Archive for May, 2009

Latest Statistics For 4 Counties

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 Posted in El Dorado Hills, News, Placer County, Sacramento | Comments Off

Latest Statistics For 4 Counties http://www.greatwestgmac.com/real-estate-blog-article-Latest-Statistics-For-4-Counties-Monday-27-April-2009_320.html The charts linked below provide sales statistics for the counties of Sacramento. and the surrounding counties of: El Dorado, Placer and Yuba. They compare March 2009 ... Read more..

Tips for buying foreclosed homes

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 Posted in Foreclosures, Mortage / Lending, News, Placer County | Comments Off

1. Finding one has become easier You don't need to show up at courthouse auctions or comb through legal filings. These days many banks sell foreclosed homes through real estate ... Read more..

Fed says more banks tighten home loan standards

Monday, May 4th, 2009 Posted in Local Interest / Attractions, Mortage / Lending, News | Comments Off

Fed says more banks tighten home loan standards ShareThisBy JEANNINE AVERSA www.sacbee.com/830/story/1832585.html WASHINGTON -- A larger share of banks has made it more difficult for people to obtain home mortgages over the ... Read more..

Are short sales ruining home values?

Friday, May 1st, 2009 Posted in Foreclosures, News, Short Sales | Comments Off

http://www.inman.com/buyers-sellers/columnists/tara-nicholle-nelson/are-short-sales-ruining-home-values Q: My neighbors bought a home for their mother, who has since passed away. They owed $125,000 on the mortgage. The bank allowed them to do a short sale for ... Read more..