[caption id="attachment_19068" align="aligncenter" width="365"] THE SIGNS OF MARKET SHIFTS... A Shift in the Real Estate Market In Sacramento [/caption] I am seeing some big changes in the market in specific areas in the Sacramento Metro... In fact, the different price ranges are all reacting very differently to today's social and economic pressures. Depending on your neighborhood, your price range and your personal situation- it may be time to take a snapshot of the market and the trends... How would you know if your neighbor hod is beginning a real estate market “shift”? It's the data: Absorption Rates, Days on Market, Months of Inventory… By watching the measurements that define a “SHIFT"; those metrics I just mentioned. Only thing is, unless you are "in the market" daily,...
[caption id="attachment_18810" align="aligncenter" width="300"] 5 Traits To Look For in The Right Agent [/caption] Great Real Estate Agents Are you considering a move? Thinking of selling your home and having a hard time with the idea of deciding what to fix-up, replace or do away with? s Uneasy with the thought of strangers walking through home? Are you concerned about the legal paperwork? what about the typical closing costs for your area and changes in Seller Disclosure requirements? Hiring a professional real estate agent can take care of many of the challenges of selling. A great agent is always worth more than the commission they charge. Similar to a hiring great doctor, a great attorney or a great accountant, hiring the best of the best is...
[caption id="attachment_18996" align="aligncenter" width="232"] The Mello-RoosCommunity Facilities Act of 1982 was created to provide an alternate method of financing needed improvements and services.[/caption] What is Mello-Roos? It is actually a "nickname" that the Community Facilities Act of 1982 is commonly known by. California had a situation: Since 1978 it's been illegal for local governments to raise property tax rates charged. So, in order to build new schools, update fire stations, build new parks etc, local government had to raise additional funds somewhere. I'm almost positive they thought of car washes and bake sales... Well Senators Henry Mello and Mike Roos had an idea: The Community Facilities Act was a law enacted by the California State Legislature in 1982. The name Mello-Roos is derived from...
[caption id="attachment_18551" align="aligncenter" width="240"] Closing Probate Real Estate Transaction[/caption] How do you maximize the value of a home in a probate sale? Can you do a Short Sale in Probate? Selling Real Estate that is in Probate or that is held by an estate or being liquidated through the execution of a will, is exactly the same process and any other real estate transaction. All of the usual real estate procedures and considerations are exactly the same. Sacramento Probate Real Estate Sales are not difficult or complicated. Laws that govern the sale of real estate do not change when the owner is deceased. There will be title issues related to the death of the owner and there may additional be title issues related to encroachments, easements, mortgages...
[caption id="attachment_18523" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Probate can be a trying experience for a family... Our team can help[/caption] What is Probate? Is there always a Probate? How does California Probate Work? Sacramento area Probate Real Estate Expert Explains Probate with: Probate Questions and Answers What is Probate? When a person dies, their last will and testament (assuming they prepared on in advance) is handled and their wishes for the distribution of their personal property implemented through a process called probate. Probate simply means the procedure by which their last written directives are legally certified as the final statement of their wishes in regard to their worldly possessions (including any property or properties they may have owned). It also confirms the appointment of a person or...
The Council of Residential Specialists is the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. With a select number of members, CRS represents the most successful REALTORS® in the U.S. They provide best-in-class continuing education, networking, practitioner-developed tools, and mentoring—and we also award the CRS Designation to experienced agents who have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential real estate. The CRS network spans the nation, but sometimes you need a network closer to home. No matter where you are located, there’s a CRS Chapter near you! In the Greater Sacramento Area Forth Hoyt is your Certified Residential Specialist that can offer a variety of services, including education and consultation to encourage the home buying process. ...
Selling your Home Fast in a declining real estate market where supply outstrips demand can be tough. A person can generally sell a house faster by lowering the price, but there are other ways to enhance a home’s attractiveness besides lowering the asking price. If you’re looking to sell your home in a cooling real estate market, read on for some tips on how to generate interest and get the best price possible. An article from Forbes Magazine describes the best practices below. Differentiate From the Neighbors In order to attract attention and to make your home more memorable, consider custom designs or additions, such as landscaping, high-grade windows or a new roof. This can help improve the home’s aesthetics, while potentially adding value...
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