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2009 wages & 1997 prices
The South County real estate market is beginning to look more and more like a bad sequel to the 1963 treasure hunt farce entitled "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World."
Keys for cash: Play poker at your own risk
"Keys for cash" may sound like a game or a big money giveaway but it isn't. Those who reside in a foreclosed home – renting or one they once legally owned – who get a knock on the door and try to up the ante are playing a no-win game "Keys for Cash" is the moniker given to the process where banks offer those occupying a home they have repossession of "x" amount of money ...
Two homes, 14 acres for $1.999 million
If you're looking for a country spread that is out of the future path of urban development yet within 10 minutes of amenities by a quick, smooth drive you may find it some seven miles south of Manteca.
$810K buys a slice of paradise
Two acres of paradise await buyers on Northland Road just north of Manteca. Not only is the California ranch-style home spacious with around 3,000 square feet complete with a pair of master suites and one of the largest family rooms you're going to find in a single story home but it also comes with over 80 trees, a swimming pool, a mobile home with a separate address and a long list of bonuses. That mobile ...
Property tax relief coming for some
If you bought a home in the past five years you will want to read this. Next month the odds are great some tax relief is coming your way from the San Joaquin County Assessor's Office. That's when state law requires them to reassess property values based on the home's value on Jan. 1, 2009. Even though property values have declined further since then, by law that is the assessment date. You should be getting ...
Style, luxury powering Summit sales
By DENNIS WYATT Managing editor of the Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin Amidst the gloom and doom Atherton Homes is selling a steady number of homes in the Summit Collection at Union Ranch. In recent months there have been 10 closings, 13 homes enter escrow and one lot reserved. It's not the go-go pace at the start of the decade but it is a surprisingly strong pace for today's market. How are they doing it? The answer ...
Chance to win $500 Pottery Barn gift card at free design seminar
How do they get those model homes to look so nice? You can find out Saturday, June 27, and it won't cost you a cent. In fact, you could leave with a $500 gift certificate. Pottery barn is teaming up with Atherton Homes to present a free design essentials seminar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the model home complex for The Summit Collection at Union Ranch at 2517 Edgebrook Lane of Union Road ...
The audacity of false hope
Much hullabaloo has been made over California's 90-day foreclosure moratorium that went into effect June 15.
Rising interest rates spook you?
Forget about the bottom of housing pricing. What really matters is how much a month that house is costing. That is why signs are everywhere that we've definitely hit bottom in the South County housing market. Here's why: •The price of the home isn't what matters the most, it is the monthly cost. And that cost is driven more by the interest rate than the price since when you're done paying in 30 years around ...
True country solitude for $399,000
Horse lovers – or those who like the idea of country solitude with stunning views from a home on 10.7 acres complete with a large pond – have an opportunity to buy real country property for $399,000.
Sedan Estate: Best views in Manteca
It's a home with the best views inManteca. You can step out onto the spacious balconies that cover more square footage than the average Manteca home and enjoy an unobstructed view of the sun rising over the Sierra while enjoying morning coffee or you can watch it fade away over the Coastal Ranges in the West. You can see the latest flick released on DVD by going to your own 25-seat theater with THX Sound, ...
Location, amenities & value for $189K
You want a newer home with all the architectural touches but not a Mellos-Roos tax? Want a house that's about the right size at 1,921 square feet but don't want a huge yard to maintain or worry about being surrounded by two-story homes to minimize your privacy? Do you like the idea of a swimming pool to cool down but don't want to worry about large upkeep costs? Are you looking for a home that ...
Tax credit helps stabilize Manteca home prices
The clock is running out on $8,000 in free money. A growing number of real estate agents are reporting that as more buyers enter the marketplace lured by low prices and the $8,000 first-time homebuyers' tax credit that goes to anyone who hasn't owned home the in past three years, more of their clients are getting antsy. They have 192 days left to get a home into escrow by Dec. 1 to qualify for the ...
Ready to move in for $267K
The best value on the resale market today in Manteca? The shrinking foreclosure list has a number of homes in need of a lot of work, in less desirable areas, and may even be over priced as the good deals are gone in days. Short sales look good if you can get them. The most hassle free way to go – and to find value – is in the segment of the market that isn't ...
Interactive real estate seminar for troubled homeowners this Saturday in Modesto
Manteca Realtor Christine Papworth – "the Real Estate Doctor" – is hosting a free hands-on interactive seminar for members of the public facing mortgage dilemmas at 1 p.m. Saturday at 1401 F Street in Modesto.
Articles by Section - HOME SCENE
Woodside Homes collecting Toys for Tots through Dec. 8
All Woodside Homes new home communities in the Sacramento and Northern Central Valley areas are collection sites for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
Colors and accessories bring emotion to your living spaces
Home decor can convey many different emotions - from warmth and comfort on cold and dreary winter days to elegance and festiveness during the holiday season. The colors and materials you use set the stage; everything from the textures that appear in the accessories, the arrangement of the furniture and even how sound reverberates in a room.
Wonders why mandatory info not part of timeshares
RESPONSE FROM A READER: I have given some thought to the timeshare thing – and yes we had one and paid money to get rid of it.
Average rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 4.29 %
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. mortgage rates rose modestly this week, a move that makes home-buying a bit less affordable. Still, rates remain near historically low levels.
Home prices rose at slower pace in September
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices rose more slowly in September than in August, a sign that weaker sales are preventing the kinds of sharp price gains that occurred earlier this year.
Winter renovations to boost home energy efficiency, add value
It's that time of year again, when the cold wind blows outdoors and your home works as hard as it can to keep you warm and comfortable indoors. Yet your home may be working harder than necessary, while inflating your energy bills in the process. By making a few home renovations this winter, you can boost energy efficiency, save money and add value to your home in the long run.
Shape up your home in time for the holidays
Excited about hosting a holiday party; but dreading the decorating? You don't have to spend a great deal of money or invest a lot of time to get your home holiday ready. There are a number of quick, easy and inexpensive projects you can complete to update your decor before the first guest rings the doorbell.
How to maintain your deck for year-round entertainment
Expanding livable space using decks and patios is a top home improvement trend, but today's homeowners aren't satisfied with limiting entertaining outdoors to the warmer months. With a few smart updates, they're creating spaces that make outdoor entertaining possible all year long. Breathe new life into your existing deck and create a space that can be used for entertaining year-round with a few expert tips.
Few supporting delaying changes in flood insurance
WASHINGTON (AP) - Efforts to delay implementation of changes in the federal flood insurance program have run into roadblocks on both sides of Capitol Hill.
Tips to make your home sparkle for your holiday guests
The holiday season's here - time for enjoying your favorite foods, cider simmering on the stove and gatherings of friends and family. If you're hosting a holiday celebration, prepping your home now will help reduce last-minute chores and make the season more enjoyable.
Son getting dinged for more money after escrow
Q: About a month ago, our son sold his home he had owned for 9 years. Three years ago, he obtained a loan modification to lower his payments. The title attorney that handled the recent closing received a pay-off from the lender in the amount of XXXXX. Our son needed to sell, so he took a loss and had to pay over $5,000 at the closing.
Average rate on 30-year fixed rate mortgage declines to 4.2 perecent.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages declined this week after two weeks of increases, keeping home-buying affordable.
Existing home sales fall 3.2 percent during October as supply tightens
WASHINGTON (AP) - Fewer Americans bought existing homes in October, as higher mortgage rates, the 16-day partial government shutdown and a limited supply of houses on the market reduced sales.
HEART & SOUL
"A kitchen provides physical and spiritual nourishment, and for many homes is now the heart and soul of family life." That's how Terence Conran opened his classic Kitchen Book 20 years ago, and it's probably even truer today. The kitchen's central importance in most households means that Americans are paying more attention than ever to the design and decoration of this vital space - a search for functionality, comfort and beauty that's reflected in current ...
Festive tabletop ideas for holiday entertaining
Do you have the blues this holiday season? How about the pinks? Non-traditional holiday colors are a popular trend in home decor this yuletide, especially when it comes to decking the table for special gatherings with family and friends.
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