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Don’t have 20% for a Down Payment?

Posted on 31. October 2014 by Michael McFarlane
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I think most know that there are options that allow one to purchase a home with much less than 20% down.  There are multiple!  The smallest down, or lowest interest, or any other one factor might not be the best … Continue reading →

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Home Ownership Protection

Posted on 21. August 2014 by Michael McFarlane
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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 →

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Home Loans in 14 Days?

Posted on 25. January 2014 by Michael McFarlane
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Yes, we have a lender that is getting home loans done in as little as 14 days.  They say it’s because they do mostly home purchase loans.  What we know is that they get them done. Now that you know you … Continue reading →

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Realtor.com has suspended the pilot of AgentMatch

Posted on 14. December 2013 by Michael McFarlane
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Below is the statement released today by Realtor.com concerning Realtor.com’s usage of a ranking system on their web site.  We agreed with the majority in that the system was fundamentally flawed; largely in how it did the ranking. It seems … Continue reading →

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Your Smart Phone just got Smarter!

Posted on 13. December 2013 by Michael McFarlane
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Turn your smart phone into a search engine for you!  If you are out looking for homes for sale and you see a sign what do you do?  Most often you call your agent, or the number on the sign, … Continue reading →

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It is Time!

Posted on 20. September 2013 by Michael McFarlane
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Below are the sales reports for the last two weeks for Yuba & Sutter counties.  Can you see where the numbers are starting to change?  Do you think some of the information here might be important to you? 2 Weeks … Continue reading →

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Home Sales and/or Purchases now Harder with FHA Loans

Posted on 25. January 2012 by Michael McFarlane
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FHA loans have always been a great way for a young (just beginning) family to get into home ownership.  They require less down payments, have lower requirements for income and other qualifications.  They are generally guaranteed by the government. However, … Continue reading →

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Shadow Inventory…Part II

Posted on 10. December 2011 by Michael McFarlane
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Thank you for returning for part 2.  And for those of you that didn’t catch it, part 1 was posted last Wednesday and can be read below today’s post.  Our last session ended with the questions about how this shadow … Continue reading →

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The “Good Ole Days” vs. Technology in Real Estate…Part II

Posted on 24. May 2011 by Michael McFarlane
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A couple of posts back we discussed some of the changes technology has made in the real estate business.  The last article focused on how a potential home buyer finds their home.  Those very changes have also changed the way … Continue reading →

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Why Choose a Realtor®; Buyer’s Perspective

Posted on 2. April 2011 by Michael McFarlane
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Over the last few weeks we have published articles on how to choose your Realtor® and why you would even want to.  Those articles focused mainly on the selling side of the transaction. Buyers also need the expertise, skills, and … Continue reading →

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