Market Update! (June 2010)

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For nearly 25 years, we have been assisting homeowners accomplish their Real Estate goals in the Tri-Valley  Communities. Realizing your home is one of the largest investments you will ever make, we believe keeping you informed about current market trends and values is one of the greatest services we can provide. Should you have any… Read More

Market Update/Rates are still Good! (May 2010)

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May 2010 Spring has Sprung! Home prices are afforadable and we have choices! More homes are coming to market each week, and Interest rates are still favorable! (for conforming, <$417,000 loan) 5.125% – 30 year fixed 4.50% – 15 year fixed 4.00% – 5/1 ARM (Higher Conforming, >$417,000 loan) 5.25% – 30 year fixed 4.75% – 15… Read More

(March 2010) Mortgage Rates!

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(March 2010) Mortgage Rates! Rates are still good!!  5% 30 year fixed. 5-1 Arm as low as 3.875% And Jumbo 30 year fixed at 5.50% Rate Update, Thanks to: Staci M. Fraser Home Mortgage Consultant Stagecoach Priority Certified Wells Fargo Home Mortgage MAC A0327-011 5075 Hopyard Rd. Ste 200 Pleasanton, CA 94588 925.251.4307 Tel 925.321.0744… Read More

Current Mortgage Rates are Low!

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We will now be posting Monthly updates on the fantastic Mortgage rates available! Rates as of (January 6, 2010) on 30 year fixed.   4.875% 1 points 5-1 Arm 30 year term 4.25% 1 point 5-1 Arm 30 Year High Balance 4.75%, loans between 417K-$729K 30 year High balance  5.25% 1 points.   -Rate Information Provided By: Staci M…. Read More

The Engels (Good time to Buy? Sell? )

Joel and Cindy Engel

As lifetime members (third generation) of our community, the Engel Team, Joel & Cindy, would like to introduce themselves! Joel and I have been full-time Residential Realtors in the Tri Valley area for 22+ years. We have an excellent understanding of the local builders and the communities. This experience and knowledge speak to our years… Read More

Interest Rates & Market Update

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(November 2009 Update) Since home sales and home values are so closely tied to the cost of borrowing money, we thought we would focus some attention on current interest rates, along with the general Real Estate related topics we usually discuss. The cost of borrowing money to finance home purchases are currently at very low… Read More

September 2009 Market Update

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Market Update (September 09′) Dear Friends, As you probably all know from our media sources, the Real Estate market is picking up!! We know from our multiple listing statistics that even in the Central Valley (Tracy, Mountain House, Sacramento and Brentwood/Antioch too) the inventory of homes has been absorbed. These areas are now experiencing multiple… Read More

The Middle Man

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There are many new companies that offer their service as “negotiators”. These companies for a fee (usually 1-2% commission) will negotiate directly with the lenders involved. Their claim is that they have experience and will stay in constant contact with the lender. Usually, they are employed by the listing agent. It is important to know… Read More

Over-pricing vs. Under-pricing

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When listing short sale property, a Realtor may start with an asking price that looks to be too high compared to the current market. This may be a part of a required process on the part of the lender involved. Many times the lender will require the home to be marketed for several weeks.  If… Read More

Investment Opportunities On The Rise!

We hope that you and your families are enjoying the summer. It has been a busy one for us! Cindy and I are experiencing a surge of activity in sales of investment properties. Most of the buying is taking place in the Tracy and Brentwood areas. The reason for this is that with the prices… Read More

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