James Lyon Real Estate

The HARDSHIP LETTER, how do I write it, what do I say. These are two of the most common questions that I get when putting together a short sale package for clients. Fernando does a fantastic job outlining what a hardship letter should look like. Fernando Herboso Broker: Check All www.ReallyNiceHo...

Find the value of My Home     So I am looking to sell or refinance my home and I want to find the value of My Home. I have been all over the Internet trying to come up with a value, but which one is right, they all seem to be a little different and I don't know which one to believe.    Have you h...

6906  Bryan Ct,  Elk Grove, CA  95757 6906  Bryan Ct,  Elk Grove, CA  95757 is a wonderful 2004 home just off of Whitelock Parkway. This home has 4 bed rooms and 3 full bathrooms with 2265 total square feet. Priced at only $216,000 it is under $100 per square foot. To see all the details click fo...

It is not very often that we do a final walk through and see a significant difference from purchase to close. Here is a great example from Rhonda Fee where there was an issue and why the final walk through can be so important. Always conduct a final walk through prior to the close of escrow. Than...

Some great tips from our friend DEBORAH STONE for the first time home buyers. I think the bloom is off the rose as far as most people 'investing' in property and these are some great tips. Thanks for the great blog DEBORAH!    Tips for the First Time Buyer-Home or Investment There are no investme...

Some great year end tax advice from Chris. It is not to late to make some moves to reduce your overall liabilities come next years tax time. Thanks for the good info.Once you’ve reached the last month of the tax year, your options are limited to minimize your income taxes. But there are a few thi...

Roseville California Homes Sales Data The following graphs show the most recent trends in the Roseville California Homes Sales Data. The graph data is for Roseville CA and from September 2010 to November 2011, otherwise know as 1 year charts. The first chart shows us totals in for sale, sold and ...

Almost everyone needs to have a home inspection done so they know what they are buying. There are exceptions, contractors, investors and others with LOTS and LOTS of experience might feel comfortable by passing the home inspection, but they still look at the home. Most all other buyers need to ha...

This is great advice for anyone interested in investing in property no matter what part of the country you are in. Remember that the same principles of investing apply to every asset class all the time. Thanks Richard Weisser for the well though out post and good advice!I get several calls a week...

This is a great list of things to do when your not feeling well and stuck at home. Of course with number if you are not an ActiveRain blogger you can substitute other blogging, journaling or catching up on thank you cards. Great post from our friend Paula Hamilton!HOME WITH THE FLU? 10 THINGS TO ...