Ways to SAVE Money - 02/27/09 10:59 PM
Due to our economic times and all the negativity that surrounds us with television and the news, it seems that it is time to take action and be proactive.
Many families are struggling to make ends meet.  Sometimes it's hard to think of different ways to save money.  It's like the old saying 
 you can't see the forest for the trees... Here are a few ways to help save money in your household.  Can you think of any to add?
Get rid of the Satellite Dishes and just have cable (don't need 105 channels) Get rid of home phone line and … (29 comments)

GREAT News for California Home Buyers - 02/26/09 11:22 AM
GREAT NEWS for California Homebuyers!  Double Jeopardy...
Home buyers who buy a house from a  home builder will receive $10,000 tax credit.
This is a CA State tax credit which applies only to new construction.
click to read : Rules to Qualify for tax credit:
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Click Sacramento MLS where you can pick any community or city around Sacramento and see homes for sale or simply click on the search icon and pick the area you are interested in … (8 comments)

Cram Down Versus Loan Modifications for Troubled Homeowners - 02/20/09 10:24 AM
 
Click Sacramento MLS where you can pick any community or city around Sacramento and see homes for sale or simply click on the search icon and pick the area you are interested in finding a home or condo for sale in .
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Tip to Save Money - 02/17/09 10:31 PM
While showing homes for sale in Sacramento and waiting for the home buyer to meet me at the house I found some information that will save you some money if you call 411 and get charged for those information calls.
Google has a nationwide information source that is absolutely FREE. It works on cell phones and landline phones.
Program it into your phones and save some money...we all need to save as much as we can and every little bit helps.
1-800-466-4411
or
1-800-goog411
Now, if I could only find FREE Starbucks!
Now, Twitter  that one...
Do you have … (71 comments)

Where Is The Bailout Money When You Need It? - 02/04/09 10:54 AM
Where is all this bailout money that we as tax payers have paid banks?  As a Sacramento Realtor/Broker and owner of Riede Real Estate I am here to tell you that the banks have taken our money and bought out other banks and no telling what else...but they aren't helping the distressed homeowner.
For over a year there have been TV commercials stating that all you have to do is call your bank.  If you would like to see what a typical scenario of "just calling your bank," is like you really need to watch ABC news video were Congresswoman Waters … (6 comments)

Are You Thinking of Remodeling? You Might Want to Read This First - 02/02/09 12:39 AM
This week I was contacted by Jesse Herman, the Awareness Coordinator at the Mesothelioma Cancer Center who was looking for a Voice that would reach the Sacramento homeowners and home buyers.  Sacramento REAL Estate Voice was asked to help since so many of our readers live in Sacramento.  I always want to help be a service to my community and thought this was noteworthy.
You may want to share this with homeowners in your community, as well.
Since homes built prior to 1980 likely have asbestos insulation, it is important for Sacramento homeowners and home buyers to be aware of the hazard while remodeling as this … (7 comments)

Are You Watching the Commercials or the Game Today? - 02/01/09 03:31 PM
Not being a huge football fan, I was wondering how many Active Rain members are watching the Super Bowl today.
It would seem that clients are preoccupied with the game today as the phone is silent.
Good day for me to catch up after a busy week with no time to blog.
I heard that the commercials today for Super Bowl are geared more for the rough economy that we are currently experiencing. I'm curious so the TV is on in the background to catch the commercials.
Are you a commercial fend or are you routing for the  or the  ?
Did … (15 comments)