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2012 

Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discuss an investor strategy that will be prevalent in the 2012 Sacramento Real Estate Market.  It's called: Buy, Fix and Hold.  Now that the market has bottomed out in the area, investors who have been sitting on large amounts of cash are now picking up...
04/30/2012
As the cost of FHA financing continues to go up, Conventional financing is gaining more and more traction with First Time home Buyers.  I have an excellent loan officer that offers 5% conventional financing that ends up being a better loan product in most cases than FHA.     FEES charged on mortg...
04/25/2012
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the best ways to write an offer in this 2012 Sacramento Sellers Market.  There is low inventory and high demand, so buyers need to write their offers "clean" on short sales to have a chance at getting accepted by the seller and approved by the ...
04/24/2012
Failure to Prepare Your Home’s Appearance for the Buying Eye When buyers look at a property, they are looking for a home, NOT a house. Impressions and emotions are vital to a buyer’s decision-making process. They are seeking a certain feeling, a place in which they’d be comfortable living. So if...
04/19/2012
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the latest real estate data for March 2012 in Sacramento County Real Estate. Due to low inventory and high buyer demand, the market has shifted to a sellers market where properties are selling quickly with multiple offers.  The median sales pri...
04/18/2012
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On closing day, most home buyers are excited about the prospect of moving into their new home.  One important final step must be accomplished before settlement: A final walk-through. While plenty of buyers whip through each room with a glance, eager to unpack, real estate experts suggest home bu...
04/16/2012
Prices Rise for Second Straight Month – Bottom of the Market has Passed In the Sacramento Area, the median sales price of single family homes has rose for the second straight month.  The median price for March 2012 was $165,900.  Up from $160,000 in January 2012.  The increase in price is due to...
04/12/2012
As the cost of FHA financing continues to go up, Conventional financing is gaining more and more traction with First Time home Buyers.  I have an excellent loan officer that offers 5% conventional financing that ends up being a better loan product in most cases than FHA. The Federal Housing Admi...
04/11/2012
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, gives the three most important steps for a seller to ensure their homes get sold fast and for the highest amount of money: 1) Make sure the home shows well. Clear clutter, no odors, no personal photos/items, lights on and great curb appeal. 2) Make sure ...
04/10/2012
There were 12 homes sold in Sierra Oaks, Wilhaggin, Del Dayo and Shelfield in the month of March 2012 . This is a increase from the 5 sold in  February 2011.  Here are the addresses and specific details:       Currently there are: 38 active listings, 3 active short sale listings, 13 contingent sh...
04/09/2012
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