parents should educate their children as young adults the value of good credit. First time buyers have a great opportunity to purchase a home now and start a solid real estate future.

Where to Price a New Short Sale

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:08:53 -0700

Where to Price a New Short Sale

In this new short sale market I am concerned about where to start pricing a short sale for my clients. The current comps. are so varied. Any advice from you seasoned short sale agents. I work in a rural area, dealing mostly with homes on acreage, no residential subdivisions where comps. might be easier. What will the banks look at as an average short sale price???

New Loan Limits for El Dorado County

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:46:33 -0700

Hello all,
Just wanted to let you know of the new increase in government loan limits--Along with outstanding price deals on homes this has increased our home sales--Now is really the best time to buy--many investors are out there and we our seeing multiple offers--

The Federal Government anounced on Wed. temporarily increased limits on conforming loans offered by government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, from $417,000 to as high as $729,750 in fourteen counties in California for loans originated between July 1, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2008. Fannie and Freddie are reported to be working out new underwriting standards and expect to begin offering the new loans soon.

In El Dorado County the conventional loans are up from $ 417,000 to $ 580,000. Please check with your lender or go to -

FHA Loan Limits by County

To find out about your county requirements

El Dorado County is seeing multiple offers on bank owned and short sale homes

Diane Broussard (RE/MAX GOLD Real Estate) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:32:21 -0700

Just a note---The Worm is Turning---contrary to news media --the lower priced homes and bank owned homes have sparked buyer's attention and last count, 7, of my last clients who finally decided to pull the trigger found out an offer was placed just before them. This includes high end homes that are reduced also. The market is starting to move --the prices are great--the interest rates are great--and if you wait until the news media tells you to start buying, it is too late for the good stuff--remember the news media reports national averages. No, the prices are not coming back up and may even continue to bottom for a while in some areas, but some homes previously being sold as short sales are now being sold as a regular sales because their area has picked up. Come on out and take a look at what real estate has to offer. Visit my web site to find homes that are greatly reduced---