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Watch over 200 videos to educate yourself about the current market in Sacramento. Learn about the buying and selling process in better detail.
College Greens / Glenbrook Sales in November 2011 (Sacramento, Ca)
There were 15 homes sold in College Greens / Glenbrook for the month of November, 2011. That is the same from the 15 sold in October. Here are the addresses and specific information. Currently there are: 27 Active listings, 7 Active short sale listings, 13...
Rosemont Sales in November 2011 (Sacramento, Ca)
There were 27 homes sold in Rosemont in the month of November, 2011. That is slightly up from the 24 that sold in October. Here are the addresses and specific information. Currently there are: 24 Active listings, 23 Active short sale listings, 27 Contingent Short...
Factoring energy efficiency into a home’s value
Under the SAVE (Sensible Accounting to Value Energy) Act, estimated energy-consumption expenses for a house would be included as a mandatory new underwriting factor. By Kenneth R. Harney, LA Times When you apply for a mortgage to buy a house, how often does the lender...
Handling high closing costs
Closing costs can increase the price of a home by as much as $10,000, sometimes more. Borrowers who are “cash-poor” can ask for assistance, or talk to their lender about a lender credit toward closing costs. Making sense of the story Some lenders advertise that if...
Foreign buyers scooping up U.S. homes
By Les Christie NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Hey, wealthy foreigners! Want to live in the U.S.? Buy a home here. International purchases of American homes are ramping up, and a new Senate bill designed to boost the ailing real-estate market would encourage globe-trotting...
How do Distressed Properties Affect Market Value in the Sacramento Area?
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the topic with a local appraiser. Ryan Lundquist, Ludquist Appraisal Company, explains the complexities of how distressed properties (bank owned forclosures and short sales) affect the overall prices in the...
‘Buyer’s market’ expectation leaves homebuyers disappointed
By Jim Buchta, Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS -- Jessica Harrison thought she knew what to expect when she decided to look for a house: a buyer's market. And why not? Prices in Minneapolis, as in much of the country, are down sharply since 2009. And with so many foreclosed...
What should I be looking for when I’m buying a home?
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the topic with a home inspector. Kelly Morris, Morris Certified Inspections, answers the question by explaining to pay attention to your instincts, look at the overall condition of the home, and make sure you look...
How much money do I need for a down payment to buy a home in the Sacramento Area?
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the topic with a local loan officer. Erick Perpich, loan officer with Republic Mortgage, talks about the different options of VA 0% down payment, FHA 3.5% down payment and Conventional 5% down payment. You do not...
Knowing When to Refinance
By VICKIE ELMER Published: October 20, 2011 REFINANCINGS made up 79 percent of all 2011 mortgage applications as of early October, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the same level as last year but well above the 54 percent average of the last...
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