Lynn Franklin's (paradisehomes) Blog

I am often asked about the Paradise real estate market conditions and whether I feel we are currently in a buyer's market.  I have to tell you, this is not an easy question to answer.  Reason being, you will find little consistency when asking real estate professionals and financial experts the t...

The Magalia real estate market has been moving at a slow pace.  Last week there were 2 properties that went under agreement and only 1 listing that closed escrow.  The Magalia sellers however are hoping to pick up the pace as 22 sellers lowered the price on the real estate properties they have on...

The Paradise real estate market has been picking up some speed.  Last week there were 13 listings that closed escrow and 12 listings that went under agreement.  The Paradise sellers though are letting all the prospective buyers out there know that they have more to offer.  We saw 26 price reducti...

Next time you make coffee at your Paradise home, don't throw out the coffee grounds! I have a couple of uses for those coffee grounds that are especially good after you've enjoyed your morning cup of coffee. 1) Take a spoonful of those warm grounds and mix them with your favorite hand soap.  As y...

UNBELEIVABLE CURB APPEAL IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. BEAUTIFUL LARGE MAGALIA HOME WITH WRAP-AROUND DECK, 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS OVER 2000 SQ FT OF LUXURY LIVING AT IT'S BEST! QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION IN THE POA WITH ALL THE RECREATIONAL PRIVILEDGES INCLUDING SWIMMING POOL AND REC ROOMS. HOME HAS WOOD FL...

New Real Estate Listing in Magalia!!  You won't believe this price, only $112,000 for this great property for sale in Magalia!!!Great manufactured home on it's own 1/4 acre lot.  Two bedrooms, two baths, 1248 square feet of living space, wood stove, hardwood floors, and large deck with built in b...

Last week in the blog we talked about getting your gardens and landscape in order at your Paradise home.  Especially if you have your home listed in the (busier!!! Yeah!!) Paradise real estate market, because curb appeal is VERY important.  So for my green tip this week I wanted to send you a few...

Stop by and visit me at Gold Nugget Days this weekend on April 26th & 27th.  The event is held at the Terry Ashe Park on 6626 Skyway in Paradise.  I will be at booth #70 and giving you the opportunity to strike it RICH!!  I will be hosting several drawings to give away all kinds of prizes.  I wil...

The weather has been great and the real estate market in the area seems to be picking up. So I really wanted to sit down today and write an update for the Magalia market with a flashy headline like, “The Spring Real Estate Market Has Officially Started in Magalia.” Unfortunately, my update on the...

What a great week for the Paradise real estate market which experienced a bit of a surge in activity.  We had 17 properties close escrow doubling the averages we have been seeing in recent weeks.   On top of the 17 properties that closed escrow, Paradise had another 7 properties go under agreemen...