What is going on in Lathrop, CA?  Although the City of Lathop has been around a long time - the newer homes on the west side of Lathrop have not.  I took a drive through the community and it was not a pretty sight.  The foreclosure crisis has hit there pretty hard on these 2004 to present homes.  The yards are the first sign of foreclosure.  Then there is all the For Sale signs and the yellow or white notices posted on the garages and front doors.  It is not a pretty sight.   All the major home builders are in Lathrop. They even have a town center and just finished with Target at the marketplace. There are big plans to continue that marketplace in the near future.  They have schools, parks, banks, City Hall and other merchants already up and running. Lathrop West is right on Interstate ... 07/13/2008

I received an order to appraise a home for purchase in Lathrop, California.  As it turns out it is a foreclosure and vacant.  Now I am a member of two MLS's but I do not have a lock box key for either so I was to call the buyer's agent to get access.So, first thing I do is call Doris Johnson of PMZ in Lathrop.  She calls me back promptly and is so nice on the phone. You could tell she was going to be easy to work with.  Believe me, this is not true of everyone, including other appraisers or just any one in general as you might already know.Doris tells me she will get me the combination for the lock box and we hang up.  Well, the next time I hear from her I remember to mention that the order is to be paid COD by the buyer and that I am to collect my fee at the door.  The loan officer was... 05/01/2008

 MLS # 40330125Asking Price $249,900Gorgeous 3 bedroom 2 and a half bathroom home plus a loft upstairs and an office room downstairs in a newer development. This spacious home has approximatley 2304 living square feet and has two stories. Within walking distance to the elementary school, city hall, and the fire station.This is a must see home. Present all offers to this property since the seller is motivated. Virtual Tour Link http://client.rw.imprev.net/390/5668Youtube Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7jyM5AwUBUFree Home Search 03/17/2008

Lathrop, CA is growing!  Located south of Stockton, CA and while some parts of Lathrop is a bit too close to Stockton and does experience some of the fast pace, Lathrop is growing and expanding.  Check out the far south Lathrop!  A while community with schools, shops, banks and many fine communities to raise  your children and make a fine live for your family.Some of the builders that are helping build up Lathrop:KB Homes, Meritage Homes, Pulte, Richmond American, Shea Homes, Pacific Mountain, and more. The planning for Lathrop is endless.Population (year 2000): 10,445. Estimated population in July 2005: 13,116 (+25.6% change)Males: 5,300  (50.7%)Females: 5,145  (49.3%)San Joaquin CountyMedian resident age:  30.0 yearsCalifornia median age:  33.3 yearsZip codes: 95330.Estimated median h... 05/28/2007