WHEN THE WOLF IS RUNNING THE HEN HOUSE... - 08/31/10 07:37 PM
This post about Short Sales is re-blogged from Doug and Lorena Foster of Foster Group Realtors - Keller Williams in Bellingham, Washington. They bring up a very good point about "Unapproved Short Sales" and I talked about a prime example of what can go wrong in a recent blog post:
Home Is STILL Listed As "Short Contingent" But The Bank Foreclosed 26 Days Ago!
Via Doug and Lorena Foster (Foster Group Realtors - Keller Williams):
on short sales..INSANITY RULES
Why any agent would bring a perfectly good buyer (investor or otherwise) into the short sale process is beyond me!  (Yes I am guilty)  … (3 comments)

How To Avoid Going Into Foreclosure - 08/31/10 07:17 PM
This post about avoiding foreclosure is re-blogged from Lisa Udy of Platinum Real Estate Group in Logan, Utah. Any homeowner in distress should read this...and as a side note, (depending upon the lender) you no longer need to have a hardship situation in order to qualify for a short sale.
 
Via Lisa Udy Realtor Utah Real Estate Specialist (Logan Utah Real Estate The Platinum Real Estate Group):

Original Source: How To Avoid Going Into Foreclosure
Facing a potential foreclosure? Well, in today’s real estate market, you are one of many. Ever since the job market started going south, foreclosure … (1 comments)

Seal Coating the Streets of Strada (A John Laing Homes Community) in Roseville, CA 95678 - 08/30/10 06:46 PM
Seal Coating the Streets of Strada (A John Laing Homes Community) in Roseville, CA 95678
The streets of Strada in Roseville, California (Cortina Circle, Oliva Road, Roseto Road and Vento Court) will be seal coated between Monday, August 30, 2010 to Thursday, September 2, 2010. Here are the details from the Strada Homeowners Association:
All vehicles must park away from the areas being worked on by 7am. Any vehicles remaining in these areas will be towed at the owner's expense. There will not be any vehicle access of the areas being sealed and re-striped from 7am to 7pm or until the … (2 comments)

Home Sales in Strada, a John Laing Homes Community in Roseville, CA 95678 - 08/30/10 05:47 PM
Home Sales in Strada, a John Laing Homes Community in Roseville, CA 95678
Strada is a John Laing Homes community of detached courtyard homes in Roseville, California near I-80 at Highway 65 near Blue Oaks Boulevard and Fairway Drive. Residents have exclusive use of Strada's neighborhood park, with a playground, walking path, covered picnic tables and a BBQ area. Don't feel like cooking? Johnny Garlic's and Chili's Grill and Bar Restaurant are just a short walk away!

STRADA HOME SALES:
124 Vento Court, Roseville, CA 95678 (2+loft/2.5, 1271 sq. ft.) $188,000 - 7/21/10 *short sale* 9052 Cortina Circle, Roseville, CA … (0 comments)

Wordpress as the Foundation for a Real Estate Website - Examples to Model After - 08/30/10 04:23 AM
Stacey Harmon of Agent Applause in Newport Beach, CA wrote this blog post about using WordPress for Real Estate Websites. I haven't quite ventured into that yet...but it's on my "to-do" list! :)
Leilani
Via Stacey Harmon (Agent Applause):
At the recent Inman Real Estate Connect Conference in San Francisco, Wordpress continued to gain visibility as the modern platform for real estate websites.  A full half day workshop was dedicated to the platform and it's use in the real estate space.  Over at Agent Applause, I'm continually on the look out for great examples of Realtor websites built on the wordpress platform … (2 comments)

Speechless Sundays - "Leaning A Little To The Right" - 08/30/10 04:01 AM
Steve Hoffacker is a "photographer extraordinaire" and also one of my favorite photo blogger...and that is evidenced by the amount of re-blogs that came from him. In this photograph, the tree leaning naturally to the right is indeed a beautiful sight! :)
Leilani
Via Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates LLC):

 
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
Steve Hoffacker … (8 comments)

Doors, what did they ever do to you? - 08/30/10 03:43 AM
This is a re-blog by Ellen Caruso of Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty in Glen Head, NY that I found to be amusing funny...and I'd like to add that doors sometimes even get blamed for the possibility of hitting you on the way out! :)
Leilani
Via Ellen Caruso (Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty):
Do you know that doors are one of the most misused parts of the house?  
They get slammed shut, locked, leaned and banged on; punched holes in, scratched by dogs and clawed by cats; drilled with doorknobs, peep holes, mail slots, or pet access.
They are mocked as … (2 comments)

Another Federal Tax Credit for Homebuyers? - 08/30/10 01:29 AM
Here's what Tom Branch (a real estate broker associate from Re/Max Dallas Suburbs) has to say about the possibility of a new homebuyer tax credit announced by Shaun Donovan, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development:
Via Tom Branch, Broker, CDPE, SFR - 214.227.6626 (RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs):
Well, just when I thought it was not possible, Shaun Donovan, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, said that the housing market's July woes were "worse than expected" and that the administration may support a new homebuyer tax credit.
In an interview on CNN, Donovan said the administration is "concerned" about the direction the housing … (6 comments)

Check out this video- Over 1.9 Million Hits on Youtube! - 08/26/10 03:40 AM

Via Mary Thomas PV,RB,MB,Torrance,Pas, Arc,SM REALTOR®* ( Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach,Pasadena,Arcadia & Mon):
I think that after you view this video, take the time to vote on whether you liked it or not!
It speaks for itself....enjoy!
 *All views used in these pictures have been sold by Mary C. Thomas
                                                                 
                                        Mary C. Thomas Realtor- 310-946-2205
This blog is property of Mary C. Thomas copyright 2008
 
 
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Convert Text to Movies with XtraNormal - 08/26/10 02:53 AM

Via Pamela Cendejas, Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235 (Second Self Virtual Assistance):
It seems that the way we view online information is continually evolving.  Luckily, so is technology.  At first, websites had lots of text.  But, that got boring.  Then, we added photos for a splash of color.  Nicer, but still not enough.  Static photos gave way to slideshows.  And now, videos are all the rage.  Luckily, with the evolution of websites and viewer tastes comes the evolution of technology.  If you're looking for a way to bring interest to your site, you might want to consider creating a video yourself.  … (0 comments)

How To Add .PDF Files To Your Blog Post and Website - 08/26/10 01:25 AM

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain):
How To Add a .PDF File To Your Blog Post or Website
Once you've learned to add photos, embed video and audio files, create hyper-links and anchor text etc, inevitably you'll want to know how you can add a .pdf file to your Blog post.  An Adobe Acrobat .PDF (Portable Document Format) file is a document that typically cannot be edited and is usually created from an original document using the Adobe Acrobat software or similar application.  .PDF files can be viewed by downloading the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Adding a .PDF file to your … (0 comments)

Free SEO Through Google Local Business Pages - 08/26/10 01:19 AM

Via Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty):
Whether or not to write this article kind of had me torn. On the one hand I have always been willing to share my SEO knowledge to those at Active Rain and other social media sites that subscribe to me and I have become friends with.
In fact there are quite a few that call or email me when they have a question about search engine optimization (SEO).
Paying it forward has always been something I have done. Why is this so different? That is easy.
By following this article I am … (5 comments)

How To Enhance Your Business Listing & Rank Higher and More Often - 08/26/10 01:18 AM

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain):
Enhance Your Business Listing - Rank Higher and More Often
Having your Local Business Listed on the web is important for its future survival.  Claiming your listing will help give you more control over how the search engines index you and will also help prevent spammers from hijacking it.  There's also a good chance it could improve your search engine rankings and deliver your Company increased traffic.
GetListed.org has some tools and information to help you get your Business noticed on the WEB and by the searching consumer.  GetListed checks the most popular and commonly … (3 comments)

Home Sales in Villemont, a Tim Lewis Community in Roseville, CA 95678 - 08/25/10 09:30 PM
Home Sales in Villemont, a Tim Lewis Community in Roseville, CA 95678
Villemont is a gated community of detached courtyard homes built by Tim Lewis Communities in Roseville, California near I-80 at Highway 65 and Pleasant Grove Boulevard between Highland Pointe Drive and East Roseville Parkway. Residents have exclusive use of Villemont's clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, spa, BBQ and playground.

VILLEMONT HOME SALES:
144 Talmont Circle, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/2.5, 1142 sq. ft.) $190,000 - 8/18/10 140 Talmont Circle, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/2.5, 1142 sq. ft.) $180,000 - 8/12/10 *short sale* 71 Chambord Way, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/2.5, 1233 … (2 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - Video of a Baby Gilbert's Skink (A Lizard) - 08/25/10 04:38 AM

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Social Media Websites 101: 25 Tips to Get Started Right! - 08/25/10 03:30 AM

Via Pam Moore -Social Media Coach, Speaker & CEO (FruitZoom, Inc. ):

Social Media Websites 101: 25 Tips to Get Started Right!
To build a website or not build a website. Unbelievable that there are still businesses that are still having such discussions with themselves.  This post is NOT intended to showcase a strategy for why you need to go online.  For those folks it might be time to take a nap, get some therapy or go on vacation! LOL.
No really, I am also amazed at the number of people who build a website with absolutely NO STRATEGY or … (7 comments)

Wachovia Suspends the Postponement of Trustee Sales - 08/25/10 02:54 AM

Via Debbie Baldes, Roseville, CA RE Broker-Owner. (Executive Properties):
 
Wachovia Suspends the Postponement of Trustee Sales...
I was recently in a meeting with a local representative from Wachovia and I have some good news and some bad news.
The good news...86% of requested Wachovia short sales are approved! Wachovia is one of, if not, the very best, bank to have a mortgage with. They usually have a short sale approved with in 48-72 hours.  I personally have seen one approved in less than 24 hours start to finish.  From listing, to offer, to short sale approval! 
The bad news...as of about … (2 comments)

Placer County, CA - Trustee Sales - Sold to 3rd at Auction (August 16-20, 2010) - 08/25/10 01:13 AM
Placer County, CA - Trustee Sales - Sold to 3rd at Auction (August 16-20, 2010)
Here is a list of properties in Placer County, California that were sold to 3rd parties at trustee's sale auctions during the week of August 16-20, 2010:
AUBURN
3565 Sapphire Drive, Auburn, CA 95603 (2/1, 840 sq. ft. built in 1971) SOLD for $43,000 on 8/17/10 GRANITE BAY
4070 Luxor Lane, Granite Bay, CA 95746 (4/3, 2289 sq. ft. built in 1997) 3rd SOLD for $13,025 on 8/19/10 LINCOLN
421 Phoenix Circle, Lincoln, CA 95648 (3/3, 1425 sq. ft. built in 2006) SOLD for $151,875 on … (2 comments)

Granite Bay, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 16-20, 2010) - 08/25/10 12:43 AM
Granite Bay, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 16-20, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Granite Bay, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 16-20, 2010:
4815 Ketchum Court, Granite Bay, CA 95746 (6/4, 3786 sq. ft. built in 2000) This bank-owned property may soon be listed on the market, so consider this an sneak preview of future REO listings in Granite Bay, California!
Please contact Bob Souza at (925) 513-3400 or Leilani Souza at (916) 408-5500 if you are interested in buying foreclosures through Souza Realty … (0 comments)

Loomis, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 16-20, 2010) - 08/25/10 12:37 AM
Loomis, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 16-20, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Loomis, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 16-20, 2010:
5760 Connie Court, Loomis, CA 95650 (3/2, 1456 sq. ft. built in 1976) 4336 Cognac Court, Loomis, CA 95650 (3/1, 3974 sq. ft. built in 2001) These bank-owned properties may soon be listed on the market, so consider this an sneak preview of future REO listings in Loomis, California!
Please contact Bob Souza at (925) 513-3400 or Leilani Souza at (916) 408-5500 if … (2 comments)

Lincoln, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 16-20, 2010) - 08/25/10 12:30 AM
Lincoln, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 16-20, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Lincoln, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 16-20, 2010:
2382 1st Street, Lincoln, CA 95648 (2/2, 2281 sq. ft. built in 2000) 295 Ibis Court, Lincoln, CA 95648 (3/3, 1863 sq. ft. built in 2000) 210 Ashwood Court, Lincoln, CA 95648 (4/2, 1990 sq. ft. built in 2003) 2558 Old Kenmare Drive, Lincoln, CA 95648 (5/4, 3464 sq. ft. built in 2005) 1215 Green Ravine Drive, Lincoln, CA 95648 (5/4, 3913 sq. … (0 comments)

Rocklin, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 16-20, 2010) - 08/25/10 12:10 AM
Rocklin, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 16-20, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Rocklin, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 16-20, 2010:
1221 Whitney Ranch Parkway #1116, Rocklin, CA 95765 (3/2, 1066 sq. ft. built in 2007) This bank-owned property may soon be listed on the market, so consider this an sneak preview of future REO listings in Rocklin, California!
Please contact Bob Souza at (925) 513-3400 or Leilani Souza at (916) 408-5500 if you are interested in buying foreclosures through Souza Realty and would … (0 comments)

Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 16-20, 2010) - 08/24/10 11:59 PM
Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 16-20, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Roseville, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 16-20, 2010:
1002 Mayflower Court, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 2112 sq. ft. built in 1988) 9695 Pinehurst Drive, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 4630 sq. ft. built in 2005) 1182 Meadow Gate Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 (3/2, 1401 sq. ft. built in 1981) 901 Herbert Street, Roseville, CA 95678 (3/2, 1560 sq. ft. built in 1948) 514 Grove Street, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/1, 988 sq. ft. … (0 comments)

New Listing! 47 Villa Gardens Court, Roseville, CA 95678 (Villemont by Tim Lewis Communities) - 08/24/10 11:20 PM
Detached Courtyard Home In The Gated Community Of Villemont … (2 comments)

Home Is STILL Listed As "Short Contingent" But The Bank Foreclosed 26 Days Ago! - 08/24/10 11:17 PM
Home Is STILL Listed As "Short Contingent"...But The Bank Foreclosed 26 Days Ago!
Do you ever see a home listed as a short sale that's priced significantly under market value that seems too good to be true? I just noticed a listing in Villemont, a gated community in Roseville, CA where I also have a home for sale (not a short sale or bank owned). These "unapproved" short sale listings do nothing but bring the neighborhood comps down under a false pretense.
If a home listed as a short sale does NOT have bank approval AND it's listed way under market … (5 comments)

Price Reduced! 8508 Cortina Circle, Roseville, CA 95678 (Strada by John Laing Homes) - 08/24/10 07:25 PM
Gorgeous Courtyard Home At Strada - 2 Bedrooms Plus A Loft … (4 comments)

Recommendation: ePropertySites Is the Best Tool for Growing Your Business! - 08/23/10 05:15 AM
We just started using ePropertySites last Friday (as a result of a very enjoyable and productive meeting/interview with "Honest Ed" Gillespie of First Priority Financial) and the more I learn about what they offer, the more I am downright impressed!
This is an introduction to a series of feedback and review posts that will cover the different components of ePropertySites and how I will be implementing them to maximize our listing exposure, real estate agent productivity and marketing...so stay tuned if you'd like to learn about ePropertySites right along with me every step of the way! :)
NOTE: I also started … (10 comments)

How To Syndicate Your Real Estate Blog Posts All Across The Web - 08/23/10 02:48 AM

Via Lisa Udy Realtor Utah Real Estate Specialist (Logan Utah Real Estate The Platinum Real Estate Group):
How do you get your blog posts from the first page of Google to number 3, 2, or even #1 in the search results? It's simple; you need to market them, link to them, and syndicate them for more exposure. Every time I write a blog post, I have a notepad document of the links I use to syndicate my posts across the web. I have built up a nice list of sites over the 1.5 years I have been blogging. These syndication sites are … (0 comments)

IT'S OFFICIAL. THE FASTEST AND THE SLOWEST SHORT SALE LENDERS - YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY. - 08/23/10 02:30 AM
Housing Wire Magazine published the results of "Short Sale Approval Times" and it seems like they range from 6 months (GMAC) to 13 months (Bank of America / Countrywide).
If you're looking for a home in Roseville, California in the $200k price range that can close quickly (without having to deal with a bank), please visit our property websites:
CortinaCircle.WillSellQuick.com
Villemont.WillSellQuick.com
Via Lenn Harley, Real Estate Broker, Virginia & Maryland (Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate):
JUST IN FROM THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Source?  HousingWire magazine 
The Quickest:  GMAC with an averge of 6 months to approve.
The … (0 comments)

Have you Ever Seen Baby Elephants Wrestle? This is Priceless! - 08/23/10 01:00 AM

Via San Diego Real Estate Voice authored by William Johnson GRI CRS e-Pro CDPE (RE/MAX Associates):
Have You Ever Seen Baby Elephants Wrestle?

" Get Off Of Me "!

" Take That ! The Belly Crusher !
This amazing brother and sister act of two baby elephants took place at the San Diego Safari Park yesterday. While on a Photography Safari catching these two playful baby elephants was a special treat as witnessed by only a handful of others in attendance. Being so close and having these two lively creatures entertaining was a sight to behold and one … (6 comments)

Speechless Sunday - Baby Gilbert's Skink (A Lizard) - 08/22/10 06:35 PM

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9/12/10 Tea Party Patriots Rally - "United To The Finish" (Sacramento, CA) - 08/20/10 01:03 AM
9/12/10 Tea Party Patriots Rally - "United To The Finish" (Sacramento, CA)
NorCal Tea Party Patriots and Tea Party Patriots are hosting one of only three 9/12 rallies nationwide at McClellan Park in Sacramento, California. It will be simulcast with the other 9/12 rallies in St. Louis, Missouri and Washington D.C. This will be our first tea party rally and Bob and I are looking forward to attending as patriotic Americans and we hope to see you there...please let us know if you plan on coming! :)

What: 9/12 Rally "United To The Finish"
Where: Lions Gate at McClellan Park, … (4 comments)

Flip This House 2010 - 08/19/10 10:29 PM
This blog post has nothing to do with the TV show, "Flip This House" but a more important house that needs to be flipped. Flip This House 2010 says: "Tired Of The Political Status Quo And Big Government Statism? Then It's Time To Flip This House!"
Currently, there are 43,724 flippers...and I'm on my way to sign up and become house flipper 43,725! Why? Because I wholeheartedly support the following F.L.I.P. Principles:
F - Free Markets
L - Limited Government
I - Individual and Family Liberties
P - Private Property

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Is WORK A Four Letter Word? - 08/19/10 06:15 AM

Via Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.):
After having three conversations today with different people from different backgrounds I pondered about how far have we strayed here in America from the concept of good honest work. I felt compelled to write my thoughts about those conversations for they are really tugging at me to get out and into words. 
One person I spoke with is an immigrant from Romania who moved here to escape Communism. This person lived under communism and is extremely concerned about the apathy permeating our society and more about the "give me … (2 comments)

Bank of America Cooperative Short Sale Program | Realtor Short Sale Training - 08/19/10 03:44 AM

Via Tim and Julie Harris (Harris Real Estate University):
Breaking News...update regarding the new Bank of America HPO Short Sale Program.
HPO = High Performance Out Reach.
Harris Real Estate University students and future students...here is your breaking news update
....Kris Darney one of our beloved short sale coaches just sent this to me...(Julie and I are traveling for private events...or I would of posted this eariler today. This was from DNSNews...Jon Prior always is spot on with his writing and I am sure this is excellent info)
Here is the bottom line: BoA is in testing mode for the … (8 comments)

Bank of America 'Secret' Short Sale Program | BoA HPO Short Sale Program Details - 08/19/10 03:40 AM

Via Tim and Julie Harris (Harris Real Estate University):
Breaking News….
Bank of America is testing and will soon have a national roll-out of a new  program that will revolutionize the short sale process.
This new program is called HPO Short Sale. (We know the ‘H-P’ stands for High Performance but, as of this post we still don’t know what the ‘O’ represents.)
This program is NOT a rumor...its real. I have posted actual paperwork including an HPO Acceptance Letter on our blog. Read it now.
Watch the New Harris Real Estate University, Bank of America HPO Short Sale Videos NOW.
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Why You Should Purchase A Home In A Declining Market (Seriously) - 08/18/10 01:16 AM

Via Lisa Udy Realtor Utah Real Estate Specialist (Logan Utah Real Estate The Platinum Real Estate Group):
Original Source: Why You Should Purchase A Home In A Declining Market
Okay, don't laugh at me, I am not one of those Realtors who says buy, buy buy!! I want to give you a few really good reasons why purchasing a home in today's declining real estate markets makes long term financial sense.
 
How Much Money Do You Have Sitting In Investment Accounts?
If you're like most people who still have money, you have it invested into money market accounts, CD's, or the … (2 comments)

Bank of America Short Sale Approval Letter - No Deficiency Judgment - 08/18/10 12:45 AM
Via Patty Da Silva, CDPE - Davie - Realtor Certified Luxury Short Sale Expert (BROKER - Owner - REALTOR® of Green Realty Properties®):
And the approval letter reads:  "Upon receipt of the agreed amount, BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, and/or its investors will waive the remaining balance due on the above referenced loan and release the borrower from further obligation therein, and waive all rights to pursue further judgment or deficiency.
Today was a good day for all Borkers, agents and sellers who have devoted much of their time and lives so we could get to this point! :)
 

 
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Strategic Eviction By Tenants & Squatters - What Every Landlord, Investor & Property Manager Should Know - 08/17/10 10:41 PM
Strategic Eviction By Tenants & Squatters - What Every Landlord, Investor & Property Manager Should Know
There have been many discussions about strategic defaults and even some regarding strategic short sales, but it's time to introduce a new one to today's terminology: strategic evictions. If you are a landlord, investor or property manager, you may become the target of a strategic eviction by your tenant or squatter.
A strategic eviction is defined as a tenant or squatter's decision to not pay rent in exchange for rent-free living for a certain period of time (until they get evicted by the current landlord … (13 comments)

Placer County, CA - Trustee Sales - Sold to 3rd at Auction (August 9-13, 2010) - 08/17/10 03:20 PM
Placer County, CA - Trustee Sales - Sold to 3rd at Auction (August 9-13, 2010)
Here is a list of properties in Placer County, California that were sold to 3rd parties at trustee's sale auctions during the week of August 9-13, 2010:
AUBURN
763 Deerbrooke Trail, Auburn, CA 95603 (3/4, 3039 sq. ft. built in 2004) SOLD for $378,250 on 8/13/10 LINCOLN
1079 Mullinger Lane, Lincoln, CA 95648 (4/4, 2990 sq. ft. built in 2006) SOLD for $225,500 on 8/12/10 LOOMIS
3931 Twin Palms Lane, Loomis, CA 95650 (3/2, 1620 sq. ft. built in 1963) SOLD for $173,083 on 8/11/10 ROCKLIN
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Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 9-13, 2010) - 08/17/10 03:02 PM
Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 9-13, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Roseville, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 9-13, 2010:
1980 Casterbridge Drive, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 3274 sq. ft. built in 2002) 9580 Pinehurst Drive, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 3448 sq. ft. built in 2004) 300 Bosbury Court, Roseville, CA 95661 (3/2, 1921 sq. ft. built in 2004) 109 Roberts Place, Roseville, CA 95661 (4/3, 4359 sq. ft. built in 2006) 1817 Bottlebrush Circle, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 3147 sq. ft. built … (0 comments)

Rocklin, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 9-13, 2010) - 08/17/10 02:53 PM
Rocklin, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 9-13, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Rocklin, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 9-13, 2010:
5785 Casa Grande Avenue, Rocklin, CA 95677 (3/2, 1487 sq. ft. built in 1978) 1101 Sedona Street, Rocklin, CA 95765 (4/3, 2552 sq. ft. built in 1998) 2607 Catalina Court, Rocklin, CA 95765 (4/3, 2004 sq. ft. built in 1997) 4909 Hartwick Court, Rocklin, CA 95765 (3/2, 1434 sq. ft. built in 1994) 3345 Marlee Way #98, Rocklin, CA 95677 (2/3, 1519 sq. … (0 comments)

Lincoln, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 9-13, 2010) - 08/17/10 02:44 PM
Lincoln, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 9-13, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Lincoln, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 9-13, 2010:
949 Courtyards Loop, Lincoln, CA 95648 (3/3, 2142 sq. ft. built in 2006) 133 J Street, Lincoln, CA 95648 (3/2, 1103 sq. ft. built in 1953) 854 Courtyards Loop, Lincoln, CA 95648 (4/3, 2142 sq. ft. built in 2006) 1446 Alberton Circle, Lincoln, CA 95648 (3/3, 2436 sq. ft. built in 2006) 1342 Green Ravine Drive, Lincoln, CA 95648 (5/4, 3913 sq. ft. … (0 comments)

Loomis, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 9-13, 2010) - 08/17/10 02:36 PM
Loomis, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 9-13, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Loomis, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 9-13, 2010:
5825 Shambaugh Lane, Loomis, CA 95650 (vacant land, 261,360 sq. ft.) This bank-owned property may soon be listed on the market, so consider this an sneak preview of future REO listings in Loomis, California!
Please contact Bob Souza at (925) 513-3400 or Leilani Souza at (916) 408-5500 if you are interested in buying foreclosures through Souza Realty and would like to be notified … (0 comments)

Social networking in the real world. Do you still do it? - 08/17/10 12:08 AM

Via Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate:
As online social networking becomes more intertwined in the fabric of everyday life, there seems to be a general shift towards virtual interaction with friends, colleagues and customers.
And although this trend allows for the maximum amount of online social-butterflying with the least expenditure of time, I often wonder if all of the exposure comes at too great of a cost.
Because every minute that is spent in the virtual world is one less that is spent with real, live, breathing human beings in the real world of everyday life.
Are we giving up … (2 comments)

Why Your Listing Agent Should Be A Blogger - 08/17/10 12:05 AM

Via Andrea Kappre, New Jersey Realtor | New Jersey MLS | Homes for Sale in NJ (Century 21 Hughes-Riggs Real Estate Company):
Why Your Listing Agent Should Be A Blogger Question: What do most people do these days when they want more information? Answer: They GOOGLE IT! And your home and its "findability" on the Internet is no different.   Over 80% of home buyers start their home search on the internet.  Therefore to list your home for sale with a Realtor who is NOT all over the Internet and, most importantly, blogging, is like plucking dozens of eyeballs out! Ok, that sounds … (3 comments)

Do I Need a Hardship to do a Short Sale? - 08/17/10 12:03 AM

Via Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc:
Well that's a good question. What do you think? Most folks would probably answer this question with a resounding YES! But...what if I told you the answer is "No....you don't necessarily need a hardship to qualify for a Short Sale. You may be able to do a Strategic Short Sale". Heck, big business and lenders do them all the time.
One reason lenders/investors may approve the Strategic Short Sale is that the hardship in no way changes the financial outcome of the Short Sale for the lender. The numbers are still the same. In fact, … (6 comments)

Why a Strategic Short Sale May Make Sense. - 08/16/10 11:43 PM

Via Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc:
Hi folks. Let's talk about this Strategic Short Sale thing a little. I know there are many people that just can't understand why anybody would do a Short Sale if they can afford their mortgage payment and they do not have a hardship. In fact, there are those that would call this immoral. Well OK then.
My job is not to judge. My job is to inform people so they can make a decision based on facts, their needs and what's best for them. And as much as it sucks a Strategic Short Sale MAY … (3 comments)

Real Estate Investing Terms Explained - Net Operating Income - 08/16/10 01:10 AM

Via Harry Logan (RE/MAX executives realty):
Net operating Income (NOI) is an important number in real estate investing because it is used in two very important real estate ratios, The Capitalization Rate (CAP Rate) and the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR).
The Net Operating Income is calculated by taking all of a property's Operating Incomes such as:
Rents Parking revenues Laundry revenues Vending revenues Any other incomes received and then deducting all of the property's Operating Expenses such as: 
Property Taxes Insurance Maintenance & Repair Costs Caretaking & Management Fees Snow & Garbage Removal Costs Utility Costs Supplies Vacancy Costs Advertising Costs … (0 comments)

"I Don't Have A Place To Move To" said the Non-Paying Tenant - 08/15/10 11:39 PM
I have an upcoming listing that was "supposed to" be vacated by the non-paying tenants on Friday. Instead, the tenant doesn't show up and sends me a text message saying, "I don't have a place to move to." Well, after having done property management for the past 9 years, I've seen and heard just about everything...but no excuse has ever caused a delay of filing an unlawful detainer action against the tenant!
Here are a few other common tenant myths that have been proven wrong in court:
I didn't sign a lease with the new landlord, so I'm not obligated to … (8 comments)

Foreclosure Activity - Placer County, California (July 2010) - 08/12/10 11:52 PM
Foreclosure Activity - Placer County, California (July 2010)
The foreclosure activity in Placer County, California has decreased for Notices of Default (NOD) and Notices of Trustee Sale (NTS), but the REO inventory and sales to 3rd parties have both increased as compared to July 2009.
Here are the exact numbers:
Notice of Default
381 in July 2010 (down from 564 in July 2009) Notice of Trustee Sale
378 in July 2010 (down from 465 in July 2009) Back to Bank (REO)
184 in July 2010 (up from 168 in July 2009) Sold to 3rd Party
55 in July 2010 (up from … (4 comments)

CA Congresswoman Gets Loan Modification AFTER Foreclosure On Sacramento Home, Investor Gets Settlement - 08/12/10 11:06 PM
CA Congresswoman Gets Loan Modification AFTER Foreclosure On Sacramento Home, Investor Gets Settlement
Rep. Laura Richardson (D - Long Beach) bought a home in Sacramento, California in early 2007 for $535,000 and it went into foreclosure in early 2008. A real estate investor purchased this home on the courthouse steps for $388,000. Washington Mutual then rescinded that sale due to a "mistake" that the sale took place despite their promise of a 60-day hold on foreclosure proceedings.
Uh oh. What happened next?
The real estate investor filed a lawsuit against the lender. The lender refunded the full purchase price PLUS an … (4 comments)

Cane Corso Rescue - A Dog Rescue Organization Goes Web 2.0! - 08/12/10 09:09 PM
Cane Corso Rescue - A Dog Rescue Organization Goes Web 2.0!
CaneCorsoRescue.org was created in 2002 as a website dedicated to rescue efforts for the Cane Corso dog breed. After 8 years of being a static website...it has now been transformed into a Web 2.0 Blogger site, complete with a Twitter feed, Facebook widget and Picasa photo albums!
Best of all, every Cane Corso Rescue Committee Member is set up as a blog contributor and can add rescue dogs as they become available...which is much more efficient than having to rely on one volunteer to input every single rescue dog.
Thanks … (0 comments)

Freedback - An Easy HTML Online Form Creator - 08/12/10 07:16 PM
Freedback - An Easy HTML Online Form Creator
First of all, I am not affiliated with Freedback in any way. I needed to recreate online forms for a dog rescue website (CaneCorsoRescue.org - my shameless plug, but hey...it's for a good cause!), such as their "Adoption/Foster Application" and "Surrender Application" so I began my search of an HTML online form creator. After trying PHPForm.org, eMailMeForm.com, FormGenics.com and the Google Docs Form Creator...I found Freedback!

What I like about Freedback:
Their form creator software is very easy to use and offers the easiest editing mode. If you need to change a … (12 comments)

Make Sure Your Mortgage Loan Officer Is Licensed - 08/12/10 03:32 PM
Via George Souto NMLS# 65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages Connecticut:
By the end of this year, all Mortgage Loan Officers and Mortgage Brokers, that work for a Non-Depository Lender, will need to be licensed in every State in order to take a Loan Application and put a Loan in process, so make sure your Mortgage Loan Officer is licensed.   For right now Mortgage Loan Officers for Depository Lenders like Banks, and Credit Unions, are excluded from being required to be licensed, presently all they need to do is be registered under their Lending Institutions License.
Up to now licensing for Mortgage Loan … (2 comments)

Find a Way - 08/12/10 03:00 PM

Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
Motivational Power Quote
 
Find a Way
"Don't find fault. Find a remedy."
Henry Ford, Founder Ford Motor Company  
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Find a way   
When things have not turned out the way we planned we have a choice. We can choose to find fault in the way the things have turned out or we can choose to find a way to turn the circumstances around and find solutions.  
The choice speaks volumes about the person attitude.   
… (2 comments)

7 Tips for Coming Up with Down Payment Money - 08/12/10 02:33 PM

Via Bo Kociuba (Keller Williams Realty-Yukon, OK):
Zero down loans are (almost) entirely a thing of the past. While many wanna-be buyers are tucking their down payment pennies away, many of these folks feel that they’re missing out on deals in the meantime!Here are my top 7 tips for coming up with those critical down payment funds:Know how much you need to save. We all know that to reach a goal, you have to set a clear target. So, first things first: figure out exactly how much of a down payment you actually need. If you have a credit score of at … (0 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - 08/11/10 09:01 PM
Wow...what a fountain! :)
Via Judi Boad (Accurate Realty Group - Keller Williams ):
The illusion of coolness in the desert

Living in Scottsdale is always great. Even in our summer months when temperatures soar to an average of one hundred and ten degrees. We know it is coming every year and manage to make the best of it with pools, water features fountains and lots of icy cold beverages!

ACCURATE REALTY GROUP

"Guiding you in the right direction"
… (6 comments)

If you would have told me earlier this year we'd have rates below 4.5% I would have said you were nuts - 08/11/10 08:53 PM
With 30-year fixed rates below 4.5%, a first-time buyer or investor could purchase a home like 8508 Cortina Circle, Roseville, CA and save money on rent or have positive cash flow!
Via Jason Montoya - Direct Lender (Capital Empire Finance, a Gateway Company):
I had to laugh today when a co worker was telling me that the Realtor and client she was working with didn't believer her when she told them she could get the client 4.25% on a 30 year fixed conventional loan of $400,000 and only charge .5 a point to do the loan.  I mean 4.25%!!!  It seems ridiculous, but … (2 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - "Feathery Clouds" - 08/11/10 08:39 PM

Via Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates LLC):

 
 
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.
Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, … (4 comments)

Crazy Storm Caught on Video - Struck By Lightning, Not Literally~ - 08/11/10 08:28 PM

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain):
Even "CRAZIER" was standing there shooting this footage!  :-O

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Granite Bay, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 2-6, 2010) - 08/10/10 03:59 AM
Granite Bay, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 2-6, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Granite Bay, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 2-6, 2010:
8485 Barton Road, Granite Bay, CA 95746 (commercial property, 1956 sq. ft. built in 1990) 5748 Avenida Robles, Granite Bay, CA 95746 (3/6, 4706 sq. ft. built in 2007) Some of these bank-owned properties may soon be listed on the market, so consider this an sneak preview of future REO listings in Granite Bay, California!
Please contact Bob Souza at (925) … (2 comments)

Lincoln, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 2-6, 2010) - 08/10/10 03:56 AM
Lincoln, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 2-6, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Lincoln, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 2-6, 2010:
1020 Sierra View Circle #1, Lincoln, CA 95648 (2/2, 1239 sq. ft. built in 2006) 850 Sierra View Circle #2, Lincoln, CA 95648 (3/3, 1432 sq. ft. built in 2006 1608 Shamrock Court, Lincoln, CA 95648 (3/2, 1216 sq. ft. built in 1983) 1434 Stoney Cross Lane, Lincoln, CA 95648 (5/3, 2417 sq. ft. built in 2007) 930 Virginiatown Road, Lincoln, CA 95648 … (0 comments)

Rocklin, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 2-6, 2010) - 08/10/10 03:54 AM
Rocklin, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 2-6, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Rocklin, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 2-6, 2010:
3124 Strand Road, Rocklin, CA 95765 (4/3, 2650 sq. ft. built in 1990) 2710 Fleet Circle, Rocklin, CA 95765 (3/3, 2335 sq. ft. built in 1991) 1637 Poppy Circle, Rocklin, CA 95765 (4/3, 2729 sq. ft. built in 1999) Some of these bank-owned properties may soon be listed on the market, so consider this an sneak preview of future REO listings in Rocklin, … (0 comments)

Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 2-6, 2010) - 08/10/10 03:52 AM
Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 2-6, 2010)
Here is a list of bank owned homes in Roseville, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 2-6, 2010:
307 Union Street, Roseville, CA 95678 (3/2, 1443 sq. ft. built in 1982) 320 Vandenberg Circle, Roseville, CA 95747 1601 Morning Glory Lane, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 2289 sq. ft. built in 2007) 1019 Old Milll Circle, Roseville, CA 95747 (3/2, 1354 sq. ft. built in 1986) 4456 Cheval Way, Roseville, CA 95747 (5/4, 3987 sq. ft. built in 2007) 1224 Glenbrook Avenue, … (2 comments)

Placer County, CA - Trustee Sales - Sold to 3rd at Auction (August 2-6, 2010) - 08/10/10 02:46 AM
Placer County, CA - Trustee Sales - Sold to 3rd at Auction (August 2-6, 2010)
Here is a list of properties in Placer County, California that were sold to 3rd parties at trustee's sale auctions during the week of August 2-6, 2010:
LINCOLN
2264 Celtic Drive, Lincoln, CA 95648 (4/3, 2624 sq. ft. built in 2002) SOLD for $212,100 on 8/3/10 1250 Tavistock Lane, Lincoln, CA 95648 (4/3, 2052 sq. ft. built in 2006) SOLD for $169,614 on 8/4/10 LOOMIS
5116 Citrus Colony Road, Loomis, CA 95650 (3/2, 1387 sq. ft. built in 1965) SOLD for $208,100 on 8/4/10 NEWCASTLE
1240 … (0 comments)

VA Loan Eligibility for Surviving Spouses - 08/10/10 01:47 AM

Via Bruce Reichstein (VALoans.com - Nationwide Expert VA Loan Officer - Vets 1st):
VA home loans are a benefit primarily used by military members, but in once case the VA allows non-military people to apply—specifically the surviving spouse of a veteran who has died on active duty or died as a result of military service.
Surviving spouses often have a difficult time in the earliest days of applying for a VA home loan. People in the military have plenty of access to information about their VA loans, everything from on-base counselors to information given out by supervisors and commanders. But spouses who … (0 comments)

Social Media Marketing on Facebook - Is It Great Content or a Massacre - 08/10/10 01:27 AM

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain):
Facebook Friends and Fans Like Great Content not......Massacring. So what's the point of a cause if there is no affect? Does your Business really need a Fan Page and fans? Is it critical to your financial survival that you are "Liked" on Facebook? YES! But how much of the business information that you provide is being considered "great content" by fewer and fewer of your friends and fans? This video is thought provoking and fairly accurate. Do you know people using Social Media marketing in this way to massacre the masses? Oddly enough, it's not … (3 comments)

Update: California First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit - Application Cutoff Announced - 08/10/10 12:38 AM

Via Tiffany Pivoda (The Dream Team | RE/MAX Gold):
On Friday, August 6, 2010, the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), California's personal income tax authority, announced that it would stop accepting applications for the state's $10,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit, effective as of midnight on Sunday, August 15, 2010.  The announcement came as the FTB determined that the $100 million allocated for the credit would be exhausted.  There is still funding available for the state's $10,000 tax credit for new home purchases (homes never lived in before).  For more information on these important state tax credits, visit the Dream Team's California State Homebuyer Tax Credit Page.
… (3 comments)

Dirtiest 4-Year Old House In Roseville, CA - 08/06/10 06:17 PM
Dirtiest 4-Year Old House In Roseville, CA
This 4-year old house in Roseville, California would have been the perfect candidate for a reality TV show, "Battle of the Carpet Cleaners" but the carpets have already been replaced. Here are the "BEFORE" photos:

The "AFTER" photos will be published next week, so please check back if you're interested in seeing the transformation. It is amazing what a little elbow grease, new paint and new carpet can do for a home!
… (14 comments)

Strada - A Detached Courtyard Home Community in Roseville, CA - 08/06/10 02:12 AM
Strada - A Detached Courtyard Home Community in Roseville, CA
Strada is a detached courtyard home community in Roseville, California built by John Laing Homes in 2004-2005. The Strada HOA is $80 per month and maintains the common area landscaping throughout the community, as well as the neighborhood park, complete with playground, walking path, covered picnic tables and a BBQ area. Strada won the prestigious 2005 Community of the Year award from the BIA (Building Industry Association).

Strada is located next to Highland Park on Fairway Drive, just south of Blue Oaks Boulevard at Hwy 65/East in Roseville, near the … (2 comments)

Villemont - A Gated Community of Detached Courtyard Homes In Roseville, CA - 08/05/10 02:49 PM
Villemont - A Gated Community of Detached Courtyard Homes In Roseville, CA
Villemont is a gated community in Roseville, California that offers residents use of a private clubhouse with a full kitchen, dining area and lounge with a two-sided fireplace, covered loggia, outdoor BBQ, swimming pool, spa, fitness center, children's playground and walking trails. Villemont HOA dues are only $155 per month.

Tim Lewis Communities built this subdivision of detached courtyard homes, located one block east of Hwy 65 at Pleasant Grove between Highland Pointe and E. Roseville Parkway. Villemont is conveniently surrounded by shopping and restaurants and within a … (5 comments)

Thankful Thursdays - "Heavenly Shapes" - 08/05/10 03:58 AM

Via Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates LLC):

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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.
Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as … (2 comments)

CALGreen - California Green Building Standards Code (Effective 1/1/11) - 08/05/10 01:58 AM
Via Chain Real Estate Investments & Mortgage, Steve & Joel Chain:
Redding Real Estate - Ready Set GO! Green / CALGreen Building - Cottonwood Homes For Sale
 
While many Californians have heard something about green methods directed towards buildings and energy conservation, it's now official.  On January 1, 2011, California will require the incorporation of green building standards, within the building code.  The California Green Building Standards Code is known as CALGreen for short.
 
Among the new requirements under CALGreen, every new building in California will:
Reduce water consumption by 20 percent
Divert 50 percent of construction waste from landfills
… (2 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - Busy as a bee - 08/04/10 11:12 PM

Via Richard Iarossi, Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate (Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.):

All photos and written content were produced by Richard Iarossi. Copyright 2010 - All Rights Reserved. This content may not be reproduced or reprinted, except for Active Rain Re-blogging, without express written permission of Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®, Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc., Crofton, MD.

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410-451-6255 Office443-995-9595 CellWeb: http://www.RichSellsHomes.comeMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com
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Wordless Wednesday - Gator Chomping a Bucketmouth Bass - 08/04/10 11:07 PM

Via John Mayer (Pytha Realty Group, Merritt Island / Cape Canaveral, Florida):
I recently came across the Wildlife Photography of IRA RUNYAN of Orlando, Florida and he is now a Facebook friend. His photos are outstanding and he spends countless hours just waiting for that perfect shot. I encourage you to visit his page where you will be amazed at the clarity of his pics and the diversity of Florida's ecosystem. He truly brings nature into focus.

Armadillo

Want to get away from it all?

Contact me to learn how you can start enjoying the good life here on the … (3 comments)

Improve Video and Images for Higher Ranking in Search Engines - 08/04/10 11:00 PM

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain):
How To Improve your Video and Images for Higher Ranking in the Search Engines.
Acquiring SEO and traffic to your Blog or Website using great content, titles, descriptions, and keywords etc. has always been a subtle yet powerful strategy in the Blogging community.  Many new businesses and individuals don't start off blogging or creating websites with the understanding of how SEO (Search Engine Optimization) works, or why it might be important to their success. In time... they learn. We all do.
In my travels around the country teaching SEO, Blogging, and Social Networking, the one … (2 comments)

Granite Bay, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction / Trustee Sales (July 26-30, 2010) - 08/04/10 06:57 PM
Granite Bay, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction / Trustee Sales (July 26-30, 2010)
During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled.
Here is a list of properties in Granite Bay, California that were sold to 3rd, purchased as a flip, rental or primary:
5100 Millstone Way, Granite Bay, CA 95746 - 4,367 sq. ft. - Sold for $787,500 … (2 comments)

Loomis, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction / Trustee Sales (July 26-30, 2010) - 08/04/10 06:53 PM
Loomis, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction / Trustee Sales (July 26-30, 2010)
During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled.
There were no properties in Loomis, California that were sold to 3rd.
Here is a list of properties in Loomis, California that went back to the bank, which are now future REO listings:
APN 044-132-013-000, Loomis, CA 95650 … (0 comments)

Lincoln, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction / Trustee Sales (July 26-30, 2010) - 08/04/10 06:43 PM
Lincoln, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction / Trustee Sales (July 26-30, 2010)
During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled.
Here is a list of properties in Lincoln, California that were sold to 3rd, purchased as a flip, rental or primary:
215 Darien Court, Lincoln, CA 95648 - 1,249 sq. ft. - Sold for TBD on 7/28/10 2221 … (0 comments)

Rocklin, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction / Trustee Sales (July 26-30, 2010) - 08/04/10 06:30 PM
Rocklin, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction / Trustee Sales (July 26-30, 2010)
During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled.
Here is a list of properties in Rocklin, California that were sold to 3rd, purchased as a flip, rental or primary:
2704 San Marcos Court, Rocklin, CA 95765 - 1,908 sq. ft. - Sold for $199,700 on 7/26/10 … (0 comments)

Roseville, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction / Trustee Sales (July 26-30, 2010) - 08/04/10 06:18 PM
Roseville, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction / Trustee Sales (July 26-30, 2010)
During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled.
Here is a list of properties in Roseville, California that were sold to 3rd, purchased as a flip, rental or primary:
418 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, CA 95678 - 748 sq. ft. - Sold for $90,000 on 7/30/10 501 … (0 comments)

Are You a Victim of a Real Estate Scam or Mortgage or Loan Modification Fraud? - 08/04/10 05:33 PM

Via Janine Freeman- Kirchnavy (ATLAS REAL ESTATE):
If you feel that you have been a victim of a real estate scam or mortgage or loan modification fraud - This is a Must Read...
Scam Resources:  How to detect and report scams and other helpful information about short sales and foreclosures. 
http://www.stopfraud.gov/Go to this Web page to report suspected fraud and for hints on how to detect mortgage fraud.2010 foreclosure prevention workshops for consumersFreddie Mac promotes foreclosure prevention workshops throughout the country.
DRE Brochure on the Foreclosure Process and Alternatives  
Red Flags for Foreclosure Scams  REALTORS® use this informative document created by C.A.R.--just fill in … (0 comments)

Top 50 Google Tools for Business - 08/04/10 04:41 PM

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain):
The Top 50 Google Tools for Business
This compilation is for all of you out there who use Google for searching and SEO, but may not be aware of all the other tools and services that Google has to offer for your business.  My inbox used to get so many questions about many of the links and tools below, it seemed like a good idea to bring them all into a single location for your review and use. 
I know you'll find some of this information helpful or useful to you and your … (0 comments)

Brick - The Curb Appeal Is Forever - 08/04/10 04:28 PM

Via Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service (RE/MAX Olympic Realty):
I drove past this dillapidated home some time ago and decided to photograph it. It kept bothering me that I couldn't decide on an appropriate title in a blog post. Several weeks ago friends were having a brick walk installed, because "the curb appeal is forever". Jackpot!!!!!


My Team has 34 years experience in Woodbridge, Dumfries, Manassas, Bristow, Gainesville, Haymarket Prince William County”Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS”If you plan to buy or sell a Braemar or other Prince William County home or property contact Karen … (0 comments)

 
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Bob & Leilani Souza (Placer County, CA) Foreclosures, Trustee Sales, Lots & Land

Roseville, CA

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