Shasta County Real Estate Update
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January 25th, 2010
Available residential listings: 1,329 (up from 1,301 last week and 1,309 two weeks ago)
Homes in escrow: 388 (up from 401 last week and down from 386 two weeks ago)
Homes closed escrow so far in January 2010: 88
Homes closed escrow in December: 185
Homes closed escrow in November: 165
Homes closed escrow in October: 188
Homes closed escrow in September: 213
Homes closed escrow in August: 174
Homes closed escrow in July: 181
Homes closed escrow 2010 Year to Date: 88
HUD Makes Good Faith Estimates BelievableIf you’ll be buying a house this year, you can expect to have a better sense of what your closing costs will be. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has made significant changes to the Good Faith Estimate. The document used to be a tool lenders would give to borrowers early in the home buying process so they’d know how much house they could afford. But as of this month, it’s now a legally binding agreement. To read more: Click Here
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Phil Dynan: Our Feb Guest ArtHop ArtistJoin us Feb 13th from 6pm to 9pm at 1647 Court St. for ArtHop. Our guest artist will be Phil Dynan. Phil is a local contemporary artist and author. He recently was the lead artist in an art exhibition at UC Davis International House titled “ Between Worlds: PTSD and Other Effects of War”. Phil will also be the featured artist of the month for ArtHop. His website is http://www.phildynan.com/ |
REO/Repo Property Search!
Thinking of buying a REPO? Click here to view all homes
that are owned by the bank and currently listed and
available through the Shasta MLS Database!
Don’t forget to call me if you would like additional information
about any of these homes or would like to preview some…I’m here to help!
If you have any questions or comments, as always, please feel free to contact me and have a great week!
Shasta County Real Estate Update
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January 19th, 2010
Available residential listings: 1,301 (down from 1,309 last week and 1,302 two weeks ago)
Homes in escrow: 401 (up from 386 last week and down from 404 two weeks ago)
Homes closed escrow so far in January 2010: 48
Homes closed escrow in December: 185
Homes closed escrow in November: 165
Homes closed escrow in October: 188
Homes closed escrow in September: 213
Homes closed escrow in August: 174
Homes closed escrow in July: 181
Homes closed escrow 2010 Year to Date: 48
New RESPA Regulations Make It Easier to Shop for Closing ServicesRISMEDIA, January 11, 2010—Consumers will no longer be left in the dark about the closing costs involved to complete the sale or purchase of a home- costs that account for an average of 5% of the purchase price. Changes in the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) that took effect on January 1, 2010 require lenders to fully disclose all closing costs including the costs…To read more: Click Here
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Exterior Remodeling Proves Best Bang for Your Buck, Realtors® ReportDespite a slow market and a slight decrease in the resale value of most remodeling projects, Realtors® report that the smartest home improvement investments may also be some of the least expensive. Results from the 2009 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report show that…. To read more Click Here
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REO/Repo Property Search!
Thinking of buying a REPO? Click here to view all homes
that are owned by the bank and currently listed and
available through the Shasta MLS Database!
Don’t forget to call me if you would like additional information
about any of these homes or would like to preview some…I’m here to help!
If you have any questions or comments, as always, please feel free to contact me and have a great week!
Shasta County Real Estate Update
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January 13th, 2010
Available residential listings: 1,309 (slightly up from 1,302 last week and down 1,325 two weeks ago)
Homes in escrow: 386 (down from 404 last week and down from 414 two weeks ago)
Homes closed escrow in January 2010: 27
Homes closed escrow in December: 185
Homes closed escrow in November: 165
Homes closed escrow in October: 188
Homes closed escrow in September: 213
Homes closed escrow in August: 174
Homes closed escrow in July: 181
Homes closed escrow 2010 Year to Date: 27
| A Decade of Dramatic Developments Real estate search trends, technology, even home buyers have all evolved over the past 10 years. Here’s a look back at the first decade of the 21st Century. Read more > |
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Sellers Should List Homes Early |
REO/Repo Property Search!
Thinking of buying a REPO? Click here to view all homes that are owned by the bank and currently listed and available through the Shasta MLS Database! Don’t forget to call me if you would like additional information about any of these homes or would like to preview some…I’m here to help!
If you have any questions or comments, as always, please feel free to contact me and have a great week!
Shasta County Real Estate Update
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January 4th, 2010
SHASTA MLS REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Available residential listings: 1,302 (down from 1,325 last week and 1,339 two weeks ago)
Homes in escrow: 386 (down from 404 last week and down from 414 two weeks ago)
Homes closed escrow in December: 185
Homes closed escrow in November: 165
Homes closed escrow in October: 188
Homes closed escrow in September: 213
Homes closed escrow in August: 174
Homes closed escrow in July: 181
Homes closed escrow in June: 184
Homes closed escrow in May: 198
Homes closed escrow in April: 142
Homes closed escrow Year to Date: 2047
Happy New Year
Do you think 2010 will be better than 2009? Most surveys I have seen have discovered an overwhelming positive attitude across the country. In an ongoing MSNBC poll over 71% responded yes. Of course time will tell. Most of the people I have asked locally have also been overwhelming positive. Contact me ..I’d love to know your thoughts and be able to share mine with you.
Home Prices Return to 2002 Pricing
With the normal variance in pricing that goes along with where a property is physically located, overall the “bubble” has really only popped back to 2002 prices. Most homes, when 2009 is compared with 2002 sales prices, actually show near the same value or even slightly above. The stats above show a low point so far in active listings. This means that with less competition out there that if you are considering selling your home, this may be close to the best time. If you are considering buying property we seem to be moving along the bottom in many price brackets. Contact me for more information.
Remember to contact me (or have your friends and family contact me) with all of your real estate needs! As a REALTOR® I am committed to providing you excellent service!
REO/Repo Property Search!
Thinking of buying a REPO? Click here to view all homes that are owned by the bank and currently listed and available through the Shasta MLS Database! Don’t forget to call me if you would like additional information about any of these homes or would like to preview some…I’m here to help!
If you have any questions or comments, as always, please feel free to contact me and have a great week!
Shasta County Real Estate Update
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December 29th, 2009
SHASTA MLS REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Available residential listings: 1,325 (down from 1,339 last week and 1,352 two weeks ago)
Homes in escrow: 404 (down from 414 last week and down from 429 two weeks ago)
Homes closed escrow so far in December: 149
Homes closed escrow in November: 165
Homes closed escrow in October: 188
Homes closed escrow in September: 213
Homes closed escrow in August: 174
Homes closed escrow in July: 181
Homes closed escrow in June: 184
Homes closed escrow in May: 198
Homes closed escrow in April: 142
Homes closed escrow Year to Date: 2011
Mortgages Becoming Easier to Obtain
While lending remains tight in troubled markets, banks are starting to relax standards for borrowers with good credit in recovering areas of the country.
Read more >
Home Sales Surge in Markets across the Country
November 2009 was a positive month for the real estate industry as home sales surged in a majority of markets across the country. Spurred by low prices and the extended and expanded home buyer tax credit, home sales were up in Las Vegas, Nevada; Ohio, the Midwest; and upstate New York, according to reports late last week.
Remember to contact me (or have your friends and family contact me) with all of your real estate needs! As a REALTOR® I am committed to providing you excellent service!
REO/Repo Property Search!
Thinking of buying a REPO? Click here to view all homes that are owned by the bank and currently listed and available through the Shasta MLS Database! Don’t forget to call me if you would like additional information about any of these homes or would like to preview some…I’m here to help!
If you have any questions or comments, as always, please feel free to contact me and have a great week!
Shasta County Real Estate Update
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December 21st, 2009
SHASTA MLS REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Available residential listings: 1,339 (down from 1,352 last week and 1,369 two weeks ago)
Homes in escrow: 414 (down from 429 last week and down from 447 two weeks ago)
Homes closed escrow so far in December: 118
Homes closed escrow in November: 165
Homes closed escrow in October: 188
Homes closed escrow in September: 213
Homes closed escrow in August: 174
Homes closed escrow in July: 181
Homes closed escrow in June: 184
Homes closed escrow in May: 198
Homes closed escrow in April: 142
Homes closed escrow Year to Date: 1979
C.A.R. requests FHA rule be reexamined
Letter to FHA Commissioner requests agency reexamine the FHA 90-day anti-flipping rule. MORE
Proposed changes to FHA
HUD considering higher credit score requirements, more up-front cash, and higher insurance premiums. MORE >
Remember to contact me (or have your friends and family contact me) with all of your real estate needs! As a REALTOR® I am committed to providing you excellent service!
REO/Repo Property Search!
Thinking of buying a REPO? Click here to view all homes that are owned by the bank and currently listed and available through the Shasta MLS Database! Don’t forget to call me if you would like additional information about any of these homes or would like to preview some…I’m here to help!
If you have any questions or comments, as always, please feel free to contact me and have a great week!
Over 265,000 Christmas Lights
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December 15th, 2009
Cool show …..but a bummer for the neighbors ..
Shasta County Real Estate Update
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December 14th, 2009
SHASTA MLS REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Available residential listings: 1,352 (down from 1,369 last week and 1,398 two weeks ago)
Homes in escrow: 429 (down from 447 last week and down from 465 two weeks ago)
Homes closed escrow so far in December: 78
Homes closed escrow in November: 165
Homes closed escrow in October: 188
Homes closed escrow in September: 213
Homes closed escrow in August: 174
Homes closed escrow in July: 181
Homes closed escrow in June: 184
Homes closed escrow in May: 198
Homes closed escrow in April: 142
Homes closed escrow Year to Date: 1937
Less competition in the market over holidays
Recent good news about the housing market has many home buyers wondering whether now is a good time to buy. For example, home sales activity increased 9.4 percent nationally in September, a 26 percent increase from a low point in January, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. To read the full story, please click here.
IRS to outline changes in the home buyer tax credit program
If you’re thinking about applying for the new $6,500 home buyer federal tax credit or the extended $8,000 version, the Internal Revenue Service has just issued its first formal guidelines for you. To read the full story, please click here.
Remember to contact me (or have your friends and family contact me) with all of your real estate needs! As a REALTOR® I am committed to providing you excellent service!
REO/Repo Property Search!
Thinking of buying a REPO? Click here to view all homes that are owned by the bank and currently listed and available through the Shasta MLS Database! Don’t forget to call me if you would like additional information about any of these homes or would like to preview some…I’m here to help!
If you have any questions or comments, as always, please feel free to contact me and have a great week!
You Must Have Dreams
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December 11th, 2009
Bill Fields latest 5 minute video talks about the need for dreams in order to set effective goals.
We all realize that we need to set goals but often we avoid doing so. This 5 minute video talks about a simple and effective reason for setting goals ….it pertains to anybody in any profession.
If you are exploring or involved in the profession of real estate here in Redding or Shasta County, please contact me. I can help you realize your dreams.
Shasta County Real Estate Update
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December 8th, 2009
SHASTA MLS REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Available residential listings: 1,369 (down from 1,398 last week and 1,402 two weeks ago)
Homes in escrow: 447 (down from 465 last week and down from 450 two weeks ago)
Homes closed escrow so far in December: 26
Homes closed escrow in November: 165
Homes closed escrow in October: 188
Homes closed escrow in September: 213
Homes closed escrow in August: 174
Homes closed escrow in July: 181
Homes closed escrow in June: 184
Homes closed escrow in May: 198
Homes closed escrow in April: 142
Homes closed escrow Year to Date: 1857
Fannie Mae Announces Deed-For-Lease Program
On November 5, 2009, Fannie Mae announced its new Deed-for-Lease Program (D4L) that allows eligible borrowers facing foreclosure (or their tenants) to stay in their primary residences. Under D4L, the borrower transfers ownership of the property to the lender through a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure and the borrower (or the tenant) signs a lease for up to 12 months. The program is designed for borrowers who do not qualify for other workout solutions, including modifications, or who do not meet their obligations under the modification. Read the details on Fannie Mae’s website.
REO/Repo Property Search!
Thinking of buying a REPO? Click here to view all homes that are owned by the bank and currently listed and available through the Shasta MLS Database! Don’t forget to call me if you would like additional information about any of these homes or would like to preview some…I’m here to help!
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