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homes for sale: I Just Want To Look At Homes For Sale in Sacramento - Why So Many Different Status Types? - 01/16/12 04:52 PM
I Just Want To Look At Homes For Sale in Sacramento - Why So Many Different Status Types?
Buyers in the Sacramento Area have many questions when it comes to understanding the status of the listings in our market. 
We have active, active short sale, active short sale contingent, pending release, pending, expired, expired pending, withdrawn cancellation and a few others!  Here is a brief description of more common status types:
Active: This means that the listing is either a traditional seller or a bank owned sale.
Active Short Sale: This is a listing that the seller owes more on the … (1 comments)

homes for sale: Spacious Antelope, CA Home For Sale - 09/12/11 01:59 PM
Spacious Antelope, CA Home For Sale
Antelope homes are moving very fast.  If you are looking for a home in Antelope, you must act quickly. The good homes are in contract within a few days!  Antelope offers newer homes at affordable prices. You can search more Antelope homes for sale when you visit our website.
This home is clean and ready to move into, because it is located in the Roseville Unified School District it makes this home even more appealing.  
 
 
Spacious Home in Antelope, CA … (4 comments)

homes for sale: For Sale - 2 Homes on 4.78 Acres in Elk Grove, CA - 07/09/11 03:35 PM
For Sale - 2 Homes on 4.78 Acres in Elk Grove, CA
 
WOW - These custom homes were built in 2005 and are situated on 4.78 acres in the city limits of Elk Grove. Both homes have HUGE bonus rooms and TONS of storage. 
 
 
Two Custom Homes on Almost 5 Acres in Elk Grove, CA  
 
You can search thousands of homes on the market by visiting our website now.
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homes for sale: No, I'm Sorry, I Won't Show You That House! - 03/23/11 08:56 PM
No, I'm Sorry,  I Won't Show You That House!
Many times I get phone calls from perspective buyers on my listings that want to take a look. And many times I tell them NO!
Are You Working With An Agent?
First, I ask if they are working with an agent, if they say, "yes," then I tell them to call their agent.  Sometimes the buyers get angry and assume since it's my listing I should show them. However, I don't think their agent would appreciate my being the procuring cause - which means I would get the commission if I showed … (5 comments)

homes for sale: How Clear Is Your Picture? - 01/26/11 02:31 AM
How Clear is Your Picture?
I wanted to share a quick story with you.  A life story of heartbreak, determination, patience and reward. 
Early last year one of my first time home-buyers got into contract on a bank owned home.  After a week or so into our inspection period the appraisal came in thousands below what we had offered. Hmmm.....what's abnormal about that? Not much in today's market, I know. We spent the next week or so fighting with the bank to accept the appraised value so that we could move forward and close. The argument was to no avail, we were forced … (9 comments)

homes for sale: Another Short Sale Listing in Sacramento, CA 95827 - 11/17/10 07:27 PM
Another Short Sale Listing in Sacramento, CA 95827
A short sale? Yes, with only one bank to deal with and we are closing short sales regularly! Closing short sales is one of our specialties so don't be afraid to bring an offer!  If you enjoy walking then you may want to check out the backyard on this home.  It is located next to the levy of the American River. You can walk until your heart's content!
 
Sellers Loss is Your Gain  
If this home isn't what you are looking for you can search all properties on the market by installing the … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Where have all the buyers gone? - 10/10/10 01:40 PM
Where have all the buyers gone?
I have a few homes that need buyers, where are they? I am a CDPE agent who is successfully closing short sales!
Short Sale in Citrus Heights-Negotiator Assigned-BPO Completed-Bring Offer!
 
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homes for sale: Home For Sale - Old Roseville, CA 95678 - 10/05/10 05:31 PM
Home For Sale - Old Roseville, CA 95678
 
 
This is not a short sale or REO! This is a traditional seller. Hurry and this can be your home! Please visit the Executive Properties website where you can search homes on the market in your neighborhood.
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homes for sale: What your real estate agent may not have told you! - 09/15/10 02:49 AM
 
What your real estate agent may not have told you!
 
I don’t play well with others!
In my experience, not all agents have good manners! They don’t communicate nicely and some don’t communicate at all!  Send the agent you are thinking about hiring an email, how quick do they respond? Or do they? Call a sign, do they answer your call? Leave a message, do they call you back?  These simple little tests can give you a taste for what they may be like when it comes to working with you!
I party at your open house!
It has … (1 comments)

homes for sale: No Matter How You Dress It, It's Still Old! - 08/29/10 03:24 AM
No Matter How You Dress It, It's Still Old!
I was out with friends the other night and we couldn't help but notice these three women walking towards us. They were "older" but yet they were dressing, walking and acting like teenagers. As we all chuckled at their behavior and attire,  I couldn't help but pull out my real estate glasses and compare them to houses.  You can take an old house make the repairs, paint it up, put a little glamor on it, but it's still an OLD house!
You can make an old house look good but it still feels old. … (7 comments)

homes for sale: Citrus Heights Home For Sale - 8064 Dana Butte Way Citrus Heights, CA 95610 - 07/16/10 01:39 PM
Citrus Heights Home For Sale! 8064 Dana Butte Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 View Map Lovely home with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The addition was done with permits and we have them on file! This home is spacious with almost 2000 sq. ft. You will want to spend time outside on this large lot with storage shed and possible boat/RV access. The dual pane windows are UV protected to help keep you cool in the summer. The kitchen was just remodeled with Corian counters and laminate flooring. The refrigerator is staying!
Details Asking Price: $239,000 MLS: 10051652 Sq. Feet: 1981 … (2 comments)

homes for sale: New Short Sale Listing - 885 Halidon Way #1221 Folsom, CA 95630 - 07/15/10 05:17 PM
Charming Folsom, CA Condo 885 Halidon Way #1221, Folsom, CA 95630 View Map Cute 2nd story condo in a quiet/private location. You will enjoy the views from your private balcony which can be accessed from the dining room or the master bedroom. The kitchen has marble/tile floors with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms have tile floors and granite countertops. There is an indoor laundry room with room for storage as well as an attached single car garage! The master bedroom is large and both bedrooms have walk-in closets!
Details Asking Price: 179,000 MLS: 10051071 Sq. Feet: 1029 Bedrooms: … (1 comments)

homes for sale: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words - 07/15/10 03:09 AM
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
I also believe that you only have one chance to make a first impression.  So when it comes to putting your house up for sale make sure your pictures are worth a thousand good words! A picture in real estate may even be worth thousands of dollars!
This brings me to one of the first tips I give my buyers, "Never rule in a house because it has good pictures and never rule out a house because it has bad ones." Some agents take really great photos and trick people into thinking the house … (78 comments)

homes for sale: STOP! Choose Your House Wisely! - 03/28/10 10:18 PM
STOP!  Choose Your House Wisely!
Be Sure to Check Out the Neighborhood…
Unfortunately, there is no “cooling off” period when you buy a home.  If you're considering buying a home,  be sure and do your “home” work.  Here are a few suggestions that I give my buyers when we are thinking of putting in an offer or have put in an offer.
Drive by the house at different times of the day to see what is going on in the neighborhood, especially on a weekend night. Talk to the neighbors - the homeowners may not tell the "whole" truth but you … (6 comments)

homes for sale: How to Buy A Bank Owned Home - 03/09/10 12:57 AM
How to Buy A Bank Owned Home...
 

This is a humorous take on the sometimes daunting task of getting an approved offer!  It isn't always hard but you must have trust in the agent you hire to represent you in the process of buying a home.  Your agent will provide you with the information you need to make an offer on a home you like.
Here are some tips for you when making an offer on a bank owned home...
Make your first offer strong, the bank often does not counter. Get pre-qualified with the lender that they ask … (4 comments)

homes for sale: Rocklin, CA Housing Snapshot for January 2010 - 03/02/10 12:54 AM
Rocklin, CA Housing Snapshot



Let's take a look at the month of January for Rocklin, CA. There were 158 total single family residences for sale.  Of those, 24 were bank owned (REO), 51 were short sales and 83 were traditional sellers or flipped properties.
Average price per sq foot was $139. 
Average days on market jumped 73.4% up to 137 days, up from 79.  I'm sure this was due to the bad weather and the fact that people were Christmas shopping in December and weren't looking at properties.
The good news....inventories have gone up the last few months. Rocklin … (2 comments)