land park: Attention Renters - Is your Sacramento Landlord facing foreclosure or in default on their mortgage?
- 04/01/10 12:25 PM
I received a call today from a very nice lady who is planning to move to the Sacramento area, and wants to rent in the Land Park area prior to purchasing a home there. She was full of questions about the neighborhood, schools, parks, shopping, etc...and then she among other things, she asked "Oh - and how do I know for sure if my potential landlord is facing foreclosure?"In the State of California, tenants are entitled to certain rights in the event they are renting a foreclosed property (thanks to 2008's SB 1137), but who really wants to go through that? … (1 comments)
land park: Erin Attardi's Sacramento Short Sale Experiment, Part 6...will the results shock you like they shocked me??
- 03/29/10 12:25 PM
Yes, it is for my sixth installment of Erin's Sacramento Short Sale Experiment! I am sure ya'll are just on the edge of your seats to find out just what has transpired in the world of short sales in our Sacramento metro area since the last time? I am anxious to see if 2010 continues to bring a high volume of active short sale listings, and more importantly, more closed short sales. For those of you not following along at home, or perhaps if you are reading this for the first time, my short sale experiment is tracking a few different … (0 comments)
land park: Sacramento on two wheels is a beautiful place to live!
- 03/22/10 04:50 PM
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you will know that last week I ordered a new bicycle! It arrived pretty quickly on Thursday, and I have been out toodling around on it a lot since then. My neighborhood is truly a serene, beautiful place from the vantage point of a bicycle. I do not usually give testimonials for places I visit or purchase things at, but I want to give some kudos to the folks at City Bicycle Works. I visited several bicycle shops as I was contemplating my purchase. At one point, I walked into one with my … (4 comments)
land park: Erin Attardi's Sacramento Short Sale Experiment, Part V
- 01/26/10 06:02 PM
Time for my fifth installment of Erin's Sacramento Short Sale Experiment! I am sure ya'll are just on the edge of your seats to find out just what has transpired in the world of short sales in our Sacramento metro area since the last time? I have deliberately allowed more time to pass between Part IV and Part V, so that we can see if a trend has truly emerged and also see what the YTD totals for 2009 are. For those of you not following along at home, or perhaps if you are reading this for the first time, my … (0 comments)
land park: The Sacramento Short Sale Experiment - Part IV...the numbers don't lie!
- 11/19/09 11:59 AM
Time for my fourth installment of Erin's Sacramento Short Sale Experiment! I am sure ya'll are just on the edge of your seats to find out just what has transpired in the world of short sales in our Sacramento metro area since the last time? I have deliberately allowed more time to pass between Part III and Part IV, so that we can see if a trend has truly emerged. For those of you not following along at home, or perhaps if you are reading this for the first time, my short sale experiment is tracking a few different Sacramento zip … (3 comments)
land park: How did that Sacramento Storm affect you?
- 10/14/09 02:25 AM
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you will already know that I had a fun day yesterday due to that insane Autumn storm. I got up around 7am to get ready for my usual Tuesday morning meeting - our Downtown Regional MLS Caravan meeting. I actually peaked outside and saw the heavy wind and rain and some ponding water in the backyard, but otherwise nothing too crazy. About 45 minutes later, my husband went downstairs to let our hound doggies outside, and I heard him yell "Oh my god!!" I yelled back to him but he did not answer...I … (0 comments)
land park: New Listing - 3174 17th Street, Sacramento / Land Park 95818
- 08/12/09 04:06 PM
Charming Brick 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,203sf Cottage in Land Park! Contractor's own home features many modern amenities of today while retaining all the charm of yesterday. Renovated kitchen offers granite counters and backsplash, gas stove, dishwasher, and built-in eating bar. Spacious bedrooms with lots of closet space. Updated bathroom with tile counters and tub surround. Beautiful wood flooring throughout. Dual pane windows. The back yard is an outdoor oasis with a built-in swimming pool, surrounded by hardscape and planter beds featuring lush landscaping. Detached 2-car garage. Close to local eateries, transportation, William Land Park, & just minutes to Downtown. Offered … (1 comments)
land park: Back home in Sacramento - even Realtors need time off!
- 08/11/09 03:18 PM
Realtors joke around that one way to get busy is to go on vacation!...well I was already busy, and of course still had my cell phone and laptop within reach just in case of a transaction emergency. Luckily I did not have to fight any fires until today when one of my short sales experienced a crazy hiccup - but that is an entirely different blog post for another time! Well if you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you will know that I just returned this evening from a week away. I went on a fly fishing trip to … (0 comments)
land park: Erin Attardi's Sacramento Short Sale Experiment - Part II
- 07/11/09 04:45 AM
So exactly one month after the first post of Erin's Sacramento Short Sale Experiment, I am curious to see exactly what has transpired in the world of short sales in our metro area? Just to recap, my short sale experiment is tracking a few different Sacramento zip codes to see what how the short sale activity increases or decreases over time as compared with traditional resale listings (where there is a seller with equity in a "normal transaction") and to bank-owned resale transactions. My hypothesis at the start of this experiment last month: the number of short sales will grow over … (2 comments)
land park: Erin Attardi's Sacramento Short Sale Experiment!!
- 06/10/09 01:41 PM
There has been a lot of buzz lately about just how many short sales are on the market in Sacramento. I can tell you that I have a growing number of short sale listings myself. For me, there is not too much difference in negotiating 5 short sales or 25...I am dealing with the same lenders repetitively, and I have developed a great system to negotiate them. The number of short sales vs. bank owned properties vs. traditional sellers on the market right now is pretty interesting. So interesting, in fact, that I am going to do a little recurring experiment. … (2 comments)
land park: Home Valuation Code of Conduct - Coming soon to an appraisal near you...
- 02/08/09 02:26 PM
Last week I had an experience with an appraisal gone awry. The appraisal value was deemed substantially lower than the contract price for my listing, which obviously threw a wrench into an otherwise smooth transaction. Luckily, I was able to obtain a copy of the appraisal. I found a few errors in the appraisal, made my case, and thankfully it was revised. Phew! Problem solved...for now...Starting in May, real estate agents and lenders will not be allowed to have any contact with appraisers. Lenders will be ordering their appraisals from large "Appraisal Management Companies" (as opposed to directly from the appraiser … (4 comments)
land park: City of Sacramento Rental Housing Inspections - YEP IT'S FOR REAL!
- 11/24/08 02:20 PM
I wrote a post about the City of Sacramento's Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance back in February of this year. Since then, I had only heard a few random comments about these inspections from some other agents who own rental property within the city limits. Well...last week, my husband (an electrical contractor in Sacramento), got a very panicked telephone call from a woman who owns a rental duplex in Land Park. She explained that a city inspector had visited her property, and had determined that the main electrical panel was not up to par, there were no GFCI receptacles, there were not enough smoke detectors, there were not enough circuits to accommodate everything, and there were ungrounded 3-pronged receptacles throughout...there were … (1 comments)
land park: Bowling for the American Dream at Land Park Lanes!
- 11/09/08 08:49 AM
Last night at Land Park Lanes, a few crazy Sacramento Association of Realtors members and affiliates did a bowling tournament fundraiser for the California Association of Realtors Housing Affordability Fund.I dusted off my bowling ball and shoes (hey -- I grew up in a bowling family alright!?!!), dressed up for our 70's theme, and had an absolute blast! The photo above is the planning committee...if you have a difficult time picking me out of the lineup, I am the one in the middle with the blonde frizzy wig. My mom and my husband attended as well...my mom was actually … (1 comments)
land park: Sewer Line Inspections in Sacramento
- 09/09/08 02:01 PM
After my long-winded post the other day about Buyer Investigation, Inspections, and Request for Repairs, I received a call and an email from two separate folks asking about sewer lines...coincidentally enough, these people were neither current buyers nor sellers...For anyone wondering, for sewer camera scoping, I recommend Express Plumbing at 916-488-1215. They are great, really knowledgable, and will show you and explain what the camera sees during the process. They also do outstanding repair work.Many of Sacramento's older neighborhoods have orangeburg sewer lines...this stuff deteriorates over time, and is prone to collapse and obstruction by things like tree roots. If you … (0 comments)
land park: 2nd Straight Month and 3rd Time this Year - I am the Top Listing Agent in My Office...
- 09/04/08 01:49 PM
The title of this post pretty much says it all...for the 3rd time this year out of 8 possible months thus far, I was the top listing agent in my office for August (and March, and July). Pretty cool accomplishment...there are about 100 agents in my office, and some pretty heavy hitting ones at that. I am taking a pretty nice new listing tomorrow, and turned down another listing where the seller is trying to do a "Buy and Bail" scam (sorry sellers, I won't help you commit fraud!), so the begining of this month has started a bit more … (7 comments)
land park: Bank Owned Properties in the Sacramento Core Neighborhoods - 95811, 95814, 95816, 95817, 95818, 95819, 95820
- 09/03/08 04:22 PM
I have been showing bank-owned REO properties in the central city areas a lot lately...mainly to investors, but also to buyers looking to owner-occupy. I am often asked what it takes to be able to purchase one of these listings. Let me start by saying that of Sacramento Core neighborhoods - 95811, 95814, 95816, 95817, 95818, 95819, 95820 - there are two zips that have been adversly affected by a glut of REO properties. A small sliver of 95817 is considered East Sacramento (Elmhurst, Med Center), while the rest of it is mainly Oak Park. 95820 has some nice areas as … (2 comments)
land park: Movie Night at William Land Park in Sacramento
- 09/02/08 06:27 PM
The City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department presents a movie night at William Land Park on Friday, September 5th. The "Bee Movie" will be starting at dusk (which if Friday night is anything like tonight, that will be around 8:00pm), and will be at the section of William Land Park that is near Riverside and 12th Avenue. Admission is free!This is just the first in a series of three Movies in the Park in Sacramento. On Friday 9/12, the movie "Cars" will be shown at Reichmuth Park, and on 9/19 "Enchanted" will be shown at Fremont Park. … (0 comments)
land park: New Listing - 4531 Crestwood Way in South Land Park Terrace / Sacramento 95822
- 08/19/08 07:22 AM
Live on a highly sought after South Land Park Terrace street! This elegant 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,922sf home is ideally set up for entertaining. It features a separate living & family room - each with its own fireplace, large formal dining room, spacious bedrooms, updated kitchen with newer stainless appliances, stunning backyard with a covered patio, oversized detached garage w/new metal door and automatic opener, electronic driveway access gate with remote control, central heat & air, whole house fan, composition roof, and more. The living room features floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase a beautiful setting and allow lots of natural lighting. … (2 comments)
land park: Ask Erin: Does a Converted Garage Add or Reduce a Home's Value?
- 08/04/08 06:29 AM
I was having a conversation with a prospective listing client in Land Park this last week regarding if having a converted garage adds or reduces the value in a home. To clarify - this would be a garage that has been converted in to living space. Let me start by saying that not all garage conversions are created equally. I have seen conversions where you would never know that a garage existed in the space prior to the conversion. The old driveway was demolished, and landscaping was planted in its place. The garage door was removed, and in its place siding … (4 comments)
land park: Sacramento Neighborhood Zip Codes
- 08/01/08 02:17 PM
I am often asked what zip codes certain areas in Sacramento fall within, so I figured I would post a pretty comprehensive list. You will notice that some zip codes are repeated a few times, as different neighborhoods occasionally fall on a border or are just large generally speaking.Antelope - 95843Arden /Arcade - 95815, 95821, 95825, 95841, 95864Arden Park - 95864Campus Commons - 95825Carmichael - 95608Curtis Park - 95818Citrus Heights - 95610, 95621Del Dayo - 95608Del Paso Heights - 95815, 95838, 95833Downtown Sacramento - 95811, 95814Elk Grove - 95624, 95757, 95758Elmhurst - 95819, 95817Elverta - 95626East Sacramento - 95816, 95817, 95819Fabulous … (3 comments)
I received a call today from a very nice lady who is planning to move to the Sacramento area, and wants to rent in the Land Park area prior to purchasing a home there. She was full of questions about the neighborhood, schools, parks, shopping, etc...and then she among other things, she asked "Oh - and how do I know for sure if my potential landlord is facing foreclosure?"In the State of California, tenants are entitled to certain rights in the event they are renting a foreclosed property (thanks to 2008's SB 1137), but who really wants to go through that? … (1 comments)
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