Paradise CA Real Estate - Market Report-February 12,2010 - Paradise CA Homes For Sale                                                    CURRENT ACTIVE Paradise CA Real Estate MLS LISTINGS FOR SALE 194 HOMES PRICE RANGE MLS PENDING & ACTIVE                                 $7,500 - 900,000 CURRENT MLS PENDING SALES                                                      33  HOMES SOLD JANUARY 1, 2010, YEAR TO DATE                                            26 HOMES     Buyers and Sellers Seeking Transaction Assistance With Paradise CA Real Estate Contract: Phone: 530-370-1818                                                                                             Email: 530-370-1818   SEARCH PARADISE CA REAL ESTATE                                             SEARCH PARADISE CA INFORMATIO... 02/12/2010

Paradise CA Homes For Sale, Rated #10 Top Best Places to Retire, ParadiseCA Real Estate If you are seeking your piece of paradise you may well have found it. The town of Paradise CA was voted #10 out of the top 20 best retirement values, but there is no skimping required here. With it's plentiful tall evergreen trees the area provides just a hint of an alpine influence providing pleasant respite from the Valley's warm summers. The initial impression is of a quaint community. As you travel the town's numerous tree lined streets that initial impression slowly gives way to the presence of a town rich in culture, medical services and shopping opportunties. Visitors will be slow to realize the community supports approximately 27,000 residents.                                                 ... 02/07/2010

Federal Reserve To Purchase Additional 1.25 Trillion In Mortgage Securities- Paradise CA Real Estate                                         Press Release Federal Reserve Bank, Board of Governors, Date: January 27, 2010 I know you're saying it doesn't sound like much. But a trillion dollars here and a trillion dollars there, pretty soon your talking real money. In theory these purchases have a stabilzing effect on interest rates allowing lenders to recapitalize and reinvest in new mortgage/legal interest assets.  The Federal Reserve Bank purchases are forcast to end in Februay and March. Interested market observers would like to know what effect that forcasted end will have on interest rates. Here is a recap: FEDERAL RESERVE'S ECONOMIC STATUS REPORT: Economic activity has continued to s... 02/07/2010

6th Annual Food Drive in Paradise California. We need your help.   02/04/2010

Consumer Confidence & California Home Prices Rise, January 2010-Paradise CA Real Estate It appears consumer confidence is on the rise after declining for most of 2009 according to RCB's Survey. Confidence is up 19 points since last month as measured by RBC indices. With CAR's reported increase in home prices, in California, consumers in the market to buy a home may be in a bit of a footrace. Of course as the saying goes real-estate-is-local. That having been said, American consumer confidence rose sharply this month, to the pre-financial crisis levels of, September 2008.  Here are some highlights of the January survey: OVERALL EXPECTATION: Consumer Expectations Index stands at 67.6, up 27.2 points from last month. JOBS: Americans’ confidence in the job market improved dramatically this ... 01/31/2010

Paradise CA Real Estate-MEMBERSHIPS & MIRACLES,Mercy Air & Reach Medical Emergency Transport-Paradise CA Homes For Sale Many residents in Butte County and the California North State may be aware of the services of Mercy Air Ambulance and REACH Air Medical Services. What residents may not know is there are memberships available for Air Ambulance Services. Residents living in rural areas could find these services most valuable. MEMBERSHIP: Both services actually have memberships available for individuals and families. The fees for membership range from $20 to $45 dollars, depending on group, individual or family membership. It should be noted in times of emergency it may not be possible to request a specific Air Ambulance and the two services do not share a common membership. Therefore it... 01/24/2010

Paradise CA Real  Estate - Federal Reserve Reports $52.1 Billion Profit 2009 - Paradise CA Homes For Sale   You can breath easy you had a very profitable year. I know you may not feel like it, but you (the US tax payer) and your bank (the Federal Reserve Bank or Central bank)  made record profits. In addition your bank made a record breaking deposit to your account (US Treasury Department).  Here is what the 2009 year end recap looks like:                                          A record profit of $52.1 billion was earned by the FED in 2009. The record profit allowed the FED (a not for profit agency) to pay $46.1 billion, another record amount, to the US Treasury Department. Federal Reserve recorded earnings higher than all the 96 years that it has been in existence. Previous record hi... 01/14/2010

Weekly Market Report for Paradise and Magalia California                                                                       01/14/2010

Paradise CA Homes For Sale, 10 Reasons Banks Will/ Should Reduce Principal With Loan Mods In 2010   Just days ago NY Federal Reserve Bank released the results of their study stating: Borrowers owing 15% or more, than the market value of their home, are 51% more likely to redefault on their mortgage. I can't imagine a single banking official in the Nation that isn't aware of this, as well as numerous other, Government reports.  While these events certainly do not have the weight of law they are sending a very clear message to the banking industry. The President and the Federal Reserve want results. While the November 1 Presidential deadline for the "500K trial loan modifications" was met reports show that only 31,382 of those mods have become permanent. If Banks do not employ principle r... 01/09/2010

Making Homes Affordable Loan Servicers Report Card, Paradise CA Real Estate   The following charts are excerpts from the Obama Administration's December 10, 2009, monthly report for the Making Home Affordable (MHA) loan modification program. The Report States:  The first time number of modifications that have transitioned from the trial to permanent phase.  728,000 modifications are under way across the country, the program is on track to meet its goals over the next several years. Modifications are providing real benefits to homeowners - borrowers in modifications are saving an average of over $550 per month. Servicers have only converted 31,382 modifications to the permanent phase. According to servicer reports, most borrowers in modifications are meeting their responsibilities to mak... 01/09/2010

Quarterly Market Performance for Paradise and Magalia California                                                                             01/06/2010

Monthly Market Report for Paradise and Magalia California                                                                                                                         01/04/2010

Weekly Market Report for Paradise and Magalia California                                                                               01/04/2010

Paradise CA Real Estate, The Unfounded Fear Of The Shadowing Foreclosure Inventory Have you been hearing about the "shadow foreclosure inventory"? This is the foreclosure inventory that banks have seemingly not brought to the market place and it's possible impending impact on home prices. No one can precisely predict the direction of the present market, but we do have some indications.  In this article hopefully we can eliminate the fear some hold of the Shadow Foreclosure Inventory and assist Buyers and Sellers to negotiate the present Paradise CA Real Estate market with some increased insight. A good explanation of FEAR comes to mind; it's false evidence appearing real.   The Visible And Invisible/ The Totals: This is the total unsold inventory which combines homes on the market and p... 12/31/2009

Paradise CA Homes For Sale, LATEST ECONOMIC INDICATORS 2009, Paradise CA Real Estate   Statements from Under Secretary Rebecca Blank for the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis released the following reports: Personal Income and Outlays in November 2009  Gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2009.                                                 PERSONAL: Personal income rose 0.4 percent, Real disposable personal income (DPI) increased 0.2 percent and nominal DPI increased 0.5%. Real personal consumption expenditures (PCE) advanced 0.2 percent. The saving rate in November was unchanged at 4.7 percent. Consumer spending continues to expand in the fourth quarter of this year in sharp contrast with the declines a year ago. Disposable personal income is gro... 12/31/2009

Please. I'm begging. If you are a buyer looking to purchase a foreclosure property, do your best to ensure that you've hired a Realtor well-versed in REO transacations. I can not stress this enough! I just stopped in the middle of submitting an offer on an REO property in Paradise, CA to write this. It is so frustrating to me when I see offers come in from well-qualified, strong buyers who have unfortunately chosen the wrong Realtor for the job. The Realtor may very well be an excellent choice on a normal, retail purchase transaction. However, REO is a niche market, and not all Realtors take the time and effort to learn the nuances, and therefore effectively represent their client. I have seen Realtors make the same mistakes repeatedly, despite my efforts to provide them with the exact ... 12/22/2009

Paradise CA Homes For Sale, Christmas Lights Gone Wild, Paradise CA Real Estate These are not your ordinary Christmas decorations. Merry Christmas from Chain Real Estate Investments /Mortgage         For More Information on Buying or Selling Paradise Real Estate Contact: phone: 530-370-1818                                                              email: steve@chainrealestate.net   SEARCH PARADISE CA REAL ESTATE                                           SEARCH PARADISE CA INFORMATION 12/21/2009

Weekly Market Report for Paradise and Magalia California Paradise and Magalia California Real Estate 12/16/2009

Paradise CA Real Estate, SELLERS Want To Know / Where Do Buyers Find  Homes?, Paradise CA Homes For sale   Have you  wondered, where Buyers find their homes?  Well, Buyers reported to the National Association of REALTORS® the following: 34% find their home through their Real Estate Agent 32% find their home through the Internet 15% located their home through the Yard Sign 7% through a Friend, Neighbor or Relative 7% through a Home Builder 3% through Print or Newspaper ad 2% directly from Seller 1% Home book or Magazine If you are a Seller seeking to sell your Paradise CA Real Estate we hope you find this information helpful.   If you are in the market to buy or sell Paradise CA Real Estate please contact us for additional information:            Call 530-370-1818                        ... 12/13/2009

    PARADISE HOUSES - SHOULD I BUY vs RENT - PARADISE CA HOMES FOR SALE The question often asked by first time buyers of Paradise CA homes for sale is should I buy or rent? It may seem a bit complicated. Well, we wanted to provide you with a quick and simple way to get a side by side comparison of your choices. Click HERE to use the BUY vs RENT calculator. You'll be able to input real time costs for both choices.                                 We believe excellent information provides our clients with the ability to make quality buying and selling decisions regarding Paradise, CA homes for sale.   For more home ownership information call 530-347-6122                email: steve@chainrealestate.net   SEARCH PARADISE  REAL ESTATE                                                    SEARCH ... 12/09/2009