100 years ago this wasn’t much of a question. One simply added to the home as the family needs increased. On those rare occasions when a new product was introduce that really made sense in the home, one added it. … Continue reading
Michael McFarlane
Below are the numbers for last week’s Real Estate activity in Yuba and Sutter Counties. Once again the sales fell behind new listings (including the “Back on Market” homes) just as they did with the recent weeks. Newly Listed Back … Continue reading
This is a common question in the negotiations to list a home for sale. In these times when every dollar needs to be put to good use it is understandable. Unfortunately it is often not answered, or not correctly answered. … Continue reading
Inventory is increasing! A quick look at the numbers from last week (and the previous couple weeks) shows that we have been listing more homes than we are selling. Just last week 101 homes were added to that list including … Continue reading
In fact, according to one source the solutions outnumbered the foreclosures 4 to 1! And HOPE NOW says their main solution has been permanent loan modifications. Short sales have followed closely, with deed in lieu, repayment, retention, liquidation, walkaways, bankruptcy … Continue reading
In an article published this morning by DS News, Bank of America has agreed to pay a record 16.65 Billion Dollars in the largest settlement on record. For those counting, the previous record was 13 Billion paid by Chase Bank … Continue reading
Those of you who read this blog regularly know that one of the reasons we promote the use of Realtors® over other agents is that Realtors® are so proactive in supporting home owner’s rights. This is not something that is … Continue reading
Below are the numbers for last week’s Real Estate activity in Yuba and Sutter Counties. Once again the sales fell short of new listings (including the “Back on Market” homes). One surprising number is that the price reductions nearly equal … Continue reading
It’s hardly a secret that the recent financial activities have changed much in the world. Few areas feel this more than in real Estate. People losing their homes, incomes dropping or gone, loans getting hard to get, bail-outs for the … Continue reading
Need a good excuse to grab a great tasting treat? Click the picture below for more info: …and yes, our local Yuba City store is participating! Enjoy. … Continue reading