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6 Reasons Why Selling Your Roseville House on Your Own Is a Mistake

There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your Roseville house. During challenging times like the one we face today, it becomes even more important to have an experienced Roseville real estate agent help guide you through the process. If you’re considering selling on your own, known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner or FSBO, please consider the following: 1. Your Safety Is a Priority During this pandemic, your family’s safety comes first. When you FSBO, it is incredibly difficult to control entry into your home. A real estate professional will have … Continue reading...

Housing Market News for Roseville March 2017

Kaye Swain Roseville Real Estate Agent sharing market trends Roseville lifestyle

Spring has sprung and so has the housing market in Roseville CA! Roseville Homes For Sale When you compare the homes available in the housing market that are for sale between January and February, there were 195 in January (with 31 days) and only 170 in February (with 28 days). In spite of that, the number of homes sold was 127 in February compared to 100 in January - a 27% increase in spite of 3 fewer days! Same with pending - only 149 entered escrow in January while 174 entered escrow in February - an increase of 16.8%. And when you compare the numbers to a year ago, we are up 18.7% in … Continue reading...

How to Best Use My Home Equity

Kaye Swain Roseville Real Estate Agent sharing home equity information

What is Home Equity? Home equity seems to be a very simple calculation. The total amount of mortgages owed subtracted from the current market value of a home. Here is a simple example: Current Home Market Value $325,000 Existing Mortgage $225,000 Homeowner Equity $100,000 One side of the equation is well defined, and it is found on the monthly mortgage statement, the loan balance. The other side is less obvious — the current market value of the property. As a homeowner, your down payment purchases your initial equity. Then your monthly (or additional) principal payments increase … Continue reading...

WANTED: Homes For Sale in Roseville CA 95747

We need more homes for sale in West Roseville CA

Roseville is interwoven beautifully with walking trails, nature preserves, and parks! As I walk around so many areas of West Roseville, delivering neighborhood newsletters or sharing about local homes for sale, I am always thrilled to discover lovely open spaces, new walking trails, parks with new delights, and other sweet joys. The photo above is of the open space, complete with walking trail, that I was working near this weekend. So lovely! Do you have a home in this area? Thinking of selling it? AWESOME! We continually have more buyers than houses. Check out the homes for sale in … Continue reading...

7 Answers to the Question-What Do I need To Sell My House

Help me sell my house Are you getting your home ready to add to the MLS list of local homes for sale in Roseville CA or the surrounding Sacramento area. Have you started asking yourself, "who can I call to help me sell my house for a great price?" Perhaps you are wondering, "How can I sell my home fast?" House selling tips Of course, there are no guarantees in life for how fast you can sell your home at a good price but there are proactive steps you can take to help you do just that. 1. Start with a licensed REALTOR! Real estate agents have access to the MLS where local homes for sale … Continue reading...

Enjoy FREE Home Warranty for Real Estate Clients

Kaye Swain Roseville Real Estate Agent shares Buyers Home Warranty Coverage Quick Guide ORHP

FREE Home Warranty for Home Buyers Buying a new home, whether your first, your fifth, or...? No matter how many, there are always questions and concerns, aren't there? Am I picking the right home? Will it work for us? Can I afford everything? Will everything stay working once I buy? All these and many more questions have run through my head more than once when I've been in the midst of escrow. Some never get answered - at least not til years later when you think of all the delightful memories and great friends you've made and know you did pick the right house. Others you can work on to … Continue reading...

Good News for Lincoln CA Buyers and Sellers

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Lincoln CA Lincoln is right next door to Roseville CA which is pretty much right next door to Sacramento. You get all the advantages of living in the greater Sacramento Valley area, with so many interesting things going on like the June Jazz Festival that just happened. And the upcoming Independence Day Celebrations all over, including Old Sacramento and Roseville. But you also get so many great things by living in a smaller more rural town - including plenty of local fun things to do such as the upcoming Beauty and the Beast equestrian event that includes barrel racing, bull and bronc … Continue reading...

May 2016 Thoughts, Resources, and Updates

Kaye Swain Roseville CA real estate agent blogger shares market report

Memorial Day 2016 Reflections Can you believe it's Memorial Day weekend already? The "unofficial" start of summer even though the actual date summer starts isn't for another 3+ weeks. On this Memorial Day weekend, I have been spending time thinking about, praying for, and appreciating the sacrifice so many have made for us that we might live in this great country with so many blessings and resources. And for their family and friends as well! We are forever grateful! Spring to Summer Spring has been a sweet delight. Summer is beckoning. My senior mom's tomatoes are full of green … Continue reading...

Pinterest Boards For A Variety of Reasons and Needs

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Pinterest Photo Sharing Social Network Pinterest is a photo and article sharing social network that I really appreciate. Their personal and business boards are an excellent resource for many, including myself. I love to use Pinterest for searching for area activities and info. I am continually adding interesting and fun things to do in the Roseville Sacramento area to my (what else?) Things to Do in the Roseville Sacramento and Beyond board. :) Pinterest Kids and Adults Crafts With lots of sweet grandchildren, I am always on the lookout for fun and easy Pinterest crafts and … Continue reading...

Is The National Real Estate Market Ready to Expand in 2016?

Kaye Swain Roseville Sacramento CA real estate agent sharing National real estate market news

National Real Estate Market Economic Outlook Improving The National Real Estate Market definitely looks ready to take off in 2016, in spite of existing-home sales in many areas dropping last November. Here's why. Improved weather in several areas of the country resulted in a rise in single-family and multifamily home construction. Also, the number of millennial (those born between 1980-2000) first time homebuyers is anticipated to grow in 2016. This could indicate an increase in demand for more homes which would definitely assist the housing market leading to positive gains. With … Continue reading...