Lynn Franklin's (paradisehomes) Blog

As we all begin to wind down for the holiday weekend in Paradise, I thought I would take a small break from real estate and share a little bit of fun with you!  This little cat is adorable!!  YOU HAVE GOT TO PET THIS CAT!!!!http://www.broenink-art.nl/maukie2.swfHappy Holidays and Warmest Wishest ...

The Magalia real estate conditions are very similar to those reported last week.  Price reductions and new listings are prevalent as Magalia home sellers attempt to get their homes noticed by all prospective Magalia home buyers this upcoming January.  In Magalia this past week, there were 5 price...

The Paradise real estate conditions are very similar to those reported last week.  Price reductions are prevalent as Paradise home sellers attempt to get their homes noticed by all prospective Paradise home buyers this upcoming January.  In Paradise this past week, there were17 price reductions, ...

Over this last week we have been looking at the pros and cons of Paradise homeownership versus Paradise renting.  I believe it is very important for individuals to fully determine whether buying a Paradise home is right for them personally.  Once that decision is made, and you realize that you do...

Department stores in Magalia are not the only ones rolling back the prices this time of year.  It is also the Magalia home sellers.  With the market conditions not changing much from week to week, the weekly Magalia price reductions remain at a very high level.  Last week in Magalia there were 6 ...

Department stores in Paradise are not the only ones rolling back the prices this time of year.  It is also the Paradise home sellers.  With the market conditions not changing much from week to week, the weekly Paradise price reductions remain at a very high level.  Last week in Paradise there wer...

I recently put up a post about whether it was better to rent or buy here in Paradise.  The Freddie Mac site I had recommended targeted both personal and financial reasons to consider one option over the other.  As a follow-up, I want to share a mortgage calculator that compares the financial impa...

There is no doubt that we have entered a buyer's market here in the Paradise area.  This market, although great for all buyers, is especially great for the first time Paradise area home buyer.  With plenty of mortgage options available and still amazingly low 30 year fixed rates available, people...

November has come to a close and the holiday season officially begun.  Usually the holidays bring a bit of warmth during a cold time of year in Paradise and Magalia.  That is how I am looking at the Paradise and Magalia manufactured home sale data for the month of November; as a bit of warmth in ...

I CAN'T BELEIVE IT'S A MOBILE!!!!! THIS HOME HAS BEEN TOTALLY REMODELED AND LOOKS LIKE A MODEL HOME.  THIS ONE HAS 2 BEDROOMS, 1.75 BATHS, NEW ROOF, CUSTOM WOOD, CERAMIC TILE & BAMBOO FLOORS, SHEETROCK WALLS. KITCHEN FEATURES TILE COUNTERS, INSET LIGHTING, UPSCALE FAUCETS, PANTRY, REFRIGERATOR NE...