Glance at the Sacramento Real Estate Market
The below graph is from Ryan Lundquist's excellent blog. I find this very visually interesting. I don't think it necessarily tells us a whole lot but just visually shows us where we are in comparison to the last 14 years. Based on this, where do you think we are...
What’s going on with First Time Home Buyers???
Here's a recent article from the LA Times sharing some interesting numbers about First time home buyers. In my daily business, i see a lot of gift funds from family members for first time buyers. Most FTHB in the Sacramento market have a good job with solid income...
Sacramento Real Estate Video Market Update February-March 2014
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the latest statistics and what's going on with the market at the beginning of 2014. The market experienced a typical January drop and should continue to bounce around in the foreseeable future. There's also an...
How do i get preapproved for a home loan in Sacramento? – VIDEO
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, sits down for a chat with Loan Officer/Lender Erick Perpich of Republic Mortgage. In this episode, Erick how to easily get preapproved for a home loan/mortgage in the Sacramento area. To get preapproved so you can start home...
Sacramento Real Estate Market update – February 2014
Sacramento Real Estate Update February 2013 ó In January 2014, the median price decreased from $250,000 to $242,000. The median is 21% higher than one year ago. ó The median price has been bouncing around for the past 6 months and will most likely continue to do so...
Nominate a Sacramento Teacher for a cash grant
Do you have an excellent teacher in you or your children's lives??? Well, now is the time to give them some much needed and appreciated recognition. Every year, my company, Better Homes and Gardens Mason-McDuffie Real Estate gives away dozens of $599 cash grants to...
Do you have a House Crush?
I'm not a huge fan of Valentine's Day but i did come across this Wall Street Journal article today, talking about "home crush" statistics about men and women falling for a house. Check it out, it's a fun read for today. Connect with Doug Reynolds Real Estate...
FHA now accepting E-Signatures on Real Estate Contracts
This is great news for the real estate industry. It is so standard now days for everyone (agents/buyers/sellers) to be using electronic signatures (ie DocuSign). Thankfully FHA is adapting with the times and showing a willingness to accept e-sigs moving forward....
Flipped Houses on the rise in America
Here's some interesting statistics about "Flipped Houses" within the US. (Remember, the profits talked about here are simply what they sold it for compared to what they bought it for. it is not taking into account the amount of money that was put into the flip or the...
What’s going on with Sacramento Mortgage interest rates in 2014??
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, sits down for a chat with Loan Officer/Lender Erick Perpich of Republic Mortgage. In this episode, Erick discusses what will be effecting interest rates for home loans in 2014. For the most recent and current/exact rate, call...


