Where Are Fireworks in Sacramento? - 06/28/07 04:53 PM
Sacramento has many new visitors since this is the prime time for families vacationing.
And for those of you in the process of relocating to the Sacramento area, you might like to know where the Fireworks will be displayed.
Also for all of the new Home ownersthat just bought  your home this year and are new to Sacramento, there are some great firework displays and fun activities for the whole family.
Here is a list of a few Cities and Communities in and around the Sacramento area that have a firework display on July 4th, 2007.
Be sure to click on the links since … (9 comments)

Home Sales for El Dorado County in May 2007 - 06/17/07 02:38 AM
Home Sales for El Dorado County are available by clicking on the photo.
When checking the homes for sale and sold homes each month be sure to pull the menu down and check the preceding month for comparison.
The numbers may appear small but that because they clearly the month of May not a combination of other months.
This is a great way for Home Buyers to become familiar with an area and what the Real Estate market trends are for each of the neighborhoods. Sellers can also keep track of their neighborhoods.
The average price of a home for saleas well as the average … (2 comments)

Homes Sales for Placer County for May 2007 - 06/17/07 02:24 AM
Placer County Home Sales for each of the City/communities is now ready for you. Just click on the photo.
This a great way for Home Buyers to become familiar with the different areas in Placer County and what the Real Estate market trend is doing.
It is also an excellent way for Sellers to keep up with the Real Estate market trends, as well.
Each month, I provide how many new homes are on the market for the month, what the average home is listed for in each area, how many homes received offers and how many homes sold along with their average price.
A … (0 comments)

Letter To A Seller - 06/17/07 01:53 AM
Dear Seller,
Today, my Home Buyers wrote an offer for you. Value was difficult but after showing the home buyers your condo complex sales and seeing that there have been no sales since October 2006, we didn't feel that your price was in direct comparison to the current Real Estate market.
We had a difficult time viewing your condo since there was so much in every room and the man in the condo (perhaps your husband) didn't seem to want lights on or window treatments open. We liked what we could see and it is true that your unit and one other have … (12 comments)

What Do You Do To Advertise Your Open House? - 06/16/07 11:21 AM
What lengths do you go to advertise your OPEN HOUSE?...
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There 's talk that Open Houses don't sell houses.
Well, I've sold houses from holding Open Houses. Not many, granted but it does happen.
Are you willing to take the chance that your Seller's home is not one of the 1% that sell from an Open House?
In this Real Estate market, I would think that a good, conscientious Realtor would be doing everything in their arsenal to sell their Seller's house.
An Open House is a great venue for meeting all … (36 comments)

Real Estate Market Statistics for Yolo County ~ May 2007 - 06/15/07 06:44 PM

The Real Estate Market Stats for Yolo County are here.
Each City/Community within Yolo County is represented to help show Home Buyers and Sellers, alike just how many homes in May went up for sale.
Along with that information is the average price for a home in each of the City/Communities.
You will also note the number of homes in Pending Sale for the month of May, 2007. Most importantly are the number of Sold homes for the month of May in Yolo County for each of the Cities/Communities along with the average sold price for each of the areas. This is … (0 comments)

Foreclosure Auction in Sacramento California - 06/15/07 03:52 PM
Going Once, Going Twice...SOLD to the HIGHEST bidder who now has overpaid on a piece of the American Dream!  
If you haven't heard, on June 23rd at Cal Expo there will be 107 Sacramento area bank-owned houses put on the auctioning block that have been repossessed.
Some folks unfortunately, will get caught up in this and over pay during the frenzy of the moment. That's what the Banks are counting on and there will be those that won't let the Banks down.
Now, you ask, is this a good thing? Absolutely not! In my opinion, the Banks have not made an attempt to … (2 comments)

Folsom CA...Will it Grow? - 06/13/07 02:46 PM
Folsom, California is extending their Real Estate by allowing Real Estate development south of Highway 50 for up to 30,000 new residents.
This plan will bring about 12,000 new residential units to Folsom, 7, 500 new jobs and a regional mall for the area.
Once again the Tsakopoulous, one of the Sacramento developers appears to be among the seven landowners or at least affiliated with them in what has been a long time discussion in developing and extending the City of Folsom.
Supplying water to this area is and has been an issue that must be resolved.  I do hope that some thought goes into this … (2 comments)

Sacramento Towers Officially DEAD - 06/11/07 09:25 PM
The Sacramento Towers are now officially a dead deal. Dead in terms of what we were all expecting in height and what had gained International acclaim.  This project unfortunately was a financial fiasco, became stalled once construction costs sky rocketed and then PERS backed out.
This would have been the iconic project that would have put Sacramento on the map and changed our skyline.  However, as the plans stood, this Towers project is officially dead.
The Sacca offices are closed, locked and empty. The investors whose money has been tied up in escrow with the Title company will be returned by Friday according … (0 comments)

Home Buyers for Roseville, California - 06/11/07 09:23 PM
Roseville, located in Placer County California. This article is offered to help you become familiar with the different areas in Roseville while considering your Real Estate decisions on buying, selling or just visiting. Be sure to read more about Roseville, California.   
City Officials have had a good vision while planning an ever growing City such as Roseville. Be sure to check out the City of Roseville website which is extremely helpful for those thinking of relocating, home buyers new to the area and Roseville residents, as well and the Roseville Chamber of Commerce.
As you drive on the freeway, you can't help notice the large … (21 comments)

Sacramento Home Sales Report for May 2007 - 06/11/07 09:11 PM
The numbers are in for the home sales in Sacramento County for the month of May, 2007. Each city/community in Sacramento County can be viewed for homes for sale, homes that accepted a contract and homes sold. Average prices for each of the Sacramento County areas is provided by clicking and viewing the Sacramento County stats.
As an overview of Sacramento County, it is important to know how to read the criteria. The numbers are strictly for the month of May, 2007. However, the chart above is an illustration and comparison during a 3 month period, March, April and May 2007. As … (0 comments)

Sacramento Home Buyers and Sellers Talk About Realtor Gena Riede - 06/07/07 11:47 AM
Home Buyers and Sellers know that hiring an experienced Realtor is key especially in today's Real Estate market.
I often site examples of why every Home Buyer and Seller should take the time to investigate who they are relying on with the most expensive asset that they will own or do own, their house.
I have been blessed with excellent Home Buyers and Sellers throughout my career and thought I would share with you a few of what Home Buyers and Sellers that I have worked with have to say about my services.
Recently, a current Home Buyer wrote an article for my blog. Listed … (5 comments)

Sacramento Real Estate Voice Popped - 06/03/07 09:56 AM
Yes, Sacramento Real Estate Voice has a new look. We popped the cork! I hope you find it exciting and useful. Just as Delta and Dawn, our wayward humpback whales are finding their way back to the Golden Gate and into the Bay, Sacramento Real Estate Voice is presenting a new look.  Also, making it's debut is the new Google Street View. It's been a busy week. Check out my new look at Sacramento Real Estate Voice and let me know what you think.  
Sacramento Real Estate Voice continues to find new and innovative ways to provide neighborhood information, real estate market … (15 comments)

Sacramento Short Sales and Foreclosures - 06/03/07 09:49 AM
Sacramento, the surrounding areas as well as the State of California is experiencing the results of homeowners that couldn't afford to purchase a home, bad lending practices and shady deals.  
You add all that up together and you have Short Sales and Foreclosures. Now, here come the Auction Companies. I'm not saying that all Auction companies are bad. Just as there are bad Real Estate Agents and bad Lenders, there are bad Auction Companies.
There have been Real Estate offices open up almost on every corner, change their names frequently to avoid problems and agents who hop around from Real Estate office … (2 comments)