Lynn Franklin's (paradisehomes) Blog

This is a very exciting weekend for the Paradise Association of Realtors, as well as for me personally.  This Saturday, we will be installing all of our new officers for 2008.  I will be installed as President and I am very excited for the upcoming challenges and opportunities that this great ho...

There was some great news this past week for the Magalia Real Estate Market. The long term 30 year fixed interest rate fell below 6%. The current rate is 5.87%. This is coupled with the 224 Magalia real estate listings currently available. There were 7 new listings that hit the market in Magalia ...

There was some great news this past week for the Paradise Real Estate Market. The long term 30 year fixed interest rate fell below 6%. The current rate is 5.87%. This is coupled with 25 new listings that hit the market in Paradise, adding to the large inventory level available for Paradise buyers...

Many Paradise and Magalia homeowners are now sighing with relief as their power is restored and their roads are cleared after the mess that was created in last Friday's winter storm.  If you were one of the lucky ones, then your Paradise home was not hit by any fallen trees or any other debris.  ...

The New Year is starting out very slow in the Magalia real estate market.  With 9 new listings, 12 price reductions, and only 1 sold listing; inventory is continuing to build in Magalia.  Activity surrounding the manufactured homes market in Magalia is still the strongest with the properties sell...

The New Year has not brought a new pace to the Paradise real estate market.  We are still experiencing high levels of inventory with the number of new listings and price reductions exceeding the number of sales.  There were 15 new listings last week in Paradise with 9 price reductions and 7 sold ...

Everyone seems to be preparing for the New Year in this Magalia real estate market. There were 12 new listings and 17 price reductions as Magalia home sellers try to get the attention of prospective Magalia home buyers. Actual sales activity was very light this past holiday week, with only 3 home...

Everyone seems to be preparing for the New Year in this Paradise real estate market. There were 19 new listings and 12 price reductions as Paradise home sellers try to get the attention of prospective Paradise home buyers. Actual sales activity was very light this past holiday week, with only 6 h...

Another year is coming to a close and everyone is beginning to set their New Year's resolution.  You often hear of people making plans to live healthier and smarter financially.  For 2008, I would encourage you to take a more holistic approach to your resolution.  Try moving towards more of a "gr...

What a busy weekend here in Paradise and beyond!  Everyone is running in all different directions to do their last minute gift shopping and grocery store runs in preparation of the great holiday parties with family and friends.  Although the parties and visiting are incredibly fun, I equally enjo...