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Upgraded home in Sierra neighborhood
Why go with a foreclosure where you have to spend upwards of $30,000 to update it when you can find a similar home placed on the market by an owner who is not under duress that already has the upgrades in plus has a swimming pool and is in move-in condition?
Ideal time to streamline your FHA loan
If you have a FHA insured loan - and virtually all first-time buyers who have purchased homes in Manteca during the last three years have them - you might just want to take advantage of the one-time ability to streamline your loan.
Three promising signs for Manteca
Foreclosure cancellations are at an all-time high in California.
My personal short sale story
Last week I started a two part article telling my personal short sale story. Like I stated last week, I thought I would share with you my story to let you know one major thing that a lot of Realtors fail to mention to their clients but they long to hear: "You're not alone!" "I have actually been there!" "You will make it through, I did!"
Is now the time to sell?
With all the news about interest rates and mansions selling for the price of shacks, many people are asking themselves, "Is now the time to sell our home?" The answer to that question depends heavily on your situation.
Does it still make sense to fence sit?
How do you determine when it is the best time to buy a home?
Thank you ‘Builder’s Generation’
Our local real estate market and community owe a great deal of gratitude to the Builder Generation, a group of active adults who are doing more than their part to stabilize our local housing market. In a time where our seniors have been almost disregarded in our culture, it's good to live in a community that not only supports our seniors, but also places an emphasis on their importance.
Visual effects of foreclosure in Manteca
If you close your eyes and think of the word "foreclosure", what are some images that come to mind? Some see outwardly expressed imagery such as six foot high weeds, dry and dead lawns, papers taped to windows, spider webs and other pictures that remind you of the opening scenes of an old black and white scary movie panning into the haunted mansion. The only problem is that haunted mansion is found all over our southern San Joaquin community.
Ever wonder why loan modifications don’t work?
When most people hear the phrase "loan modification" there are a multitude of images and emotions that flood the brain; skepticism, hope, desperation, lonely, gamble, fear and maybe even a "yeah right"! I have often said that it's easier to catch a Leprechaun at the end of a rainbow than receive a permanent loan modification.
Housing: Is SJ County now at bottom?
The day of great deals are numbered.
Manzanita Ventures planting roots
A Manzanita is a strong, resilient tree.
Condos sell for $44,500 to $58,000
Determining value - especially with cash buyers - is an art and not a science.
Woodbridge garners top honors
The nation's largest homebuilder's Bay Area Division took top honors in ten separate categories at the 33rd annual Building Industry Association's MAME Awards.
Price jump: It’s not much but it’s a start
It's not exactly price creep but it is still an encouraging sign.
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Opening the door to space & privacy is easy
Homeowners, builders and remodelers are always looking for innovative and new ways to enhance existing spaces during home makeovers and room renovations.
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