Erin Stumpf, Realtor in Sacramento, CA - Real Est

If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you will already know that one of my buyer clients closed escrow last Thursday on a short sale.Just one of many transactions in the life of Erin Attardi, right? I wish. This was a unique and crazy transaction...even by short sale standards!My clients rando...

I did the happy dance in my office briefly today! This morning, after multiple phone calls, hair pulling, sleepless nights (yes, I have literally been having nightmares about this short sale transaction), I received a written short sale approval extension for my transaction that was supposed to c...

If you read my post last week regarding the fact that short sale approval extensions are just not guaranteed, keep reading...and if you did not read that post, keep reading anyway.Approval for this particular short sale expired yesterday on 8/31/09. The buyer has not been able to perform and clos...

I received a call last week from a client who wanted to inquire regarding the legitimacy of a company promising to drastically lower his property taxes for a $495 fee. I have posted about this before - so folks please be very aware that there are many "Property Tax Reassessment Service" scams. If...

Very infrequently do I take full weekends off, but this weekend was one I had been waiting for with much anticipation for quite a while! If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you will know I had an eventful weekend away...My husband and I checked out bands like Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Dave...

Beautiful multi-level condo in Riva on the River! Enviable 2 bedroom + loft unit with custom paint selections, window coverings, upgraded kitchen and more! Community amenities include pool, gym and park. Attached 'L' shaped 2-car garage with 2 entrances and a storage room. Covered balcony accessi...

DO NOT ASSUME THAT AN EXTENSION WILL BE GRANTED BY THE SHORT SALE LENDERS IF YOU CAN NOT CLOSE BEFORE THE SHORT SALE APPROVAL EXPIRES.UGH. I have blogged in the past about what buyers should expect in their Sacramento Short Sale experience. Please buyers - if you are ever-so-patiently waiting for...

If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, or if you read my blog post about the little fly fishing trip I just took, you will know that last week I closed a short sale that posed some insane challenges...who knew a clerical error from the 2nd lender could cause such stress!!In the middle of April,...

The City of Sacramento departments of Economic Development and Transportation are conducting a study to determine the benefits and impacts of returning cars to K Street in Downtown Sacramento.Per the City of Sacramento Department of Transportation website - "...The study will examine options for ...

Time for my third installment of Erin's Sacramento Short Sale Experiment! I am sure ya'll are just on the edge of your seats to find out just what has transpired in the world of short sales in our Sacramento metro area? For those of you not following along at home, or perhaps if you are reading t...