Friday, January 18, 2008

Short sale update!!!

Just in case you missed it and you are involved in a personal short sale of a property. Please take the time to read this SacBee article. Only applicable to those involving one's primary residence.

http://www.sacbee.com/103/story/595007.html


Also if you haven't heard, Bank of America is in the process of negotiating the deal to purchase Countrywide Loans.

http://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=7956

Instant whaaaat?

So many of you I communicate with via Instant Messenger.
Instant What? Instant Oatmeal?

Do you use AOL, Yahoo, Google, Jabber or Meebo?

We do our best to communicate in what ways makes best for you.
Steve and I are committed to staying updated on technology that improves our customer service commitment. Here are few things we have added over the past year or two.

We also use
RELAY a program and server to house all of your electronic documents that YOU can access throughout your transaction.
myREalerts: state-of-art-home search engine notification

AOL instant messenger (IM):
RosevilleRocklin
Yahoo IM: RosevilleAndRocklin

And yes that is my goldfish on my icon! You simply must have a good IM icon. Right? Generic options cannot do.

Speaking of Instant Messager: I have also recently added Meebo to our informational site: www.RosevilleAndRocklin.com. IT is an instant messaging service directly on our site. Requires NO software. Check it out. Give us an e-ring.

So it's been awhile ...

First of all, it has been some time since my last post, I realize now.

Well c'est December and the Holidays. It was a great time and for us, quite busy thankfully. Keep moving forward.

Speaking to our in-house loan person, I hear that interests rates are at near all-time low. Don't dispel this as not an opportunity to invest or find that retirement home. Have equity in your home to afford moving up? Maybe something to consider.

Well I am personally quite happy today, we have made it to the holy page 1 of Google. Thanks to all who have made our website a success on the search engines. We have been given wonderful people to work with and it makes life so much easier.

So where do you start? Do you prefer email? Do you prefer IM? Or the phone (Steve's favorite)? Give us a call, run over your thoughts and concerns. The media has reported repeatedly depreciating values in certain areas (but NOT all are suffering as reported). But, buyers are moving this market. Homes that are well-priced and presented accordingly to their price and area bracket are moving. Bank-owned and short sales are on the rise. (Short sale=home is listed at less than what is owed on the home and may or may not be approved by the appropriate involved financial institutions — it is NOT the home selling in a SHORT amount of time). Don't laugh I don't think everyone knows what a short sale is ... this is just me repeating thoughts of others.

Bank-owned are at the curiosity forefront. You see the signs you wonder "REO" "Bank-owned" and "FORECLOSURE"... some homes are gems others show their wounds of sadness of angry former owners.

There are deals to be made. Try our search engine at www.MakeTheJumpWithUs.com. SIgn yourself to just observe and doesn't cost you anything. We can help you with setting you up or drive all on your own. LEt us know if you have questions.

WE know the buyer is expecting more of their REALTOR (Steve Ostrom) and I think that is why we are fairing so well during these times. We do our best to ease your transition and/or transaction. I only handle marketing (yes I am a graphic designer) and electronic communications. I also assist in home preparation.