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February 2008 - Posts

Friday, February 29, 2008 11:56 AM

Happy Leap Day

Leap day (February 29) is an intercalary day inserted in a leap year. Leap day has been associated with age-old traditions, superstitions and folklore. It is also recognized as a day of observances and celebrated as a birthday for those born on February
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Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:36 AM

Why isn’t my house selling?

Most homes on the market in the Sacramento area are overpriced and do not compare favorably to houses in the same price range. One of the most common questions heard by Sacramento real estate agents is, “If they think my home is overpriced, why
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Monday, February 25, 2008 1:22 PM

Lost Weekend

Every year about this time we get teased with some early spring weather and it feels good. We know there are always a few more storms to pass through but when they come I am not ready. This weekend was a perfect example, it had been beautiful the previous
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Monday, February 25, 2008 1:21 PM

Let's Move to Sacramento

If you live or want to live in California you have a greater probability of being able to afford an entry level home in Sacramento than almost any other area of the state. According to a recent report by the California Association of Realtors more households
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Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:04 PM

Price Reductions

If you have been reading my blog or Rocklin & Roseville real estate column you know that I have been saying there is pressure on sellers to lower their price to get showings. After talking with two of my listing clients we have made decisions to lower
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:52 PM

Smorgasbord Wednesday

Congratulations to Robin Sweigart of MagnumOne Realty , who just last week got her first real estate sale in contract. Robin did a great job with her listing on Paizano Court and based on what I have seen looks like she has a strong buyer and hopefully
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Monday, February 18, 2008 1:40 PM

Sacramento home prices are still dropping

Although the available inventory of Sacramento real estate homes on the market has remained steady for the past month and is down from where we were six months ago the median price for a home has continued to decline. The median price for a home, according
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Monday, February 18, 2008 1:38 PM

Creative Lenders Needed

The standard 30-year fixed rate mortgage has been around for a long time and must have been revolutionary when it was introduced as it opened the door to home ownership. If you believe the current real estate market is experiencing evolutionary problems
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 12:41 PM

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine’s Day to you! I was reading a recent travel blog post from Kevyn & Dave while they were in Puno, Peru and they were talking to a local about the festival they were enjoying. He questioned the number of festivals we have here
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 11:47 AM

Valentine Day Reminder & Open House

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and you don’t want to forget to do something nice for the special person in your life. Last year I arranged and took my husband, Michael, out for a romantic dinner. I made the reservations, got a babysitter, preordered
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008 1:11 PM

Single Story For Sale in Old Roseville

• 1,036 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $260,000 - Short Sale Old Roseville, Roseville - Short Sale Doll House. Located in the historic Roseville area this approximate 1,036 square foot, 2/3 bedroom, one bath home sits on a double
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Monday, February 11, 2008 11:38 AM

Why don’t we hear more about short sales?

With so many articles and news reports about the struggling real estate market why don’t we hear more about short sales? I wrote my first article on short sales back in June of last year, “ Short Sales: Road to Riches? ” but still get
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Friday, February 08, 2008 11:34 AM

The Decision is Hard - Selling is Not!

As I mentioned yesterday, the Sacramento real estate market appears to be experiencing some increased activity which is good for my business and hopefully for some of the sellers out there. I enjoy helping clients buy or sell and being busy sure beats
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Thursday, February 07, 2008 11:32 AM

Getting Warm

Even in a slow downward pointing real estate market like we have here in the Sacramento area you still experience the normal seasonal ups and downs. Just from what we have going on at MagnumOne Realty and the way my phone has been ringing the past few
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:25 AM

Good Read - Better Advice

Lately I seem to get myself in situations where I am defending Realtors and trying to explain that most agents care about their clients and do everything we can to help them. I found a blog post from a fellow Realtor who operates in New York that says
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Monday, February 04, 2008 12:41 PM

Super Bowl Sunday

Another year and more Super Bowl parties than one can attend. Especially if Michael is recovering from a cold Mikie brought home and I am getting it. Growing up in Alaska, I don’t know much about football; have never been to a professional game
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