Homes For Sale in American Canyon CA- Market Update. Homes For Sale In American Canyon, Week Of October 11th, 2010 There were 4 new homes for sale in American Canyon CA in the last 7 days. Click Here to see all 67 American Canyon Homes For Sale. The American Canyon CA real estate market continues to show signs of improvement. In fact, I have several buyers looking for homes in American Canyon right now. If you, or someone you know is interested in selling for top dollar, email, call or text me. DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE IS BACK!! Grant Funds Are Available For American Canyon CA Homebuyers! You can get up to $ 12,635 available for Down Pyament and/or Closing Cost Assistance. No repayment of grant required-this is a true grant. Grants are available for single family homes, Condos & PUD's-... 10/11/2010

   Bay Area Homes For Sale-NFL Week 5 Picks And Bank of America Halts Foreclosures In All 50 States Not a very good week 4 for me. 7 up and 7 down. Did I really pick the Raiders? Steelers goal line stand with 2 mins to go, then give up the ball after not picking up 1 freaking yard on 3 plays? Dolphins special teams giving up 21 points....but I digress. Week 5 promises to be a whole new week of nothing but winners! So here we go.... Chicago @ Carolina- No Steve Smith for the Panthers. Bears 23-17 Jacksonville @ Buffalo- What JAGS team will show up? Doesn't matter. Bills are awful right now Jacksonville 21-13 Tampa Bay @ Cincinatti- Lot's of questions in Cincy this week but a win over Bucs will help. Bengals 24-10 Atlanta @ Cleveland- Falcons 2 plays away from being 1-3. Falcons win 23-20... 10/08/2010

CALIFORNIA NURSES HISTORICALLY INFLUENCE STATE ELECTIONS-AMERICAN CANYON REAL ESTATE Having been previously employed as an RN, I have seen firsthand the impact that California Nurses can have in an election year or in a heated political debate.  Just ask Arnold how strong nurses can be when it comes to defending their ability to serve their patients.   In my career as an RN, I was both a part of CNA as well as an exempt employee.  Union member or not, nurses are a strong force to change the political landscape of our state. With no incumbent running for governor, there is a tremendous potential for nurses to have a say in which direction our state will go in next.  I encourage you as nurses to go out and get involved in whichever candidate that you believe will do the best for our state... 10/06/2010

SEPTEMBER 2010 HOME SALES FOR AMERICAN CANYON CALIFORNIA Here is a list of the actual homes sold in AMERICAN CANYON, California in the month of SEPTEMBER.  The average list price for the month was $297,596 with an average list price of $135 per square foot.  The average sale price was $294,552 with an average square foot price of $133. There were a total of 23 homes sold in AMERICAN CANYON this month. The AMERICAN CANYON real estate market is heating up. Knowing what is going on with regard to sales in AMERICAN CANYON is important for making a buying or selling decision. Finding comparables for determining price for either a listing or a purchase can sometimes be tricky because of the flucuating inventory. For a complete list of Homes for Sale in AMERICAN CANYON, California, please cal... 10/02/2010

Why women are falling victims to the housing market--AMERICAN CANYON REAL ESTATE Short sale or walk away? Women are among those most affected by the housing crisis. I estimate that 75 percent of my clients are women who are the only mortgage holder on their home. The remaining 25 percent are couples.  Most of my clients are professional women who were recently laid off or unexpectedly separated from a partner and are having trouble making their mortgage payments.  I see a lot of situations where a couple's relationship suffers because of economic issues, and married couples may even go through divorces. Lately I've had a lot of women coming to me and asking for help. Alternatives to foreclosure I want my clients to know there are alternatives to foreclosure. If you want to stay in the h... 09/30/2010

I'M A NURSE AND I NEED TO SHORT SALE MY AMERICAN CANYON HOME Hey fellow nurses.  Do you find that mortgage is adjusting and you have to work overtime just to keep up on the payments?  Are you recently separated from a significant other who was helping you with the mortgage and has stopped contributing, leaving you to make payments on your own?  Has your position been downsized and your take home pay just isn't what it used to be?  Are you stressed at home and work trying to figure it all out and not sure where to turn?  Tired of trying to work with your bank, only to be met with rude people and inconsistent answers? As a registered nurse and real estate agent, I found myself in the same boat.  I was working so much overtime to pay for a home I wasn't able to enjoy because I was never th... 07/31/2010

Nicole Monary of Coldwell Banker Presents--Roadmap to "SOLD!" A marketing plan for selling your American Canyon Home. Looking for the most profitable path to selling your home? Using a marketing plan is your map and an experienced real estate agent is your guide. A knowledgeable agent will keep you on course with a complete marketing plan that includes fact-based market analysis, signage, virtual tours, brochures, MLS placement, direct mail, home showings, open houses, and the resources of their active network. Know-how also counts on the road to "sold!" I am an agent with a proven track record who will aggressively market your home, anticipate problems, and skillfully resolve any unavoidable issues. Online real estate marketing in this day and age is the real key to selling your home. ... 07/24/2010

How to avoid extra expenses with your home during challenging economic times The 1st six months of home ownership are critical especially for 1st time home buyers. Incurring additional repair expenses for home appliances, including Heating + AC can quickly strip savings / cash reserves. Today during a strategy session with Debora Graftaas at Better Homes Realty in American Canyon I was reminded of the importance of a Home Warranty for any homeowner, especially 1st time home buyers. Bridgette Nelson Area Manager for First American Home Buyers Corporation stopped by to remind the staff of the web special for Home Warranties good thru August 31st 2010. Here is Bridgette's quick video with the details. Inventory has grown slightly which allows many buyers a better opportunity to secure an a... 07/14/2010

American Canyon Real Estate- Caught in between selling and buying a home? Nicole Monary of Coldwell Banker® has tips on what to do. Trying to sell a home and buy one at the same time can be a challenging task. Many home buyers find themselves caught in a difficult position as they often cannot place an offer on a desired home and simultaneously sell their current one. Below are some tips from Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific on how to close the gap between buying and selling a home:Consider bridge loans. A bridge loan means borrowing from the current home's equity until the proceeds from its sale are obtained. Some bridge loans require that only the interest be repaid; others mandate a single payment of interest and principal when the loan needs to be paid back. If protracted, bridge loan... 07/13/2010

American Canyon Homes--Tips for Single Home Buyers - Today's housing environment has more single home buyers entering the real estate market than ever before. With inventory levels high, interest rates near record lows and affordability up in many areas across the country, many people who may have never considered buying a home in the past are recognizing that a mortgage payment on a house can actually be the same or less than what they would spend on renting an apartment or home. For most people, buying a home is the most significant financial investment they will ever make, and perhaps even more so for singles who are making the transition on their own. With that in mind, Nicole Monary at Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific has come up with five tips to help single home buyers navigate the... 07/12/2010

AMERICAN CANYON HOMES--My bank says I don't qualify for a permanent modification.  What now? More and more, I am getting calls like this from clients.  These clients have entered into a temporary loan modification program with their lenders under the Making Homes Affordable Program (HAMP).  They made their three months worth of trial payments at a payment they could afford.  They thought this would be permanent.  Now they are being told that they do qualify, but the payment will be much higher.  For example, I have a client whose payment prior to modification was $4800.  For her temporary modification, it was $3500.  After the trial period, the bank increased it to $4300.  Due to a recent divorce and lack of income, she cannot make that amount. When she spoke with her bank, they told he... 07/06/2010

AMERICAN CANYON REAL ESTATE-HOMEOWNERS' LIABILITY AFTER FORECLOSURE Many homeowners' are frustrated by their lenders when facing foreclosure.  Many have been told by their lender that they may qualify for HAMP/HAFA programs and been given hope that these programs will save their home only to find out that they have been foreclosed on.  Many attorneys are also telling their clients to walk away from their homes as the best option and let the foreclosure happen.  Here is some information about what a homeowner's potential long term liability will be if they do incur a foreclosure.  It is important to contact a Realtor® to find out about the potential of doing a short sale and if may be right for your situation.   For more information on American Canyon homes for sale in Wetlands Edge, ple... 06/28/2010

Nicole Monary of Coldwell Banker® helps you determine how to sell your American Canyon home at the right priceEstablishing a reasonable and profitable listing price for a home is perhaps the biggest challenge for every home seller. Many sellers ask themselves, "The home next door sold for a high price, can I sell mine for the same?" or "Can I raise the asking price in a hot market?" These and various other factors must be considered before determining the right cost. Nicole Monary at Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific recommend taking the following steps before establishing an asking figure. Choose the right sales associate. While many people use a friend or relative's referral to select a sales associate, it is smart to interview several prospective agents. Invite different agents to show ... 06/22/2010

Ladies first - tips for first time, single female American Canyon homebuyers Single females continue to be a driving force in the housing market. In fact, according to the National Association of REALTORS® 2007 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, one-fourth of all recent first-time home buyers were single women. They also represented 20 percent of all home buyers, up two percent from 10 years ago. The Coldwell Banker® organization recommends the following steps for women considering buying their first home: Get your finances In order. First and foremost, check your credit history. Order a report from one of the three major agencies and take immediate steps to rectify any problems. Make sure you pay your bills on time and have established a solid savings plan. You want to be on firm fina... 06/21/2010

AMERICAN CANYON REAL ESTATE-SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE Many people struggling to make their mortgage payments want to know which is best for them, a short sale or foreclosure.  Well here is a side by side comparison that will hopefully help. For more information on American Canyon real estate, please contact via phone, email or text.  To see what's for sale throughout American Canyon please visit my website at: www.soldbynicole.com and click on search the MLS.  If you want to know how much your current home is worth, click on CMA and I will happily provide you with a complimentary, no obligation, "Current Market Analysis" of your American Canyon home.  I also write a blog about market statistics for most of the bay area markets.  Click here to view my blog:  http://activerain.com/blogs/n... 06/16/2010

AMERICAN CANYON REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURE TIMELINE Many people want or need to know what the timeline for a foreclosure is in American Canyon.  Here is a copy of a publication from the California Association of Realtors (registered trademark). For more information on American Canyon real estate, please contact via phone, email or text.  To see what's for sale throughout the American Canyon , please visit my website at: www.soldbynicole.com and click on search the MLS.  If you want to know how much your current home is worth, click on CMA and I will happily provide you with a complimentary, no obligation, "Current Market Analysis" of your American Canyon  home.  I also write a blog about market statistics for most of the bay area markets.  Click here to view my blog:  http://activerain.com... 06/10/2010

AMERICAN CANYON REAL ESTATE-WHAT'S FOR SALE What homes are for sale in American Canyon this week?  There a total of 67 homes for sale in American Canyon this week.   16 of them are American Canyon foreclosures and 25 of them are American Canyon short sales.  Surprisingly, 26 of them are regular sellers.  We are seeing more "regular" sellers come back into the market.  Foreclosure rates are dropping in American Canyon.  More homeowner's are finding success with short sales.                 Street Address                                                                                     Price        Watson Ln American Canyon, CA 94503 589,000    Andrew Rd American Canyon, CA 94503 434,000   Rio Del Mar American Canyon, CA 94503 127,000   Cantada Way American Canyon, CA 94503 559,000    A... 06/10/2010

AMERICAN CANYON SHORT SALES AND HIGHER EDUCATION What on earth could AMERICAN CANYON short sales have to do with education?  Let me illustrate.  Two years ago I had a client who declined the terms of their short sale and let the property go into foreclosure.  They were advised by an attorney that this would be the better option.  They could declare bankruptcy and everything would be fine.  Yes, surprisingly, the same attorney did their bankruptcy for $2700. Well, the husband got into a car accident which totaled the car five months after the bankruptcy was discharged and had to pay over 12% interest for a car loan.  His payments are over $600 a month on a car that cost less than $15k.  Ouch. Now comes the heartbreaker.  His oldest child applied to California State University at San Fran... 06/03/2010

AMERICAN CANYON REAL ESTATE STATISTICS MAY 2010 Listings per Status This month American Canyon Real Estate saw a balanced amount of activity for its market size.  27 homes were new to the for sale market, 19 homes that were for sale got accepted offers and went contingent.  20 homes went pending and 22 homes were sold.    Days On Market Nearly 40% of the homes listed for sale, were in the market for less than 30 days.  Less than 32% of the America Canyon homes for sale were on the market between 31 and 60 days.   We saw homes in the 61 to 90 day, 91 to 120 days and over 120 days all come in at 9.1%.  That demonstrates that 72% of homes were sold within 60 days, demonstrating a strong market considering most of these were short sales.      Listing vs. Sales Price Of the homes that were f... 06/01/2010

AMERICAN CANYON REAL ESTATE SHORT SALES Do short sales sell?  Yes they do!  There have been many improvements by the banks to process short sales a lot faster.  If you have a Wells Fargo or Wachovia loan, you may be able to get an answer within seven days.   If you are a Bank of America customer, they have a new automated system that streamlines the process.  Since May 1st, there have been five successful short sales closed in American Canyon real estate, nine new short sales listed and 16 that have gone pending.  So 21 out of 30 have had or are headed towards a successful outcome.  There are a lot of reasons that you may have to do a short sale, loss of income, transfer for your job, the need to downsize.  The banks will work with you, but you need an agent experienced in the short sal... 05/25/2010