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General California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan The Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan is a down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers to be used in conjunction with the Dream For All Conventional first mortgage for down payment and/or closing costs. Just A little Different Upon sale or transfer of the home, the homebuyer repays the original down payment loan, plus […]
General Real Estate Professional Home ownership is a fundamental component of the American Dream. Real Estate professional apply their expertise to protect clients from the numerous pitfalls that may occur through the process of either buying or selling a home. The National Association of Realtors NAR has just released a brief description of what we do.
General Placer County 2023 Accomplishments We live in a wonderful Place… A video describing some of the accomplishments in 2023. Placer County: 2023 Year in Review from Placer County Video Portal on Vimeo.
General Thinking about Your Christmas Tree Some may call it a Holiday Tree, and others a Christmas Tree, but whatever you call it, there is nothing like the smell and the memories of the season. So this winter if you have a fresh cut tree here are just a few tips to keep it fresh and you safe: 1. Make sure […]
General PCWA April 2023 Snow Survey Results are in! Placer County Water – Snow Report  The report is in with some very impressive results.
General Basic Emergency Supply Kit All of us should have a Emergency Supply Kit; know where it is just in case you need. It putting one together when you need it is not a good idea.  Being prepared for an emergency will save time and allow you and your family to quickly do the things you need to do to […]
General Home Office We are finding that families are making the decision to move from high stress locations to a more rural (less populated area) to obtain a more desirable lifestyle. Establishing the remote office and commuting as necessary back to the office is very important. Couples desiring reduce the impact of the COVID-19 or just wanting a […]
General Water and Forest Management A very informative report on our forests and water.  There is a reason we see those lumber trucks in our community. Peaks to the Pacific (Full) from ACWA on Vimeo.
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General Your Credit Score Does Make A Difference Your CREDIT SCORE has an impact on your mortgage rate and what you’ll pay for that new house in the long run.   A good article found in US News may be helpful information as you consider purchasing your new home:in  “What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House?”  
General OPEN HOUSE TIPS The first impression is extremely important, and in many cases we only get one opportunity to make that impresssion.  These tips and my home preparation tips can assist preparing your home for buyers.
General Break In Treats Protect your home from break-ins.  Be aware and take appropriate steps to protect yourself. A good resource for building your checklist can be found at SafeHome.org
General Increase your Worth in Home Equity Take aways  from the Home Price Expectations Survey:  Q2 2019 Survey: Home values will appreciate by 4.1% in 2019 The average annual appreciation will be 3.2% over the next 5 years The cumulative appreciation will be 16.8% by 2023 Even experts representing the most “bearish” quartile of the survey project a cumulative appreciation of over […]
General California June 2019 Sales and Price Report
General Design Choices Don’t you just love those home improvement shows on TV.  Some of those ideas look very appealing but you may live to regret implementing them.  Consider taking out cabinets and having floating shelves; they may be clever but may be impractical.  Other  decisions such as a “modern” color might be less inviting than warm colors.  […]
General First Quarter 2019 Home Affordability California housing affordability climbs in first quarter 2019, C.A.R. reports Thirty-two percent of California households could afford to purchase the $545,820 median-priced home in the first quarter of 2019, up from 28 percent in fourth-quarter 2018 and up from 31 percent a year ago. A minimum annual income of $114,860 was needed to make monthly […]
General Top 5 Factors when Purchasing Your Home
General Home Improvements – Return on Investment Thinking of updating your home?  Some improvements have a greater payback with increase value to your property.  Take a look at just a few examples.
General Auburn – February Market Update
General Kitchen Remodels for Longevity Remodeling your Kitchen?  Make choices design, color, and material choices that maintain their value and positive impact on your home.   There is a myriad of places for ideas and careful selection for your home can bring lasting value. Consider, in your research, home improvement shows, visiting interesting homes on the market whether just viewing […]
General Fire Prevention in Sierra Foothills Fire Prevention is extremely important to property owners in the Sierra Foothills. It is important to have defensible space around your home and these tips may also help you prevent damage to your property. Clear Vegetation (Defensible Space) Clear your Roof including rain gutters (good idea is to add leaf guards) Use non-flammable patio furniture. […]