‘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...
Ten things you need to know about buying or selling a home
By Deborah K. Dietsch of the Washington Post After staying put during the economic recession, you might be tempted by stabilizing real estate prices and low mortgage interest rates to sell your house and buy your next place. What you might not realize is how long...
Sacramento County Real Estate Update November-December 2011
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Realtor, provides an analysis of the local market statistics from October 2011. This month discussing how Sacramento's housing market has shown stability for six months. The median price has stayed flat since May. Inventory is still on the...
Real-time Mortgage rate quotes
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 —...
October 2011 Housing Statistics – Sacramento County
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...
Um, did you get a permit for that?
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 local...
Is the Zillow Zestimate the correct value for my home in the Sacramento area?
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...


