by Doug Reynolds | Nov 16, 2011 | No Category
The home loan comparison website MortgageMarvel.com allows borrowers to obtain real-time interest rate quotes based on the loan amount, the property’s value and the ZIP code, all while remaining completely anonymous. Pricing is updated as quickly as it changes —...
by Doug Reynolds | Nov 15, 2011 | No Category
Sales activity for October remains flat, prices show similar trend Sales decreased just .1% from 1,615 units sold in September to the current 1,614 units sold this month. Year-to-year, closed escrows were up 20.4% from the 1,341 units sold last October. Making up the...
by Doug Reynolds | Nov 14, 2011 | No Category
There probably isn’t an existing house in the land that hasn’t had work done to it — if not a major remodeling, then perhaps some plumbing or electrical work. Either way, how do would-be buyers know if the job was done properly? Or if it was cleared by a...
by Doug Reynolds | Nov 12, 2011 | No Category
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the topic with a local appraiser. Ryan Lundquist, Lundquist Appraisal Company, discusses the pros and cons of Zillow and also talks about how to go about finding a qualified appraiser. Give Ryan a call or email if...
by Doug Reynolds | Nov 11, 2011 | No Category
Some borrowers think that because their mortgage application is turned down the first time, they won’t ever be approved. In reality, some borrowers succeed on the second or third attempt, usually with a different mortgage professional, and often several months later,...
by Doug Reynolds | Nov 10, 2011 | No Category
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the issue. Kelly Morris, home inspector of Morris Certified Inspections, explains why a buyer should have a home inspection when buying a home in the Sacramento area. Most importantly, the buyer will receive a large...
