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

PARADISE, CHICO, OROVILLE HOME BARGAINS, ZERO DOWNPAYMENT HOMES OAC Are you a BUYER looking for a BRAND NEW HOME. Would you like the LOOK, FEEL and upto date ENERGY EFFICIENCY of a new home. Look no further.  USDA Rural Home loans combined with today's unique market make what seemed impossible now possible.  This program allows for ZERO DOWN PAYMENT.  Existing Homes and property for the construction of your BRAND NEW HOME are available.  NO Manufactured Homes here, NO, NO. These are Site Built Homes.  United State Department Of Agriculture USDA home loans guarantees up to 102% Paradise,Chico Oroville Homes For Sale                                                                  Buyer's in the market for a new home, with limited funds available for down payment, would do well to conside... 10/22/2009

102% USDA HOME LOANS PARADISE CA OROVILLE HOMES FOR SALE  United State Department Of Agriculture USDA home loans guarantees up to 102% PARADISE CA  Oroville Homes For Sale                                                                                                                                 Buyer's in the market for a new home, with limited funds available for downpayment, would be well advised to consider the USDA Rural Home Loan program. Zero downpayment is possible with this loan program.  These loans are designed for low to moderate income families. For example in the California North State the income range for a family of 4 is $46,650 to $73,600.  FICO scores of 620 are generally required.  USDA Rural Home Loan guaranteed loans have fixed interest rates with a 30 year term.... 10/07/2009

Attended a Bean Feed lately, both Saturday and Sunday lunch menu included what else beans, a roll and dessert.  Don’t forget to bring a five dollar bill, cuz that is what lunch cost this year at the Gold Nugget Museum in Paradise California. After eating all those beans you sure might need to kick up your heels at the Boot & Hoops Dance held at the Paradise Senior Center on Saturday, April 19, from 7:00 to 10:00.  Music will be provided by Good Country.  Tickets are $5.00.   Making it's debut at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the Paradise Community Park, The Dogtown in the Park event will include fun dog activities like paw painting and ball bobbing and more.   Don't forget to enter your best friend in the Doggone Doggy Contest.   Where you best friend could win prizes for the Smarte... 02/15/2009

GOLD FEVER If you got "GOLD FEVER"  you must be attending the Gold Nugget Days in Paradise California.  This year is expected to be even more celebritorial with the anniversary of the discovery of the "Dogtown Nugget".  When is it?  Saturday, April 18, to Sunday, April 26Wow, that is nine days of activities including Kickoff Weekend: Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 The festivities begin Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. the Law Dawgs and Pistoleros are causing mischief including holding up an unsuspecting stage coach with it's load of newly discovered gold nuggets stashed under the seat of the stagecoach driver.  Startled by all the shooting.  Like watching an old western movie up close.  It is sure to delight young and old at the Gold Nuggert Museum.   02/15/2009

Hello All, I have a Treo 680 and Agent Office works fine with it.  I am considering an iphone or a Blackberry Bold.  Does anyone know if Agent Office will work with either of those. Thanks for your help. Cindy Haskett Coldwell Banker Ponderosa PS. For those who dont know, Agent Office is a contact management system.  I like much better than Top Producer.     01/06/2009

  How to price against REOs and Short Sales How to step it up and compete against short sale and foreclosure properties If you are selling a house in a market saturated by REO (bank owned) and short sales, it’s time The choice you are making is how serious you are about selling your house. Do you need to sell your house today or are you listing it ”just to see what you can get?” If it’s the latter, you might want to reconsider your choice to list your house. If it’s the former, roll up your sleeves–I have some action items for you. Selling a house isn’t easy, but it can be easier depending on your level of commitment and cooperation. In a market where your main competition is REO and short sale properties, you need to:  Price your house to sell. Make sure it’s competitive against the ... 01/02/2009

  5 Must Do’s Every For Sale By Owner Must Know 1) Remember to put away valuables and lock up expensive personal belongings. Although most people looking at your home will be legitimate home buyers, some people may be on the prowl to see what you have. Make sure you don’t provide any type of opportunity for the wrong person to see items of interest. 2) Have the proper forms ready to go. You are selling your home on your own and it is important to remember that some buyers are ready to buy on the spot and if you wait too long the interest could cool down and buyer’s remorse could set in. If you are planning on being a for sale by owner, you need to be ready for the proper forms to be completed and signed so that your potential buyer can be locked in place before they find another proper... 01/02/2009

  For Sale by Owner Congratulations on your decision to sell! Many homeowners decide to market their own homes in order to save money by not paying the real estate agent's professional fee for services. Frequently, the job is extremely difficult because of emotional involvement. Retaining objectivity throughout negotiations with a buyer is not always easy. Even if successful, will you ever know with certainty that you received the highest possible price? I can assist in this process by getting price data on sold comparable properties and helping you to develop a marketing plan for your home. First, identify its selling features; then decide who the potential buyers are and how they can be reached. Should you advertise, and if so, in which publications? Should you conduct a mass mailing... 01/02/2009