Isn’t it great, all the tools we have to totally check out a property before setting foot in it? Of course when a property is for sale there is the property website : www.3605Sumatra.com is an example, the virtual tours: here’s on of my...
Topics: Buyers, Sellers, Sonoma County info

The Press Democrat had a article about the “Bittersweet windfall”: when you bought you home at the height of the market, you can ask for an adjustment for your property taxes. Your Realtor can help you with the ‘comps’ by the way,.
Topics: Buyers, Economy, Press Democrat, Sonoma County info

Pete Phillippe from Indymac Bank was so kind to send an extensive overview with updates in underwriting as of June 1, 2008 Industry wide General Loan guidelines by the Secondary market (some variance with specific Lenders).With Foreclosures ,...
Topics: Buyers, Economy, Financial news, Sonoma County info

David Leonhardt had an interesting thought in this morning’s NY times.After being a renter for all the good reasons, he finally decided to buy. The article did make sense, however he forgets the rules of inflation. How much was a 3 bedroom 2...
Topics: Buyers, Economy, Sonoma County info

George Houghton a CPA in town who is specialized in Real Estate gave a seminar this Friday. His concepts on Real Estate and Real Estate investing in the Bay area are profound and supported by numbers. Please remember, these are concepts, give or take a...
Topics: Buyers, Economy, RE by the numbers, RE Investing