NEW LISTING: 9017 Meadowsweet Way, Elk Grove, CA

Delightful 3 bedroom home located in the heart of Elk Grove. This home is perfect for entertaining! You'll love the open floor plan and large yard which provides plenty of room. Natural light throughout. This is the home you've been looking for. See it today! http://bit.ly/1K1U68r

Housing Stabilizing

Case-Shiller Index points to stability in housing market at year's end: http://lat.ms/1AgrQuz

NEW LISTING: 308 Prewett Dr, Folsom , CA

Located in the very prestigious Lexington Hills community of Folsom, close to walking trails, and parks. This home is ready for your personal touch, featuring great amenities such as a huge backyard, pool, stone tile floors throughout the lower level, cozy brick fireplace, walk-in pantry, spacious master suite and so much more! Great location near lots of shopping, dining and easy freeway access! Excellent School District, short drive to Downtown Sac, Folsom Lake, and near Palladio Shops! http://bit.ly/1wyFoeG

3.8% Mortgage Rate

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.80% for the week ended Dec. 18: http://bit.ly/1xssIwq

Rent Rising Fast

Landlords have ramped up rents by the fastest pace in six years:  http://on.mktw.net/1AjCJeL

Winter Is Best Time to Sell

The winter tends to net sellers’ more than their asking price during the months of December, January, February, and March than listings from June through November: http://bit.ly/1IV0DRM

Trends for 2015

21 housing trends for next year: http://bit.ly/1AzkYWR

3% Down Payment

Fannie rolls out 3% down payment option for homebuyers: http://bit.ly/1vxldxe

Buy before the New Year

Eight benefits of buying a house at year’s end: http://bit.ly/1tRsCIa

Buying After Distressed Sale

After experiencing a short sale or foreclosure a borrower can qualify for a new mortgage loan in as little as one year: http://bit.ly/1yrJqeg

Median Price Increase

Modest price growth is expected the next 12 months in the United States: http://bit.ly/1vLeinA

Luxury Homes

Sales of existing homes priced above $1 million jumped over 16 percent in October: http://cnb.cx/11GRMRY

NEW LISTING: 7004 Regan Ct, Citrus Heights, CA

Large cul-de-sac lot. Open living room with stunning rock fireplace. Covered patio. Galley style kitchen open to dining area with terrace. Two toned contemporary paint. Master bedroom has private access to the back yard and an updated bathroom. The location is central and an easy commute to downtown Sacramento or north county. Close to shopping. http://bit.ly/1xbSgIP

Interior Design Colors

What your room color says about you: http://bit.ly/1tmqHKz

California Homeowner Equity

88% of California homeowners are above water… they have equity in their homes: http://bit.ly/11iI20r

Pro Staging Ideas

Here are some of the tricks the staging pros use to help homes sell quickly and for more than the asking price: http://bit.ly/1vpzlzc

Market Updates

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National Home Sales

NAR predicts that national home sales will be up 7% next year and increase again in 2016: http://bit.ly/1vnE7x8

2015 & 2016 Housing Predictions

Freddie Mac projection is for annual house price gains to be 3.0 percent in 2015 and 2016: http://bit.ly/1oZLyYr

Mobile Search

Mobile app for smart phones or tablets to view homes in the Sacramento region: text "kw7an0kc" to 87778… or visit http://bit.ly/1uAgXBG

NEW LISTING: 6617 Rinconada Dr, Citrus Heights, CA

What an opportunity with this property! Formal living area, separate family room. Spacious kitchen with eat in breakfast nook. Great sized bedrooms with dual master suites. Large lot featuring awesome yard space and plenty of privacy. Minutes from schools, parks and shopping. Must see!!: http://bit.ly/1umDf9L

Free Home Search

Find your next home in Placer, Sacramento, El Dorado or Yolo counties: http://bit.ly/1ELPLCK

Metro Median Sales Price

Infographic of quarterly median sales price of single-family homes for US metro areas: http://bit.ly/1tOyQHF

6 New Home Trends

What is luring home buyers to new homes? Technology, the outdoors, and “super kitchens”: http://bit.ly/1xl9ict

Market Trends

View housing trends in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo counties: http://bit.ly/1qEIZ9K

Good Time to Sell

Fannie Mae survey…those who say it is a good time to sell increased to 44%...a new all-time survey high: http://bit.ly/1szK0Qf

NEW LISTING: 1157 Jonas Ave, Sacramento, CA

Located within walking distance to schools and parks, this 3-bed, 2-bath home has some great features! Inside you'll find wood laminate floors, updated paint, plantation shutter blinds, stainless appliances and more. The backyard features a spacious covered patio, with access to the master bedroom, and a large outbuilding which could double as a workshop: http://bit.ly/1ErkZx8

Homes For Sale in Roseville, CA

View real estate for sale in Roseville California including homes, condos, townhouses, short sales and bank owned: http://bit.ly/11MYccy

4% Now…5% 2015…6% 2016

According to National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, mortgage rates will rise to 5% next year and to 6% in two years: http://bit.ly/1oDjpX2

CAR 2015 Forecast

California Association of Realtors forecasts a 3.5% increase in median housing prices in 2015: http://bit.ly/10tccNz

Housing Investment

NAR 2014 survey: 79 percent of recent buyers said their home is a good investment, and 40% believe it's better than stocks: http://bit.ly/1DSG1V4

Housing for Veterans

VA, lenders and nonprofits mobilize to help veterans on the home front: http://lat.ms/1E5NQZF

Comparable Market Analysis

Receive a free report of your home's value in Placer, El Dorado or Sacramento counties: http://bit.ly/19jFMEU

Guide to Residential Styles

Architecture guide to the terminology for common residential styles: http://bit.ly/1oaNYmV

Rent vs. Buy

Cost to rent rising faster than home prices: http://bit.ly/1BXynYs

Mortgage Rates at 3.96%

30-year fixed mortgage rates fell below 4%: http://bit.ly/1oOOAJA

Net Worth of Homeowners vs. Renters

In the past 15 years, the net worth of the typical homeowner has ranged between 31 and 46 times that of the net worth of the typical renter: http://bit.ly/1ARiEtF

Mortgage Rates Lowest in 2014

Mortgage rates inched downward this week, reaching a new low for the 2014 year: http://bit.ly/1twqshT

NEW LISTING: 11462 Mother Lode Cir, Gold River, CA

POWELL 3000 in Marshall Village II - SINGLE STORY with 2007 energy efficient TILE ROOF! Lots of windows & light with view of BUILT-IN SPA & waterfall in private low maintenance backyard. NEW past 5 years: TRANE HVAC, water heater, tankless water heater, instant hot water, master bath TILE FLOOR, cabinet stain, cooktop, dishwasher, compactor, SPA RESURFACE & spa heater!! WIDE SIDE YARDS for garden & storage. 3 CAR GARAGE. Close to Hwy 50, shopping & biking along the AMERICAN RIVER. A must see!!!  http://bit.ly/1pRjXWq

Buyer Preapproval Process

6 things homebuyers should avoid doing once they are preapproved for a mortgage: http://bit.ly/1AiKHnj

NEW LISTING: 11510 Gold Country Blvd, Gold River, CA 95670

IMMACULATE POWELL MANOR HOME - BRAND NEW plush carpet, baseboards, interior paint, and quality laminate PLANK FLOORING throughout lower living area. Open kitchen with lots of cabinets, BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR, garden window and NEW FLOOR TILE. NEW exterior paint and NEW ROOF in past 5 years. Separate living rm and family rm. GATED ACCESS through Maidu Village to two-car garage with replaced garage door/opener. Close access to Hwy 50, shopping & biking trails along the AMERICAN RIVER. A must see!!  http://bit.ly/1uavlRj

Dressed to Sell

8 staging trends to give homes a modern and marketable edge: http://bit.ly/1osgfTI

NEW LISTING: 11739 Gold Parke Ln, Gold River, CA 95670

PARKE PLACE at Gold River - Exclusive GATED community with SWIMMING POOL!! 4 bedroom 3 full bathroom with BRAND NEW CARPET. Tall ceilings with PLANTATION SHUTTERS & natural light in living, dining and family rms. TILE FLOORS in kitchen, nook & bathrms. NEW built-in oven, gas cook top & microwave along with NEW hood & dishwasher. DOWNSTAIRS FULL BATH & BEDROOM with slider to backyard that backs to GREENBELT. Close access to Hwy 50, shopping & biking trails along the AMERICAN RIVER. A must see!!! http://bit.ly/Ugw1VG

Housing Market Forecast

The outlook is for housing starts and new home sales to rise comfortably this year and in 2015: http://bit.ly/1kdPwow

Luxury Home Sales

Upscale home buyers have advantage in today’s market: http://bit.ly/1lV5VU5

Sacramento Home Prices Climb

Home prices in Sacramento County climbed significantly in May compared with the same month a year ago: bit.ly/1pGkOLG

NEW LISTING: 1486 Strabane Way, Folsom, CA 95630

CHARMING BROADSTONE RESIDENCE - Elliot built home with built-in SWIMMING POOL in private backyard. Spacious kitchen has GRANITE counters and black appliances. TALL CEILINGS throughout living area and kitchen. Beautiful TILE FLOORS through living, family, hallway and kitchen. NEWER oven/range, dishwasher, built-in microwave, garage door opener and pool pump. Refrigerator, washer and dryer are included. Located in a DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD with high ranking schools. A must see that won't last!!! http://bit.ly/1hVMQ33

NEW LISTING: 11568 Melones Circle, Gold River, CA

EXQUISITE POWELL MODEL 5500 - Pioneer Village residence backs to GREENBELT with over $100k in UPDATING & UPGRADES: tile roof, STONE FOUNTAIN, tile/HARDWOOD floors, GRANITE kitchen counters, 4 SKYLIGHTS, master bathroom (GRANITE counters, sinks, tile floors) & PLANTATION SHUTTERS! Bright loft area with skylight, bookcase & tall ceilings. THREE DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOMS. Park-like landscaping. Close access to Hwy 50, shopping and walking & biking trails along the AMERICAN RIVER. A must see!!!  http://bit.ly/1hZlCci

NEW LISTING: 371 Alboran Sea Circle, Sacramento, CA

IMMACULATE HOME - UPGRADED cherry finish cabinets, GRANITE kitchen counters, STAINLESS steel appliances/sink, TILE floors, carpet/pad, CROWN MOLDING, chair molding, two-tone custom paint, dimmer light switches and PLANTATION SHUTTERS! Master suite with 2 walk-in closets, double sinks, tile floors, separate shower and oval tub. Loft area or POSSIBLE 4th BEDROOM. Family room with lots of light, fireplace and ceiling fan. No homes directly front or back. Close to charter school, park and a lake!!  http://bit.ly/1n4vw9R

NEW LISTING: 2124 Collet Quarry Dr, Rocklin, CA

FORMER ELEGANT MODEL HOME has it all! Backs to GREENBELT with pool sized lot and great views. Home has more than $100K IN UPGRADES including cherry finish cabinets, custom tile in entire downstairs & baths, natural stone master bathroom, built-in library bookshelves & professional landscaping. Fully upgraded with open & bright floor plan. Large family room, high ceilings, privacy. Possible 4th & 5th bedroom conversions. High ranking Rocklin schools: http://bit.ly/1q1OhzD