Real Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers Choosing The Best Paradise California Home After weeks of searching for your next home, you now have it narrowed down to two great options. One offers a shorter commute, but the other offers more square footage for your growing family. How can you make the best choice? There are several strategies you can employ in your decision making process. Above all, be confident in your decision making abilities. "The fear of making serious decisions is a new kind of fear, called decidophobia," proclaimed by Walter Kaufmann at Princeton University in 1973. Worry and procrastination do nothing to aid the process, so buyers, be confident that you will make a sound choice. Pro/Con list: In this case, you are deciding... 05/03/2011

Town of Paradise First-Time Homebuyers Program for Paradise, CA Tammy Vertrees, Paradise California Realtor® The Town of Paradise offers a deferred, low-interest loan to eligible first-time homebuyers based on Federal 2011 Income Limits as downpayment assistance to purchase a Paradise, CA home. A first-time homebuyer is someone who has not owned a home in the past three years. The loan is a “bridge” or “gap” loan meaning that the loan amount is based on the difference between what the borrower can afford and the amount of money needed to purchase the Paradise CA home. The loan is secured by a note and a deed of trust and does not require monthly payments. The loan is due when the Paradise CA home is sold; the homeowner stops using it as their principal residence; or the title is transf... 04/23/2011

Real Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers How To Make Buyers Want Your Home You love your home but when it comes time to sell, you have to share the love. In the other words, you have to make your home be seen in the eyes of potential buyers as their home. That can be tricky. But if you do some of the basic things such as clearing clutter, creating light, bright, and open space, adding curb appeal, removing personal items (family photos, trinkets), fresh paint, and clean or new carpet -- you'll be on your way to attracting serious buyers. Let's look at specific areas that create widespread appeal inside the home. Here are some of the top areas to improve: countertops, flooring, built-in furniture, and old-style attached fixtures such as those b... 04/20/2011

Weekly Market Report for Paradise and Magalia CaliforniaReal Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers 04/12/2011

Real Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers Finding Your Ideal Magalia or Paradise CA Home  As the old saying goes, real estate is all about location, location, location. But, there is a lot more to it than just plain geography when it comes to finding your perfect home. There are a lot of things to consider during the search because, for most, a home is the most significant purchase they will ever make. Choose A Good Magalia or Paradise Area When searching for your perfect home, the obvious place to start is with the selection of a location. If you have children, you may want to choose a home that is close to good schools and is also located in a family-oriented neighborhood. Many people also look for a home that offers a short commute to and fr... 03/30/2011

Real Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers Top 10 Home Buying Mistakes Buying a home is perhaps the most arduous, expensive and, ultimately, valuable acquisition you'll ever complete Just one mistake could mean disaster -- perhaps the worst mistake you'll ever make. In order to avoid titanic trip ups during such a trying transaction, Paradise and Magalia buyers should get to know the most common home buying blunders. To know them is to avoid them. Going solo: Buying a house is a complex transaction. It should be a team effort. You'll need a REALTOR®, lender, inspector, insurer, perhaps a lawyer, and other team members to help you through each step of the way. Team build before you start the search.   Love at first sight: If you believe in fairy ... 03/21/2011

Weekly Market Report for Paradise and Magalia CaliforniaReal Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers 03/09/2011

Real Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers Buyers, don't forgo 'final walk through' Eliminate hassle with repairs, contractors, home systems Imagine taking possession of your newly purchased home and finding that every light bulb has been removed, the place is filthy, and the dining room light fixture that was to have been included in the sale is gone. Not only frustrating and disappointing, it's natural to wonder what else might be missing and what to do next. First, call your real estate agent and report the general condition of the property. The purchase contract should specify what condition the property should be in when the sellers turn it over to you. The contract might specify that sellers' personal property that isn't specifically inclu... 03/01/2011

Weekly Market Report for Paradise and Magalia CaliforniaReal Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers 02/23/2011

Real Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers  Selling Your Paradise Home In a Market Full of Foreclosures Take a look in just about any Paradise neighborhood and you may find the sign of distressed times. Foreclosures are on the rise and that can cause a lot of panic for sellers who aren't in the same financial crisis. The increase of awareness about Paradise foreclosures is stimulating buyers to keep fishing and pushing for even lower prices for homes. So the sellers who are not in foreclosure or who are not in distress have to compete with those properties with the same pool of buyers. So there are two things that they can do; the two things are: pricing the property so it is competitively priced … and they have to make sure that the property sh... 02/18/2011

 Common Misconceptions Among Home Buyers in Paradise, CA Misconception: If you pay list price, you're paying too much. If you don't know what the current market value is for homes in the Paradise, CA area and whether the market is appreciating or depreciating, you don't know what a fair price is and you're likely to miss out on a great deal by trying to low ball a house that's already priced well. If the house meets your goals, is within your budget, and is priced competitively, it's a bargain and you should make a strong offer. Get assistance from a professional to help you recognize a good deal and grab it before it's gone. Misconception: Foreclosures and short sales are the best buys.  Many buyers find out the hard way that foreclosures and short sales are full of headaches, may need... 02/07/2011

Real Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers The three Ls and four Cs of Paradise house-hunting By now, we're probably all familiar with the famous three Ls of real estate: location, location, location. But if you're shopping for a house and limiting yourself to those three Ls, you might be doing yourself something of a disservice. Keep the Ls in mind while you're on the real estate trail, but I'll show you how to use them to expand your thinking a little. We'll also look at how the four Cs can help with your search as well. The three Ls OK, one of the Ls definitely still needs to be location. When you're buying a home, there's simply no substitute for location, since you can't move the house after you've bought it. (Well, technically you can, but... 01/24/2011

Weekly Market Report for Paradise and Magalia CaliforniaReal Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers 01/11/2011

Be Market SmartReal Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers While the real estate market may not be now what it was several years ago, there are still some great opportunities out there, and plenty of happy results can be had for both buyers and sellers. The key is to remain flexible, adaptable and diligent. DOs Get a home inspection. It’s important to hire a trusted home inspector to check out the house’s potential issues and problems. Don’t skip a home inspection because you’re afraid of what you might hear—many issues sound more serious than they actually are, and can be fixed easily. And if something deal-breakingly serious turns up, as disappointing as that is, it can save years of heartache and financial outlay. Better to walk away from a cl... 01/04/2011

Looking to Sell Your Paradise or Magalia Home? Real Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers Selling your home can be an emotional and trying experience…and that’s before a potential suitor ever walks in the door. Once you’ve made the decision to sell your home, be smart about it. There are many pitfalls that can arise. DOs Be flexible. Often it’s the little things that push a buyer into the “yes” zone. If the buyer goes on and on about how much they love your ice maker, throw it in. If the closing has to be pushed ahead more than you expected, try to be as flexible as possible and pack the moving van a little quicker. Clean up. One person’s prize doll collection is another person’s cluttered nightmare. Similarly, a living room filled with Beanie B... 12/06/2010

Weekly Market Report for Paradise and Magalia CaliforniaReal Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers 11/30/2010

  Paradise Skypark CA92 is a unique part of California's real estate market including approximately 30 other communities that are designed  for residents that are passionate about aviation.  The airport is a privately owned providing hangars, tiedowns and limited services for tenants.   CA92 Paradise Skypark is located in the community of Paradise, CA.  The Town of Paradise was voted one of the top 10 places to retire.  Those familiar with the Lake Tahoe area will recognize the alpine feel of the area, but will enjoy the milder winter weather. The region abounds with recreational and cultural opportunities.    The California North State provides several opportunities for pilots to own their own home with airport access. These properties range from airport communities with upscale homes ... 11/20/2010

Caramel - Pecan Pie Recipe Cook Time: 38 minutes Yield: Makes 8 servings Ingredients • 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts • 28 caramels • 1/4 cup butter • 1/4 cup water • 3/4 cup sugar • 2 large eggs • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation: 1. Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of piecrust with a fork. 2. Bake piecrust at 400° for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on wire rack. 3. Combine caramels, butter, and 1/4 cup water in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until caramels and butter are melted; remove from heat. 4. Stir together sugar and next 3 ingredients. Stir into ... 11/15/2010

Paradise & Magalia CA Market Report for the week of November 9, 2010 11/09/2010

You Can Sell Your Paradise House Fast In A Down Real Estate Market When it is time to sell your Paradise house fast, you must take several factors into consideration and get your house ready for sale. Here are a few tips that will help you get a buyer for your Paradise house even in a bad economy. 1) Price Price is the number one factor that determines whether you sell your house or not. Houses priced lower than similar houses in the neighborhood will sell faster. Avoid being emotionally attached when pricing your house for the market. It is not important how much you paid for it when you bought it. What matters is how it compares with similar houses in your Paradise neighborhood. If your mortgage balance is low enough to allow you to sell it lower, then you will sell faster. Paradise ... 11/08/2010