If you have not heard, the latest Dodd-Frank law will go into affect on August 1st. As with most new Dodd--Frank laws, the details are still being worked out. Right now, here are the sketchy details: Prior to loan docs being drawn, there will be an automatic 3 business day period where NOTHING
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03/17/2015
As a Realtor, I love having my sign up on a property! It tells much more than just the fact that this property is for sale. It tells all those who see it that I am in the business. They cause my phone to ring with buyers interested in the property. HOWEVER... Signs tell a much bigger story th
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03/16/2015
Some of you may have heard that California is in the midst of an extreme drought or maybe you are experiencing it with us. I wish we had some of the snow the East Coast is experiencing. I don't really love the drought as much as I love one of the results of the drought. Our plants and flowers
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03/15/2015
We had an estate planner speak at our weekly Regional Meeting hosted by the Sacramento Association of Realtors. He had some great things to share that I thought I would pass on! Due to California State law, everyone has an estate plan...it just may not be what you ultimately desire. Remember -
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03/10/2015
I grew up in South Land Park Terrace...about a quarter mile from Land Park. In 1979 I moved to Land Park and have lived in the same house since. My husband and I raised our three children here. They all now live either in Land Park or South Land Park Terrace! Why do we love Land Park? Maybe
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03/09/2015
I recently received a phone call from a woman who had read an ad for a listing I have. I had to tell her it was already sold, and explained that I have to turn in the ad 30 days before it comes out. It had sold 3 days after it came on the market with multiple buyers and over the asking price. H
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03/08/2015
A local high-end neighborhood newspaper was issued this weekend. I didn't need to know their schedule to know that it had come out - I knew by the number of calls I received about an affordable listing that I had. To most, this would be great. However, with all things great, it takes time to i
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03/02/2015
When you are considering purchasing a home, there are two key factors that can make or break your experience. The first is your Realtor. This should be a person you connect with and trust implicitly. They should be a person who knows the neighborhood in which you want to live. While you might
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03/01/2015