There is a large covered patio out back that is great for entertaining and BBQ's
This room could be made into a fourth bedroom if you want.
Waterford Ca. is located in the eastern part of Stanislaus County and is close to several lakes and the Sierra Nevada foothills. If you are a hunter , fisherman or a nature … (0 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: I Found You On Rain Something
- 09/08/11 03:39 PM
I Found You On Rain Something I found you on the Internet on rain something. That is what one of my Stanislaus County Short Sale sellers told me recently. She had sent me an email wanting information on doing a short sale. We exchanged emails a couple of times before she called me. I am always curious to find out how someone got my name, so I always ask. What this person was referring to is ActiveRain. So you might be asking yourself, just what is ActiveRain? Is it a weather channel, a site about people that like to dance in … (21 comments)
If you are looking for a big lot and RV access this is the one. This home sits on nearly a third of an acre. There is room for an RV on the side of the house and out back is a pool and spa and a putting green.
Inside you will find a large living room with a … (1 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Stanislaus County Short Sale Agent Goes Nuts
- 09/07/11 07:45 AM
Stanislaus County Short Sale Agent Goes Nuts The regular season for the local minor league baseball team, the Modesto Nuts, has come to an end. The Nuts are the second half North Division Champions! We were there Saturday night when they clinched a playoff spot by coming back with 2 runs in the bottom of the ninth to win the game. The following day Sunday (9/4/11) they clinched the championship. The Modesto Nuts play in the single A California League and are an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. The Nuts also set an attendance record for the fifth year in a … (4 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Stanislaus County Short Sale Agent And A DUI Check Point
- 09/06/11 02:00 PM
Stanislaus County Short Sale Agent And A DUI Check Point On Saturday night while driving in Modesto Ca I noticed a sign warning of a DUI check point. The check point was not on the street that I was driving down so I didn't go through it. Not that I would have had any problem with that. Here in Stanislaus county DUI Check points are common especially on long holiday weekends. So on Monday night, the last day of the three day weekend I am again driving in Modesto and see that familiar sign warning of a DUI check point … (3 comments)
The sales numbers are in for Stanislaus County Sales for the month of August 2011. Sales of single family homes are up slightly this year and Distressed properties (Bank owned and Short Sales) are still dominating the market.
Here are the August 2010 and August 2011 Sales Stats.
Total Sales August 2011: 636 sold * 43% (274) Bank Owned * 23% (149) Short Sales 66% of sales were distressed properties
Total Sales August 2010: 607 sold * 48% (292) Bank Owned * 25% (151) … (2 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Stanislaus County Short Sales - Practice Makes....
- 08/31/11 12:16 PM
Stanislaus County Short Sales - Practice Makes.... I'm sure everyone has heard the term "Practice Makes Perfect". I'm here to say that I don't agree with that statement. I think it should be "Practice Makes Permanent". Now I didn't come up with that on my own. Years ago when I used to take Tae Kwon Do that is what my instructor used to say. (Thanks Jo) What he meant by that was that just because you are practicing something it does not mean that you will become perfect at it. In Tae Kwon Do we could practice a kick over … (3 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Stanislaus County Short Sales - All Work And No Play - No Way!
- 08/29/11 09:40 AM
Stanislaus County Short Sales - All Work And No Play - No Way! What's the old saying about all work and no play? Working Stanislaus County Short Sales can be stressful and frustrating at times. As I write this post I have been on hold for nearly 10 minutes with one of the major banks. I'm just trying to get an update on a short sale. The music they play on hold doesn't help either. Back to the all work and no play. This past Friday I took the day off and with my girlfriend I headed over to Santa … (7 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Turlock's Crane Park - Bringing Out The Kid In Me
- 08/24/11 11:44 AM
Turlock's Crane Park - Bringing Out The Kid In Me Not only am I a Short Sale Specialist in Stanislaus County and the Town of Turlock but I have lived in the area all my life. One of the great things about living in Turlock are all the parks in town. The one that I remember the most from when I was a kid is Crane Park. This park is located right across the street from Turlock High School. Crane Park is one of the oldest parks in Turlock. There are hundreds of large trees in the park including redwoods, eucalyptus, … (6 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Stanislaus County - Close to Everything!
- 08/23/11 05:03 PM
Stanislaus County - Close to Everything! For as long as I can remember I have heard people say that living here in the Central Valley means we are close to everything. When I was a young kid I thought " big deal". People would say how nice it was to be close to culture, history, beautiful places and world class attractions. I just didn't get it. Now that I am (much) older I get it. Living here in the Central Valley of California , we ARE close to everything. Just a short drive away are some world famous destinations. … (0 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Stanislaus County Short Sales - No Negative Energy Allowed!
- 08/23/11 12:42 PM
Stanislaus County Short Sales - No Negative Energy Allowed! It happens to every agent at some point. You have an offer on one of your listings. You negotiate with the buyer and come to an agreement. Everything looks good, now you are in escrow. Things are moving along towards a successful sale. Then you get that call. The buyer can't complete the deal. They no longer qualify for the loan, they lost their job, they just found something else, the list can go on and on. Has this happened to me? You bet it has! Being a Stanislaus County Short … (0 comments)
In order for your bank to approve a short sale on your home they will need some information from you. The bank will want to know your financial situation and why you have to do a short sale. I'm sure a lot of people are thinking that since they have tried to modify their loan that the bank must already have all of this information. Unfortunately in MOST cases that's not true. The modification department and the short sale department are two completely different animals. … (3 comments)
Being a Stanislaus County Short Sale Specialist I talk to a lot of people about short sales. There is one thing that people considering doing a short sale on their homes almost always ask me. And almost always I can't give them an answer. You might be thinking , I thought he was a Stanislaus County Short Sale Specialist. Why can't he answer?
The question that almost everyone asks me is "How long will it take me to do a Short Sale on … (5 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Stanilaus County Short Sales - Thanks for the Memory!
- 08/10/11 03:45 PM
Stanilaus County Short Sales - Thanks for the Memory! I send out birthday cards and home anniversary cards to my past clients and friends and family. I like to think that most of (if not all) of my former clients enjoyed working with me and would again someday. I recently sent out a 1 year anniversary card to a young couple that used me as their agent when they bought their first home. Every once in a while I will get an email or thank you note for doing this. This time I got a little surprise. I had been working … (10 comments)
The sales numbers are in for Stanislaus County Sales for the month of July 2011. While sales are down from last year, houses are still selling in Stanislaus County and Distressed properties (Bank owned and Short Sales) are still dominating the market.
Here are the July 2010 and July 2011 Sales Stats.
Total Sales July 2011: 545 sold * 43% (233) Bank Owned * 26% (145) Short Sales 69% of sales were distressed properties
Total Sales July 2010: 588 sold * 48% (281) Bank … (3 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Stanislaus County Short Sales - Recomends A Great Place To Shop Or Dine
- 08/04/11 09:46 AM
Stanislaus County Short Sales - Recomends A Great Place To Shop Or Dine Being a Stanislaus County Short Sale Specialist I am on the road a lot. One of my favorite places to stop into for a quick bite to eat while in Modesto is at Greens Market. Not only does Greens specialize in local organic and seasonal produce, but they have some great fresh baked goodies too. They also have a selection of hot foods to eat there or take with you. One of my favorites for a quick breakfast is the Onion Frittata Breakfast Wrap. According to their website … (4 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Music Programs Cut! - Help Steve Miller Establish Music Schools in the U.S.
- 08/02/11 11:56 AM
Music Programs Cut! - Help Steve Miller Establish Music Schools in the U.S. Last Sunday (7/31/11) I saw the Steve Miller band at the beautiful Ironstone Amphitheater in Murphys Ca. Murphys is in the Sierra Nevada foothills east of Modesto. This part of California has many wineries and is a great place for a day trip. The reason for our visit this day was not to partake in wine (ok we still did) but to listen to some great rock and roll music. The weather couldn't have been better with temperatures in the upper 80's at show time. This is the … (3 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Stanislaus County Short Sales - The Missing House - Part 2
- 08/01/11 03:46 PM
Stanislaus County Short Sales - The Missing House - Part 2 Russel Ray of San Diego was generous enough to feature one of my blog posts in his blog last week. The title of Russel's blog was Golden Oldies #7. In this post Russel featured a few of us bloggers in his blog. The post of mine that he featured was about when I went out to a property to do a Brokers Price Opinion for one of the major banks. A Brokers Price Opinion (BPO) is pretty much what it sounds like. The bank hires me to give them my … (2 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Stanislaus County Short Sales - You listed it, Now What?
- 07/27/11 02:36 PM
Stanislaus County Short Sales - You listed it, Now What? You have listed you home as a Stanislaus County Short Sale. Now what? Hopefully and most importantly you have listed you home with an experienced short sale agent. An experienced Stanislaus County Short Sale agent like myself will have the systems in place to make your short sale go as smoothly as possible. You home will have to be priced correctly. If you price it too high then chances are that you will not get any offers to present to the bank for short sale approval. Of course if you … (7 comments)
jim patton stanislaus county short sale specialist: Stanislaus County Real Estate - Do you have a fortune hiding in the attic?
- 07/26/11 12:40 PM
Stanislaus County Real Estate - Do you have a fortune hiding in the attic? I think it might be time to clean out the garage, search the attic and maybe even check in the basement. You never know what treasures you might have lurking around your house. Forget Craislist and Ebay, take that stuff to the Antiques Roadshow! This is one of those stories that you hear from time to time. This gentleman has been collecting Rhino Horn Cups since the 70's. Now I didn't even know that such a thing existed. And I'm talking about both the Rhino Horn Cups … (2 comments)
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