sacramento real estate news: Purchasing a Green House
- 03/15/09 07:21 AM
There was a time when buying a green house meant purchasing a structure for the purpose of housing a few special or beloved plants? However, increasingly the reason for buying a "green" house is understood to mean acquiring an energy efficient home for our families. The terms, "special" or "beloved" now describe the saved green in our wallets, because of living greener and energy efficient, while we are hopefully leaving fewer carbon footprints behind.The pain at the pump caused by rising gas prices, is working as motivation to our searching ways to become energy efficient in all sectors of our lives - … (1 comments)
sacramento real estate news: Purchasing a "Green" House
- 03/07/09 04:41 PM
Can you remember when buying a green house was meant for the purpose of housing a few special or beloved plants? However, increasingly the reason for buying a "green" house is understood to mean acquiring an energy efficient home for our families. The terms, "special" or "beloved" now describe the saved green in our wallets, because of living greener and energy efficient, while we are hopefully leaving fewer carbon footprints behind.The pain at the pump caused by rising gas prices, is working as motivation to our searching ways to become energy efficient in all sectors of our lives - not only automobiles.Folks … (0 comments)
sacramento real estate news: Sales Statistics for Sacramento - El Dorado - Placer and Yuba
- 02/26/09 11:37 PM
The following graph provides sales statistics for the county of Sacramento. In addition there are links to the surrounding counties of: El Dorado, Placer and Yuba. They compare January 2009 to the year prior (January 2008), as well as data for December 2008 vs. December 2007. In most areas the number of sales posted was significantly greater to the previous year. However, prices have declined for the same time period.
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sacramento real estate news: Understanding Points
- 02/25/09 02:35 PM
Often home buyers who are obtaining a mortgage for a newly purchased home, will ask their GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professional, "What are points?" The answer - Each point or discount point, as real estate professionals and mortgage lenders often refer to them, are equal to 1% of the loan amount. For example, on a $100,000 loan, one discount point equals $1,000. And ½ discount point for the same loan would be $500.Points are paid to a lender at closing in order to lower the mortgage interest rate. Although "discount points" are a part of your closing costs, they are … (0 comments)
sacramento real estate news: CSI Insurance Brokers partners with GreatWest GMAC
- 01/27/09 05:35 AM
CSI Insurance Brokers sought out partnership with Brodie Stephens and GreatWest GMAC, due to their outstanding professionalism and ethics. Working one on one with Brodie and the GreatWest Real Estate Agents over this past year has been the highlight of our endorsement with CAR. It is very obvious, as I have participated in sales meetings - that there is an elevated expectation with regard to customer service. The atmosphere at GreatWest is one of a family. The GreatWest leadership team Sami Siddiqui and Brodie Stephens, display a very definite interest in the experience a client will have each and every agent. Thus the hands on … (0 comments)
sacramento real estate news: Sales Statistics for 4 Counties - Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer & Yuba
- 01/26/09 12:50 PM
The following graph provides sales statistics for the county of Sacramento. In addition there are links to the surrounding counties of: El Dorado, Placer and Yuba. They compare November 2008 to the year prior (November 2007), as well as data for October 2008 vs. October 2007. In most areas the number of sales posted was significantly greater to the year prior. However, prices have significantly declined for the same time period.
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sacramento real estate news: December 2008 Sales Data For Sacramento and Surrounding Areas by Zip Code
- 01/23/09 02:28 AM
*Represents Sales Statistics by zip code for Sacramento and Greater Sacramento Area, as well as Surrounding Areas - through December 2008Many areas experienced increased sales activity. However, home sellers continue to grapple with declining values, while buyers perceive opportunity. (Data for resale single-family detached homes that closed escrow. Percent changes are from the same month one year earlier.)
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sacramento real estate news: GreatWest GMAC Announces New Manager in Yuba City Office - Plus New Associates.
- 01/15/09 11:59 PM
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate is announcing the association of Saundra Battaglia, as the Manager of their office in Yuba City. Saundra Battaglia has significant real estate experience, beginning in 1985. In the past she has owned and operated Red Carpet franchises in Yuba City and Colusa. And, was associated with Stromer Realty. She has a background in farm/land sales, residential sales, office management, recruiting and training. In addition, GreatWest GMAC has recently welcomed a number of experienced and new real estate professionals to their offices in Sacramento, Roseville, Placerville, Elk Grove, and Yuba City.They are as follows: Jennifer Gitsham (Sacramento Office) - … (0 comments)
sacramento real estate news: Sellers - Here's What Buyers Love
- 01/12/09 10:06 AM
What makes one home sell faster and for more money than another comparable home in the area? Sometimes it's the "little" things that count.Here's a list of no-cost and low-cost things sellers can do to help buyers fall in love with their home.1) Eliminate bulky, unnecessary furniture, cleaning clutter off desks, countertops and tables to give the illusion of more space.2) Clean. Clean. Clean. If you can't face the task yourself, hire someone because this is critical.3) Paint your walls a neutral color if they aren't already.4) Sniff out odors and eliminate them. Pets, cigarettes, food and garbage can ruin a … (0 comments)
sacramento real estate news: What GreatWest Real Estate Professionals Know
- 01/05/09 01:34 AM
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals know there hasn't been a buying opportunity in the housing market like what we are currently experiencing in a very long time.We also know many folks interested in buying a home are somewhat cash strapped for cash to use as a down payment, or closing costs. High gas prices, and the increases in food costs are not helping efforts to put extra cash aside for obtaining the dream of home ownership.However, there are some things you can do today, which can aid you in your ability to remedy that.Summer is the time of year most families … (0 comments)
sacramento real estate news: Sales Data & Statistics by Zip Code for Greater Sacramento & Surrounding Areas
- 12/29/08 11:49 AM
*Represents Sales Statistics by zip code for Sacramento and Greater Sacramento Area, as well as Surrounding Areas - through November 2008Many areas experienced increased sales activity. However, home sellers continue to grapple with declining values, while buyers perceive opportunity. (Data for resale single-family detached homes that closed escrow. Percent changes are from the same month one year earlier.)
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sacramento real estate news: Statistical Data for Sales in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer & Yuba Counties
- 12/27/08 04:20 PM
The following graph provides sales statistics for the county of Sacramento. In addition there are links to the surrounding counties of: El Dorado, Placer and Yuba. They compare November 2008 to the year prior (November 2007), as well as data for October 2008 vs. October 2007. In most areas the number of sales posted was significantly greater to the year prior. However, prices have significantly declined for the same time period.
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sacramento real estate news: A Holiday Message from GreatWest GMAC
- 12/23/08 09:00 AM
Not long ago, a Great West GMAC Real Estate professional lamented that as a child, she would often daydream about living in a home similar to the doll house she had. The doll house became among the most cherished of her memories. As we grow older and hopefully mature to a certain degree, we realize that what we wish for as a child isn't always possible. However, something about the little Victorian doll house, decked out in holiday grandeur, had never drifted far from her dreams for the future.Little did she know years later she would become a Great West GMAC … (0 comments)
sacramento real estate news: GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Welcomes New Associates
- 12/18/08 07:46 PM
GreatWest GMAC Real EstateContinues to be a growing company with several offices in the Greater Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, and Yuba and Sutter Counties. We are looking for new and experienced agents. Your picture could be here.http://www.joingmac.com … (1 comments)
sacramento real estate news: Special Thanks to El Dorado County Christmas CanTree Drive Participants
- 12/09/08 04:13 AM
Special thanks to all those who participated in the El Dorado County Christmas CanTree Drive supporting the El Dorado County Food Bank. In the picture from our Team supporting the communities in El Dorado County:Helen Rivard- GreatWest Manager PlacervilleDebbie Bellnap- GreatWest Realtor PlacervilleLaura Gillespie- GreatWest Realtor PlacervilleCorey Rickrode- GreatWest Realtor PlacervilleJerry Dennis- GreatWest Realtor PlacervilleCheryl Webb- GreatWest Broker Associate PlacervillePete Dawson- Fidelity National Title
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sacramento real estate news: Sales Statistics for 4 Counties - October 2008
- 12/04/08 07:15 AM
The following graphs provide sales statistics for the 4 counties of Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yuba. They compare October 2008 to the year prior (October 2007), as well as data for September 2008 vs. September 2007. In most areas the number of sales posted was significantly great to the year prior. However, prices have significantly declined for the same time period.
Conversations about real estate related issues in the greater Sacramento areas. This includes: Yuba City, Roseville, Rocklin, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Granite Bay, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Natomas, Gold River, Lincoln, Merced, Galt, Stockton, Anatolia, and other surrounding cities.
There was a time when buying a green house meant purchasing a structure for the purpose of housing a few special or beloved plants? However, increasingly the reason for buying a "green" house is understood to mean acquiring an energy efficient home for our families. The terms, "special" or "beloved" now describe the saved green in our wallets, because of living greener and energy efficient, while we are hopefully leaving fewer carbon footprints behind.The pain at the pump caused by rising gas prices, is working as motivation to our searching ways to become energy efficient in all sectors of our lives - … (1 comments)
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