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Tale of two Manteca houses
There is still no rhyme or reason to the Manteca housing market as it enters the third year of full-scale foreclosure frenzy.
The case for a $10,000 California tax credit for homebuyers
The best way to keep California's housing construction pulse from straight-lining might just be Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal for reviving and expanding the $10,000 state home buyer's tax credit.
So is this the bottom?
Are things leveling out in the Manteca housing market?
What goes down must come up
The typical transaction involving an existing home closing escrow in Manteca is flat – for now.
Move-up buyers now selling
More and more owner occupied homes that are not under duress are making their way to market.
FHA suspending 90-day rule for mortgages
Finally there is some relief coming for those first-time buyers battling investors for foreclosures.
Real Estate Believe it or Not
What a strange long year it's been.
When renting makes more sense
A household with two full-time workers each making minimum wage - $8 an hour – could afford to buy a $115,000 home if they have no other debt load and have the means to come up with $6,000 or so for down payment and closing costs.
It’s a mad, mad, mad market
The Manteca housing gods must be crazy.
Housing: The end is coming
Don't look now but the clock is ticking on the most affordable housing era in post World War II Manteca history.
Smart money is snapping up homes
Out-of-state investors who have savvy are treating Manteca foreclosures as the deals of the century.
Condos $5,000 away from 80% decline
The Cherry Lane condos are on the verge of making Manteca history.
Rents drop by 15 percent plus
Rents for Manteca homes have dropped 15 to 20 percent across-the-board since the start of the year.
Housing tax credit: Will they extend it?
The countdown has started.
FIRST-TIME BUYER FRUSTRATIONS
Four years ago this month only one home sold for less than $300,000 in Manteca.
Articles by Section - HOME SCENE
Ways of making your outdoor living spaces more useful all year
No matter if you live on a coast or in the Upper Midwest, you can use your outdoor spaces to the fullest in any season by adding a few enhancements. Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, it's easy to add features like a seat wall and a fire ring for an outdoor gathering spot, or an outdoor kitchen to create the taste of summer all year. A few simple improvements can help you create a space that keeps you outside longer into the night, earlier in the spring and later into the cooler seasons.
Upgrading your home’s bathroom
How much time do you spend in the bathroom each day? Whether it's where you prep the kids for bed or step away for some alone time, the bathroom is one of the most frequently used rooms in the home. It's also one of the best areas in which to invest; renovating or simply updating this space can lead to a 62 percent return on investment.
Creative trends for your home’s hardwood flooring
The recovering U.S. housing market has led to increased demand for certain luxury items, including hardwood flooring. Exciting trends are influencing the marketplace and for today's consumers, there are more hardwood flooring options than ever before.
Pending home sales slow down
WASHINGTON (AP) - Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy previously occupied homes in December, suggesting a slowdown in real estate. Pending home sales fell to the lowest point since October 2011.
Average rate on 30-year loan at 4.32%.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates for fixed mortgages slipped this week as new data showed a decline in home prices in November and a drop in new homes sales last month.
Sales of new homes drop 7 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. sales of new homes fell in December for a second consecutive month but even with the pause at the end of the year, sales for all of 2013 climbed to the highest level in five years.
Cold weather puts chill on home prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices fell slightly in November as colder weather slowed buying, ending nine straight months of price gains.
Should resale value factor in when you’re remodeling?
To the Good Old Real Estate Boys: My wife and I are having a rather heated disagreement about adding a room onto our home. The man of the house, that's me, wants a man cave where I can go and watch the 49ers on Sunday afternoon with a few friends, male of course, or maybe on a special day like New Year's go and spend the entire day watching the college games. The Olympics are coming and I could go shut the door and just enjoy on my big screen. On the flip side my beautiful, kind wife ...
For sale: Historic small town drive-in theater up for grabs
GRANBURY, Texas (AP) - The sign in front of the historic Brazos Drive-In says "closed."
Top 10 home decor trends for 2014: Color to natural
Renew. Rejuvenate. Reinvigorate. The same objectives people have when making their personal New Year's resolutions can be just as easily be applied to their homes. There's no better time to give a home a fresh look, whether it's incorporating a new color palette, adding accessories, repurposing furniture or putting something interesting up on the walls.
Energy-efficiency growing part of remodeling trends
Remodeling trends come and go, which is a good thing if you're talking about shag carpet or avocado-colored Formica. But some trends have both staying power and universal appeal, such as the strengthening movement toward homes that are more energy efficient and eco-friendly.
Pay down mortgage or make upgrades
Q: We purchased a home in northern Indiana and are trying to sell our other home in Indianapolis.
Average rate on 30-year loan now at 4.39 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates for fixed mortgages changed little this week.
Homebuilding dips, but year best since ‘07
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home construction slowed in December but ended 2013 with the best showing since the housing bubble burst.
What should we expect with new lending laws this year?
Hey Real Estate Boys; It's a pleasure to be able to ask for your guidance. I have heard there are a lot of changes coming in 2014 as to lending. Can you Boys help me understand what changes are here now that we're in January? Also, let's hope the 49ers beat the Seahawks and are heading to another Bowl appearance. GO '9ERS.
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