What do you do when a lockbox won't open? Every so often, a Supra lockbox jams, and I get a call. Maybe the last agent crammed the key in sideways. Maybe it's moisture in the air or temperature changes that causes it. I don't know, but I know how to fix it because I've been down that road. The trick is to remove the lockbox by releasing the shackle. Then, holding the lockbox by its shackle, repeatedly smash it on a concrete surface. Trust me, it will unjam. You can't break a lockbox. So, that's where I am headed this morning after the sun rises. Over to my listing in Fair Oaks to bash around a jammed lockbox. It's likely to be good therapy for me. Business has been so hectic lately. You know what else is good therapy? Walking into a new listing that sparkles and is ready for showings. I... 09/20/2010

Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (September 6-10, 2010) Here is a list of foreclosures / bank owned homes in Roseville, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of September 6-10, 2010: 1987 Inglis Way, Roseville, CA 95678 (3/2, 1368 sq. ft. built in 1980) 2329 Hartland Circle, Roseville, CA 95661 (3/3, 2194 sq. ft. built in 2006) 1333 Greenborough Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 (4/3, 1784 sq. ft. built in 1978) 1105 Main Sail Circle, Roseville, CA 95661 (4/3, 1986 sq. ft. built in 1988) 92 Talmont Circle, Roseville, CA 95678 (3/3, 1376 sq. ft. built in 2007) 7601 Rosehall Drive, Roseville, CA 95678 (4/3, 2105 sq. ft. built in 2004) 1989 Inglis Way, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/2, 1152 sq. ft. built in 1980) 1520 Swallow Way, Roseville,... 09/13/2010

Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 30 - September 3, 2010) Here is a list of foreclosures / bank owned homes in Roseville, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 30 - September 3, 2010: 81 Chambord Way, Roseville, CA 95678 (3/3, 1351 sq. ft. built in 2007) 1957 Terracina Circle, Roseville, CA 95747 (3/2, 1465 sq. ft. built in 2005) 3121 Calypso Lane, Roseville, CA 95661 (2/2, 1023 sq. ft. built in 1998) 676 Fifteen Mile Drive, Roseville, CA 95678 (3/2, 1835 sq. ft. built in 1998) 1867 Avenida Martina, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 2259 sq. ft. built in 1996) 1500 Frances Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 (3/1, 1040 sq. ft. built in 1956) 316 Trimstone Court, Roseville, CA 95747 (APN 490-030-035-000) 8841 Water Song Circ... 09/06/2010

Sprint 4G Coverage in Roseville, CA - New Android Phones (Samsung Epic 4G, Samsung Intercept) We visited the Sprint Store in Roseville, California yesterday and...surprise, surprise...their new Samsung Epic 4G (which was just released for sale on August 31, 2010) was on 4G! Huh??? After reading about the 4G coverage areas online, I thought it was only currently available in Stockton, Modesto (and elsewhere) and "in the works" for San Francisco and San Jose. There was no mention of it coming to the Sacramento area, but there it was...4G coverage! The HTC Evo 4G (pictured above left) has a very large screen and (of course) is a very large phone...with no slide-out keyboard. The Samsung Epic 4G (two of them are pictured above right) has a smaller screen but it's also a smaller phone than t... 09/01/2010

Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 23-27, 2010) Here is a list of bank owned homes in Roseville, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 23-27, 2010: 101 Dante Circle, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/3, 1434 sq. ft. built in 2005) 1306 Gerry Way, Roseville, CA 95661 (3/1, 1170 sq. ft. built in 1957) 318 Sawtell Road, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/2, 1265 sq. ft. built in 1987) 1481 Black Bear Street, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 1947 sq. ft. built in 2005) 1251 Base Line Road, Roseville, CA 95747 (commercial, 0/2, 12920 sq. ft. built in 1997) 1265 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville, CA 95747 (commercial land, 29620 sq. ft.) 407 Hanworth Court, Roseville, CA 95661 (3/2, 1844 sq. ft. built in 1989) 1526 Lathwell Way, Roseville, C... 09/01/2010

Seal Coating the Streets of Strada (A John Laing Homes Community) in Roseville, CA 95678 The streets of Strada in Roseville, California (Cortina Circle, Oliva Road, Roseto Road and Vento Court) will be seal coated between Monday, August 30, 2010 to Thursday, September 2, 2010. Here are the details from the Strada Homeowners Association: All vehicles must park away from the areas being worked on by 7am. Any vehicles remaining in these areas will be towed at the owner's expense. There will not be any vehicle access of the areas being sealed and re-striped from 7am to 7pm or until the affected area is properly dry and ready for vehicle traffic. Please be aware that AC Asphalt will remove the cones once these areas are dry. DO NOT DRIVE AROUND THE CONES JUST BECAUSE AN AREA MAY APPEAR DRY. ... 08/30/2010

Home Sales in Strada, a John Laing Homes Community in Roseville, CA 95678 Strada is a John Laing Homes community of detached courtyard homes in Roseville, California near I-80 at Highway 65 near Blue Oaks Boulevard and Fairway Drive. Residents have exclusive use of Strada's neighborhood park, with a playground, walking path, covered picnic tables and a BBQ area. Don't feel like cooking? Johnny Garlic's and Chili's Grill and Bar Restaurant are just a short walk away! STRADA HOME SALES: 124 Vento Court, Roseville, CA 95678 (2+loft/2.5, 1271 sq. ft.) $188,000 - 7/21/10 *short sale* 9052 Cortina Circle, Roseville, CA 95678 (2+loft/2.5, 1271 sq. ft.) $200,000 - 6/28/10 8425 Roseto Road, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/2.5, 1337 sq. ft.) $200,000 - 6/18/10 *short sale* 8456 Roseto Road, Roseville, CA ... 08/30/2010

Home Sales in Villemont, a Tim Lewis Community in Roseville, CA 95678 Villemont is a gated community of detached courtyard homes built by Tim Lewis Communities in Roseville, California near I-80 at Highway 65 and Pleasant Grove Boulevard between Highland Pointe Drive and East Roseville Parkway. Residents have exclusive use of Villemont's clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, spa, BBQ and playground. VILLEMONT HOME SALES: 144 Talmont Circle, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/2.5, 1142 sq. ft.) $190,000 - 8/18/10 140 Talmont Circle, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/2.5, 1142 sq. ft.) $180,000 - 8/12/10 *short sale* 71 Chambord Way, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/2.5, 1233 sq. ft.) $200,000 - 7/30/10 45 Villa Gardens Court, Roseville, CA 95678 (3/2.5, 1357 sq. ft.) $210,500 - 6/24/10 29 Villa Gardens Court, Rosevi... 08/25/2010

It happened again. This time to a different short sale and not in Sacramento. This short sale is in Roseville. High demand neighborhood -- such high demand that I received more than a dozen calls within 24 hours of putting this short sale on the market. Several months later, I'm still receiving phone calls and inquiries. We received short sale approval for an all-cash offer and were headed for closing when a buyer's agent in Roseville called to put me on the alert. Even though this vacant home has been in active short contingent status for a while, agents still show it. I don't know why. But this particular agent noticed the air conditioning unit was missing. That huge component that sits on the side of most homes in the yard. Turns out not only did thieves steal the A/C unit, but they ... 08/25/2010

Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 16-20, 2010) Here is a list of bank owned homes in Roseville, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 16-20, 2010: 1002 Mayflower Court, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 2112 sq. ft. built in 1988) 9695 Pinehurst Drive, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 4630 sq. ft. built in 2005) 1182 Meadow Gate Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 (3/2, 1401 sq. ft. built in 1981) 901 Herbert Street, Roseville, CA 95678 (3/2, 1560 sq. ft. built in 1948) 514 Grove Street, Roseville, CA 95678 (2/1, 988 sq. ft. built in 1922) 2195 Beatty Way, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 1731 sq. ft. built in 1996) 133 Look Out Point Court, Roseville, CA 95747 (3/2, 1458 sq. ft. built in 2001) 2959 Tilbury Way, Roseville, CA 95661 (3/2,... 08/24/2010

Home Is STILL Listed As "Short Contingent"...But The Bank Foreclosed 26 Days Ago! Do you ever see a home listed as a short sale that's priced significantly under market value that seems too good to be true? I just noticed a listing in Villemont, a gated community in Roseville, CA where I also have a home for sale (not a short sale or bank owned). These "unapproved" short sale listings do nothing but bring the neighborhood comps down under a false pretense. If a home listed as a short sale does NOT have bank approval AND it's listed way under market value AND it already has a notice of trustee sale...it's NOT very likely that the home can be purchased for its asking price. For example, there is a short sale currently listed on the MLS as "active contingent" in the gated community of Vill... 08/24/2010

Strategic Eviction By Tenants & Squatters - What Every Landlord, Investor & Property Manager Should Know There have been many discussions about strategic defaults and even some regarding strategic short sales, but it's time to introduce a new one to today's terminology: strategic evictions. If you are a landlord, investor or property manager, you may become the target of a strategic eviction by your tenant or squatter. A strategic eviction is defined as a tenant or squatter's decision to not pay rent in exchange for rent-free living for a certain period of time (until they get evicted by the current landlord or, if the property goes into foreclosure, the investor or the bank.) The type of person who does strategic evictions doesn't care about the consequences of having an eviction recor... 08/17/2010

Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 9-13, 2010) Here is a list of bank owned homes in Roseville, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 9-13, 2010: 1980 Casterbridge Drive, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 3274 sq. ft. built in 2002) 9580 Pinehurst Drive, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 3448 sq. ft. built in 2004) 300 Bosbury Court, Roseville, CA 95661 (3/2, 1921 sq. ft. built in 2004) 109 Roberts Place, Roseville, CA 95661 (4/3, 4359 sq. ft. built in 2006) 1817 Bottlebrush Circle, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 3147 sq. ft. built in 2002) 77 White Birch Court, Roseville, CA 95678 (3/2, 1537 sq. ft. built in 1998) 1889 Balboa Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 (4/2, 2455 sq. ft. built in 1988) 3364 Chapelle Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 (... 08/17/2010

Sellers in Sacramento who are looking for a Sacramento short sale agent should be very careful whom they choose because there are "fake it till you make it" agents out there. These are novices who are erroneously calling themselves a short sale specialist. How do I know this? Well, some attend a 3-hour class down at the Board and slap the title of certified short sale agent on their business cards. A seminar doesn't replace experience. It seems like everybody and their grandmothers are hopping aboard the short sale wagon these days. I also know it because a website entrepreneur contacted me yesterday to offer me an extraordinary opportunity. He asked if I wanted to be listed on a new website, shortsalesguide.com, as one of his two exclusive Sacramento short sale experts. It's so exclusi... 08/12/2010

Roseville, CA - Foreclosures / Bank Owned Homes / REO Properties (August 2-6, 2010) Here is a list of bank owned homes in Roseville, California (Placer County) that became REO properties during the week of August 2-6, 2010: 307 Union Street, Roseville, CA 95678 (3/2, 1443 sq. ft. built in 1982) 320 Vandenberg Circle, Roseville, CA 95747 1601 Morning Glory Lane, Roseville, CA 95747 (4/3, 2289 sq. ft. built in 2007) 1019 Old Milll Circle, Roseville, CA 95747 (3/2, 1354 sq. ft. built in 1986) 4456 Cheval Way, Roseville, CA 95747 (5/4, 3987 sq. ft. built in 2007) 1224 Glenbrook Avenue, Roseville, CA 95678 (4/2, 1526 sq. ft. built in 1974) Some of these bank-owned properties may soon be listed on the market, so consider this an sneak preview of future REO listings in Roseville, California! P... 08/09/2010

Strada - A Detached Courtyard Home Community in Roseville, CA Strada is a detached courtyard home community in Roseville, California built by John Laing Homes in 2004-2005. The Strada HOA is $80 per month and maintains the common area landscaping throughout the community, as well as the neighborhood park, complete with playground, walking path, covered picnic tables and a BBQ area. Strada won the prestigious 2005 Community of the Year award from the BIA (Building Industry Association). Strada is located next to Highland Park on Fairway Drive, just south of Blue Oaks Boulevard at Hwy 65/East in Roseville, near the Rocklin border. It is located across the street from Target Greatland and also near the Marriott and Chili's. The Blue Oaks Marketplace and Blue Oaks Town Center are just one b... 08/05/2010

Great family home for you! 1065 Rudgwick Drive, Roseville, CA 95747 View Map Not a short sale or REO. Just under 2000sf, this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home has a master suite featuring his and her dual closets, laminate flooring in the kitchen, high ceilings, fresh paint and is located in the Woodcreek Oaks area close to schools, parks, restaurants and shopping. Will not last at this price. Presented by Stage Right Design. Jon Hesse Accelerated Realty Group (530) 305-2914 Details Asking Price: $289,000 MLS: 10060909 Sq. Feet: 1973 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 # of Floors: 2 Garage Size: 2 Subdivision: Woodcreek Oaks Year Built: 2000 Contact InfoLori Kim Polk and Ryan Dressel Staging Pros at Stage Right Design Cell 916-300-0402 Dir 916-300-0402 Email | Website Lori Kim Polk Designer/stager R... 08/05/2010

Villemont - A Gated Community of Detached Courtyard Homes In Roseville, CA Villemont is a gated community in Roseville, California that offers residents use of a private clubhouse with a full kitchen, dining area and lounge with a two-sided fireplace, covered loggia, outdoor BBQ, swimming pool, spa, fitness center, children's playground and walking trails. Villemont HOA dues are only $155 per month. Tim Lewis Communities built this subdivision of detached courtyard homes, located one block east of Hwy 65 at Pleasant Grove between Highland Pointe and E. Roseville Parkway. Villemont is conveniently surrounded by shopping and restaurants and within a short walking distance from Sam's Club, Super Wal-Mart (open 24 hours), Chick-Fil-A, Sonic Drive-In, Taco Bell, Starbucks Coffee, Peet's Coff... 08/05/2010

Roseville, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction / Trustee Sales (July 26-30, 2010) During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled. Here is a list of properties in Roseville, California that were sold to 3rd, purchased as a flip, rental or primary: 418 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, CA 95678 - 748 sq. ft. - Sold for $90,000 on 7/30/10 501 Gibson Drive #2712, Roseville, CA 95678 - 851 sq. ft. - Sold for $65,450 on 7/30/10 Here is a list of properties in Roseville, California that went back to the bank, which are now future REO listings: 101 Sequoia Street, Rosev... 08/04/2010

Roseville, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction - Trustee Sales (July 19-23, 2010) During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled. Here is a list of properties in Roseville, California that were sold to 3rd, purchased as a flip, rental or primary: 3570 Hazeltine Lane, Roseville, CA 95747 - 3,926 sq. ft. - Sold for $350,000 on 7/19/10 2005 Rebecca Court, Roseville, CA 95661 - 1,474 sq. ft. - Sold for $103,100 on 7/20/10 2422 Everley Circle, Roseville, CA 95747 - 1,995 sq. ft. - Sold for (N/A) on 7/23/10 Here is a list of properties in Roseville, California tha... 07/27/2010