Owner: Sacramento Real Estate and Luxury Homes URL:http://sacramentorealestatevoice.com Join Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:58:46 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: Breaking news for both home buyer and home seller in and around the Sacramento area along with neighborhood videos, market trends and real estate market stats. Site statistics:Click here
Granite Bay Real Estate is Auctioned 2008-07-16 08:00:12 Granite Bay, CA had a real estate auction last weekend. Did you hear about the incredible real estate in Granite Bay, CA that was auctioned off? It was the deal of the century.
And unlike other real estate auctions, this one was REAL. Some of those other play auctions that take place where the bank has 30 days to Read more:Estate
, Granite
, Real Estate
The Home Buyer Offer that Went No Where 2008-07-14 08:00:21 Real Estate is serious business. Making sure that you have a Realtor who knows the real estate market and how to price homes is essential when buying and selling a house or condo.
Recently, my home buyers wrote an offer on a house for sale in the Sacramento area.
This sale was a “regular sale,” meaning it Read more:Buyer
, Offer
Roseville CA and Granite Bay CA June Home Sales Report 2008-07-11 13:40:54 The real estate market report for Roseville and Granite
Bay with June 2008 figures is ready. For those home buyers thinking about moving to Roseville, CA or to Granite Bay, CA you may want to read a little bit about the neighborhoods, check out the videos and become acquainted with the areas.
Roseville California Best Shopping, Read more:Sales
A Slice of Perfection in Tempe AZ 2008-07-09 08:00:25 Are you a home buyer relocating to Tempe, Arizona from the Sacramento area? Perhaps, you have a son or daughter who will be attending ASU.
There is a gorgeous 2 Bedroom townhouse that is move-in ready for you that you might want to consider.
This prime piece of Arizona real estate for sale is in an excellent location, close to all Read more:Perfection
, Slice
Do You Know What Your Realtor Was Doing This Weekend? 2008-07-07 08:15:15 This weekend two different Home buyers found the house that they would like to buy while looking at homes for sale in Elk Grove, CA.
Yes, it was the July 4th weekend but that happens to be a time when home buyers are available to look at houses. This is not a 9 to 5 job Monday Read more:Realtor
, Weekend
Sacramento Real Estate Got The Scoop 2008-08-01 08:00:55 After showing homes for sale to home buyers this week in the Curtis Park area, eating at Crepeville and writing an offer it was time to get “real” in real estate and talk to people who live, work, eat and enjoy the Curtis Park, Land Park and Midtown neighborhoods. After buying a house in Curtis Park or buying a house Read more:Estate
, Sacramento
, Scoop
Sacramento Asks Real Estate Questions 2008-07-31 08:00:14 As always, you are invited to ask whatever Real Estate
related question you may have.
All answers will be based on California Real Estate
and anonymity is always enforced.
One of today’s Real Estate Question is about Foreclosures in California.
What is the time line for a Foreclosure?
When a homeowner is late on paying their house payment this is the Read more:Sacramento
Another Life Raft is Thrown to Homeowners 2008-07-29 10:00:08 Bank owned, foreclosure, short sale. These are words that run down the streets of Sacramento, Elk Grove, Natomas, Folsom, Roseville, Granite Bay and more cities.
We may not like to admit it but there are more bank owned homes on the real estate market than you can imagine throughout the U.S.
After returning home from a Real Estate Read more:Homeowners
, Thrown
Sacramento Survived I-5 2008-07-21 08:00:31 Sacramento has been enduring the re-make of Interstate 5 which is widely traveled whether going to the Airport, Downtown or several neighboring communities and cities.
Here is your official T-shirt Sacramentans since you survived I-5. July 28th is the final target date for completion. No more signs saying south bound or north bound Interstate 5 is Read more:Sacramento
Freeport Bakery is Your Tasty Neighbor in Land Park and Curtis Park 2008-08-15 18:30:42 Want to know where you can get the BEST bakery items in Land Park and Curtis
Park?
I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with Marlene Goetzeler owner of FreeportBakery
just this past week after showing homes in Land Park and Curtis Park. Marlene shared the story of how Freeport Bakery got its start, which I will share Read more:Neighbor
, Tasty
It Took A Village to Make A Park in Elk Grove CA 2008-08-13 08:00:19 Neighbors in ElkGrove
CA will be celebrating the GRAND Opening of the fruit of their labor, Morse Community Park on August 16, 2008
Even though this area has been hit hard with real estate foreclosures and short sales, along with declining revenue to build parks in these new neighborhoods, Morse Community Park is a true testament of neighbors who care.
These homeowners Read more:Village
Sacramento, Come Celebrate at the CA State Fair 2008-08-11 08:00:46 Get Ready, Get Set, Have fun at The California State
Fair starting on August 15th until September 1, 2008 at Cal Expo.
We could all use a little fun and get away from the economy, gas prices, real estate foreclosures and homes for sale as short sale.
Apparently, opening day on Friday is New10 FREE Friday. The 1st Read more:Celebrate
, Sacramento
Home Seller Asks Real Estate Question 2008-08-06 09:27:13 Sacramento Real Estate
Voice received a question that many home sellers ask. Today, we will spend the time to address this question for every home seller that is selling their house or will sell their house and clear the air.
Whether selling your house in the Sacramento area or across the nation, there are simple rules to follow Read more:Question
, Seller
Elk Grove, CA Real Estate Is HOT 2008-09-04 08:00:26 Elk Grove
, CA is a growing city just 20 minutes from Downtown Sacramento which has access to Hwy 99 and Interstate 5. The city of Elk Grove has grown leaps and bounds since 2000 with many new homes which stretch 3 zip codes, 95624, 95757, 95758.
If you are relocating to the Sacramento area, Elk Grove Read more:Elk
, Estate
, Real Estate
Home Buyer Tips for Buying A New Home From Home Builder 2008-09-02 08:00:11 Sometimes home buyers want to buy a brand new home instead of a re-sell home. Home buyers sometimes want to buy a new house from a home builder.
There are some things that are very important that must be considered when thinking of buying a brand new home or townhouse or condo.
Obviously, whenever purchasing real estate, Read more:Builder
, Buyer
, Buying
, New Home
3 Bedroom Sacramento Home For Rent 2008-09-01 12:22:20 Sacramento home for rent with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. This house has a laundry room, a large living room and eating area off the kitchen.
Built in 2004, this home is within 3 minutes of Hwy 5 making for a great commute to Downtown Sacramento going north or Elk Grove going south.
Just minutes from public transportation Read more:Bedroom
, Sacramento
Sacramento Real Estate At the CA State Fair 2008-08-29 10:55:20 Sacramento Real Estate
Voice enjoyed the day at the CA State
Fair at Cal Expo this past weekend. Only a few days left to attend the CA State Fair. Come see the animals, exhibits, concerts, rides and sample the food. Don’t forget Labor Day marks the end of CA State Fair.
With prices sky high and hopes Read more:Sacramento
New Homeowners in Sacramento Wed 2008-08-22 08:00:07 Meet two new homeowners in Sacramento
. I had the pleasure of attending their wedding last weekend in a beautiful outdoor setting. This young couple although in their twenties, saved some money, paid their bills on time while knowing they wanted to buy a home.
Their credit was important to them because they wanted to have a Read more:Homeowners
Sacramento Home Buyer Asks Real Estate Question 2008-08-20 10:45:41 Sacramento Real Estate
Voice received an email question from a prospective home buyer and Gena has a tip for new home buyers and homeowners, below.
Home Buyer
Asks Realtor:
Dear Gena,
I am a new home buyer in Sacramento and I have a question. What is the difference between going to the bank and going to a mortgage Read more:Question
, Real Estate
, Sacramento
Home Buyer Asks About Buying from New Home Builder 2008-09-25 11:07:46 Time to ask Sacramento Realtor your question. Today, we have a reader on Sacramento Real Estate Voice who has been reading my articles and has a question. Let’s get to it.
Dear Gena,
Why do you say I should have a Realtor represent me at a new home builder subdivision?
Future Home Buyer
Dear Future Home Buyer,
Glad you asked Read more:Builder
, Buying
, New Home
Luxury Homes Buyers Find Savings 2008-09-22 09:48:41 As Roberta Murphy from San Diego’s Luxury
Home Digest put it, the “F” word is creeping into luxury real estate. Her article this past week reports that the number of million dollar plus homes in foreclosure is on the rise in San Diego.
It would seem that no one is exempt from foreclosure in this economy. In the Read more:Buyers
, Homes
, Savings
Land Park in Sacramento Features Taste of Land Park 2008-09-20 09:40:11 Don’t miss the Taste of Land Park on Sunday, Sept. 21st from 4:00–6:00 pm.
As you know, this is one of my favorite parks in Sacramento
with homes that each have their own distinction and character.
This is your chance to mingle with your neighbors in Land Park and have some tasty treats.
Just enter on 17th Street between 11th
Sacramento Real Estate Rust 2008-09-19 09:45:28 Sacramento Real Estate
is experiencing a bit of rust.
Rust is the deadening reality of corrosion when left unattended in the elements.
This is what is happening in real estate today with Short Sales and Foreclosure properties.
Banks are allowing the corrosion to continue and spread.
Yesterday, I spent an entire day looking at bank owned homes for sale Read more:Sacramento
Sacramento Realtor Puts Back the WOW in Real Estate for Home Buyers 2008-09-17 17:21:26 These Sacramento
Home Buyers
have that “wow” feeling since they are purchasing a new house in a new subdivision from a new home builder.
The home buyer are getting the “deal of the century” after I negotiated a great price, the model home and all the furniture for them. All they need is a suitcase to move right-in.
Just another Read more:Estate
, Real Estate
, Realtor
Sacramento Realtor Right On Target 2008-09-15 08:00:50 As Realtor
s there are many of us who have been dealing with Short Sales, Foreclosures, Bank owned condos and homes for sale as well as what we refer to as REO properties.
For quite sometime, as a Realtor in the Sacramento
area I have long thought that the banks have done themselves in, but until now Read more:Right
, Target
Sacramento Real Estate Update for Homes Sold 2008-09-13 13:39:45 Have you been wondering how real estate in the Sacramento
region is doing?
To the left is a chart showing the single family homes sold in and around the Sacramento, CA area from January 1, 2008 through August 31, 2008
This chart does not include condos, land, multi dwelling units or business opportunities.
The trend of sold houses Read more:Estate
, Homes
, Update
What Every Sacramento Home Buyer Must Know 2008-10-13 08:00:48 Sacramento home buyers MUST be pre-approved for a home loan BEFORE looking at homes for sale.
But, before you go running around calling just anyone to get pre-approved, I suggest that you contact a professional Realtor who will know “good” referral lenders and guide you in the home buying process.
As a Realtor we have seen many Read more:Buyer
, Sacramento
Elk Grove Real Estate 2008-10-12 12:41:01 Elk Grove
, CA real estate is selling. September 2008 real estate market report shows the home sales in each of the 3 zip codes, 95624, 95758 and 95757 are up. Since Elk Grove, CA experienced a high boom in new home sale, there have been quite a few foreclosures in Elk Grove.
In my opinion as an Elk Grove Realtor, since Elk Grove Read more:Elk
, Estate
, Real Estate
Sacramento Realtor Talks About First Time Home Buyer 2008-10-10 08:00:19 Sacramento Real Estate Voice was on the road again talking about First
Time Home Buyer
looking for bank owned foreclosure home. Gena has noticed some banks are asking buyers to pay half of the closing costs while not giving the home buyer or investor a choice of Title companies.
Banks are walking down a one street…their Read more:First Time
, Realtor
, Sacramento