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Monday, 25 January 2010
Understanding Financial Risk when Purchasing a Home
The average sales price of homes in Yuba City CA for the month of Sep 09 to the month of Nov 09 was $165,000. This shows an increase of 3.1%, or $5,000, from the previous quarter. There was a decline of 6.8% compared to the year 2008. Sales prices have depreciated at a drastic rate of 38.2% during last five years in Yuba City.
It was found that the average list price for a Yuba City home...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 9:42 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Friday, 22 January 2010
The latest on Interiors at Elk Grove homes
It would be a good thing to take a second look the next time you visit a gorgeous master bathroom. It would be easier if one had a step or two on getting in and out of a large tub. But one of the Interior designers, Adele Lampert of Page One Interiors, Inc. in Barrington, disagrees. It is much safer to sit on the deck and rotate than think of a slippery foothold. While we often think of interior d...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 10:25 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Thursday, 21 January 2010
Placer homes for sale
Placerville makes way for the latest “evil knevils” of their time with the Placerville speedway catching momentum this year. This event normally conducted at El Dorado County Fairgrounds on a quarter mile oval. There is news of newly built cars and admission for sneak preview will happen later in the month. Apart from the speed racers, the kids also get bicycle races and other categories of races...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 8:25 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Elk Grove homes for sale
The beauty of Elk Grove is the perfect balance of open spaces like the Cosumnes River Preserve and Stone Lake Wildlife Reserve with the business and residential developments. Elk Grove Community has made it a priority to provide parks for the residents and is known for the excellent park management system. Elk Grove offers small homes to ranch estates for sale, giving the city small town feel alon...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:54 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Sacramento Homes for sale
In a time where the G 20 summit has mixed feelings and demands, it is reassuring to know that there are some places in the world where the word ‘environment’ has been revered with serious action. Sacramento, according to the journal, American bicyclist, ranks fourth in the country for bicycle commuting. Business professionals and specialists are claiming that the use of bicycles is more viable tha...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 9:21 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Monday, 18 January 2010
All You Need To Know About Home Insurance
While buying a home, you are always advised to get a home insurance. But do you know what a home insurance is and what are its benefits?
The type of property insurance that covers private homes is called home insurance. This home insurance policy protects the home and the homeowners from the loss that can occur due to damage to the home and its contents. Also, the liabilities for public a...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 10:28 AM in Category: Events
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Friday, 15 January 2010
Whether To Invest On A Pre Foreclosed Or An REO Property?
If you are an investor looking to invest on a foreclosed property, then you may also want to consider whether to buy the Real Estate Owned property or the pre- foreclosed property that is still owned by the borrower. You may feel that investing on an REO property is a fairer deal as you will be assured with the title to the property and the insurance. Also you will have a security of the old owner...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:49 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Thursday, 14 January 2010
Never Sell Your House To A Lender!!
A depression in the economy can cause many home owners to throw up their arms and sell their homes in order to get rid of financial difficulties. But does that mean they can give away their property to a lender only because they cannot afford it anymore! Also those in financial crisis cannot treat their homes as easy to dispose consumer goods. I agree that a real estate investment can also be term...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:45 AM in Category: Mortgage & Finance
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Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Predict the Future While Buying a Home
Whether you are a seller or a buyer in the real estate transactions, you must always thing in the long term of the real estate market. There are several factors that can influence tomorrow’s market and you must be prepared for both ups and downs. To sell your home for a profitable price, you must ensure that your house in good condition. This is because, buyers usually look for homes in to which t...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:57 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Do’s and Don’ts at a Real Estate Auction
The real estate auctions that happened before 2005 were more of trustee sales that took place in front of the house being auctioned. If you were to participate in those auctions, you would surely get a great deal, but there were drawbacks as well. If you won the bid with the highest amount then you were required to pay cash in full. Also you were not given an opportunity to inspect the house. Ther...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:21 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Monday, 11 January 2010
Don’t Forget to Inspect The House Before You Make Final Decision
You move into your new home for the first time after closing a profitable deal with great excitement! But what if, on your arrival, you find that the lawn is overgrown, the lights do not flicker, there is not even a lone bulb in any part of the house and the leaky plumbing is not fixed?? Such a situation is sure to frustrate you!
If you do not want to face any unpleasant surprises on you...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:50 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Friday, 8 January 2010
Marketing Strategies for Real Estate Agents
Real estate is a very competitive industry where property marketing plays a very important role. Real estate professionals usually consider property marketing as just looking out for clients by placing ads on advertising sites, distributing brochures or newsletters. However, the act of property marketing in real estate has more than just advertising. As a real estate agent you must ensure that you...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:32 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Thursday, 7 January 2010
Want to Buy the Elk Grove Homes For Sale? Manage Your Finances Properly…
Your dream of owning a home in Elk Grove will no longer be a dream. With many loan programs for the first time investors on the Elk Grove homes for sale and all necessary information present on the internet, you can easily buy your dream home. With the right information and money in hand, your investment becomes easy. But it is essential that you handle your finances correctly. Here are a few step...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:05 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Wednesday, 6 January 2010
How SEO Experts Determine the Rank of Your Listings for Sale…
In the age of online real estate marketing, you too want to rank on top in the search engine rankings. To achieve the top rank for your listings for sale, you have to hire the services of an SEO Company or professional to optimize your real estate website. The questions that appear during the selection of a SEO Company make hiring SEO professionals a very challenging task. The most common and obvi...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:38 AM in Category: Free Information & Tools
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Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Investing on the Homes for Sale in Elk Grove? Here Are A Few Insider Tips
Investing in real estate has been a booming business from many years. With many homes for sale in Elk Grove, you are sure to find homes that will suit your necessities and finances. Irrespective of the purpose of investment you want to make, you will need a plan. Especially when you are investing on a home with the intension of living in it, the planning must be effective and complete before you b...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:08 AM in Category: Events
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Monday, 4 January 2010
Basics on Real Estate Photography to Market the Local Homes for Sale
As a realtor you will want to include photos of the property you market on your real estate websites. This is indeed a very good thought as community pictures play a very important role in marketing the local homes for sale. While capturing the photos for your website, you must take care to get all the basics of photography right. These basic aspects of real estate photography include queries on w...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:57 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Friday, 1 January 2010
Issues in Real Estate Videos on Property For Sale
Wish You All A Very Happy New Year 2010!!
Online real estate marketing gets more effective this year by including real estate videos on websites. Real estate videos provide access to all property for sale on the online listings. These videos provide buyers a very powerful buying solution that can be accessed from anywhere on the internet. With innovative technology tools, real estate vide...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:55 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Thursday, 31 December 2009
Everything That You Will Want to Know About the Sacramento Community!!
Have you just bought your dream home from the Sacramento new homes for sale? Are you willing to relocate to Sacramento, but are unaware of the community where you will be moving into? Well, you should have had found out about the community before you purchased the home! Since you have not done that, do not worry. We will help you know your community better! After reading through this article, you ...
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Wednesday, 30 December 2009
Relocating? Know Your Rights and Responsibilities!
Relocating for career opportunities and personal reasons is now an essential part of life. With millions of people relocating across the globe, it is common for everyone to hire the services of a relocation service provider for hassle free relocation. These service providers are making huge money from their business. In such a situation, it is a known fact about the presence of scammer relocation ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:22 AM in Category: Events
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Tuesday, 29 December 2009
Know Your Requirements before You Buy the Yuba City Homes for Sale
Home to the world’s largest dried fruit processing plant and the Sunsweet Grower’s Inc, Yuba City is the county that was born during the days of the Great Californian Gold Rush. With several wineries, Yuba City is now home to 165,000 residents. The Yuba City homes for sale are not difficult to locate. With the current boom in the real estate market, there are plenty of homes for sale. The homes he...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:09 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Monday, 28 December 2009
Natomas homes for sale
Just five minutes north from downtown Sacramento is the Natomas region, which is currently booming with real estate activity. This region is adorned by the Sacramento River on the west and the American River to the south. Previously this region was home to vast farmlands. Now the local government has planned a very reasonable and beautiful residential area by keeping in mind the preservation of na...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:38 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Thursday, 24 December 2009
Trends in Real Estate
Recession has had its impact on real estate too. The real estate market is now struggling in many areas of the country. The real estate agents and brokers have realized the importance of being a financial planner in accord to being a sales person. Traditional approaches to the current market do not have its stand in the global real estate market. With real estate transactions going online, agents ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 9:30 AM in Category: Market Conditions
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Wednesday, 23 December 2009
A Good Picture Will Influence the Sale of Your Home
Photography facilitates better communication. With the advent in technology, portraying your thoughts with the help of pictures has eased all efforts in communication. The online real estate market has taken the best advantage of community pictures on the internet. Today’s real estate investors prefer to buy homes on the internet. Their imagination about an agent’s description on the house is now ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:28 AM in Category: Events
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A Good Picture Will Influence the Sale of Your Home
Photography facilitates better communication. With the advent in technology, portraying your thoughts with the help of pictures has eased all efforts in communication. The online real estate market has taken the best advantage of community pictures on the internet. Today’s real estate investors prefer to buy homes on the internet. Their imagination about an agent’s description on the house is now ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:28 AM in Category: Events
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Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Technology and Community Pictures
To communicate effectively, it is very essential to choose the right words and put the right phrase at the right place. But are you sure you will express all your thoughts in the right way? Think about showing to the world what you want to express… Does that ring a bell? Yes I am talking about photography! Through a camera’s view finder, you can show the world what you see and convey the message i...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:19 AM in Category: Events
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Technology and Community Pictures
To communicate effectively, it is very essential to choose the right words and put the right phrase at the right place. But are you sure you will express all your thoughts in the right way? Think about showing to the world what you want to express… Does that ring a bell? Yes I am talking about photography! Through a camera’s view finder, you can show the world what you see and convey the message i...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:19 AM in Category: Events
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Monday, 21 December 2009
Here Is How You Can Make Your Own Real Estate Video
Your real estate website ranks the top in search engine listings. You have a good traffic into your site but that has not helped to convince your clients to do business with you. Is your content appropriate to the services you provide? Are you aware that technology has now advanced to enable the inclusion of pictures and videos on website??
Make your own real estate video to market the ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:54 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Friday, 18 December 2009
Videos to Market Your Real Estate
The improvement in technology has got the world shopping online. People are now looking for homes and buying homes on the internet. A real estate agent’s website plays an important role in online real estate marketing. To be on the top of search engine listings, agents make use of SEO techniques for their websites. But ranking on top is not sufficient to keep clients on your site. Your site has to...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:00 AM in Category: Market Conditions
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Thursday, 17 December 2009
Community Videos
Gone are the days when people would travel to different cities or countries to just attend a meeting. We now live in an era where we can communicate with a person at the other end of a video screen. It is the era of video conferencing and video communication. A video clipping explains the scene better than hundred words.
Internet plays an important role in video communication. The most famous...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 8:18 AM in Category: Events
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Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Green Homes – The Perfect Answer to Environment Concern
The earth is now prone to global warming. As a result there are drastic climatic changes and environmentalists are expressing concern over the earth’s future. Are you willing to contribute whatever little possible from your side to help protect the environment? Then you can consider making your home green. A green home is the current trend in Sac Town that demonstrates dedication to the environmen...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:58 AM in Category: Events
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Real Estate – A Budget Priced Venture
The real estate market in Sac Town is always booming with activity. With the availability of various home loans from the government and private mortgage lenders, buying a home in Sac Town has been made easy. But real estate has its speculations. If you do not repay your loan on time, your home is likely to be foreclosed. Foreclosed homes are budget priced homes. The foreclosed homes for sale in Sa...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:29 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Monday, 14 December 2009
Halloween in Sac Town
Halloween is a holiday celebrated every year on the night October 31st. Although it was first started in Ireland, it is now celebrated across the world. Halloween activities include bonfires, ghost tours, trick or treat, carving pumpkins, haunted house tours and costume parties. Traditionally, this was the time used by the pagans to stockpile their supplies and livestock slaughter for the winter. ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:26 AM in Category: Events
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Friday, 11 December 2009
A Memorable Sacramento Tour
Sac Town is known for its Mediterranean climate. This climate is dominated by mild temperature with warm days and very few freezing nights in winter. This climate is ideal for the presence of large acres country side, far from the downtown mayhem. The best time for tourists is late spring, when there is lot of sunshine, with a pleasant temperature that is low on humidity.
The tourist hots...
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Thursday, 10 December 2009
Watch Out For Negative Equity
Do you own a home which has negative equity and are wondering how this occurred? The answer is simple. Negative equity occurs when you purchase a home using a home loan and the home prices begin to decline due to economic slowdown. The home value now decreases below the value principally on mortgage. This condition is called negative equity. It can be calculated by taking the value of the home, le...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:33 AM in Category: Market Conditions
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Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Bringing Art to Homeless Children
Sac Town is known for its activities in arts and culture. The art forms seen here are theatre arts and visual arts. The Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission established the arts council in 1977. From then on, this council is vigorously providing many programs of art in the city. These programs can be in the form of Arts education or arts at public places. Special programs are also conducted to ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:22 AM in Category: Events
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Tuesday, 8 December 2009
The Foreclosure Story
It is everyone’s dream in Sacramento to own a home. As home loans are made easily affordable, almost every family has a home of their own. Home loans with low mortgage rates are provided by the government for low income and bad credit people. These loans have interest rates as less as three percent. Consolidation of loans by the government has made repayment much easier. In spite of all these, for...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 8:01 AM in Category: Mortgage & Finance
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Monday, 7 December 2009
Sacramento is Going Green
Are you planning to build a home in Sacramento? Then you will want to consider the new trend in Sac Town, which is, living in Green Homes. Does that mean you have to color your house green?? No. Then what are Green Homes? Green Homes are places of healthier living. They are constructed using fewer resources when compared to the traditional homes. Green homes create much less waste as they use less...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:38 AM in Category: Market Conditions
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Friday, 4 December 2009
Real Estate Tips
Investment in real estate is said to be the safest form of investment any individual can make. Having found your dream home with the help of a real estate agent, you are all set to buy it. But wait! Are you warned about the risks involved in investing in real estate investment? Here are a few points that you need to before making your bid on the property.
Getting a ‘real’ real estate agen...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:28 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Thursday, 3 December 2009
Sacramento Community Real Estate
The golden city of Sacramento, California, is has a vibrant past. The recent government program, 2-1-1 Sacramento, provides the citizens with information about all the government services available to them. 2-1-1 Sacramento addresses various community services including housing, education, medicine, employment, finance, schools, children and women health and food programs and many more.
T...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:56 AM in Category: Free Information & Tools
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Sacramento Community Real Estate
The golden city of Sacramento, California, is has a vibrant past. The recent government program, 2-1-1 Sacramento, provides the citizens with information about all the government services available to them. 2-1-1 Sacramento addresses various community services including housing, education, medicine, employment, finance, schools, children and women health and food programs and many more.
T...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:34 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Wednesday, 2 December 2009
The Rose City of California - Yuba City
Located in the region of mild Mediterranean climate dominated by wet, cold winters and dot, dry summers, Yuba City was home to the Maidu people until 1800s. But in the beginning of 1800s Yuba City saw the Maidu people encountered by the Mexicans and Spanish. The ‘Gold Rush’ in 1848 saw small establishments along the Yuba River. Yuba City got its first county seat in 1856. This region is also call...
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Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Sacramento Community Information
The Sacramento Community Services Planning Council founded the 2-1-1 Sacramento service. This service is free of cost and is available to the residents all days of the week, round the clock! Special services are provided to the disabled. A special feature of this service is that assistance is rendered in many languages. This program is the combined initiative of the Sacramento Commissions for hous...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:01 AM in Category: Free Information & Tools
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Monday, 30 November 2009
The New Sacramento trend- Green Homes
Green Sacramento is the current trend with all builders and real estate agents in town. Sacramento survived all the trials and tribulations through 2009 and opportunities and partnerships for Green Sacramento are getting better.
The Green builders of Sacramento feature homes that annually save thousands of kilowatts of energy, thousands of gallons of water and acres of trees! The home buy...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:24 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Friday, 27 November 2009
Recession Proof Career
The recent economic conditions had unemployment rates higher than what they had been in more than a quarter of a century. Ironically the housing sector had created incredible opportunities as the interest rates in buying and selling were on the rise. During such times the country saw a gradual rise in the demand for real estate agents.
To become a real estate agent you can be educated in ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 12:40 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Latest Real Estate Updates – Roseville, Elk Grove and Placerville
Roseville Real Estate: One bedroom homes in Roseville/Rocklin corridor have a rent of $820 per month and $813 per month is paid by Section 8 to property management organizations in Sacramento. Roseville/Rocklin’s homes with one bedroom have an average area of 750 sq. ft and there exists about 700 rentals.
Two bedroom rentals in Roseville/Rocklin corridor possess a rent of $1010 per month...
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Thursday, 12 November 2009
Green Solar Project in Sacramento
This is a great article about a huge solar project in Sacramento. Enjoy.
By Jim Downing
jdowning@sacbee.com
Published: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 - 12:00 am | Page 8B
The roof of a North Sacramento plastics factory will host the biggest West Coast installation of a new type of solar panel.
The technology, built by Fremont’s Solyndra Inc., uses racks...
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Wednesday, 11 November 2009
GMAC Real Estate Merges with Real Living
Date: November 11, 2009
To: GMAC Real Estate Sales Associates
From: Graham Badun, Managing Partner & CEO, Brookfield Residential Property Services
Re: GMAC Real Estate to be Re-branded ‘Real Living’
I am very pleased to let you know that Brookfield Residential Property Services has acquired Real Livi...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 10:07 AM in Category: News
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Tuesday, 10 November 2009
What People are Saying About GreatWest GMAC Real Estate
Below you will read from one of our valued partners, Cindy Holland of Costello and Sons Insurance Brokers. We are so Proud. Thanks Cindy!!
From: Cindy Holland [mailto:cholland@costelloandsons.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:33 AM
To: T. Sami Siddiqui
Subject: The difference between you and other brokers I have come to know or encountered
Is very simple;
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Thursday, 5 November 2009
New First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Bill
Let’s all hope this bill passes. It will continue to spur the economic and real estate recovery.
WASHINGTON — Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers — $6,500 cheaper.
First-time homebuyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package. But with that program scheduled to expire at the end of ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 9:15 AM in Category: News
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Monday, 2 November 2009
What's Your Take on it?
By Chelsea Phua
cphua@sacbee.com
Published: Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 - 12:00 am | Page 5B
Last Modified: Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 - 6:29 am
Harpreet Dhillon has spent many solitary evenings in the past year as a clerk at his father’s small liquor store in Elk Grove, stocking merchandise, manning the cash register and, on occasion, dealing with difficult customers.
On Su...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 10:29 AM in Category: News
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Friday, 30 October 2009
Certified Distressed Property Expert
Certified Distressed Property Expert- Linda Hess
LINDA HESS of GREATWEST GMAC REAL ESTATE, 2235 Douglas Blvd.#520, Roseville, Ca. has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by “distressed” homes in ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:33 PM in Category: News
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Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Real Estate - A Great Long Term Investment
Real Estate - A Great Long Term Investment
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals know real estate is a good long-term investment. Although home values have stalled or experienced decline in recent years, longer snapshots in time have proved real estate to be a fantastic investment.
Let’s consider one scenario provided by a real estate professional. If someone were fortunate e...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 8:59 PM in Category: News
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Monday, 29 June 2009
Some Lenders Exempt
Not all California lenders are created equal when it comes to the state’s newly implemented foreclosure prevention act launched early last week. It is being reported that 7 lenders have been provided immunity, and several others have made application to become immune.
Among the first 7 qualifying and found exempt from the act are:
· Bank of America Home Loans
· CitiM...
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Monday, 22 June 2009
Obtaining a Lower Tax Assessment on Your Home
Recently, GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professionals have heard from folks interested in possibly obtaining lower property tax assessments on their homes. Generally, these folks are individuals who purchased homes in the last few years, at the height of the market, and now find their homes valued less than they paid for them.
The link below is to the County of Sacramento Assessor’s Office....
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Monday, 15 June 2009
Safety Tips
During a recent news segment a security expert demonstrated a striking example of how tech gadgets kept in your car can make you a victim for car theft, and even home burglary. The main target was a GPS left firmly mounted on the dashboard, while the owner was at a shopping mall, a gym, or involved in other activities. The thieves broke into the vehicle, and when they did, also found a set of k...
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Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Don’t Push the Envelope!
Fighting your inner demons may be difficult, BUT don’t be afraid to open the envelope.
Not long ago a GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professional recalled that she had gone to the home of a client to perform a listing presentation for a possible short sale.
During the presentation and while looking at paperwork the client had, the agent noticed there were several recent envelopes t...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:33 PM in Category: Mortgage & Finance
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Sunday, 24 May 2009
So You Think You Want To Purchase A Fixer
It isn’t unusual for GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals to be approached by home buyers interested in procuring a “fixer-upper” home. Certainly in our current market with many bank-owned homes available, finding such a property shouldn’t be difficult.
However, there are certain things to be considered prior to purchasing that can help safeguard any investment of money, time and eff...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 9:17 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Sunday, 17 May 2009
Navigating These Economic Times
The other morning a GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professional was brainstorming with another Realtor. Both agreed that in addition to helping buyers purchase property, and sellers to sell their homes, they had voluntarily taken up the shield, for helping past clients, friends and family, to stay in their economically challenged homes during these difficult times.
Currently, they were avera...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:30 AM in Category: Mortgage & Finance
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Sunday, 10 May 2009
Signs Point to Sacramento Housing Recovery
Many GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professionals have been noticing that the Sacramento housing market has been stabilizing. About 80% of the foreclosure market is completed, and sales have doubled in number since a year ago. It appears that the housing market declines of the past months have began to slow, rather than continuing to dive over a cliff.
The Wall Street Journal released a few...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:44 AM in Category: Market Conditions
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Sunday, 3 May 2009
First Time Buyer Mistakes
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals continue to be cognizant of mistakes that first time buyers can make. If you are getting ready to purchase a home, here are some of those pitfalls you should avoid:
(1) They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and miss out on the best deal. It is vitally important to be actively working with a professional lender, who has well educa...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 11:17 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Questions and Answers Surrounding Short Sales
Questions and Answers Surrounding Short Sales
As homeowners grapple with declining home values, and in some instances, mortgage payments that have dramatically increased, GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals are increasingly be queried about Short Sales.
Often a seller will become concerned because they are unable to make house payments, but do still have an ability to make ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:51 PM in Category: News
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Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Avoiding Loan Modification or Foreclosure Scams
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals are continuing to hear from troubled homeowners, who are hoping to get a better mortgage, or take advantage of the lower interest rates currently available.
However, the news media has provided many reports about foreclosure scams, and many folks are a little gun-shy of beginning the process that could improve their financial lot.
There ar...
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Sunday, 19 April 2009
Questions and Answers Surrounding Short Sales
As homeowners grapple with declining home values, and in some instances, mortgage payments that have dramatically increased, GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals are increasingly be queried about Short Sales.
Often a seller will become concerned because they are unable to make house payments, but do still have an ability to make all or part payment of the negative equity. They may hop...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:31 PM in Category: Selling Property
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Monday, 6 April 2009
Don't Put All Your Investment Dollars in the Same Basket
With Easter swiftly approaching, perhaps it is a good time to remind that it isn’t always a good idea to put all one’s eggs in the same basket - Whether it’s real eggs; or investment and financial eggs.
The expression "Don’t put all your eggs in one basket" generally means not risking the loss of everything by placing all your financial investments or future goals ...
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Thursday, 2 April 2009
Are You Wondering If You Are Able To Refinance?
Recently GreatWest GMAC Professionals, are hearing from many homeowners who have found themseves in a situation they would never have dreamed of a few years ago. They had purchased their homes in good faith, and had stayed current on payments, and they managed to keep their jobs. BUT, because of declining home values brought on by the current housing crisis, they are unable to refinance and take...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 8:11 AM in Category: Mortgage & Finance
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Monday, 16 March 2009
The Luck of The Irish
With St. Patrick’s Day today, we are reminded of the traditions, that journey from the Emerald Isle. There are the leprechauns, the shamrocks, and of course the Luck of the Irish.
What I wonder is could the Luck of the Irish be more attributed to an ability to foresee trends. For example, in 2004 and 2005, real estate appeared to be on a never-ending cycle of viewing the pot at t...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 10:31 PM in Category: Market Conditions
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Friday, 13 March 2009
Don't Lose Your Home Because You Didn't Pick Up THe Phone!!
You or someone you know can benefit from the Mortgage Stimulus/Refinance Program and avoid foreclosure! Whether you want to modify your existing loan or work through the short sale process, I can help! The most important thing is for you to understand the many options available besides allowing a foreclosure sale to ruin your credit. Call or email me today for more information. Remember! You don&r...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 1:04 PM in Category: Mortgage & Finance
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Sunday, 22 February 2009
Understanding Points
Often home buyers who are obtaining a mortgage for a newly purchased home, will ask their GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professional, “What are points?”
The answer - Each point or discount point, as real estate professionals and mortgage lenders often refer to them, are equal to 1% of the loan amount. For example, on a $100,000 loan, one discount point equals $1,000. And ½ discount point ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 9:29 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Tuesday, 27 January 2009
CSI Insurance Brokers Partners With GreatWest GMAC
CSI Insurance Brokers sought out partnership with Brodie Stephens and GreatWest GMAC, due to their outstanding professionalism and ethics. Working one on one with Brodie and the GreatWest Real Estate Agents over this past year has been the highlight of our endorsement with CAR. It is very obvious, as I have participated in sales meetings - that there is an elevated expectation with regard to cu...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 11:29 AM in Category: News
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Monday, 26 January 2009
Pretty Pictures Don't Replace Real Estate Agents
As many GreatWest GMAC Real Estate clients have learned in the last few years, technology and the Internet has dramatically empowered them in their quest to buy and sell real estate. There is a wealth of websites available, where buyers can conduct their own searches for homes. Many buyers (and sellers too) begin their search, before contacting an agent, and some continue to search, on their own...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:49 AM in Category: Free Information & Tools
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Saundra Battaglia is New Manager of GreatWest GMAC Yuba Office
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate is announcing the association of Saundra Battaglia, as the Manager of their office in Yuba City.
Saundra Battaglia has significant real estate experience, beginning in 1985. In the past she has owned and operated Red Carpet franchises in Yuba City and Colusa. And, was associated with Stromer Realty. She has a background in farm/land sales, residential sales,...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:43 PM in Category: News
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Wednesday, 14 January 2009
The Tax Value of Home Ownership
During this Important Tax Filing Season it is Important to Remember the Value of Home Ownership.
Although during this tax-filing season we are keenly aware some homeowners are having difficulty paying their mortgages, it is important to realize the benefits which come with home ownership.
Here are some points to consider, and discuss with your tax professional:
· Mortgage int...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:03 PM in Category: Buying Property
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Wednesday, 7 January 2009
It happened again this week
It happened again this week. A GreatWest GMAC Professional received a call from an old friend, to say she and her husband were having difficulties with their mortgage(s), and were a little upside down on their home. They didn’t quite know what to do about it.
Real Estate Agents have increasingly seen this scenario - Homeowners who are in deep trouble because they either are in hom...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:49 PM in Category: Mortgage & Finance
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Sunday, 14 December 2008
Struggling to Get Real
Awhile back, we posted about bidding wars going on in the arena of homes, which were priced well, and in good condition; much of this activity being fed by the CAL FHA First Time Buyer program.
While blogging we have been provided with really interesting comments from real estate professionals across the nation.
It was noted these bidding wars, aren’t just indigenous to the Great...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:19 PM in Category: Market Conditions
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Wednesday, 19 November 2008
GreatWest GMAC Actively Seeking Agents
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate is a growing company in the counties of Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba and Sutter. We continue to actively recruit agents, while providing training, and valuable tools to assist them in their career.
If you are interested in a career move, and would like to join our growing and friendly team, please contact:
Brodie Stephens
GreatWest GMAC
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:17 PM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Thursday, 13 November 2008
Sellers Struggle With Home Values
News accountings confirm what GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professionals, and many other real estate agents and brokers know.
According to MSNBC, Homeowners and Sellers, continue to struggle to "get real" with their home values. Despite continual media accounts disclosing the dismal housing situation and reports demonstrating plunging home values, some owners and home sellers, hang onto i...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:59 AM in Category: Selling Property
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Thursday, 6 November 2008
Involvement - Connection - Support
As a Real Estate Professional, what keeps you involved and connected with your company? Is it the Involvement, Support and Training available to you?
Often when real estate professionals survey their career, and wonder about the evolutionary process of changing, adapting, or avoiding outright extinction, they look around at their current company vs. other companies. They ask themselve...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 9:23 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Friday, 31 October 2008
Open - Open - Open
Fighting your inner demons may be difficult, BUT don’t be afraid to open the envelope.
Recently a GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professional recalled that she had gone to the home of a client to perform a listing presentation for a possible short sale.
During the presentation and while looking at paperwork the client had, the agent noticed there were several recent envelopes the ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:45 AM in Category: Mortgage & Finance
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Friday, 24 October 2008
The Cyclic World of Housing
The other day, someone asked a real estate professional if they felt sorry about putting people into homes they couldn’t afford.
After being a little dumbfounded for a moment, the agent explained they didn’t think they had placed any buyers in homes, which fit that category. Many of their clients had been professional people, who had purchased nice homes with fairly traditi...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:01 PM in Category: Market Conditions
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Saturday, 18 October 2008
Factors That Determine Your Credit Score
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professionals, are increasingly being asked how to determine whether they are credit worthy with the recent more strict guidelines required to qualify for home loans.
Credit scores range between 200 and 800. Scores above 620 are considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. Here are 5 factors that decide your credit score.
1. Your payment history. W...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:16 PM in Category: Mortgage & Finance
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Saturday, 11 October 2008
How to Sink a House With a Boat
Recently a GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professional was lamenting about a couple "For Sale" signs on a home in her community. It had previously been a well kept home, but now appeared more ragged around the edges.
A real estate "For Sale" sign was hanging from the traditional post planted on the front lawn. But a smaller sign hung around the neck (or bow) of "The Unforgiven" - a large bo...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:09 AM in Category: Market Conditions
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Sunday, 5 October 2008
Brookfield Residential Property Services Acquires GMAC Home Services
AN ANNOUNCEMENT-
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate is pleased to announce the acquisition of GMAC Home Services by Brookfield Residential Property Services (BRPS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Inc., a global asset manager located in Toronto, Canada focused on property, power, and infrastructure assets with approximately $95 billion in assets under management. The Br...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:47 PM in Category: News
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Sunday, 28 September 2008
Houses are Receiving Multiple Offers
We’ve certainly had more than our fair share of bad news in the housing marketplace in recent months, but there may be reason for a glimmer of hope, and a new dawn breaking at last on the horizon.
More and more GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professionals are reporting offers being written, and more buying activity than seen in awhile.
The entry-level housing arena seems to be ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 11:15 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Houses are Receiving Multiple Offers
We’ve certainly had more than our fair share of bad news in the housing marketplace in recent months, but there may be reason for a glimmer of hope, and a new dawn breaking at last on the horizon.
More and more GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professionals are reporting offers being written, and more buying activity than seen in awhile.
The entry-level housing arena seems to be ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 11:10 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Saturday, 20 September 2008
Every Year At This Time The Hills Come Alive
Every year at this time, there is a special place along Highway 50, in an area cradled in the arms of the Sierra Foothills that comes alive.
In Autumn when the fruit comes into harvest, and the cider is pressed, Apple Hill provides delight for all.
Originally, Apple Hill was a collection of approximately 16 ranches or orchards. Today it boasts more than 50 ranches including ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:05 PM in Category: Events
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Sunday, 7 September 2008
Federal Government Seizes Control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
On late Friday, the news media became abuzz with reports, the shoe had finally began to drop with regard to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Articles revealing the government had conjured a plan to put the two troubled mortgage Goliaths under federal control, dismiss their top executives, while shoring the institutions up financially.
The plan would prompt one of the more sweeping government ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 8:11 PM in Category: News
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Avoiding Scams Surrounding Free Credit Reports
Often when folks are readying themselves to buy homes, one of their first acts of readiness is to obtain their all important credit score. By law, consumer credit reporting companies, Experian, TransUnion, Equifax, are to provide you a free copy of your credit report, once a year, should you request it.
There is a toll-free number, mailing address, and a central website (listed below), wh...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:33 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Avoiding Scams Surrounding Free Credit Reports
Often when folks are readying themselves to buy homes, one of their first acts of readiness is to obtain their all important credit score. By law, consumer credit reporting companies, Experian, TransUnion, Equifax, are to provide you a free copy of your credit report, once a year, should you request it.
There is a toll-free number, mailing address, and a central website (listed below), wh...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:29 AM in Category: Buying Property
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Avoiding Scams Surrounding Free Credit Reports
Often when folks are readying themselves to buy homes, one of their first acts of readiness is to obtain their all important credit score. By law, consumer credit reporting companies, Experian, TransUnion, Equifax, are to provide you a free copy of your credit report, once a year, should you request it.
There is a toll-free number, mailing address, and a central website (listed below), wh...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:27 AM in Category: Mortgage & Finance
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Wednesday, 13 August 2008
At the Stroke of the Pen
At the stroke of the pen during the President’s recent signing of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, opportunity arrived for First Time Buyers. But even beyond that – it is also good news for Sellers of entry-level houses as well. In recent months many folks dwelling in their first homes, had wished they could move up to larger homes, but were thwarted in doing so by a market that wo...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 9:15 PM in Category: Market Conditions
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Monday, 4 August 2008
If You Receive a Default Notice
Are you one of the homeowners that fell into an adjustable rate mortgage, and have received a default notice? A word to the wise - do not panic.
Many homeowners panic first and think later. This leads to frustration and conflict, and can result in loss of money. Recent calls from homeowners stating that they fell in to a trap created by
companies, that offer a resolution on their def...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:27 PM in Category: Free Information & Tools
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Wednesday, 30 July 2008
President Signs Important Housing Bill
President Bush signed the housing bill this morning, ending any minor speculation that he in fact would!
It is hoped the action will provide mortgage relief for 400,000 homeowners struggling to retain ownership of their homes. It is also hoped that it will assist in stabilizing financial markets.
As reported by California Association of Realtors and other publications, this bill ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 9:52 AM in Category: News
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Saturday, 26 July 2008
Congress Passes Housing Rescue Bill
It appears Congress has passed a housing rescue bill today hopefully saving 400,000 struggling homeowners from foreclosure. Although President Bush had originally threatened to veto such a bill, it appears he is expected to sign this measure quickly.
The legislation was passed by the Senate vote of 72-13.
Homeowners, who are unable to afford their current monthly payments will ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:32 PM in Category: News
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Congress Passes Housing Rescue Bill
It appears Congress has passed a housing rescue bill today hopefully saving 400,000 struggling homeowners from foreclosure. Although President Bush had originally threatened to veto such a bill, it appears he is expected to sign this measure quickly.
The legislation was passed by the Senate vote of 72-13.
Homeowners, who are unable to afford their current monthly payments will ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:29 PM in Category: News
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Saturday, 19 July 2008
How to Best Sell Your Home
Now more than ever before, Sellers are asking GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals, “How can I sell my home for the BEST PRICE, in the SHORTEST AMOUNT OF TIME, with the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS?”
It is imperative that the home be PRICED RIGHT. . .from the start!
There are many things that affect the value of a home, and in today’s market it’s even more important to be sure...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 10:06 PM in Category: Selling Property
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How to Best Sell Your Home
Now more than ever before, Sellers are asking GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals, “How can I sell my home for the BEST PRICE, in the SHORTEST AMOUNT OF TIME, with the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS?”
It is imperative that the home be PRICED RIGHT. . .from the start!
There are many things that affect the value of a home, and in today’s market it’s even more important to be sure...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 10:04 PM in Category: Selling Property
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Thursday, 17 July 2008
Living the Good LIfe with a Home Office
Saving Gas & Commute Time has certainly become of interest and a necessity for many folks in recent months.
Fortunately, this need, is happening when technology has progressed to a point to offer independence and escape from the old idea we need to drive to a remote office in order to always conduct work or business.
Increasingly, more employees and professionals are choosing...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 3:51 PM in Category: Buying Property
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Thursday, 10 July 2008
MLS Statistics Through June 2008
Here are the MLS Statistics for June 2008. GreatWest GMAC has added the graph feature. The data is compiled by the Sacramento Association of Realtors:
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Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 8:32 PM in Category: Market Conditions
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MLS Statistics Through June 2008
Here are the MLS Statistics for June 2008. GreatWest GMAC has added the graph feature. The data is compiled by the Sacramento Association of Realtors:
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Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 8:28 PM in Category: Market Conditions
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Wednesday, 2 July 2008
Pictures May be Worth Thousands of Words - But They Don't Replace Real Estate Agents
As many GreatWest GMAC Real Estate clients have learned in the last few years, technology and the Internet has dramatically empowered them in their quest to buy and sell real estate. There is a wealth of websites available, where buyers can conduct their own searches for homes. Many buyers (and sellers too) begin their search, before contacting an agent, and some continue to search, on their own...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 9:37 PM in Category: Buying Property
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Friday, 27 June 2008
Living Together While Marketing a Home
What to Do If You Are Divorcing and A Chilly Housing Market is Forcing You to Stay Under the Same Roof
Increasingly, GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professionals are hearing of a trend - which could remind folks of a tamer version of the movie, “War of the Roses.”
Current real estate market conditions have some divorcing couples looking to separate their lives, but realizing they can...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 11:30 AM in Category: Market Conditions
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Friday, 13 June 2008
Latest Six Months
*Represents Single Family Homes plus Condos and PUDS Combined
Graph courtesy of GreatWest GMAC Real Estate ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:52 AM in Category: Market Conditions
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Tuesday, 10 June 2008
MLS Statistics for May 2008
Here are the MLS Statistics for May 2008. GreatWest GMAC has added the graph feature. The data is compiled by the Sacramento Association of Realtors:...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 10:05 PM in Category: Market Conditions
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MLS Statistics for May 2008
Here are the MLS Statistics for May 2008. GreatWest GMAC has added the graph feature. The data is compiled by the Sacramento Association of Realtors:...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:25 AM in Category: Free Information & Tools
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Friday, 16 May 2008
What’s Up With Reverse Mortgages?
Not long ago, a GreatWest Real Estate professional lamented, that after being in the business of selling homes to folks for a couple of decades, something was beginning to happen. The agent was noticing more and more of those “kids” they had sold homes to in the early 1980’s were ringing them up and asking, “What’s up with Reverse Mortgages???”
Of course, those “kids” in the early 1980s,...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:01 AM in Category: Free Information & Tools
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008
How to Sell Your Home in a Market Laden With Foreclosures
Most home sellers in Northern California, understand this isn’t a joyous time to be marketing property. Foreclosure numbers continue to rise, and are causing distress for sellers not in the same financial crisis as some homeowners, who are either trying to weather dramatically increased mortgage payments, while finding themselves owing more on their mortgage than the house is now worth. Still ot...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:40 PM in Category: Selling Property
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Wednesday, 16 April 2008
What Do I Need to Disclose
Often, when GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals sit down with a Seller, the Seller will ask – “What do I need to disclose, when selling my house?”
Or – they will be more specific, “Must I disclose the real reason I’m selling my home is because of noisy and obnoxious neighbors?”
One Seller questioned a GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professional, about a ghost or two, which wer...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 11:47 AM in Category: Selling Property
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Wednesday, 9 April 2008
A Couple Questions & Answers Regarding “Short Sales”
As homeowners grapple with declining home values, and in some instances, mortgage payments that have dramatically increased, GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals are increasingly be queried about Short Sales.
Often a seller will become concerned because they are unable to make house payments, but do still have an ability to make all or part payment of the negative equity. They may ho...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 12:46 PM in Category: Selling Property
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Thursday, 3 April 2008
The 2 out of 5 rule
Often GreatWest GMAC Real Estate professionals will be asked by home buyers if home sellers age 55 or older were still allowed a once-in-a-lifetime tax exemption of up to $125,000 in sale profit. That is no longer true. On May 7, 1997, the tax law on home sales changed.
If you live or dwell in the house for two of the five years before you sell, the IRS won’t collect tax on sale pro...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:48 AM in Category: Free Information & Tools
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Wednesday, 26 March 2008
THE GREAT DIVIDE
A few days ago, we posted about bidding wars going on in the arena of homes, which were priced well, and in good condition; much of this activity being fed by the CAL FHA First Time Buyer program.
While blogging we have been provided with really interesting comments from real estate professionals across the nation.
It was noted these bidding wars, aren’t just indigenous to the Gr...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:59 AM in Category: Market Conditions
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Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Would you believe a bidding war is going on?
We’ve certainly had more than our fair share of bad news in the housing marketplace in recent months, but there may be reason for a glimmer of hope, and a new dawn breaking at last on the horizon.
More and more GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professionals are reporting offers being written, and more buying activity than seen in awhile.
The entry-level housing arena seems to be enjoyi...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:22 PM in Category: Market Conditions
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Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Improving Credit to Qualify for a New Mortgage
It isn’t unusual for GreatWest GMAC Professionals to come across clients, who would like to purchase a home, but are a tad skinny on qualifying for a new mortgage.
It is interesting to note that in fairly short order, a buyer can improve their finances enough to more readily allow for easier qualification of a home loan.
For instance, if you are someone, who has a few credit ca...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 5:32 PM in Category: Buying Property
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Wednesday, 5 March 2008
Short Sales – Advantages and Pitfalls
Looking back a few years, when the over-exuberance of the housing boom was being partially fed by the first ingredients of the sub-prime debacle, it was difficult to foresee in this present day, we would be ramping ourselves up to speed on “short-sales.”
As many GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professionals understand, “short-sales” can be anything but short in the process of negotiation with ...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 6:41 AM in Category: Free Information & Tools
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Thursday, 21 February 2008
During this Important Tax Filing Season
During this Important Tax Filing Season it is Important to Remember the Value of Home Ownership.
Although during this tax-filing season we are keenly aware some homeowners are having difficulty paying their mortgages, it is important to realize the benefits which come with home ownership.
Here are some points to consider, and discuss with your tax professional:
· Mortgage int...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 7:02 AM in Category: Free Information & Tools
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Thursday, 14 February 2008
What Buyers Love
What makes one home sell faster and for more money than another comparable home in the area? Sometimes it’s the “little” things that count.
Here’s a list of no–cost and low-cost things sellers can do to help buyers fall in love with their home.
1) Eliminate bulky, unnecessary furniture, cleaning clutter off desks, countertops and tables to give the illusion of more space.
<...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 4:51 AM in Category: Selling Property
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Tuesday, 15 May 2007
Company Wide Open House is this Sunday!
Our Sacramento/Roseville/Placerville/Pollock Pines offices have scheduled their Company Wide Open House for this Sunday, June 3 from 1-4 p.m.
We will have 25 homes open on the Placerville/Pollock Pines area along with 10 open for the Sacramento/Roseville area. Please look for our ad in The Sacramento Bee Real Estate Section and Mountain Democrat.
If you are interested in viewing...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 11:33 AM in Category: Events
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Monday, 14 May 2007
Sacramento region default notices hit record highs
Both notices of default, the first sign that homeowners are having trouble making payments, and foreclosures reached historic highs across much of the Sacramento area during first quarter reported Sami Siddiqui, President of GreatWest GMAC Real Estate.
The statistics are the newest indication of stress in one of California’s most troubled major housing markets. They come as spring s...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 11:41 AM in Category: News
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Tuesday, 1 May 2007
Real Estate Licensing
Our real estate school will allow you to complete the first step in the licensing process - your Principles of California Real Estate course. We offer an online course that will allow you to complete the requirements of Principles as well we have a Cram cour...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 8:55 AM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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Monday, 30 April 2007
Training Classes
The courses and basic key content points of the company’s training program are as follows:
High Intensity Training (HITTERS): A three week (48 Hour) learning program that focuses on tracking business leads, fine tuning time management techniques, strengthening prospecting skills and continuing the good working habits. It provides additional in-depth knowledge of critical asp...
Posted by Ernie Hernandez at 12:30 PM in Category: Careers in Real Estate
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