Lynn Franklin's (paradisehomes) Blog

As Super Tuesday and the presidential elections get closer, I think it is important to take a look at where the candidates stand on the sub prime lending problems, as well as the plans they believe will improve our current mortgage situation.  Whether it be a temporary moratoriums on foreclosures...

Wow!  Another drop in the 30 year fixed rate in Magalia. It has been lowered to 5.48 this past week from 5.69.   This is obviously great news for buyers; especially first time buyers who do not have a Magalia property to sell before buying a new one.   Unfortunately, the amount of closings in Mag...

Wow!  Another drop in the 30 year fixed rate in Paradise. It has been lowered to 5.48 this past week from 5.69.   This is obviously great news for buyers; especially first time buyers who do not have a Paradise property to sell before buying a new one.   Unfortunately, the amount of closings in P...

As Super Tuesday approaches I thought it may be helpful to let all of my fellow residents here in Paradise and Butte County know about a great document that can tell you where your voting location is by community and precinct.  This document is great if you are a new home owner here in Paradise a...

I know how busy life can be, but I wanted to bring a bit of attention to some great volunteering opportunities here in Paradise.  It was brought to my attention that Feather River Hospital on Pentz Road in Paradise is always looking for volunteers in a variety of different areas.  This opportuni...

We are in the midst of another snow storm here in Paradise this winter season and the conditions are pretty bad on some of our local roads.  The conditions are so bad in some parts of town that they have had to close the roads from Skyway to Oak Way.  Town officials are urging everyone to stay o...

There was a great deal of excitement in Paradise this past week as the 30 year fixed mortgage rates again took a drop.  They are currently 5.69 for 30 year mortgages, with the 15-year fixed rates being even more desirable.  The Paradise area mortgage rates haven't been this low for about 2 years,...

There was a great deal of excitement in Magalia this past week as the 30 year fixed mortgage rates again took a drop.  They are currently 5.69 for 30 year mortgages, with the 15-year fixed rates being even more desirable.  The Magalia area mortgage rates haven't been this low for about 2 years, w...

 Since the start of the new year I have been encouraging everyone I know to look at areas in their life where they could be Greener.  I therefore wanted to share Energy Star’s findings about the CFL light bulbs.  I think many people are already aware of the light bulbs and what kind of impact th...

People often ask me how what home improvement projects bring the most value when attempting to sell in this Paradise real estate market.  Each Paradise prospective home buyer is quite different, but there does seem to be some consistency in the desire for updated kitchen and baths.  Recently, a ...