Ricco Sells Homes Blog

                       I want to warn Santa Clarita homeowners about Corporations/Attorneys/Realtors charging fees for Loan Modifications and Realtors pushing "Investor Option Contracts" for Short Sales.  These individuals are predators out to make money off of homeowners facing foreclosure.  Jen...

Don't get locked out of your home. If your paying upfront fees and struggling with a loan modification Jennifer and I can Help.  We provide a free consultation, which will educate you on the changes President Obama has made to help homeowners get loan modifications. On February 18, 2009, Preside...

As we enter spring and the summer months home sale activity picks up. I know most of you are terrified to purchase a home and watch in horror as prices continue to drop.  However every market has a strategy to purchase in.  First time homebuyers, who don't plan on flipping their home are in the ...

Freddie Mac finally released its fourth quarter 2008 results after market close Wednesday, and the results weren't exactly pretty: a quarterly net loss of $23.9 billion, or $7.37 per share, compared to a net loss of $25.3 billion, or $19.44 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2008. ...

Don't gamble with your financial future.  If your facing foreclosure you need to consult with a Realtor who is a Certified Distressed Property Expert.  By selecting an agent who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation, (CDPE) homeowners ensure that they are working with a...

A small section of the budget plan has the potential to become a major impediment to a recovery in real estate markets across the nation. The Nationl Association of Realtors is 100% opposed to the provision that modifies the Mortgage Interest Deduction and is prepared to use its formidable array ...

           Need help buying real estate in Santa Clarita?  Jennifer & Gary Ricco of Keller Williams are happy to provide the following information about the Santa Clarita Valley and what it has to offer home buyers. Location, Climate, award winning schools and advanced education are some of the b...

New Event Date: May 9, 2009New Location:College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita (map)   Featured Guest Cesar MillanThe Dog Whisperer will be at the Expo Pet Expo USA has been developed and inspired by the love of pets and people brining them together in a unique series o...

I've been asked this question alot due to the current market we are dealing with here in Santa Clarita, Ca and my response is always the same, every market whether up or down has a purchasing strategy. Things you should take into consideration when purchasing, time horizon and reason for buying,...

For some time now I have been following the national number of mortgages that are in default. The percentage is based on 45,000,000 mortgages which are seasonally adjusted. For those who think we are anywhere near the bottom of this market take a look at this graph. The onset of foreclosures we w...