stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 7/29/16 - 07/29/16 01:17 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 on those things. It's really quick and easy for us … (0 comments)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 22 July 2016 - 07/22/16 12:18 AM
MarketWATCH Stockton
 
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)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 7/1/16 - 07/01/16 11:52 AM
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 82 homes listed, ranging in price from $159,000 - … (0 comments)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 6/24/16 - 06/25/16 03:55 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)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 6/17/16 - 06/17/16 02:43 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 73 homes listed, ranging in price from $152,500 - $2,110,000 and they range 
in size from 901 - 4608. There were four foreclosures and one short sales. You … (0 comments)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 6/10/16 - 06/11/16 02:11 AM


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 … (0 comments)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 6/3/16 - 06/03/16 02:17 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 57 homes listed, ranging in price from $150,000 - $745,000 and they range 
in size from 782 - 3307. There were four foreclosures and three short sales. You can find 
information on all the new listings in Stockton this week here.
 
Featured Listings

1736 McClellan Way, Stockton, CA … (0 comments)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 5/27/16 - 05/27/16 02:31 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 … (1 comments)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 5/20/16 - 05/20/16 01:48 AM
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)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 5/13/16 - 05/13/16 07:32 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)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 5/6/16 - 05/06/16 07:07 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 76 homes listed, ranging in price from $150,000 - $969,000 and they range 
in size from 882 - 5146. There was one foreclosure. You can find … (0 comments)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 4/29/16 - 04/29/16 12:20 AM
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 76 homes listed, ranging in price from $159,000 - $1,395,000 and they range 
in size from 718 - 5579. There were six foreclosures and two short sales. … (0 comments)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 4/22/16 - 04/22/16 04:40 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 know!  … (0 comments)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 4/15/16 - 04/15/16 07:42 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)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 4/8/16 - 04/08/16 02:19 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)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 4/1/16 - 04/01/16 02:04 AM

 
Were you one of the many to see Batman v Superman this weekend?  
Can you believe it's showing at over 19,700 screens across 39 
territories across the globe? Do you know that it has had the largest opening in $ of any superhero movie to date?? Talk about the power 
of hype!   I bring this up, because it's kind of like this Spring market -- a LOT of 
hype, the feeling of scarcity and high demand... which is forcing prices 
to hold, and many buyers to compete for homes, some of which end up selling WAY above list price (which seems great for sellers), until the appraisal doesn't support … (0 comments)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 3/18/16 - 03/18/16 04:43 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)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 3/11/16 - 03/11/16 09:18 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)

stockton real estate: MarketWATCH Stockton: 3/4/16 - 03/04/16 05:59 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 … (1 comments)

stockton real estate: SoldWATCH Stockton: 2/26/16 - 02/26/16 08:52 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 we know what YOU want. … (0 comments)

 
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Helping People and Enjoying Life

Tracy, CA

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