President Obama Tackles Job Creation, Weekly Internet Video, December 5, 2009 Paradise CA Homes For Sale   President Obama in his weekly address over the Internet today cited the recent Jobs numbers as the best since 2007.  The President pledged to push forward for jobs creation and fight for a country where hard working people get ahead.  The President referenced meeting with business leaders earlier this week regarding his plans. Regardless of one's political views I'm sure this will be welcome news for those who are anticipating tangible personal evidence the economy is on the rebound.Paradise Ca Homes For Sale         SEARCH PARADISE REAL ESTATE                                                        SEARCH PARADISE INFORMATION   source: public domain   12/05/2009

    Paradise-CA Real Estate -  Buyer's Agent- What Is A Buyer's Real Estate Agent? - Paradise- CA Homes For Sale Properties listed for sale with Real Estate Agents have a contractual relationship that establishes a fiduciary responsibility on behalf of the Seller. Before a Purchase Offer Agreement is created all Real Estate Agents are contractually obligated to the Seller to fulfill that fiduciary responsibility. A clear exception to this arrangement can be created through the completion of a Buyer Representative Agreement. Otherwise Buyers looking for a new home have no representation established until a purchase offer is made. Many Buyer's maybe unaware: This agreement adds NO ADDITIONAL COST to the purchase process. Buyers essentially acquire a package of additional benefits WITHOUT ... 12/03/2009

  Paradise CA Real Estate, Building New Homes from $199.950 / $8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit, Paradise CA Homes For Sale   Are you in the market for a home in Paradise. I'm hearing of numerous Buyers and their disappointment at bidding on Short-Sales and REO's in today's market. We have great news for you if you are in the market for a home priced from $199,950. Chain Real Estate Investments and Mortgage and Chain Enterprises have combined to provide Buyers of Paradise CA Real Estate with a satisfaction guaranteed home building/buying experience. No more bidding wars, no more waiting months to find out if your escrow will close. Perhaps best of all it is possible to obtain the $8,000 Tax Credit while purchasing a BRAND NEW energy efficient home. That's right the Tax Credit applies to cons... 11/27/2009

Paradise Real Estate, Successful Selling In A Buyer's Market,  Paradise CA Homes For Sale, Part 8 of 8 This is the 8th in an 8 part series. We are discussing Closing The Escrow:                                                            With the on going changes in regulations, industry practice and market conditions a  detailed approach is very necessary to successfully close an escrow.  Disclosures & Inspections: Agent's Visual Inspection Disclosure:  Both Buyer and Seller's agent must provide the AVID to the Buyer. Seller's Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement:  Selling with an AS-IS statement doesn't excuse the Seller from providing the completed TDS.  Natural Hazards Disclosure Statement: Generally the NHDS is obtained through 3rd party providers. Other Disclosures: It is impo... 11/20/2009

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Paradise Real Estate NEW EXTENDED $8,000 - $6,500 Tax Credit, Paradise CA Homes For Sale Legislation: The Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009,  Nov. 6, 2009 has extended and expanded the opportunity for Buyers in the market for a primary residence to access the $6,500-$8,500 Tax Credit.    Tax Credit -  $8,000 max. / 10 Percent of Purchase Price ( Max. Purchase Price $800,000)  Who Qualifies - 1st Time Home Buyers   Tax Credit - $6,500 max./ 10 Percent of Purchase Price                                                                    Who Qualifies - Existing Home Owners (Owners living in their Primary Residence 5 consecutive yrs/last 8)    Purchase Deadline: Contract Signed By April 30, 2010, Close Escrow by June 30,2010                          Tax Period: The Credit ma... 11/16/2009

Paradise CA Real Estate / Current Market Statistical Report November 15, 2009, Paradise CA Homes For Sale    The following  statistical information is representative of the real estate market of Paradise CA Homes For Sale and certain urbanized areas immediately surrounding the City.        The Current inventory of Single Family Paradise CA Real Estate is as follows:                                                PRESENT INVENTORY/STATUS 155  Active Residential Listings 52  Pending Sales 27  Sold 5  Short Sale Listings 3  REO listings 5  Short Sale /REO Listings                                                                                                                     2009 YEAR TO DATE MARKET PERFORMANCE                                                                 235 Homes So... 11/15/2009

Successful Selling In A Buyer's Market of Parasise CA Homes For Sale Part 7 of 8 This is the 7th in an 8 part series, on Successful Selling in a Buyer's Market, Paradise CA homes for sale and we are discussing the completion of the purchase contract. Execute The Purchase Contract: The creation and execution (signing the agreement) of the Residential Purchase Agreement is complex for a number of reasons.  This agreement could be considered the blue print for the completion of the property sale.  This document is a legally binding agreement that obligates both parties to complete the transaction and perform accordingly. There are many details that have come to make up the legal Purchase Agreement of today. California REALTORS® commonly use Purchase  Agreements that are made up of customiz... 11/10/2009

Paradise CA Homes For Sale, Rated #10 Top Best Places to Retire, Paradise 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.                                                ... 11/08/2009

Successful Selling In A Buyer's Market of Paradise CA Homes For Sale Part 6 of 8 This is the 6th in an 8 part series, on Successful Selling in a Buyer's Market, Paradise CA homes for sale We are discussing how to effectively market your home and are picking up from the last time when we looked at Pricing It Right. We like to think of real estate marketing as knowing where Buyers are looking and then making our property very easy to find. MARKET AGGRESSIVELY: In a Buyer's Market effective marketing must be comprehensive and aggressive.  November 2008 survey results indicated that 87 percent of all Buyers are using the Internet in the home purchase process.  Results show the Internet is the first source of information for 32 percent of those seeking their next home purchase. Therefore eve... 11/08/2009

  Successful Selling In A Buyer's Market of Paradise CA Homes For Sale Part 5of 8  We are discussing Pricing The Home from our previous post on Processing The Information. PRICING IT RIGHT: That means pricing relevant to this market, in real time, with an eye to developing trends that may effect sales during the marketing period.  There is always a price range for a given home in a given location at a given time. Therefore pricing strategically within that range subject to inventory, etc. is critical in a Buyer's Market. That also means pricing to capture the attention of the target market for your property.  Just like when you first drive through a neighborhood you notice far more than after you've been there awhile. Let's say you want to price your home attactively.  It's best to capt... 11/06/2009

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Successful Selling In A Buyer's Market of Paradise CA Homes For Sale Part 4 of 8 This is the 4thin an 8 part series on Successful Selling in a Buyer's Market Paradise CA homes for sale  and we are discussing how to Process the Information from our previous Market Evaluation. 4. Process the Information: This can be a challenging process, but none the less a necessary part of selling your property. Comparing the Market Evaluation relative to your equity position will assist you in making one of the following four decisions:   Market Price Range Is Acceptable:Result = You and your home are in a position to sell and you are ready. If this is the case then you can complete the next 4 steps in pursuing your Paradise CA home for sale                                                    Market Pr... 11/04/2009

SUCCESSFUL SELLING IN A BUYER'S MARKET PARADISE CA HOMES FOR SALE part 3 of 8  This is the 3rdin an 8 part series on Successful Selling in a Buyer's Market Paradise CA homes for sale 3. Evaluate the Market: We will view that portion of the market that is most comparable to your property. If market  history is unavailable for comparable properties then the available property sales will be considered, with adjustments as necessary, to assist in the evaluation. This information will be obtained by researching the following: What has sold? A history of recent sales and trends will be gathered.                                                       What is the status of pending sales? While this will not indicate the actual selling price it will provide the best indication of the most recent ... 11/02/2009

Paradise CA Real Estate / Current Market Statistical Report October 31, 2009, Paradise CA Homes For Sale    The following  statistical information is representative of the real estate market of Paradise CA Homes For Sale and certain urbanized areas immediately surrounding the City.       The Current inventory of Single Family Paradise CA Real Estate is as follows:                                               PRESENT INVENTORY/STATUS 160  Active Residential Listings 55  Pending Sales 27  Sold 5  Short Sale Listings 3  REO listings 3  Short Sale /REO Listings                                                                                                                     2009 YEAR TO DATE MARKET PERFORMANCE       244 Homes Sold Year to Date      Source:   SNVMLS October 31, 2009, Parad... 10/31/2009

     Successful Selling In A Buyer's Market Paradise CA Homes For Sale Part 2 of 8            This is the 2nd in an 8 part series on Successful Selling in a Buyer's Market  You, the Seller, are empowered to sell your home. Some say knowledge is power and perhaps that's true. As your Realtor we work to assist you to establish that knowledge. The fact that the market has changed from a Seller's market to a Buyer's market is clear. That is a given, but it's how you, the Seller, respond to that fact that determines the outcome. The definition of a Buyer's Market can generally be expressed as a market where Buyer's have a clearly dominate influence effecting price and terms of Paradise CA homes for sale . Therefore whether or not the Buyer's satisfaction is established will generally determ... 10/30/2009

Successful Selling In A Buyer's Market,   Paradise CA Homes For Sale Part 1 of 8  Selling a home in a buyer's market is not a mystery, though it can be challenging.  As Realtors we recognize there are many details that make up a successful sale in real estate.  We have prepared a seven point list of what we consider to be core details that will lead you, the Seller, to SUCCESSFUL SELLING IN A BUYER'S MARKET of Paradise CA homes for sale. We believe that with excellent information you will be empowered, as the ,to make a quality decision regarding the sale of your home.  Three factors  must be matched to succesfully sell real estate are Market, Location and Price.  This series will  assist you with the following:       1.  Empower You to Sell Your Home                      2.  Evaluate t... 10/28/2009

 PARADISE CA COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, Business loans 80% Fixed 30 year 80% Business Loans Fixed Rate 30 year , $25,000,000 Limits Here is a great niche market loan. It's not very well known but USDA has long been providing Loan Guarantee's for American Business.  The following information provides an outline of the program: The United States Department of Agriculture USDA Business and Industry Loan Guarantee Program represents a unique source of funding for those seeking Paradise Commercial Real Estate Loans.                                  MARKET: Buyer's and business owners of commercial real estate   LTV: 80-90 percent based upon either startup or existing business status. TERM: Variable and Fixed rates, 7 to 30 year depending on collateral and use of funds. New accelerated approval ... 10/26/2009

 PARADISE CA Homes For Sale 1st Time Home Buyer's RDA Down Payment Assistance Program Are you in the market as a FIRST TIME HOME BUYER and your dreams of home ownership aren't taking shape the way you thought. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you about a great program.                                                 First Time Home Buyers should be aware that the Town of Paradise and the associated Redevelopment Association have a detailed program providing for down payment assistance. The maximum Town contribution varies between $20,000 and $40,000, depending on you income. The program is described as a deferred payment, deferred interest, shared appreciation program. Each qualified borrower will receive only the necessary amount based on a range of 30% (min) = 35% fron... 10/26/2009

PARADISE, CHICO, OROVILLE REO BARGAINS, PURCHASE REHABILITATION LOANS                                          The above photo is not one of the bargains. This is the Chateau-de-Versailles courtesy of Freephotobank.org.  But as they say every person's home is their castle.  We would like to share  with you about buying a home, not a home in France, but a home in Paradise, Chico or Oroville. These bargains are presently available in the locations mentioned.    The Bargains:  Are you a Buyer, in the market for a home and seeking some real bargains. We would like to draw you attention to some often overlooked bargains in the real estate market in Paradise, Chico, Oroville. There are really two categories of REO homes for sale. Those that are ready to move in and fixer- uppers. These fixer-... 10/22/2009