May 4, 2022 in Real Estate

Tips for Selling a Fixer-Upper House

Selling a Fixer-Upper house is a challenge, but certainly not impossible. What helps when you’re selling a house that’s perhaps less-than-perfect is to research and understand who will buy an as-is property. How to judge a fixer house condition? Be realistic about the situation of the property If you’re debating whether or not to sell your home as-is, you need to be realistic about your... Read more
May 28, 2020 in Real Estate

What is news and new in the world of California real estate?

What is news and new in the world of California real estate? First, I hope you are all safe and healthy. The Covid-19 has hit our family and friends. My son in law most likely had it and recovered. I did have one friend in my business world die of it. I also have a very old aunt recovering. The Covid-19 is having a very big impact on the world of mortgages. The lenders are adding conditions to... Read more
February 15, 2020 in Real Estate

How to Value Home

How is a Home Valued? There are four key value factors of a home.  It is wise to understand the value features of the property.  The four elements of real estate value that must be present are utility, scarcity, demand, and transferability. The utility of the property refers to its usefulness. The more useful a property is, the greater its potential value. Utility can be general like a... Read more
November 8, 2018 in Real Estate

How an Elk Grove house became more than a home

How an Elk Grove house became more than a home! Our family loved the house. We wanted to make it our new home in Elk Grove. But never in our lives had we ever lived in a place where every neighbor on our court was not only friendly, but became like family. I remember a time when our garage door was left open by mistake and a neighbor came over and closed it for us. Another time our dog needed to... Read more
December 12, 2017 in Real Estate

How to Sell Your Home for More Money

Let me tell you this story about selling your home   “It sounds crazy, but it actually works!” "How to Sell Your Home for More Money... And Sell It Faster!" It all started when... I saw the Home Marketing Strategy that causes Homes to Sell for More Money... and Sell Faster. This theory said that everything I knew about selling a home wasn’t necessarily correct. The principle made... Read more
December 2, 2017 in Real Estate

4 warning signs when selling your home

 4 warning signs when selling your home How not to get the maximum value when selling your home The 4-warning signs when selling your home are key to knowing if the realtor is focused on themselves or selling your home. To maximize the value of your home all the marketing effort should be about your home’s value and reaching the ready, willing and able buyers with the value of your... Read more
October 27, 2017 in Real Estate

Home for sale Grass Valley CA

Grass Valley Country Home Affordable home move in ready home 2.5 acres  Great Schools and much more….   The Grass Valley country home on rare 2.5 acres countryside estate creates a wonderful place to live. The oak studded park like setting enhances the hard wood floors throughout the home. The open floor plan design creates spacious, informal interiors that connect common areas.... Read more
October 13, 2017 in Real Estate

2 Secrets to Sell Your Home Fast and for More Money

2 Secrets to Sell Your Home Fast and for More Money   These are not “for sale by owner” tricks. These secrets immediately give you the insights you need to sell your home quicker and for more money.   Like most profound secrets, these two will be understood when viewed from the proper prospective. When you view this issue as how do I sell my property for the most money and... Read more
September 1, 2017 in Real Estate

Opportunity coming to an end – Cap Rate 9.9%

Opportunity coming to an end – Cap Rate 9.9%   The Grass Valley 2 home property is being taken off the market September 8, 2017. The owner is getting many inquiries to rent rooms. They will utilize the property as a resident income property. The property is not going to be a care home. The homes will be operating as investment property to maximize return on... Read more
December 28, 2016 in Real Estate

What can a home buyer do before a pre-approval letter can be written?

What can a home buyer do before a pre-approval letter can be written? To set the stage for our home buyer; they are not quite able to get a pre-approval letter from a mortgage broker or lender. They may need some credit repair to qualify or proof of down payment funds. But they feel they will get approval for the loan once these issues are addressed.   There are many things that can be... Read more