manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 7/25/16
- 07/26/16 03:47 AM
Wow. Is it already the last week of July? It seems we're all, kids & adults alike, eeking
out the most of these last weeks of summer. Although many have slowed down, we're still finding more families wanting to buy before school starts in August. If this describes you, it would be great for us to move you from the weekly updates, to daily updates specific to your needs. Just reply to this email with some specifics,
like price range, neighborhood (if you know), style of home, and any MUST HAVEs that you'd like and we'll get you set up on a search based … (1 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 18 July 2016
- 07/18/16 05:32 AM
MarketWATCH Manteca
Would you qualify for a mortgage today?
There is a widespread myth that perfect credit and large down payments are necessary to buy a home. According to Ellie Mae's latest Origination Report, the average FICO score for all closed loans in May was 724, far lower than the 750 or 800 that many buyers believe to be true. Not only do you NOT need a 750+ credit score, but 54.9% of approved loans actually had a score between 600 and 749.
Many potential home buyers are 'disqualifying' themselves. You don't need a 750 FICO Score and a 20% down payment to buy.
If you … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 7/4/16
- 07/07/16 12:43 AM
Wahoo! July is here in force.
Kids are out of school, teens are zipping around testing their freedom, and
neighborhoods are infused with life. This is a great time to really see the character of a
neighborhood.
Why don't you join us on a Tour of Homes this week?
Not only can we give you the states and characteristics of the homes and neighborhoods,
but you'll actually be able to experience the feel of the area.
Just click here to schedule your tour. And, if you find a home or two you'd like to see
(below), we'll make sure to get those on the tour as well.
There were 21 homes listed, … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 6/27/16
- 06/27/16 11:37 PM
As we wrap up June and move into the holiday weekend, you'll notice new listings
have slowed somewhat. This is typical of this time of year.
Homeowners often take the summer months to enjoy their summer and ready their
homes for the fall market.
With fewer homes available for sale, and a constant demand, if you see a home
you like, let us know and let's get in to see it. We'd hate for you to miss out on the
home of your dreams.
Let's take a quick look at what's come on the market this past week.
There were 25 homes listed, ranging in price from $190,000 - … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 6/20/16
- 06/21/16 05:29 AM
Ah! Summer Solstice! What a wonderful day... and night! We have 17 hours of
sunlight predicted for today and a full moon tonight. Whether you're willing to dance
like druids or simply enjoy the fullness of the day, don't wait for the kids to come
home "when the street lights come on" or they'll be out past bed time!
Since we have a few extra hours of daylight this week, and continuing on through
the summer, we love to take advantage of them, and get you out on our tour of
homes. It's a great way to get a feel for the neighborhoods, and get in to … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 6/13/16
- 06/17/16 02:01 AM
Hi-dee-ho neighbor!
Well, it's June! And June means... time for making hay, right? Kids getting out of
school, summer vacations planned, and houses to be bought and sold, so that all
the "heavy-lifting" as it were happens before school starts back up in a few months.
So, what I want to know is WHEN would be the very best time for you to move?
Take a look at what's out there this week, and let me know if something is
appealing to you.
There were 24 homes listed, ranging in price from $199,000 - $549,950 and
they range in size from 784 - 3291. There was one foreclosure and … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 6/6/16
- 06/06/16 01:34 PM
We lost an American icon this week. He literally & figuratively "fought the good fight".
Mohammed Ali had a presence and leaves a legacy with his children and
grandchildren, and in the American lexicon. We all know the "Float like a butterfly, sting
like a bee" came from him, but did you know these other inspirational phrases can be
attributed to him as well?
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."
"The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years
of his life."
As I surfed the 'net in search of just … (1 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 5/30/16
- 05/31/16 07:43 AM
I trust you enjoyed your long weekend, and hope that you spent just a moment to remember
those who gave their lives in battle. Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kick off" to
summer... I remember as a kid, it was our "open the pool" weekend. Is a pool part of your
dream scenario?
Let's check out what came to market this week...
There were 20 homes listed, ranging in price from $290,000 - $649,000 and they range
in size from 1315 - 3284. There was one foreclosure and one short sale. You can find
information on all the new listings in Manteca this week here.
Featured Listings
1510 De Barbieri Ct, Manteca, … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 5/23/16
- 05/23/16 06:52 AM
As May comes to a close, we also see schools wrapping up for the summer.
As you look for a home, you may be considering how you enjoy your summers... do you enjoy
mowing the lawn having backyard barbecues, playing in the pool, does your neighborhood need
to have a playground or pool available?
Perhaps you'd rather be as far away from those things as you can be. :)
Whichever way you're leaning, many families love to move during the summer, and if their home
has been on the market more than a month, you may have some room to negotiate. This is the
time for us to … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 5/16/16
- 05/16/16 01:49 PM
Would you take investment advice from a billionaire? According to Forbes magazine,
John Paulson is, "A multibillionaire hedge fund operator and the investment genius."
He is suggesting that if you can, you should buy a home.
He broke down the math of home-ownership as an investment:
1. "Today financing costs are extraordinarily low." The latest numbers from Freddie Mac
show us that you can still get a 30-year mortgage at historically low rates of under 4%.
2. "And if you put down, let's say, 10 percent and the house is up 5 percent," as many experts
predict, "then you would be up 50 percent on your investment." How … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 5/9/16
- 05/11/16 11:14 AM
Sir Winston Churchill once said, “... we shape our dwellings, and afterwards our dwellings
shape us.”
Our homes are a respite from the rest of the harried world. They are a sanctuary.
So whether your sanctuary is a colonial on a cul-de-sac, a minimalist condo or a 30,000
square foot estate, it needs to be able to comfort you as an individual.
Think about the space you want to live in. Dream into it. What have you loved and hated about
the home you grew up in? What have you loved about any home you've made for yourself?
If you invest the time to contemplate these things, and … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 5/2/16
- 05/02/16 05:15 AM
Are you a local? If so, just go ahead and skip down to the listings. If not, I'd like to
suggest that you take a look at my Guide to Real Estate Prices... why? Well, it's full of
great information about the area, as well as photos & descriptions of homes in the
different areas of town, so that you can get a feel for what homes around here look
like in your price range. It's easy, simply CLICK HERE to download your copy.
Alrighty, now let's get to it.
There were 28 homes listed, ranging in price from $230,000 - $519,000 and they range
in size from 1072 - 3845. There was one short sale. You … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 4/25/16
- 04/26/16 12:36 PM
Hi
Are you in town this week? I'd love to meet you and chat with you about your priorities,
then hop in the car and take a look at the neighborhoods, so that we can see a few
homes in your price range with the benefit of having someone familiar with the area
giving insights into the neighborhoods...ask pros and cons, and I'll share with you honestly.
Want to book your tour? CLICK HERE or give me a call at (209) 834-2682.
Now, about those listings...
There were 17 homes listed, ranging in price from $240,000 - $649,000 and they range
in size from 1113 - 4374. There was one short sale. You can find information … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 4/18/16
- 04/19/16 11:28 AM
Happy Spring! It seems like you never know what April will bring! Texas is having floods, Seattle & Toronto
a heat wave, California rains, and snow in the Rockies. Just wait five minutes...
I'm sure it'll change. :) And in spite of the weather properties listing and selling within days...
If you're truly in the market to purchase a home within the next 60 days, now's the time to act.
Have your plan in place, let someone (me!) know that you're serious about the hunt,
have your mortgage "approval" in place, and get out an look at homes! ALSO, if you're
looking for something specific, let me … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 4/11/16
- 04/13/16 08:55 AM
Good morning, Good Afternoon, & Good Evening!
Our market is just FUN! It seems each week brings a new and intriguing situation...
last week people were asking about investment opportunities and this week, it seems
that Luxury is the topic of the day. How do you define luxury? Is it the price, the
space, or the feel of a place?
This is a really good time to assess if it's time for you to "move up". Are you considering
this? This kind of transaction takes a bit of coordination... to find a new place to live, then
have you home sell, and be able to do it all … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 4/4/16
- 04/06/16 07:21 AM
Sales Contracts Hit Highest Level in Months
So last week, I gave you the doom and gloom about buying in a HOT market.
Now here's a slightly different perspective that shows that buyers are still
buying!
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just announced that the February
Pending Home Sales Index reached it’s highest reading since July 2015.
This index means that more contracts have been signed by buyers that will
soon translate to sales. February’s Index rose 3.5% month-over-month to
109.1.
What does this mean for the market?
Lawrence Yun, NAR’s Chief Economist explained:
"After some volatility this winter, the latest data is encouraging in that a
decent number of buyers signed contracts last … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 3/14/16
- 03/15/16 02:55 AM
I'd like to share a story with you. This week, a friend, who is very computer-savvy, had a computer issue. She put a video of "the red screen of death" on facebook. What I found interesting was all of the comments. Everyone has some working knowledge (as end-users) of computers, right? Especially if they're on facebook. The armchair experts weighed in, with everything from "it's a virus", "you upgraded to Windows 10 too soon", and the inevitable, "this never happens with a Mac". Come to find out, it was a failed hard drive. Nobody suggested this option. The way she found out was … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 3/7/16
- 03/11/16 09:14 AM
March brings to mind spring flowers, "springing forward" with our clocks (this weekend), and spring break! For us in real estate, it brings thoughts of a busy busy time, with the "spring market". In the next few weeks we'll be seeing more and more homes coming on the market, which is a great thing for you, as a home buyer. Many more choices to be had. This is an ideal time for us to have a conversation about what it is you'd really like. AND, if you're a first-time home buyer, we have a special 2-hour seminar in which we can give you all … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 2/29/16
- 03/01/16 07:47 AM
Time marches on! Here we are, already three months into the new year and the market has been busier than ever. I know of several homes being prepped to sell, so we anticipate the weekly list to grow over the next month. This is really exciting as a buyers agent, so our buyers can see the great variety of homes available in our market. Another great way to get a feel for the market is with our tour of homes -- we can run you around the neighborhoods giving our personal insights into the features, amenities, and feel of the various areas of … (0 comments)
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manteca homes for sale: MarketWATCH Manteca: 2/22/16
- 02/24/16 07:48 AM
I was chatting with my coach the other day, and she asked me, "What do you think YOUR clients appreciate MOST about you as a Realtor?" Although initially I thought it was my years of experience and knowledge of the market, or maybe my ability to negotiate, the reality is... I think people appreciate my ability and willingness to listen. (My team &) I truly want to understand exactly what it is you want, and WHY you want it. Yes,we have experience and knowledge and all the credentials, but NONE of those matter until weknow what YOU want.
So I ask you, what is it that … (0 comments)
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