Clint Freeman's (clintfreeman) Blog

           As interest rates hover at historically record lows and local housing prices in Ridgecrest California continue to remain extremely attractive, more renters are beginning to weigh the advantages of owning their own home.  Why pay rent to a landlord when I can build up equity in my own h...

A typical question that arises with home buyers is: should I purchase a new construction, or opt for an existing one?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?  On the one hand, it does feel wonderful driving up and walking into a brand new home.  There is something about the scent of b...

With the cooler fall weather settling in, and school back in session, savvy buyers are back seeking great buys and serious bargains.  Sellers seem more aware of the direction their particular neighborhood is heading.  Interest rates are at an all-time historic low.  Here is the latest rundown of...

Despite the news of doom and gloom in the national media concerning the housing market, a new ray of hope has risen to assist California buyers with a new home purchase. The CHF Platinum Program is an assistance program designed to increase homeownership opportunities for low to moderate income b...

HOMES FOR SALE IN INYOKERN, CALIFORNIA!  A great place to relax and crash after a long day out in the dirt.  Most homes in Inyokern California are on 2.5 acres.  Others can be found on larger parcels of land as well. An open rural area at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains just east of Owens...

                                   There are many advantages and disadvantages with purchasing a foreclosed home in Ridgecrest, California.  Many first-time home buyers rave on the fact that they can get a great deal and fix it up.  The results can be very satisfying providing one has the availab...

Ridgecrest continues to march along in a strong buyer’s market as mid-summer approaches.  With 178 site built homes now on the market, and 127 homes sold in the past six months, the local market continues to hold steady with an absorption rate of 8.3 months of inventory.  An average of 21 homes p...

Heritage Village is a planned unit subdivision (PUD) located in the northwest area of Ridgecrest, California.   Many buyers are attracted to Heritage Village because it offers a refreshing "green belt" and an architectural uniformity unlike any other subdivision within the city.  Red tile roofs, ...

          News of the S&P/Case Shiller Home Price Index recently delivered some disheartening news with it comes to home prices.  It was reported the U.S. National Home Price Index declined by 4.2% in the first quarter of 2011, after having fallen 3.6% in the fourth quarter of 2010.  The National...

  Back in 2005 housing prices in Ridgecrest were moving up, however, not as quickly as other areas of California.  Ridgecrest moved from a median home price of $173,500 in January of 2005 to $257,000 in April of 2007.  This marks a 46.2% rise in the median home price over a period of 27 months.  ...