buying a home: Watch out for wrong information on-line.... - 05/05/11 04:01 PM
My escrow almost blew up today, because my buyer found out the HOA payment was $50 a month more than she thought. "It's HOW MUCH??? I was told it was much less", she said.
Hmmmm... why did she think that? Did I give her that information???
Come to discover she … (9 comments)
buying a home: Testimonial for Sally Dunbar, Fair Oaks Realtor, by Margaret and Gene - 10/22/10 09:30 AM
Margaret and Gene bought their first home from me a dozen years ago in beautiful Crosswoods. Since then, I sold a rental home for them, and recently helped them find the perfect home for their daughter. They are deep in the remodel as we speak! New floors, counter tops, and bathroom … (0 comments)
buying a home: First Time Homebuyer Testimonial for Fair Oaks Realtor, Sally Dunbar - 10/22/10 09:24 AM
There is nothing like delivering the keys to a first time homebuyer. Visions of patio parties, joyous painting weekends, and spring tulips have not yet been replaced by the reality of weed control, air conditioning repairmen and taxes.
Twenty-somethings buying their first home, in particular, warm my heart. I love that … (2 comments)
buying a home: Can you find accurate information on-line about homes for sale? - 04/17/10 04:18 PM
Tough job, finding a home. And where the heck do you look to find out what's for sale out there?
Google "homes for sale in lkjflskdjflk" (not a real city, folks...) and you'll find a ton of links to "experts" who are in the know. Some from google maps, some from … (5 comments)
buying a home: How to buy a fixer with an FHA loan. - 04/16/10 05:33 PM
They're all over these days. Bad roofs. Stolen appliances. Dry rot. How the heck do you buy one of these homes if you don't have Fort Knox in your backyard... ie an all-cash purchase?
After all, even with 20% down a regular loan won't be approved if the roof is shot.
But there … (10 comments)
buying a home: "How's real estate?" Here... I'm going to tell you. - 01/13/10 06:27 PM
With a long face primed for sympathy, I get asked "How are you doing in this market?" quite frequently. Well-meaning friends and others who know I'm a realtor, assume I am suicidal about THIS MARKET... broke, in debt, and have no one to sell to, sitting all alone in an empty office … (14 comments)
buying a home: The Energy Efficient Mortgage for FHA is Hot.. no, Cold.. it can be both with a new HVAC unit! - 06/26/09 07:11 PM
"What the heck is she talking about", you say? FHA has a killer loan "add-on" where you can save money by borrowing money to upgrade your heat and air unit, windows, insulation and other energy efficient products. It's pretty cool... (or hot, if you get a new heater!)
"So stop with the mumbo … (6 comments)
buying a home: Fair Oaks, California, Home Prices and Sales Activity (5/09) - 05/22/09 04:49 PM
It's been a wild ride for homes sales in Fair Oaks, California, but for 2 months in a row we have had huge increases in the number of sales.
Sales doubled in March over the preceeding month, from 18 to 38, then increased another 10% in April, to 41.
And all … (4 comments)
buying a home: Is This the Time to Buy a Home? What if Prices Come Down More? - 04/23/09 12:07 PM
Buyers are panicking at the moment. They are running out of homes to buy!
In Sacramento there is only 2.3 months of inventory under $300K (if buyers maintain their present rate of snapping up homes, we'll run out in 2.3 months).
In Fair Oaks it's not much better... 2.4 months to … (13 comments)
buying a home: Sacramento Area... On Sale and On Fire! - 04/06/09 02:34 PM
My broker, just returned from the Realty Alliance conference, which are the top 100 independent real estate brokers in the nation. Sacramento was the "talk of the town", apparently!
We are apparently giving the nation hope that we are turning the corner in this market, with our booming sales. We were … (5 comments)
buying a home: Interest rates and your home... THESE are the "good old days". - 03/23/09 10:07 AM
You've probably heard that interest rates are pretty good now... around 5% for a "30 year fixed". But check out what that means to you as a buyer. It's pretty shocking!
A $200K loan at 5% costs you $1,073 per month P&I (principle and interest)
If you want to keep that payment, here's … (10 comments)
If you missed buying a Fair Oaks home back in '02, those prices are back! After a high of $250/sf (per square foot) in August of '06, Fair Oaks prices have dropped approximately 38% to a stunning $155/sf. That is lower than the cost to build … (5 comments)
buying a home: The Loan Lock Shuffle... Now What Will You Do? - 03/19/09 10:29 AM
I just read that the Fed's actions today may cause mortgage interest rates to drop up to 1/4 or 1/2 point. Interesting dilemna for those in escrow who have already locked their loan. Do you stand by what you said, or weazle out because rates have changed?
When you lock your loan, you … (7 comments)
buying a home: How Do You Buy a Short Sale... But First, What is One? - 03/14/09 10:54 PM
Buying a short sale is very different than buying a bank foreclosure or from a regular seller. So first... what is it? A short sale is when the owner is "upside down" or owes more than the home is worth. In order to sell, he would need to bring cash to … (4 comments)
buying a home: Should you Inspect New Construction?... HECK YEAH! - 03/14/09 10:04 AM
It's tempting to save $400 - $1000 when you buy a brand new home by forgoing an independent inspection. "Heck, it's brand new... what could be wrong?"... Right?... Wrong!!!
A few years ago I sold a 2 million home in Los Lagos, Granite Bay. Simply beautiful... and built by a well … (9 comments)
buying a home: Halfplex vs. Duplex... What's the diff? - 03/04/09 03:22 PM
Halfplex... duplex... they both look the same. But there is a difference. It starts with the dirt. When you own a piece of land, it has a parcel number. Typically each home has it's own parcel number, which is it's lot. A Duplex... has one parcel number.... it is one whole … (5 comments)
Fair Oaks homes for sale by Realtor Sally Dunbar, who's been hoofin' it through the homes of Fair Oaks and the surrounding areas, matching up eager buyers with ready-to-move sellers, since 1979.
While I sell homes in Fair Oaks, I venture in Sacramento, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Orangevale, Rancho Cordova, Gold River, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Rocklin and Granite Bay...(and Chevron loves me!)
How have I survived for so long?... By always doing what's right for my people.... Always!
Now check out my video about why I love Fair Oaks...
Short Sale, REO, foresclosures??? ... find out the difference below...
How do you pick a listing price? See below...
What price should you offer when you've found the home of your dreams??? Find out below...
Prepping your home for sale??? Don't miss the video below...
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My escrow almost blew up today, because my buyer found out the HOA payment was $50 a month more than she thought. "It's HOW MUCH??? I was told it was much less", she said. 
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