California Livin' in Placer County

I join AARP and other concerned Californians in recommending a YES vote Next Tuesday, May 19th.  There are several ballot propositions negotiated by Governor Schwarzenegger and leaders from both parties in the Legislature.   Proposition 1A establishes a Rainy Day Fund, designed to provide long-te...

Do you ever feel like this dog here trying to get your share of the peanut butter? Working Hard These Days? Join The Club. Maybe it is the economy cycle we are in. More time and effort for the same or less dollars. Don't know if it makes you feel any better, but you are not alone in what is going...

April foreclosures rise 32 percent  5.13.09 Foreclosure rates, compared to the month of April 2008 rose 32 percent. Florida and California are the leaders.  About one in every 374 U.S. home (342,000) received a foreclosure notice in April, which is the highest monthly rate since January 2005.  In...

One reason I love real estate is that it always brings new horizons, and opportunities for learning. This week a client approached me, with $50k to invest in a first Deed of Trust or second mortgage.  We are seeking a buyer with good credit, an asset and liabilities statement, and preferably in t...

Please take a moment to read and sign.  The new law is opposed by real estate professionals across the US, including loan brokers, agents, appraisers, banks.  It was a knee-jerk reaction to fraud, an overkill in my humble opinion.Petition to change the Home Value Code of Conduct    Here is a link...

Music lovers, don't miss this.  The 36th Annual Sacramento Jazz Festival and Jubilee is one of the best in all of Western US.  A 3-day event Memorial Day Weekend in Old Sacramento and downtown.  More than 60 bands at 23 venues, more than 20 nationally-known all-stars, a dozen featured bands. Jazz...

If you are very mobile, have tasteful furniture, are adept at taking care of a house, both inside and outside, and have always dreamed of living in a high-end home (mostly million-dollar homes), this just might be your opportunity. Quality First Home Marketing, operated by Mary Heineke, rents va...

This little book of quotes is written by Warren Buffett's EX daughter-in-law, Mary Buffett & David Clark.  Just that fact makes me want to read it.  For anyone who seeks guidance "to Billionaire Wealth and Enlightened Business Management" this is a must have.  I checked it out from the library la...

I agree, someone please tell the news channels!!This may not be true in all areas but it is true for some zip codes.  Multiple offers, above asking offers, homes not appraising because the purchase price is too high.  Explain all that to your clients thinking it is still a buyers market.  In Augu...

   OK, so it wasn't Barack, but I'm waiting for an invite from him.  In the meantime, I heard some good news at the Brokers Luncheon from Ben Herb, President of Placer County Association of Realtors in Rocklin http://www.pcaor.com/index.htm. We participated in round table workshops, and enjoyed a...