Video with Ideas for Buyers

Watch a video that shows buyer’s tips to use while viewing and selecting a home: http://bit.ly/nUuCYg

List Prices that Sell

Staging a home is important, but not nearly as important as pricing to sell: http://bit.ly/qzKP8s

Renting? Maybe it is time to buy…

Make the move from renting to ownership.  Read an overview of the short-term and long-term advantages: http://bit.ly/sqRH3Y

Getting Started as a Real Estate Investor

Learn the steps to take in order to become a real estate investor: http://bit.ly/upMqX9

Downsizing to the Right Fit

Time to downsize to a smaller home?  Take a look at what to look for as you evaluate your transition: http://bit.ly/oi4oXf

6 Easy Tips to Sell Your Home in the Fall

Six tips to help sell your home this autumn: http://bit.ly/vApRso

Mortgage Aid Open to More Calif. Borrowers

The state-run program, “Keep Your Home California,” which helps homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages now has broader eligibility guidelines: http://bit.ly/rD71vM

10 Steps to 'Short Sale' Buying

Although purchasing a short sale takes longer then other options, it can be worth the wait to buy the right home: http://bit.ly/qufCdU

Mortgage Rates Decline

Mortgage rates have taken a dip as investors grow anxious over Greece's debt woes and seek safety in the United States: http://bit.ly/sH46sU

Take the Emotion Out of Flipping Houses

Here are tips and a key rehab calculation for investors desiring to buy and flip: http://bit.ly/vVGX3f

Steps to Paying Off Mortgage Early

Compare four different ways you can pay off your mortgage early: http://bit.ly/n2psGU

Reasons to Buy

Thinking about buying a home?  Here are the top reasons why you should own a home: http://bit.ly/qGMByc

Latest Real Estate Trends Report

The most recent market data is available: Sacramento (http://bit.ly/qfpDQ6), Placer (http://bit.ly/oXuth6), El Dorado (http://bit.ly/oq61oU)

Short Sale Credit and Tax Considerations

Should you consider a real estate short sale? http://bit.ly/p1JNBr

Right Time to Invest in a Rental

Investing in a rental is a smart move as the percentage of renters is on the rise, the number of households is increasing, and more Americans are downsizing: http://bit.ly/p5YwlV

How Much Value Do You Have?

What is the value of your home? Receive a comparable market analysis (CMA) for free within seconds: http://bit.ly/nZi7Oe

Personal Home vs. Investment Property

Should you buy a primary residence or an investment property? Read about the pros and cons: http://bit.ly/pmM2C9

Stage Like a Pro

Learn how to stage your home like a pro with these five staging tips: http://bit.ly/qOB4pw

Mobile MLS Home Search

Search the Sacramento area MLS listings on your smart phone with this free app: http://bit.ly/o2wNyl

Inspect Your Home for Green Ideas

Learn how to conduct your own energy audit so your home can be more energy efficient: http://bit.ly/mYWGOx

Conduct Your Own Energy Audit

A do-it-yourself energy audit can teach you how to be more energy efficient and make you a more-educated consumer should you decide to hire an expert.

Bank Owned Listings

Receive a custom report that includes the bank owned homes in the Sacramento area that are within your search criteria: http://bit.ly/nR2h8o

Real Estate Trends

Before you buy or sell take a look at the market real estate trends and data for the Sacramento area: http://bit.ly/qijiuR

 

How to Find a Good Value

Looking for a neighborhood that will hold its value? Here are factors to consider: http://bit.ly/r9fMdI

How a neighborhood holds property value | Bankrate.com

Many factors dictate a community's property value. Before buying a home, follow this checklist.

Price it Right

Listing your home for too much can backfire.  Read about the three reasons not to overprice your home: http://t.co/k9Rv0zs

MLS Search Access

Search the Sacramento area MLS listings for homes, condos, 2+ units, land, short sales, and bank owned: http://bit.ly/rsNEet

Real Estate Market Report

Receive a custom market Trends Report for your community that includes 14 graphs and charts: http://bit.ly/qnFNmb

Green Ways to Save Money

Read about the NEW ways you can use less energy in your home that will pay you back quicker than you think: http://on.wsj.com/rs7OOJ

Reduce Energy Use at Home

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Innovative ways to cut energy consumption in the home may pay off sooner than you expect. The Wall Street Journal looks at concrete countertops, blown fiberglass insulation and more.

Custom Home Search

Are you tired of hunting for a home?  Allow me to complete the search for you: http://bit.ly/ohp7Bs

Valuable Content for Sellers

Read about the selling process, how to stage your home, tips on repairs, & determine your home's value: http://bit.ly/mPZzX0

Home Loans

If you are ready to buy and need a loan, learn about the process and how to select the right mortgage: http://bit.ly/ntxw64

Before You Invest in a Rental...

Six common mistakes made when investing in real estate rentals according to The Wall Street Journal: http://on.wsj.com/qFcoVV

Steps to Buy

First time homebuyers can read about the California Housing Finance (CalHFA) steps to buying a home: http://1.usa.gov/mY8H0A

Short Sale and Avoid Foreclosure

Are you behind on your mortgage payments?  Take a look at the advantages of selling through a short sale: http://bit.ly/q2DdTi

Move or Not to Move

Is it time to move?  Take this quick quiz to see if the time is right for a new home: http://bit.ly/rodrSS

Latest Real Estate Trends

The most recent market data is available: Sacramento (http://bit.ly/qfpDQ6), Placer (http://bit.ly/oXuth6), El Dorado (http://bit.ly/oq61oU)

Reasons to Buy

Six good reasons why now is a great time to buy: http://bit.ly/rsiHMu

Energy Efficient Mortgages

Go green when you purchase your next home by using an Energy Efficiency Mortgage:

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Low Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates have dropped into the low 4s.  This is an excellent time to lock your rate and buy a home: http://bit.ly/oQ263e

Need Assistance with the Buying Process?

Buyer’s guide with tips, articles, tools, and worksheets: http://bit.ly/pH2FBq

Buying vs. Renting Video

Is buying a home still smarter than renting? http://on.msn.com/snz

5 Senses of Selling

Sellers - Focus on your five senses in order to make your home appealing to buyers http://bit.ly/na77ue

How to Guides

How to guides for buying a home, selling a home & home ownership are at http://yhoo.it/qN7mr9

Property Tax too High?

Half of all homeowners may be paying too much on their property tax bill.  Learn how to lower your property tax at: http://on.wsj.com/r4kafZ

12 Kinds of Neighborhoods

Find the community type that fits your lifestyle: http://bit.ly/nkazIP

To Buy Or Not To Buy, That Is The Question

Buying a Home Beats Renting - Sacramento ranks 8^th out of America’s 50 biggest cities: http://bit.ly/olCYIo

Tax Tips for Sellers

View ten IRS tax tips for sellers at http://1.usa.gov/rfdulD

Home Staging Videos

Home staging videos, slideshows and articles from HGTV's Front Door can be viewed at: http://bit.ly/rcDfK7

How to Choose a Neighborhood

Learn the 5 steps to choosing the right neighborhood at http://bit.ly/op7wqW

Time to Invest

The significant drop in values the past five years along with today’s low interest rates makes now a great time to invest.  Open the following link to view real estate investment ideas as a landlord or flipper at http://bit.ly/qQu8ew

Home Sales Jump in Sacramento Region

Sacramento County home sales jumped 12.5% in July compared to a year ago as 1,676 properties closed escrow.  Read the article at http://bit.ly/nug4wv