If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior to lending a buyer money for the purchase. It’s also a different step in the process from a home inspection, which assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. Here’s the breakdown of each one and why they’re both important when buying a home.

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As a Real Estate professional I get asked this question daily. I have my ideas and opinions and quite frankly they change as the "market" changes. But the one constant for me has been this: Any given property is worth what someone is willing to pay.

If you are trying to sell a property in today’s market put yourself in the shoes of a buyer. Ask yourself this question:


Would I pay what I’m asking?



Today’s buyer studies the market to determine for themselves what a certain property in a certain neighborhood is worth.



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The average sales price of homes in Yuba City CA for the month of Sep 09 to the month of Nov 09 was $165,000. This shows an increase of 3.1%, or $5,000, from the previous quarter. There was a decline of 6.8% compared to the year 2008. Sales prices have depreciated at a drastic rate of 38.2% during last five years in Yuba City.

It was found that the average list price for a Yuba City home on sale was $266,086, week ending Jan 13th; this is clearly a decline of 1.2%, or $3,107, compared to the decline of 4.7% during the previous week. The price per square foot on an average in Yuba Cit... Read more

While buying a home, you are always advised to get a home insurance. But do you know what a home insurance is and what are its benefits?

The type of property insurance that covers private homes is called home insurance. This home insurance policy protects the home and the homeowners from the loss that can occur due to damage to the home and its contents. Also, the liabilities for public accidents like fire occurring at home leading to damage of personal possessions are also covered in the home insurance policies.

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If you are an investor looking to invest on a foreclosed property, then you may also want to consider whether to buy the Real Estate Owned property or the pre- foreclosed property that is still owned by the borrower. You may feel that investing on an REO property is a fairer deal as you will be assured with the title to the property and the insurance. Also you will have a security of the old owner not returning to claim back the property.

However, these features are not applicable when you buy a pre foreclosed home! But the real problem you will face when you want to invest on an REO... Read more

A depression in the economy can cause many home owners to throw up their arms and sell their homes in order to get rid of financial difficulties. But does that mean they can give away their property to a lender only because they cannot afford it anymore! Also those in financial crisis cannot treat their homes as easy to dispose consumer goods. I agree that a real estate investment can also be termed as an illiquid investment. But real estate history has known that selling a home takes much planning and patience for months before a suitable buyer turns up.

The early 1990s saw homes se... Read more

The real estate auctions that happened before 2005 were more of trustee sales that took place in front of the house being auctioned. If you were to participate in those auctions, you would surely get a great deal, but there were drawbacks as well. If you won the bid with the highest amount then you were required to pay cash in full. Also you were not given an opportunity to inspect the house. There were also possibilities that the house had a lot of mortgages on it. All this and more kept many investors from participating.

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You move into your new home for the first time after closing a profitable deal with great excitement! But what if, on your arrival, you find that the lawn is overgrown, the lights do not flicker, there is not even a lone bulb in any part of the house and the leaky plumbing is not fixed?? Such a situation is sure to frustrate you!

If you do not want to face any unpleasant surprises on your arrival, you must inspect the home before you move in! But remember, a walk though the entire house to inspect each and every corner of the property must be done at least a week before closing the d... Read more

Real estate is a very competitive industry where property marketing plays a very important role. Real estate professionals usually consider property marketing as just looking out for clients by placing ads on advertising sites, distributing brochures or newsletters. However, the act of property marketing in real estate has more than just advertising. As a real estate agent you must ensure that you make the most effective use of the resources by investing on the right marketing strategy. The strategy you utilize to market your real estate agency will have a great impact on your commercial image... Read more

Your dream of owning a home in Elk Grove will no longer be a dream. With many loan programs for the first time investors on the Elk Grove homes for sale and all necessary information present on the internet, you can easily buy your dream home. With the right information and money in hand, your investment becomes easy. But it is essential that you handle your finances correctly. Here are a few steps to help you properly manage your money.

• Your credit score and credit grade will play an important role in determining the mortgage and interest rates that you are eligible to. So to begin... Read more

Investing in real estate has been a booming business from many years. With many homes for sale in Elk Grove, you are sure to find homes that will suit your necessities and finances. Irrespective of the purpose of investment you want to make, you will need a plan. Especially when you are investing on a home with the intension of living in it, the planning must be effective and complete before you begin the investment.

When you want to make a serious investment on the homes for sale in Elk Grove, you will need sufficient time before you move to find a suitable home and negotiate a good ... Read more