Hello, Our first edition of Real Estate Market Update was a huge success! I’m so glad to hear that so many of you were appreciative of the numbers and happy to share it with your clients. Market Commentary: For starters,…
Is Your Home Worth Less Than It Was Last Year?
Do you believe that your house has dropped in value? If so, it is time to request a reduction in your property taxes. The Sacramento County Tax Assessor accepts requests until November 30th each year. Proposition 8, which passed in 1978, amended…
What is SB 458 And How Does It Affect Me?
Earlier this year, the state legislature passed a bill, SB 458, that states that a lender cannot “require” the seller/debtor to make any contribution towards a second mortgage in order to do a short sale. The reason behind this legislation…
Realty Check — Hey, Case-Shiller, It's Not The End Of The Real Estate World!
So many of us giggled nervously as we thankfully avoided the end of the world a couple of weeks ago. But judging by the continued “end of the world” type coverage the Case-Schiller housing study got this week, maybe we…
Are You Tired of Getting Outbid?
Here’s an article, from the Wall Street Journal, that gives buyers some suggestions to help you in submitting a successful offer. Take a look. http://www.tiny9.com/u/Wall_Street_Journal_article I especially agree with #3, about getting your agent to give you a comparative market…