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Different kind of short sale
Short sales - and not bank foreclosures - is where the largest chunk of the action is today in the Manteca housing market.
Tips for cleaning, organizing your garage in time for spring
Garages may have started out as a place to store cars, but gradually they've become a place to store almost everything else, from sports equipment to dog food to holiday decorations.
Tiny houses are catching on
Tiny houses are going mainstream.
If it glows indoors, you can find it outdoors too
A trend toward creating "outdoor rooms" has dramatically increased lighting options for homeowners who want to extend their time outside.
Close cropping is an easy way to gain garden space
Gardeners react no differently than anyone else when times are tough: They tighten spending and try to squeeze more from their budgets. Some turn to close cropping - crowding plants as a cheap and easy way to maximize yields from minimal space.
Homes selling almost 7 times faster than they did back in 2007
There is a 3.4-month supply of available resale homes in the Manteca market based on available property on the Multiple Listing Service.
Tax refund can make home ownership become a reality
K. Hovnanian Homes has initiated a sales promotion urging potential homebuyers to make the most of their tax refunds by applying them toward the purchase of a new K. Hovnanian High Performance Home.
Ayon joins Medallion in Manteca as part of new home sales team
Lory Ayon has joined the sales team at Medallion in Manteca by K. Hovnanian Homes. In the new position, she will utilize her extensive experience in real estate sales and loan origination to assist prospective buyers with their new home purchases.
Navigating a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure
DEAR BENNY: My friend and I would appreciate knowing how to go about initiating a "deed-in-lieu of foreclosure."
Bringing home a 3-D TV? What you should know before you buy
Everyone, it seems, is eager for 3-D. It's a fad that's had its heyday more than once in pop culture, but this time all signs point to 3-D finding staying power in American theaters and homes. If you have any doubt that 3-D is hot, consider the fact that more than 100 movies - from children's animated films to big-budget sci-fi offerings - were released in 3-D in theaters and on DVD in 2009 and 2010. And weigh the fact that nearly every major TV-maker has at least one 3-D set on the market.
Expert tips for choosing the right fountain
Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon spent many years and covered many miles searching for the fabled "fountain of youth." Fortunately, you don't have to go to those lengths to find a special fountain that will transform your backyard into a private oasis. You only need to make a trip to the local garden store.
Updating classic California flat-top
Home Depot for close to a month became my home away from home.
Affordability drops slightly in Manteca housing market
Manteca is bucking the national trend ever so slightly when it comes to housing affordability.
Manteca on pace to sell 1,026 homes during 2011
Manteca is on pace for a fourth straight year of 1,000-plus existing homes exchanging hands.
Classy looks spur steady sales
Union Ranch is a unique neighborhood for many reasons.
Articles by Section - HOME SCENE
VILLA TICINO
One owner homes often have tender loving care making them in some cases either on par or better than a new home.
Average 30-year mortgage rate down to 4.34 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages declined this week, edging closer to historically low levels as the spring home-buying season begins.
Despite interest hike refinancing still attractive
Once at rock bottom, interest rates have ticked up slightly in recent months. Still, the prospect of refinancing a mortgage remains attractive. Interest rates are projected to rise to 5 percent or above by August 2014, according to an August 2013, Freddie Mac study.
Increasing resale value easy by saving smartly
Investing in home improvements is a smart idea when you're thinking of putting your home on the market. So where is the best place to spend your money?
DEL WEBB LIFESTYLE
It is the cleanest neighborhood by far in Manteca and perhaps in the entire 209.
Growing demand for apartments pushing up rents
WASHINGTON (AP) - These are good times for U.S. landlords. For many tenants, not so much.
30-year loan rate increases to 4.41%
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose slightly this week but remained near historically low levels.
Housing market: Few buyers, not enough sellers is unusual dilemma
WASHINGTON (AP) - Entering the 2014 spring buying season, the U.S. housing market faces an unusual dilemma: Too few people are selling homes. Yet too few buyers can afford the homes that are for sale.
Creating inviting outdoor spaces
From barbecues and games of bocce to parties and candlelit dinners, your outdoor space can be a hub for entertaining friends and family.
A healthy home makes for more happier families
If you've ever made a decision not to eat a certain food because it was bad for you, then you're like most Americans who are increasingly more health-conscious. As you consider what not to put in your body, there are simple ways to improve your health by examining what's in your home.
Home prices dip in January for 3rd straight month
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices dipped in January for a third straight month, likely because of slower sales in recent months caused by cold weather, a limited supply of homes and higher mortgage rates.
Sales of new homes fell 3.3% in February
WASHINGTON (AP) - Fewer people bought new U.S. homes in February. Sales fell to their slowest pace in five months, a sign that the housing market has yet to recover fully from brutal winter weather.
Average 30-year mortgage rate rises to 4.40%
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose this week in the wake of comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen suggesting that the Fed could start raising short-term interest rates by mid-2015.
Spring into four simple DIY home decorating trends
Whether you're personalizing a new home or revitalizing an old room, the start of spring is when newly imagined spaces become do-it-yourself realities.
FLOOR TO FIXTURES
Spring is in the air, which means it's time to refresh your indoor spaces to reflect the energy and optimism of the season. The top home decor trends of spring 2014 take a fresh approach to traditional design elements to create an aesthetic that is fresh and full of life. Best yet, the trends are easily accessible, so anyone can update their space with a few simple tips.
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