As recently reported in Yahoo! Finance, here are the ten most desired features homeowners are looking for:
A large kitchen with an island is an important feature and granite counter tops rank high when it comes to kitchens. If you are considering selling a home, or investing in home improvements that add the most value, the ... [Read More]
As recently reported in Yahoo! Finance, here are the ten most desired features homeowners are looking for:
A large kitchen with an island is an important feature and granite counter tops rank high when it comes to kitchens. If you are considering selling a home, or investing in home improvements that add the most value, the kitchen is still #1.
Energy efficient appliances, insulation and energy efficient windows are also something that are important to home buyers.
A home office or study ranks high today. Home buyers today would prefer the home office or study to a formal dining room.
Having a master suite or master bedroom on the main floor is a must feature for most empty nesters and is getting more popular with buyers in general.
Outdoor living areas are increasingly popular, especially in California, but also in colder climates as well.
Ceiling fans are a popular feature for both winter and summer use.
Soaking tubs and whirlpool baths are still popular in master suites, but the rising star in this area is oversize showers with seating areas.
Stone and brick exteriors are becoming popular and seem to be favored above stucco.
Subdivisions or developments with community landscaping and walking paths are becoming sought after.
And finally, in the move up and custom home arena, a 3 car garage has become an important feature.
Deficiency judgment are only in certain circumstances. A deficiency judgment may not be obtained when a property in foreclosure is sold through a non-judicial public sale or if the foreclosure relates to a purchase money mortgage. The reason I’m giving this explanation is that.. beware if your seller has refinanced their loan or done a ... [Read More]
Deficiency judgment are only in certain circumstances. A deficiency judgment may not be obtained when a property in foreclosure is sold through a non-judicial public sale or if the foreclosure relates to a purchase money mortgage. The reason I’m giving this explanation is that.. beware if your seller has refinanced their loan or done a modification on their loan. The loan is now not purchase money.
Most foreclosed properties involve a non-judicial foreclosure. This means it does not involve a court action. When the deed of trust is initially signed, it will have a clause in it that says power of sale clause, which upon default allows a trustee to sell the property in order to satisfy the defaulted loan. The ... [Read More]
Most foreclosed properties involve a non-judicial foreclosure. This means it does not involve a court action. When the deed of trust is initially signed, it will have a clause in it that says power of sale clause, which upon default allows a trustee to sell the property in order to satisfy the defaulted loan. The trustee acts as a representative of the lender to make the sale. Here in California the title companies serve as the trustee managing foreclosure sales. If the court is not involved there is no deficiency judgment. If a judicial foreclosure happens the lender may recover a deficiency judgment in certain circumstances….I personally have not seen this happen but it could..
Sensible living is at the top of peoples minds these days..the idea of living well generally meant living large, or as large as you could afford. Priorities for many home owners has changed, people are now focused on living comfortably and perhaps more prudently and efficiently than before. Sustainable living more than ever! People are ... [Read More]
Sensible living is at the top of peoples minds these days..the idea of living well generally meant living large, or as large as you could afford. Priorities for many home owners has changed, people are now focused on living comfortably and perhaps more prudently and efficiently than before. Sustainable living more than ever! People are wanting more eco-friendly materials, appliances and outdoor living, and more than ever wanting to stay within a budget. We haven’t seen a lot of green building but it’s coming. A new home in Ukiah is under construction now, all green & leed certified!
This is just a reminder to all parents interested in their child’s graduation that there is a scram (graduation) meeting at 7:00 at Ukiah High School. This is a very important event for our children graduating this year for a successful sober graduation. Let’s show our children that we care and be there to attend ... [Read More]
This is just a reminder to all parents interested in their child’s graduation that there is a scram (graduation) meeting at 7:00 at Ukiah High School. This is a very important event for our children graduating this year for a successful sober graduation. Let’s show our children that we care and be there to attend the meeting.
