elk grove home buying: How to Spot a Bad HOA - Thinking of Buying a Home in Elk Grove
- 11/24/17 02:03 PM
Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation
Here’s another great article I thought you might enjoy. It came from Realtor Magazine and was written by Jill Schweitzer. Hope you enjoy it. What’s the difference between a good, mediocre, and downright bad homeowner association? It’s not entirely a matter of opinion. There are specific items to look at and questions to ask that can tell your buyers whether they’re buying into … (0 comments)
elk grove home buying: Resale Issues Buyers Don’t Think About - Thinking of Buying a Home in Elk Grove
- 11/16/17 04:31 PM
Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation
Here’s another great article written by Mary Mcintosh I thought you might enjoy. Hope you enjoy it. Selling is stressful no matter what the market is like, but in a flat or down market, it is 100 times worse. So since we can’t predict the future, I prefer to talk to buyers up front about adverse situations — deal killers, I call them — so … (1 comments)
elk grove home buying: Don’t Let Inspections Become Deal-Breakers – What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth?
- 11/16/17 11:46 AM
Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call 916-660-5823 for a FREE consultation
I ran across this interesting article written by John N. Frank in Realtor Magazine this week that I thought I’d share with you. A home inspection gone awry can spell double trouble in a real estate transaction. Sellers who believe they’ve kept their house in pristine condition might hit the roof when costly problems with the property are uncovered. And buyers—especially first-timers with no experience … (0 comments)
Here’s another great article I thought you might enjoy. It came from Inman news and was written by Cara Ameer. Hope you enjoy it.
The real estate process makes everyone an armchair expert by default. The buyer, the seller, their friends, co-workers and neighbors all know how real estate works. After all, the last time they bought or sold a home was 10 years ago, and … (1 comments)
Another article came from Ray Brousseau that I thought was worth sharing and you might enjoy.
Although homeownership rates are still low — just 63.7 percent this past second quarter — several big players in the mortgage industry are pulling away from products that help homebuyers with credit challenges.
Earlier this year, Freddie Mac announced it was ending its zero-down payment loan options effective Nov. 1, and other large … (0 comments)
Finding a new home loan can seem challenging, but if you take the proper steps before you start applying for loans, you'll have no difficulty finding a mortgage that works for you – and a lender that would love to have you as a borrower. Shopping for a mortgage isn't like shopping for a couch, and there's a lot that goes into … (0 comments)
With all the work that goes into finding the kind of home you'll want to put an offer on, it can be easy to forget about all the little things that happen after the deal has been made. While the paperwork involved in purchasing may seem like a long way off, here's a quick review of some of the documents you'll need … (0 comments)
elk grove home buying: Yes, It’s True: Mortgage Closing Costs Are Down – What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth?
- 09/26/17 05:10 PM
Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call 916-660-5823 for a FREE consultation
Mortgage closing costs have been coming down in recent years, which is good news for buyers. But if you're buying a home in the near future, you'll want to ensure you're prepared to take full advantage of these lower fees – after all, keeping more money in your pocket is always good. When you close on your mortgage, take these three … (0 comments)
Purchasing a home is often considered an important step in one's financial life, no matter what point you arrive at it, but there are things you should know about financing your home purchase before stepping into the fray. If you're planning on buying a home soon and want to avoid some major missteps, here are a few tips that will set you … (0 comments)
elk grove home buying: 4 Reasons Why Your Home Isn’t Selling - Thinking of Selling a Home in Elk Grove
- 09/12/17 11:51 AM
Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation
Selling your house can be hard. Emotionally, because it's become your home, but also economically. If your Elk Grove home isn't selling, there are usually specific reasons – which means there are ways to amend them and make your home more appealing to potential buyers. Here's a short list of reasons why your home might be stalling on the market.
While home design concepts go in and out of style all the time, the open home concept has remained an elegant go-to for those who enjoy the simplicity of the modern aesthetic. If you're ready to take the sledgehammer to your walls and swing into an open concept space, here are a few reasons this may make your home look better to … (0 comments)
For those who love to decorate and are always excited to test out the latest trends in design, the accent wall is a concept that's become popular in recent years. If you're not sure how to use this feature to twist any room on its side, here's how to go about painting your very own and instantly dressing up the look of … (1 comments)
elk grove home buying: Household Tips and Tricks – 3 Tips and Tricks to Make Mortgage Pre-qualification Easy – What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth?
- 08/15/17 05:43 PM
Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation If you're planning to buy a home, you should know that the mortgage pre-qualification process is the first in a series of steps that eventually lead to home ownership. A pre-qualification is different from a pre-approval – the pre-qualification meeting is simply you and your lender hashing out how much you can afford to spend on a property. But once you've been … (0 comments)
If you enjoy history and fixing things, then it may be hard to drive by historic homes for sale without feeling the urge to buy one and fix it up. Before you do, you need learn the three R’s of fixing up historic homes and the differences between them.
The three R’s of fixing up historic homes are restoration, renovation and repair. Some … (0 comments)
elk grove home buying: The Pros and Cons of Buying a Second Home to Rent – What’s my Elk Grove Home Worth?
- 05/02/17 04:06 PM
Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call 916-660-5823 for a FREE consultation
With the ever-fluctuating cost of housing, buying into real estate can be one of the best investments a person can make. However, a lot of important factors can be left out of the final decision when it comes to purchasing a home as rental property. If you are taking the initial steps to invest in a second home, here are some … (1 comments)
Staging a home effectively is among the best ways to make an impression on the market and get the purchasing offer you're looking for, but it's important to do it in a way that will really make homebuyers feel comfortable. While there are plenty of tricks of the trade to try, here are four ways your visitors are sure to feel right … (0 comments)
There are times you might long for the relaxed leisure of the spa experience, but with the cost of a manicure it's not always a pleasure one can afford. If your current bathroom set-up isn't the optimal place for rest and relaxation, here are some cues for how you can turn it from a bit of a problem to a consummate pleasure.
Install … (0 comments)
elk grove home buying: How Owning a Home Pays Off at Tax Time - Thinking of Buying a Home in Elk Grove
- 04/24/17 11:31 AM
Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation
I ran across Daily Real Estate News in Realtor Magazine this week that I thought I’d share with you.
Homeownership-related tax deductions can prove advantageous in lowering your tax bill. HouseLogic lists some of the ways homeownership helps at tax time: Mortgage interest deduction: Itemizing homeowners can deduct the interest they pay on their mortgage up to $1 million—or $500,000 if married but filing separately. … (0 comments)
From DIY projects to the aisles of IKEA, there are plenty of ways for those looking to dress up their home to come up with unique and fun decorating options. However, with the instant accessibility of the Internet, there's no reason you can't search the world over for other's people great ideas. If you're looking for new tips and tricks, here are … (0 comments)
From mortgage to equity to debt-to-income ratio, there are many terms associated with home ownership that can be quite confusing if you've never been on the market for a home before. 'Conforming loan limit' may be a less familiar real estate term than the rest, but here are some things you'll need to know about it and what it could mean for … (0 comments)
Author Bio: Serving the Northern California counties of Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Yuba, Sutter, Solano and San Joaquin, Mike and Jennifer Rigley, co-owners of the Rigley Realty Group, bring to you their experience of over 1500 closed transactions and combined 50 years of business and Real Estate experience.
High school sweethearts and married since 1979, Mike and Jennifer have been residents of Sacramento since 1981. After Mike’s honorable discharged from the US Coast Guard in 1981 Mike & Jennifer Moved to Sacramento working as a sales rep selling industrial equipment. Starting as a bread man for Rainbo Baking Company in 1984, Mike quickly rose through the ranks to lead the sales department as Director of Sales. Leaving the baking industry after nearly 19 years for real estate, Mike was Rookie of the Year for Coldwell Banker in 2004, leading all new agents for unit production. After nearly 19 years with the California Grocers Association, Jennifer joined Mike as they moved to Keller Williams Realty in the fall of 2005. As consistent top producers, Mike and Jennifer were ranked number 45 worldwide in 2008 with Keller Williams Realty and remain Top Producers within the Sacramento four County Metroplex . In 2018 Mike and Jennifer opened their own brokerage - the Rigley Realty Group.
In addition to successful business and real estate careers, Mike and Jennifer have three grown children. Crystal, a graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a Masters in Education, works as a High School teacher at Berkeley High in Berkeley CA; Stacey, a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with her Masters from UCLA, is an architect in Southern California; and Michael is a highly sought after Motion Graphics Specialist in Los Angeles. With their children grown and gone, Mike and Jennifer continue to remain active in the community.
Their team approach and commitment to excellence ensures smooth and hassle free real estate experience.
Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com
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