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