sacramento homeowner: Where Is The Bailout Money When You Need It? - 02/04/09 02:54 AM
Where is all this bailout money that we as tax payers have paid banks?  As a Sacramento Realtor/Broker and owner of Riede Real Estate I am here to tell you that the banks have taken our money and bought out other banks and no telling what else...but they aren't helping the distressed homeowner.
For over a year there have been TV commercials stating that all you have to do is call your bank.  If you would like to see what a typical scenario of "just calling your bank," is like you really need to watch ABC news video were Congresswoman Waters … (6 comments)

sacramento homeowner: New Homeowner Tax Deductions - 01/06/09 12:19 PM
Hey, congratulations on buying a home or condo this past year.  
Do you know what is deductible on your taxes if you are a new homeowner? There were a lot of new home buyers this past year who bought homes in the Sacramento and surrounding areas that may not be aware of some of the homeowner deductions that you can take on you taxes in April.
As a Realtor in the Sacramento and surrounding areas, I send all my new homeowners a copy of their HUD1 Settlement Statements which when given to their tax accountant will help to insure that my clients receive all of the … (5 comments)

sacramento homeowner: Important Real Estate Tip for Homeowners - 11/25/08 02:03 AM

Hopefully, these cute little dogs got your attention. This is important so read on.
Property taxes are something that you have control over. I wrote about this last year September 2007, Property Taxes-Something for Homeowners to Consider and again in May of this year, Cut Your Property Taxes, April of 2008 Money in the Pocket of Placer County Homeowners.
To read the remaining part of this article just click Reduce Your Property Taxes.
I have home buyers and homeowners in Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Auburn, Granite Bay, Midtown Sacramento, East Sacramento, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Natomas, Cameron Park, El Dorado … (5 comments)

sacramento homeowner: Deadline for Natomas Homeowners and Home Buyers in Sacramento - 11/18/08 12:49 AM
Time is ticking for all homeowners in the Natomas area. Increased Flood insurance premiums will officially take effect on December 8, 2008. The maps have been redrawn by FEMA and Natomas will become an AE zone which means that flood insurance will be at a substantially higher cost after December 8th.
The deadline for Natomas homeowners and new home buyers purchasing a house in Natomas is December 8th so make sure that you get your flood insurance before that date, otherwise you may be paying 3 times the amount you would today.
To read more about the details for Natomas and what … (4 comments)

sacramento homeowner: Good Things When Investing in Real Estate - 04/02/08 03:16 AM
Yes, you heard it right. The tax man cometh, but not to worry...if you bought your home in 2007, you are about to reap the rewards of homeownership.
Your Payoff Date is Finally Here!
You didn't have to buy a house or condo just in Sacramento. You had to buy a house of condo anywhere in 2007.
Not only do you own your very first home as a new homeowner but there are some great surprise deductions that you can take as a new home buyer that turned you into a new homeowner.
Real Estate is King when tax time comes...some … (9 comments)