When starting on the home buying journey in the Sacramento real estate marketplace (in fact, ANY market), the most important thing a buyer must possess is patience. With today's low prices,...

When renters are considering buying a home, it is important that they not only look at the monthly mortgage payment compared with their monthly rent payment, but that they also consider other...

When doing a short sale, there's LOTS of documentation that must be provided to the lender(s) for them to consider allowing the short sale. This process involves much of the same paperwork...

So, yes, the title of this blog posting seems obvious, but many sellers struggle with this simple rule when pricing their property. In ANY real estate market, price is critical.  The old saying...

Homeowners who find themselves struggling with mortgage payments and who might be considering a short sale or even foreclosure must consider the impact of each to their credit scores. Many...

OK... it's official. The $8000 home buyer tax credit has been extended through April 30, 2010. Actually, you must be in contract by that date and close by June 30, 2010. The credit, which previously was targeted to first-time buyers, now includes...

OK... things are finally looking up for the extension $8000 home buyer tax credit that is scheduled to expire at the end of this month.  Sacramento real estate buyers are excited that this benefit may be extended. We are awaiting final passage of the...

Everyone knows the real estate market has struggled over the past few years, but we are starting to see some improvement in the lower price ranges. While many homes are still declining in value and struggling to find their footing, many properties in...