tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808230236975288552012-02-10T12:30:50.801-08:00Roseville & Rocklin Real EstateReal Estate information for Roseville, Rocklin and the surrounding areas.Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.comBlogger731100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-21124776648913901572012-02-10T12:30:00.001-08:002012-02-10T12:30:50.846-08:00Roseville Home For Sale Roseville Home For Sale OverviewMapsPhotosNeighborhoodMarket Stats $155,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsLot: 5,968 sqft Location 637 Oakborough AveRoseville, CA 95747USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Ken Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-88255907228513730762012-02-09T08:33:00.001-08:002012-02-09T08:33:43.257-08:00Report Reveals Number of Foreclosures Down From Last YearBy: Esther Cho A foreclosure report released by CoreLogic Wednesday revealed that the number of homes in foreclosure is decreasing nationwide. The report included monthly data on foreclosures, foreclosure inventory, and 90-plus delinquency rates. Completed foreclosures for 2011 totaled 830,000, compared to 1.1 million in 2010. The December 2011 completed foreclosures figure was also downKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-29288702289421896232012-01-05T08:13:00.001-08:002012-01-05T08:13:14.071-08:00Top-10 List of New Year’s Resolutions for Your HomeBy: John Riha
Published: December 30, 2011
When the new year arrives, promises and resolutions abound. Here’s the top-10 list of what the resolute home owner should accomplish this year.
Ready for 2012? Here it comes:
1. Lose weight (cut energy use)
2. Quit smoking (purify indoor air)
3. Get out of debt (budget for improvements)
4. Learn something new (educate yourself on home finances)
5. Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-15179349392696037242011-12-13T09:05:00.000-08:002011-12-13T09:05:29.714-08:00What Will Be Hot in Home Interiors in 2012?What Will Be Hot in Home Interiors in 2012?Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-8689568164097964062011-12-05T14:32:00.001-08:002011-12-05T14:32:34.958-08:00Saving Money with Salvaged Building MaterialsSalvaged building materials allow you to improve your home inexpensively—but might require an extra investment of time and energy.
Recycled building materials are getting easier to find
According to the Building Materials Reuse Association, recycling is becoming more common in the construction industry. That means reclaimed building elements like doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, and wood Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-72999114272761049252011-11-15T15:44:00.000-08:002011-11-15T15:44:37.952-08:00Inspector General bashes TARP ProgramBy Steve Beede,
Through the 2009 Troubled Asset Relief Program (”TARP”), the American taxpayers invested hundreds of billions of dollars in hundreds of financial institutions, the auto industry, and certain markets for asset-backed securities. To oversee this, Congress established a Special Inspector General as a watchdog to protect those investments and report on their performance. In practiceKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-28426805464291436862011-11-08T09:18:00.000-08:002011-11-08T09:18:52.655-08:00Realty Times - Five Great Things about HomeownershipRealty Times - Five Great Things about HomeownershipKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-57867171363881618242011-10-31T14:33:00.000-07:002011-10-31T14:33:00.299-07:00WHAT’S ALL THE HYPE ABOUT HARP ?We have had questions on what HARP is (since the enhancements were just announced), so here you go:
On Monday, October 24th, 2011, The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced their enhancements to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). The HARP program came about during the credit crisis to help borrowers refinance who may be “under water” on their homes.
What's Really New?Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-22133578438485345662011-10-18T11:32:00.001-07:002011-10-18T11:32:24.422-07:00Q&A: Short Sale Sometimes Comes with Cash Incentive
Posted By susanne On October 16, 2011 @ 1:02 pm In Today’s Home Spun Wisdom
Question: I heard that some banks give homeowners money in a short sale to help them move out of the property. Is this true?
Answer: It sounds too good to be true, but it’s legit. The Sun Sentinel wrote about this in June. Many lenders will offer homeowners a few thousand dollars to leave the home in good shape Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-79690816974717123582011-10-07T11:27:00.000-07:002011-10-07T11:27:10.768-07:00Just listed: 3759 Pine Hollow Way, Antelope, CA 95843 for $200,000Just listed: 3759 Pine Hollow Way, Antelope, CA 95843 for $200,000Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-45944913344774872442011-10-06T08:47:00.000-07:002011-10-06T08:49:04.550-07:00GNN Supplemental 10/6/11: REALTORS Expect 1% Rise in Calif. Home SalesGNN Supplemental 10/6/11: REALTORS Expect 1% Rise in Calif. Home SalesKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-50548903404384110672011-09-27T10:38:00.000-07:002011-09-27T10:41:15.905-07:00New listing in Citrus HeightsKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-84426182215111779652011-09-19T14:51:00.000-07:002011-09-19T14:51:12.880-07:00GNN Supplemental 9/15/11: Pre-Foreclosure Short Sales Jump 19% in Second QuarterGNN Supplemental 9/15/11: Pre-Foreclosure Short Sales Jump 19% in Second QuarterKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-36158163287933467552011-09-07T14:24:00.000-07:002011-09-07T14:24:26.947-07:002200 Trimstone Way in Roseville CaKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-35703423145284808702011-08-30T08:49:00.000-07:002011-08-30T08:50:29.730-07:00Rebounding from a BankruptcyClick HereKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-20357343561609254622011-08-23T09:07:00.000-07:002011-08-23T09:07:49.077-07:00European crisis tests faith and fiction in financial marketsEuropean crisis tests faith and fiction in financial marketsKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-68237319473011270982011-08-10T08:45:00.000-07:002011-08-10T08:45:08.358-07:00Why Your Green Home Improvements Aren't Paying Off
If you made green home improvements over the last few years with high hopes for lower energy bills and a quick recoup of your initial investment, you got an awakening: Your monthly bottom line likely held steady—or, worse, went up.
Before you shun green, recalibrate your thinking from expecting fat returns to understanding the new bottom line: Smart retrofits help you hold your ground againstKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-51890855570019742262011-07-29T10:43:00.000-07:002011-07-29T10:43:39.315-07:00GNN Supplemental 7/28/11: Decline in Foreclosure RatesGNN Supplemental 7/28/11: Decline in Foreclosure RatesKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-49555097153687183122011-07-25T12:09:00.001-07:002011-07-25T12:10:50.229-07:00Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter.JULY - 2011 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter
Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general.
The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-38678767874536290682011-07-18T08:28:00.001-07:002011-07-18T08:28:37.977-07:00The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention ActAs of July 1, 2011, all single family homes with a attached garage or a fossil fuel source will be required to install carbon monoxide alarms.
See attachment for frequently asked questions on the devices.Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-52330398954238176102011-07-13T09:23:00.001-07:002011-07-13T09:23:38.531-07:00Roseville & Rocklin Ca Homes For Sale Including Nearby CitiesClick on House Image to View Homes
View Roseville & Rocklin Ca Homes For Sale Including Nearby Cities in a larger mapKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-51477362783078834942011-07-07T10:15:00.001-07:002011-07-07T10:15:41.202-07:007065 Westchester Way in Citrus Heights CaKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-38821425150367088122011-06-28T15:13:00.000-07:002011-06-28T15:16:27.147-07:00Former Model HomeKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-15566741877674134112011-06-27T09:33:00.000-07:002011-06-27T09:33:43.960-07:00GNN Supplemental 6/23/11: Keep Your Home CA ProgramGNN Supplemental 6/23/11: Keep Your Home CA ProgramKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-37405227159170413472011-06-24T09:39:00.000-07:002011-06-24T11:28:20.619-07:00Crocker Ranch in Roseville CaKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-58539901097844182332011-06-22T09:14:00.000-07:002011-06-22T09:15:45.450-07:00Solving Your Mortgage Crisis Just Got Easier
5 Steps for a Successful Short Sale
Lenders and the federal government, prompted by the sheer volume of loan modification and short sale requests, have overhauled their systems and programs, making the foreclosure avoidance process much easier than in the past.
If you are considering short selling your home to avoid the financial and emotional fallout of foreclosure, you should be aware of the Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-62740018435505224552011-06-14T14:17:00.000-07:002011-06-14T14:17:53.699-07:00Nearly Half Of All Real Estate Investors Had An Annual Income Of Less Than $75,000Click Here to View PresentationKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-63803401681890307022011-06-07T09:43:00.001-07:002011-06-07T09:43:07.289-07:006 tips for a higher credit scoreBy Jack Guttentag
Inman News™
Your credit score, calculated from information in your credit report, is a measure of how good a risk you are to a credit grantor. A large proportion of borrowers who can’t qualify for a mortgage would qualify if their credit score was higher.
The theme of this set of articles, that many borrowers can repair their own qualification credentials, applies as much or Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-25470909494790676762011-06-02T08:49:00.000-07:002011-06-02T08:49:11.102-07:00REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Investors to Dominate Market for Next 2 YearsREALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Investors to Dominate Market for Next 2 YearsKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-1813736448522661892011-05-31T11:36:00.000-07:002011-05-31T11:36:47.877-07:00April Market Trends for Roseville & RocklinClick Here to viewKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-62470676196796012992011-05-23T09:20:00.001-07:002011-05-23T09:20:12.884-07:00LAWSUITS TO STOP FORECLOSURE FIND LITTLE SUCCESSBy Steve Beede
Upside-down borrowers, frustrated with a lack of lender willingness to modify their loans and desperate to keep their homes, often turn to lawyers who promise to stop foreclosures and force lenders to modify loans. But all too often what appears to be a meritorious Complaint gets quickly thrown out by the Courts and the borrower ends up still losing their home… plus thousands of Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-26999358307022693742011-05-20T08:32:00.000-07:002011-05-20T08:33:33.207-07:00Daily Real Estate NewsDaily Real Estate NewsKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-9480225209149462122011-05-16T12:10:00.000-07:002011-05-16T12:10:34.332-07:00Roseville & Rocklin Ca Homes For Sale Including Nearby CitiesClick On Houses To View Homes For Sale
View Roseville & Rocklin Ca Homes For Sale Including Nearby Cities in a larger mapKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-80877509023343197592011-05-11T08:50:00.001-07:002011-05-11T08:50:56.600-07:008 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your HomeKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-19371975450487537842011-05-06T09:28:00.000-07:002011-05-06T09:28:42.294-07:00Roseville & Rocklin Market TrendsRoseville Market Trends
Rocklin Market TrendsKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-62820741850215452122011-05-05T06:42:00.000-07:002011-05-05T06:43:02.853-07:00Gallup: Time is Right to BuyGallup: Time is Right to BuyKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-23875724821255327102011-05-02T08:33:00.000-07:002011-05-02T08:35:21.689-07:00Cheaper to buy than rent in 78% of major citiesDaily Real Estate NewsKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-27562818762126734072011-04-28T10:51:00.000-07:002011-04-28T10:51:54.919-07:00Foreclosure-vs-Short-Sale-ChartClick Here For Information
If I can be of assistance or if you have questions about the Short Sale process, please feel feel to contact me.Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-44381824007784628852011-04-25T10:40:00.000-07:002011-04-25T10:40:23.494-07:00Click on House Image to View Homes For SaleView Roseville & Rocklin Ca Homes For Sale Including Nearby Cities in a larger mapKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-80498052835116256222011-04-25T10:02:00.000-07:002011-04-25T10:02:55.680-07:00Daily Real Estate NewsDaily Real Estate NewsKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-6736094475181138462011-04-21T08:50:00.000-07:002011-04-21T08:51:00.808-07:00Daily Real Estate NewsDaily Real Estate NewsKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-52041441981098746512011-04-19T17:29:00.000-07:002011-04-19T17:40:49.841-07:00Roseville Ca Homes For Sale and Surrounding Area.
View Roseville & Rocklin Ca Homes for Sale with surrounding Areas. in a larger mapKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-3938501059304100812011-04-18T11:47:00.000-07:002011-04-18T11:47:50.176-07:0010 Tips for Saving Money in the GardenArticle From HouseLogic.com
By: Laura Fisher Kaiser
Carefully plan and plot your garden to add value to your home and make the most of your time and money.
A garden without a plan is like a journey without a destination: You waste a lot of time and money and end up nowhere. High-quality landscaping, however, adds to the value of your home (http://ezinearticles.com/?Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-9576560431023614782011-04-15T11:21:00.000-07:002011-04-15T11:21:45.034-07:009 House Cleaning Tricks That Save Time, Money and Effort!from Forbidden Advice
1. Use a timer
Decide how long you’re going to spend cleaning before you start. Next, divide your time into chunks – 15 minutes to vacuum and perhaps the same again at the sink, and so on. Now that you have a timed target, you’ll find you work that bit harder. Also, if you absolutely hate a job – cleaning the bathroom, for example – knowing you’re going to spend just Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-4330868262183087672011-04-11T09:16:00.000-07:002011-04-11T09:16:54.133-07:00Scan Me With Your Smart PhoneWhat is a QR Code?? It stands for Quick Response. It can be for mobile property web sites. Scan it and see for your self.
Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-43951064003735242872011-04-08T08:29:00.000-07:002011-04-08T08:29:56.111-07:00California Short SalesCalifornia Short SalesKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-67076036575780310072011-04-05T07:01:00.000-07:002011-04-05T07:01:42.142-07:007 Gardening Mistakes to AvoidArticle From HouseLogic.com
By: Oliver Marks
Published: February 10, 2011
Even veteran gardeners make rookie mistakes, like giving plants too much water and too little space. Here are common garden blunders. Consider yourself warned.
Gardening (http://www.houselogic.com/articles/10-tips-for-saving-water-garden/) is not rocket science: if you can dig a hole, turn on a spigot, and snip a Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-44343791889876127812011-04-04T16:57:00.000-07:002011-04-04T16:57:33.136-07:00Roseville Homes For SaleClick on Homes to View Property Information
Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-81608714361746284262011-04-02T11:35:00.000-07:002011-04-02T11:35:25.917-07:00New Listing in Roseville Ca
Highland Park in Roseville
Overview
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Market Stats
$345,000
Single Family Home
Main Features
6 Bedrooms3 BathroomsInterior: 3310 sqftLot: 7,988 sqft
Location
508 Heather Falls CtRoseville, CA 95678USA
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Ken Brazil, DREKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-81057615355651461432011-03-30T07:12:00.000-07:002011-03-30T07:12:48.009-07:00Spending Smart: Gas-sipping Tips to Fuel Money SavingsBy Gregory Karp
RISMEDIA, March 30, 2011—(MCT) —Four-buck gasoline is a reality again for some American motorists. Only this time, unlike 2008, the price spike follows years of deep national recession and its aftermath—including rampant job loss and home foreclosures. That means many households’ battered budgets are less able to absorb higher gas prices, especially when the costs of such Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-91920229884415386532011-03-19T11:15:00.000-07:002011-03-23T08:35:56.954-07:00WHY NOW MAY BE THE BEST TIME TO BUY REAL ESTATEBy Steve Beede
As any observer of the real estate market knows, property pricing remains in the dumps with most sales being either short sales or foreclosures and REO's. While the economy in general appears to be recovering, real estate has been lagging behind. 2011 is projected to see increasing foreclosures as lenders clean-out their backlog of defaulted loans. Meanwhile, we're just starting Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-28403303662426765812011-03-18T09:34:00.000-07:002011-03-23T08:36:19.845-07:00Rocklin Market TrendsKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-13116266674418273092011-03-16T15:35:00.000-07:002011-03-23T08:36:40.777-07:00Roseville Market TrendsKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-74522440589669314062011-03-05T08:10:00.000-08:002011-03-23T08:37:17.748-07:008 Areas to Pay Attention to When Updating Your KitchenRISMEDIA, March 5, 2011—(MCT)—What’s cooking in kitchens? Simpler styling, hidden appliances and a bit of color to make life interesting, to name just a few things. If you’re getting ready to update your kitchen, you may want to pay attention to the following trends that are popular in kitchen showrooms right now.
Clean lines
Fancy is fading. Kitchens are moving away from ornate looks such as Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-7450244919951570822011-02-25T08:35:00.000-08:002011-03-23T08:37:51.537-07:00Should you pay off the house?By Lisa Gibbs, Money MagazineFebruary 23, 2011: 4:46 PM ET
(MONEY Magazine) -- When there was easy money to be made in real estate and stocks, mortgage debt seemed like nothing to fear. Now an increasing number of homeowners are wondering if it makes sense to hasten the day they can say goodbye to a big monthly expense while earning the equivalent of a decent, guaranteed return.
"I'm hearing Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-81044306313632199312011-02-11T11:55:00.000-08:002011-03-23T08:38:12.884-07:00Home Affordability Returns to Pre-Bubble Levels .The tough real estate market can be good news, see below.
By NICK TIMIRAOS
Home affordability returned to pre-bubble levels in a growing number of U.S. markets over the past year as price declines laid the groundwork for a housing recovery.
Housing Declines Again
Home values in the United States posted their largest quarterly decline since the first quarter of 2009, falling 2.6 percent as the Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-24672967254662976892011-02-11T09:07:00.000-08:002011-02-11T09:08:48.883-08:0010 Tips to Protect Your Home while Away on VacationRISMEDIA, February 11, 2011—With school vacations approaching, many lucky families are planning trips to cure their winter blues. Here are some important things to remember if you leave your home for several days. 1. Turn down your thermostat, but don’t shut it off. You shouldn’t set your thermostat any lower than 55 degrees in order to protect your pipes from freezing.2. Arrange for snow removalKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-43544051667797013352011-01-05T15:04:00.000-08:002011-03-23T08:38:32.802-07:00A Less Costly Reverse MortgageA Less Costly Reverse Mortgage
The New York Times
By LYNNLEY BROWNING
Published: December 9, 2010
OLDER homeowners who have spent years building up equity may be tempted to cash out through a reverse mortgage. But high fees can make these loans pricey.
A new government program reduces some of the expenses. In October, the Federal Housing Administration, the unit of the Department of Housing Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-83892003734870382842010-12-08T11:27:00.000-08:002010-12-08T11:28:41.497-08:00Winter Holidays SafetySuggestions from the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the National Fire Protection AssociationHoliday decorating:- Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.- Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.- Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-4221836692384341332010-12-02T16:40:00.000-08:002011-03-23T08:35:20.669-07:00Changes to mortgage interest deduction would hurt economyDecember 1, 2010
Changes to mortgage interest deduction would hurt economy, prolong housing downturn, C.A.R. says
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 1) – In response to recommendations in the Deficit Reduction Commission report released today, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said it strongly opposes any changes that would modify or reduce the mortgage interest deduction.
“Few issues are Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-54144853471331780762010-11-11T13:54:00.000-08:002010-11-11T13:55:40.664-08:00$600B Fed Stimulus: A Boost, but Inflation LurksBy Robert Freedman, Senior Editor, REALTOR® MagazineThe Federal Reserve’s move to boost the economy with $600 billion in U.S. Treasury bond purchases earlier this week helped ignite the stock market and could also help real estate in the short term if businesses follow suit by adding jobs.NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told REALTORS® at the 2010 Conference & Expo today that job growth is key toKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-19152887374997346082010-10-05T08:14:00.000-07:002010-10-05T08:17:07.319-07:00Foreclosures are being stopped...for now.By Steve Beede.For many months, we’ve been hearing of Courts throwing out lender lawsuits for judicial foreclosure based upon falsified declarations. Now many States are jumping in and suspending certain foreclosures. Here’s the background in what is going on and what to expect in the future.Each State has its own laws for handling defaulted home loans. For example, California allows both Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-6396959758184967532010-09-15T14:38:00.000-07:002010-09-15T14:40:54.563-07:00Get The Forgiven Debts Off Your Credit ReportBy Steve BeedeOver the past several years, we’ve assisted thousands of property owners in coping with upside down loans. Although very few have gotten actual modifications that made their homes affordable (the lenders and our government won’t go that far), most have used short sales to avoid judgments against their credit that would follow them for years. Even most people who have gone through Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-84185171596200473192010-03-02T15:09:00.000-08:002010-03-02T15:11:30.075-08:00January sales and price reportSource: CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® LOS ANGELES (Feb. 23) – Home sales decreased 10.6 percent in January in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home rose 15 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today.“Many sales that closed escrow in January were on homes with offers accepted during the holiday season--a Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-45432043469826578962010-01-27T09:38:00.000-08:002010-01-27T09:39:42.340-08:002010 Predictions by Steve Beede, Real Estate LawyerFor upside down property owners, 2009 was a year of frustration and hype with little if any assistance. 2010 will likely be the same. Two key factors have become clear: 1) the unwillingness of lenders to cut principal balances for existing owners; and 2) the lack political will of our government to force any such cut. Back in 2008 when Hope for Homeowners was first ballyhood across the nation, Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-30843269693781449352009-12-16T10:58:00.000-08:002009-12-16T11:03:35.688-08:002010 Market ForecastC.A.R. releases California Housing Market Forecast for 2010LOS ANGELES (Oct. 7) –“California’s housing market continued its strong sales rebound this year, resulting from the continued pace of distressed properties coming to market,” said C.A.R. President James Liptak. “This follows two years of double-digit sales declines in 2006 and 2007. Looking ahead, we expect sales to moderate to a more Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-91596011275853873912008-08-27T14:52:00.000-07:002008-08-27T14:55:05.555-07:00How the housing law affects reverse mortgagesThe recently signed federal housing bill has many provisions, including changes to reverse mortgages, which are loans against a house that the borrower is not required to pay back as long as they live in the home. Some of the amendments include raising the amount that seniors, age 62 and older, can borrow using a federally backed reverse mortgage; and lowering the cost of receiving the home's Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-16524479322419086282008-06-18T12:12:00.000-07:002008-06-18T12:16:22.114-07:00Future Of Interest RatesBernanke Says Rate `Well Positioned,' Watching DollarBy Scott LanmanJune 3 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke signaled he's done cutting interest rates for now and raised his biggest concerns yet about the inflationary effects of the dollar's 16 percent drop in the past year against the euro.The Fed is working with the Treasury to ``carefully monitor developments in foreign Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-51009845217890733882008-04-22T08:27:00.000-07:002008-04-22T08:33:07.177-07:00Sacramento region's home-sales tally offers ray of hopeBy Jim Wasserman , Sac BeeThere may actually be a bottom out there.The first of several reports on first-quarter home sales is in, showing the number of new homes sold in the eight-county Sacramento region has fallen to the lowest level since possibly the early 1990s. But amid the dreary statistics there appears to be the suggestion of a market in the beginning stages of stabilizing.Greg Paquin, Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-24083441151116165892008-02-22T09:50:00.000-08:002008-02-22T09:56:21.851-08:00Group says more Californians can afford to buy their first homeInformation provided by, By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterFrustrated California renters take heed: A trade group says it's getting easier for people to afford their first home.With home prices in a downward spiral in many once-booming areas, the percentage of California households that can afford to finance an entry-level home increased in the last three months of 2007 compared to the same periodKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-32968532784205132582007-11-27T11:47:00.000-08:002007-11-27T11:49:10.753-08:00Energy & Safety Tips for Holiday DecoratingRISMEDIA, Nov. 27, 2007-The holiday season is here . . .and with the holidays comes decorating! The following are tips and suggestions to help ensure a safe holiday season from Philadelphia’s PECO to get in the holiday spirit and ensure safety.Decorative Lighting:- Only decorate with lights that have a NOEL or U/L testing agency label. Check wires, plugs and sockets for defects. Remember: If in Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-15892527365470147442007-08-07T13:41:00.000-07:002007-08-07T13:50:12.489-07:00Market StatsThese are the Roseville sold stats for the month of June 07. (stats come from the Placer County Association of Realtors)Total homes sold were 118Avg market time was 56 daysAvg sold price was $443,187Compared to June 06Total homes sold were 125Avg market time was 52 daysAvg sold price was $500,952Rocklin sold stats for the month of June 07.Total homes sold were 68Avg market time was 48 daysAvg Ken Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980823023697528855.post-33366039061254753532007-07-02T16:08:00.000-07:002007-07-03T09:25:19.834-07:00Market Stats & CommentaryThese are the Roseville sold stats for the month of May 07. (Rocklin stats have yet to come out)(Stats come from the Placer County Association of Realtors)Total homes sold were 132Avg market time was 55 daysAvg sold price was $446,633Compared to the May 06 statsTotal units sold were 102Avg market time 44 daysAvg sold price $501,551We see that more units have sold but the market time has increasedKen Brazil, DRE #00829410http://www.blogger.com/profile/08170648973645562801noreply@blogger.com0