Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation  Here’s another great article I thought you might enjoy. It came from Realtor Magazine and was written by Jill Schweitzer. Hope you enjoy it.What’s the difference between a good, mediocre, and downright bad homeowner association? It’s not entirely a matter of opinion. There are specific items to look at and questions to ask that can tell your buyers whether they’re buying into an HOA that will only give them headaches. This information is particularly important in condominiums, where the HOA usually is... 11/24/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation  Another article came from John N. Frank that I thought was worth sharing and you might enjoy.The sales price of neighboring homes is only one part of the equation. Be sure that sellers understandthe other factors that affect how their home compares to their neighbors'. Location within the neighborhood.If your seller’s home is in a part of the neighborhood that borders a highway, train tracks, or an industrial area, it’ll likely fetch a lower price. Make sure you pull comps of other homes in similar lo... 11/24/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call 916-660-5823 for a FREE consultation  I ran across this interesting story written by John N.Frank in Realtor Magazine that I thought I’d share with you.Your seller receives an offer, the price is right, and it looks like you’re headed toward closing. Then the buyer unexpectedly asks for a contingency—or two or three—and your client balks. Suddenly, the seller would rather walk away from the deal than accept a demand that he or she thinks is unreasonable. “I’ve had sellers who literally regard the buyer as the enemy” because o... 11/24/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation   Another article came from Judith Crown that I thought was worth sharing and you might enjoy.  Even the most steely-eyed sellers can get emotional when it’s time to list their home. It’s the place where they raised their children, gathered friends for annual holiday parties, or painstakingly executed their design vision over many years. The longer they have stayed in a home, the greater the challenges they may face getting up-to-date on the rules and regulations governing transactions. Those who have ... 11/16/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call 916-660-5823 for a FREE consultation I ran across this interesting article written by John N. Frank in Realtor Magazine this week that Ithought I’d share with you.A home inspection gone awry can spell double trouble in a real estate transaction. Sellers who believethey’ve kept their house in pristine condition might hit the roof when costly problems with theproperty are uncovered. And buyers—especially first-timers with no experience in the market—may bescared away by the prospect of daunting repairs.How do you keep this comm... 11/16/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation  Here’s another great article I thought you might enjoy. It came from Inman news and was written by Cara Ameer. Hope you enjoy it. The real estate process makes everyone an armchair expert by default. The buyer, the seller, their friends, co-workers and neighbors all know how real estate works.After all, the last time they bought or sold a home was 10 years ago, and in their view, not much has changed. Misbeliefs and bad information are a dangerous combination.People don’t know what they don’t know, an... 11/13/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation  Another article came from Ray Brousseau that I thought was worth sharing and you might enjoy. Although homeownership rates are still low — just 63.7 percent this past second quarter — several big players in the mortgage industry are pulling away from products that help homebuyers with credit challenges. Earlier this year, Freddie Mac announced it was ending its zero-down payment loan options effective Nov. 1, and other large banks also have announced their move away from the market for borrowers with ... 11/13/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation  Here’s a great article written by Benjamin Okoro that I thought you might enjoy reading.People move for a plethora of reasons including an upgrade in lifestyle, downsizing, relocating to another area, not being able to keep up with house payments, political climate and more.Although homeowners may love their homes, when it comes time to sell, they want to find good buyers who will pay top dollar in a reasonable amount of time.The average time to sell a home varies depending on the market and a variety... 11/13/2017

Mentors from many years ago are the credit for the statement about why four bedroom homes are so danged popular. I remember it like it was yesterday, and with my poor perception of time passing, it pretty much was yesterday, even though it was the 1970s. The saying goes that if a buyer needs a four bedroom home, it means a three bedroom will not do.That makes a four bedroom home in Elk Grove very popular. Because everybody is a buyer for this home, some more so than others.Do I have a beautiful, turnkey home for you today! You can read more and see all of the photographs in my personal blog today at this link: Four Bedroom Home in Elk Grove for Sale at Affordable Price. 11/04/2017

Property Description:  Formal living and dining with vaulted ceilings and view of staircase. Kitchen and family room combo, with windows and door to clean back yard.  Walk in pantry, island with sink, and room for a table.  Family room fireplace and media niche. Downstairs bedroom and full bath, along with a large laundry room with counter and cabinet storage.  Master suite has closet, and another walk in closet in the bathroom.  Double sinks, glass shower, and soaking tub. To see more details on 8258 Lauffer Way Elk Grove CA 95758 or All Homes For Sale in Elk Grove, CA call The Mode and Durham Team at (916) 405-5765. Do you know how much Equity You Have?? Get Your Equity Check Here! The Mode and Durham Team have been selling real estate in the Sacramento and Elk Grove area for over 25... 10/26/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation With all the work that goes into finding the kind of home you'll want to put an offer on, it can be easy to forget about all the little things that happen after the deal has been made. While the paperwork involved in purchasing may seem like a long way off, here's a quick review of some of the documents you'll need when the time comes to seal the deal. Your Credit Report It's important to review your credit before putting an offer in, so ensure that you request your credit report in advance and review ... 09/29/2017

It always astonishes me when I answer my phone and on the other end is a snarly real estate agent yelling about something. We don't all come from the same cut of cloth. Some people are just loose cannons and operate that way without regard. I don't know why it surprises me when it happens. Perhaps because my sensitive ears are not used to that sort of behavior and it is startling.Also, I was at the vet getting a second opinion on the necessity of surgery for my cat, which was in the middle of selling homes in Elk Grove that afternoon. It was inconvenient to take Tessa back home, so I just took her along with me. You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: The Ups and Downs of Selling Elk Grove Homes.  09/28/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call 916-660-5823 for a FREE consultation Mortgage closing costs have been coming down in recent years, which is good news for buyers. But if you're buying a home in the near future, you'll want to ensure you're prepared to take full advantage of these lower fees – after all, keeping more money in your pocket is always good. When you close on your mortgage, take these three steps and you'll find that you'll pay far less in closing fees than most buyers would. Negotiate Fees That Look Sketchy Just because a fee is listed on your mo... 09/26/2017

It's becoming increasingly difficult to buy a buildable lot in Elk Grove in a gated community that is on acreage. This particular lot is a little over one acre. It is 43,569 square feet, according to the Sacramento County Assessor (not verified) and, if you remember your real estate 101, you know that 43,560 is an acre.The high point of the CC&Rs, and I should mention there is no HOA, is the minimum size home you can build is 3,500 square feet. You can read more and see more photos in my personal blog today at this link: Buildable Lot in Small Gated Community in Elk Grove. 09/23/2017

Property Description:  Desirable corner lot with 2 RV accesses!! Large lot offers plenty of space even with your toy's in the back! Open floor plan with vaulted ceiling. Brick fireplace in the living room, and kitchen family combo space with view to back yard. Hall storage counter with uppers, and hall laundry with storage as well. Master has mirrored closet doors, fan w/ light, slider to back yard, and simple bath. 3 car garage. Needs TLC! Sold AS IS To see 9255 Emerald Crest Dr. in Elk Grove CA 95624 or other houses in Elk Grove, CA call The Mode and Durham Team at (916) 405-5765. If you would like to find out how much your Elk Grove home is worth, check out http://www.EGHomeValue.com or call us at (916) 405-5737.    The Mode and Durham Team have been selling real estate in the Sacra... 09/21/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation Purchasing a home is often considered an important step in one's financial life, no matter what point you arrive at it, but there are things you should know about financing your home purchase before stepping into the fray. If you're planning on buying a home soon and want to avoid some major missteps, here are a few tips that will set you up for success. Taking The Lender You're Offered In the event that you've been pre-qualified for a certain amount, you'll want to find a lender that will make the pro... 09/19/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation Selling your house can be hard. Emotionally, because it's become your home, but also economically. If your Elk Grove home isn't selling, there are usually specific reasons – which means there are ways to amend them and make your home more appealing to potential buyers. Here's a short list of reasons why your home might be stalling on the market. You Didn't Spread the Net Wide Enough No longer is it enough for a sign on your front lawn and word of mouth to carry the brunt of your marketing. With the wor... 09/12/2017

Buyers for a home in Elk Grove always seem to go crazy for single-story homes. It's that one level living that especially appeals to parents of small children, older people with aging knees and those in wheelchairs. Every home I have ever owned in my life, except for my present homes, were multiple stories, and even I appreciate single levels. For example, my husband can sit at one end of the house to watch television at night, and I never hear a sound in the master.This new home in Elk Grove is located in Laguna Creek West. It features mostly wood-like floors throughout, newer updates and a 3-car garage. You can see additional photos and read more in my personal blog today at this link: Hot New Single Story Listing in Laguna Creek West. 09/06/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation While home design concepts go in and out of style all the time, the open home concept has remained an elegant go-to for those who enjoy the simplicity of the modern aesthetic. If you're ready to take the sledgehammer to your walls and swing into an open concept space, here are a few reasons this may make your home look better to potential buyers.  A Hotspot For Family And Friends          It's great to take the whole family out for dinner or meet your friends at the pub, but a home with an open concept... 08/29/2017

This is a home I have listed more than once. At one point, it was a distressed sale, but later the sellers decided to simply hang in there. Then it went on the market for a personal change in circumstances that later did not happen, I don't recall exactly but it might have been relocation, so the home listing was canceled. Over this time period, I've noted how the seller's daughter grew up and is now ready for college. Life goes on for everybody else in Sacramento real estate except for the listing agent, who is focused on her job of selling the home. This time the sellers are definitely moving, though. You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: Updated Elk Grove Ranch Home on Private Court Just Listed. 08/26/2017