The goal of fixing and flipping a house is not just to buy a property and sell it, but actually make money in the process. To succeed, there’s one thing you must do: Maintain your margins. Renovating homes is no easy task, and we all get the urge to splurge on certain upgrades we believe will pay
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01/23/2013
CHASE SHORT SALES just became much more lucrative for you homeowners stuck on the fence. CHASE has announced they will increase cash incentive for successfully closing a SHORT SALE to $30,000 and talks of $45,000. We have already helped a ROSEVILLE client receive a check over $34,000 at clos
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01/22/2013
SACRAMENTO REAL ESTATE MARKET 2013 -Area home values will rise by nearly 12 percent this year, after a similar increase in 2012, online real estate tracker Zillow predicted today. The forecast rate of increase, driven by short supply and buyer demand, far outstrips predicted national pr
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01/22/2013
1. Change the locks. You really don’t know who else has keys to your home, so change the locks. That ensures you’re the only person who has access. Install new deadbolts yourself for as little as $10 per lock, or call a locksmith — if you supply the new locks, they typically charge about $20-$30
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01/21/2013
Federal officials issued new rules for mortgage servicers Thursday aimed at protecting homeowners facing foreclosure. But consumer groups say the rules don't do enough to help prevent borrowers from unnecessarily losing their homes. Since the housing crisis began, many mortgage servicers -- which
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01/19/2013
1. Add a new entry door. Spruce up your curb appeal and save energy by upgrading your exterior door. Steel doors, which can mimic many types of wood, typically run for $400 at big-box stores and offer the strongest barrier against intruders. 2. Get organized. Decluttering and maximizing storage
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01/19/2013
Before you put your home up for sale, use the right comparable sales to find the perfect price. A house is comparable to yours in price if it's in the same neighborhood, on a similar street, and in the same school district. Image: image100 Photography/Veer How much can you sell your home for? Pro
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01/07/2013
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HOME Resolution #1: Use less energy.One-step solution: Install a programmable thermostat. Credit: Emerson Climate Technologies The bulk of your energy costs in 2013 will be spent heating and cooling your home. Put a dent in that bill with a thermostat that’ll ke
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01/02/2013
Mortgage Debt Forgiveness extended Late last night, Congress reached a settlement in the “fiscal cliff” negotiations. As a result, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act has been extended for another year. The measure will continue to exempt from taxation mortgage debt that is forgiven when h
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01/02/2013