The Grupe Co.'s proposed 3,000-home development west of Riverbank isn't dead, "but it may be wounded," according to City Manager Rich Holmer.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Real Estate: Lenders shrink with market
Mortgage companies, which added scores of workers during the recent real estate boom, are now shrinking in the wake of rising interest rates and slowing home sales.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Metro: Dairy pollution rule passes; lawyer calls it an 'empty gesture'
Metro: Dairy pollution rule passes; lawyer calls it an 'empty gesture'
The San Joaquin Valley's air district Thursday passed the most sweeping dairy air pollution rule in the country to clean up smog-making gas from 2.6 million cows.
[via FresnoBee.com: Metro]
Metro: Fresnans worry about living near train tracks
Metro: Fresnans worry about living near train tracks
Wednesday's freight-train collision near Madera turned nagging anxiety into fear for several Fresnans who live near railroad tracks.
[via FresnoBee.com: Metro]
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Real Estate: Local boom among state's best
The Fresno/Clovis area, with nearly 5,000 housing starts, was among the state's leading growth regions in 2005, according to figures from a trade association.
Friday, June 02, 2006
Investment property can be put into a self-directed IRA
Q I recently changed jobs and would like to roll over my 401(k) (approximately $100,000) into a traditional IRA. How can I then use the funds as a down payment on an apartment building and hold that building as an asset in my IRA? I am 50 years old. I have heard this can be done.
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Partners with Blogging Systems
Network of independent residential real estate firms will work with leading blog technology firm to generate sales and community recognition
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Real Estate: Middle America may be fertile ground for real estate
WASHINGTON — Could the real estate action be shifting to the heartland — the vast swath of middle America that never really was touched by the hyperinflationary housing boom?
Real Estate: Developers strive to be different
Leo Wilson calls the six models at his newest subdivision, Camden Place, "idea" houses.
Metro: District with developing future is open
Fresno's high-profile plans, from downtown development to Chinatown's revitalization, share this in common: The District 3 City Council member will play a significant role in the rebuilding efforts.
[via FresnoBee.com: Metro]
Monday, May 08, 2006
Fresno Buyers Making Lower Offers in 2006!
I see many sellers hanging on to price/values they remember from last summer. There are many more homes on the market now and Fresno prices have come down a bit, but I see many homes on the market that are just "overpriced" in the Fresno market today. I see the market as still very active too for sales (if they are priced right). I 'm working with several buyers and they are buying, but they are offering less than asking rather than full price or higher. If the home is perceived to be priced too high, the buyers tend to walk away to the next available listing that is priced better and they will negotiate on that one. Bottom line is this, "you better be serious about selling" if your home is on the market in 2006. This is not a market for "fishing" for that top dollar.
Realty Websites Reduce Visitors to Open Houses!
Over the past several years I've noticed one thing about the traditional "OPEN HOUSE" on sundays. They aren't getting the traffic they had in the past and I think it's because potential buyers are using the internet to view photos and research and make decisions faster whether they want to view it physically or not.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Real Estate: Demand for farmland grows
Farmland in the central San Joaquin Valley is in strong demand, often by buyers who have little interest in the crops.
Monday, May 01, 2006
HOA HOMEWORK
Buying into a homeowners association can be a daunting experience, but it will be easier if you do your homework. Here are some of the many things you should check out:
Real Estate: Valley sees condos gain popularity
Would-be first-time home buyer George Salas likes to work on cars and wants more children, so a condominium would not fit his lifestyle.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Buyers seldom see settlement charges upfront
It's the No. 1 complaint that realty agents make about the home mortgage lending process. And it bugs their home buyer clients as well: the failure of settlement or escrow officials to provide a copy of the final settlement sheet in advance of closing.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Be careful when using allowances in a home-building contract
Be careful when using allowances in a home-building contract
The allowance you got when you were a kid is nothing like an allowance in a construction contract.
City cracks down on signs
City cracks down on signs
Thumbs up to the city of Visalia for finally deciding to do something about all the illegally placed signs around town.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Monday, April 10, 2006
Quiet title lawsuit can clear title of missing owner
Seller's absent boyfriend still on property title DEAR BOB: I am a real estate broker with an opportunity to obtain a listing on a beautiful house.
[via Real Estate - Topix.net]
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