How to Rock a Mortgage Pre-Approval!!!   Buying your first home is a daunting task and can be a huge undertaking for the first-time buyer.  Shoot, even for a move-up buyer, the experienced downsizer or a seasoned investor, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to begin.  But getting a mortgage pre-approval often remains the best first step in the process, and it's also a likely reality that your Realtor won't seriously consider showing you property until you are either pre-approved or pre-underwritten by a mortgage lender or broker.  After all, it's really tough to know your purchase power and your budget if you don't know how much of a loan for which you can qualify. But buyers and borrowers got it bad (so bad!) because they don't teach "how to buy a home" in school.  So it's les... 06/23/2022

These two Duplexes in Petaluma received a lot of attention, they both needed work and we priced them accordingly. Congratulations to the Sellers and buyer!   07/19/2019

Asking Price $585,000 Great location in a quiet neighborhood. This remodeled home is a single story has four bedroom and 2 full bathrooms with approximately 1400 living square feet. Updates in the remodel include the kitchen with granite counters, white shaker cabinets, master bedroom with dual vanity sinks. Open kitchen to the living and dining room with a large island, newer stainless steel stove, dishwasher , and microwave. Hardwood floors throughout with tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. Central heating, flat fenced backyard for a dog/kids  and grow a garden. Two car garage with built in shelving. Close to Highway 101 and schools.  http://www.homecb.com/624SaintFrancisDrive-Petaluma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQHXm7y3Kag     04/21/2019

Asking $749,000Come see this lovely rich green exterior, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, approximately 2200 living square foot home. master suite that has extensive walk-in closets and a large bathroom with separate dual showers, a soaking tub for two, a bidet, dual sinks, and lots of mirrors. The back yard is home to a majestic redwood with hidden meditation space under its branches. Two cherry trees, a lemon tree, and a pomegranate bush. Added value with Solar Panels.        07/22/2018

Do you need an FHA home loan in the Petaluma area? America's Home Loans has exactly what you are looking for. As true mortgage brokers, we offer the following:  Down payment as low as 3.5% Loan amount to the county limit ($595,700) Credit score as low as 580 with the minimum down We broker with scores of lenders so we can match the best terms to your situation Wholesale mortgage pricing. Compare us and see what we mean by that Exceptionally smooth process No added broker fees--ever! Non-occupant co borrower is OK Lender credits to cover closing costs available  petalumamortgagebroker.com 02/22/2018

The Petaluma Spring Antique Faire is this weekend, Sunday April 30th on Kentucky Street.  This is a fabulous antique fair, with hundreds of vendors.  This is a must visit event!   Enjoy: Buy an $8 lunch from the Mason Lodge 180 dealers Jewelry Art Farm equipment Vintage furniture Books Kitchenware Questions?  Call 707.762.9348 04/28/2017

What's My Petaluma Home Worth? July 2014 Single Family Residences:61 - Number of SFR's sold in July59 - Average Days on Market$699,192 - Average sales price1866 - Average square footage$350 - Average price per square footPetaluma, like the rest of the Cities in Sonoma County, has experienced a low amount of inventory which has driven Single Family Home prices up 47% in the last 24 months. As of this writing, the absorption rate is 1.9 (months), meaning if no new listings were introduced to the market, there would be no homes left for sale within 57 days. The absorption rate, which is the # of properties currently available compared to the average # of sales in previous months, is the indicator of whether we are experiencing a buyer or sellers market. We are definately in a sellers marke... 08/20/2014

Are you thinking about buying a home in Petaluma or Sonoma County and need a home loan, but think you need an 800 credit score and 20% down? What say we dispel this myth? I see news reports constantly in the media stating that only borrowers with the highest credit credentials and a huge bank account can qualify for a mortgage, and all I can do is shake my head. There are many options for those that wish to be home owners, from 5% down conventional loans to FHA mortgages with 3.5% down. Now if you come in with 20% down and an 800 credit score, you're definitely an easy candidate--you're also in the minority. Here are a few other options: Conventional These are non-government backed loans underwritten to either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac standards. They require a minimum 5% down payment a... 02/20/2014

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Petaluma CA - Dec 8 2012     A flotilla of decorated boats will illuminate the Petaluma Turning Basin in Historic Downtown to celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, December 8th, 2012. Individual boaters and local yacht club members join in the Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade every year. Boats with colored lights and holiday decorations will begin their short journey from the Petaluma Marina at dusk (about 5:30 p.m.) and sail into the Historic Downtown Harbor against the darkening sky. Following the Lighted Boat Parade, visitors and local residents mingle in Historic Downtown and enjoy the remainder of the evening, entertaining themselves at the many nearby Petaluma restaurants & clubs.  Petaluma Turning Basin 20 Water St Petaluma, CA 94952707-763-9725 * Phot... 12/04/2012

Santa's Riverboat Arrival in Petaluma CA - Saturday Nov 24th 2012       Thanksgiving is over, it's time to tell Santa what you want for Christmas! Santa and Mrs. Claus give the Holiday Season its traditional start on Saturday, Nov 24th when their tugboat chugs into the Historic Downtown Petaluma turn basin around noon. Santa and Mrs. Claus have come to the area by tugboat ever since their reindeer were grounded one year by thick fog, and were forced to navigate the Petaluma River into town. Performers will be on hand starting at 11:00AM to entertain the crowd as they await the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. The weather couldn't be better for this event, so be sure to bring your camera for a photo with Santa. Oh yeah, bring your wish list too.       11/23/2012

As of August 13, 2012 a whopping 62% of available listings in Petaluma are in escrow. For the month of July 2012 74 homes sold in Petaluma for an average final selling price of $419,508. The average original asking price of these homes was $436,515. The range of final selling prices was from a low of $180,000 to a high of $1,350,000. Of the 74 homes that sold (25 of which were distress sales) 8 sold at their original asking prices and 34 sold over their original asking prices. It took these homes an average of 118 days to sell. To see everything that is currently for sale through our MLS click here and register with me as your agent. To learn more about this area in general visit my website, search around this blog or contact me directly. American Flags Flying In Downtown Petaluma by Ke... 08/13/2012

As of July 11, 2012 42% of available listings in Petaluma are in escrow. For the month of June 2012 69 homes (25 of which were distress sales) sold in Petaluma for an average final selling price of $407,215. The average original asking price of these homes was $427,776. The range of final selling prices was from a low of $175,000 to a high of $1,035,000. Of the 69 homes that sold 7 sold at their original asking prices and 23 sold over their original asking prices. It took these homes an average of 95 days to sell. To see all homes that are currently available for sale through our MLS click here and register with me as your agent. To learn more about this area in general search more around this blog or feel free to contact me directly. Outdoor Dining with Live Music at Graffiti in Petalu... 07/11/2012

As of June 6, 2012 54% of available listings in Petaluma are in escrow. For the month of May 2012 63 homes (32 of which were distress sales) sold in Petaluma for an average final selling price of $397,425. The average original asking price of these homes was $424,036. The range of final selling prices was from a low of $135,000 to a high of $900,000. Of the 63 homes that sold 4 sold at their original asking prices and 13 sold over their original asking prices. 20 of the 63 homes were purchased with cash--no loans. It took these homes an average 126 days to sell. To see everything that is currently for sale through our MLS click here and register with me as your agent. To learn more about this area in general, search more around this blog, visit my website or feel free to contact me dire... 06/08/2012

As of April 10, 2012 61% of available listings in Petaluma were in escrow. For the month of March 2012 70 homes (36 of which were distress sales) sold in Petaluma for an average final selling price of $375,615. The average original asking price of these homes was $401,535. The range of final selling prices was from a low of $134,000 to a high of $1,500,000. Of the 70 homes that sold 5 sold at their original asking prices and 14 sold over their original asking prices. It took these homes an average of 147 days to sell. To see everything that's currently available for sale through our MLS, register here with my name as your agent. To learn more about this area in general, search more around this blog or contact me directly. Southern Petaluma Mall by Kelley Eling, Marin County Realtor 04/14/2012

As of March 8, 2012 a whopping 58% of available listings in Petaluma are in escrow.  For the month of February 2012 50 homes sold (26 of which were distress sales) for an average final selling price of $417,810. The average original asking price of these homes was $463,834. The range of final selling prices was from a low of $160,000 to a high of $990,000. Of the 50 homes that sold 4 sold at their original asking prices and 12 sold over their original asking prices. It took these homes an average of 154 days to sell. To see all homes that are currently available for sale through our MLS sign in here under my name. To learn more about specific properties or this area in general freel free to contact me. Bridge Over Petaluma River by Kelley Eling, Marin County Realtor 03/09/2012

As of February 8, 2012 52% of available listings in Petaluma are in escrow. For the month of January 2012 59 homes sold in Petaluma for an average final selling price of $368,470. The average original asking price of these homes was $404,911. The range of final selling prices was from a low of $220,000 to a high of $810,000. Of the 59 homes that sold (37 of which were distress sales) 4 sold at their original asking prices and 11 sold over their original asking prices. It took these homes an average of 136 days to sell. To see everything that is currently available for sale through our MLS click here. To learn more about this area in general search more around this blog, visit my website or contact me directly. 02/08/2012

As of January 9, 2012 49% of available listings in Petaluma are in escrow. For the month of December 2011 54 homes sold in Petaluma (25 of which were distress sales) for an average final selling price of $420, 093. The average original asking price of these homes was $459,294. The range of final selling prices was from a low of $141,000 to a high of $1,200,000. Of the 54 homes that sold 4 sold at their original asking prices and 10 sold over their original asking prices. It took these homes an average of 126 days to sell. To see everything that is currently available for sale through our MLS click here. To learn more about this area feel free to contact me directly. 01/09/2012

Petaluma, CA: Real Estate Market Action Report for November 2011 The median sales price in Petaluma, CA has dropped since this time last year and the combination of dramatically low interest rates and comparatively reduced housing prices has a lot of buyers now choosing to make the leap into homeownership. There have been many cases of multiple offers in all price ranges.   Sales November Property sales were 44, down -6.4% from 47 in November of 2010 and -27.9% lower than the 61 sales last month. November 2011 sales were at a mid level compared to November of 2010 and 2009. November YTD sales of 503 are running 2.7% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 490.   Price The Median Sales Price in November was $335,000, down -26.9% from $458,500 in November of 2010 and down -8.5% from $3... 12/20/2011

As of December 9, 2011 44% of available listings in Petaluma are in escrow. For the month of November 2011 47 homes (20 of which were distress sales) sold for an average final selling price of $362,451. The average original asking price of these homes was $388,369. The range of final selling prices was from a low of $110,000 to a high of $872,000. Of hte 47 homes that sold 5 sold at their original asking prices and 8 sold over their original asking prices. It took these homes an average of 103 days to sell. To see everything that is currently available for sale through our MLS click here. To learn more about this area in general, search more around this blog, visit my website, or contact me directly. American Flags Flying In Downtown Petaluma by Kelley Eling, Marin County Realtor 12/09/2011

As of November 8, 2011 a whopping 53% of available listings in Petaluma are in escrow. For the month of October 2011 63  homes sold Petaluma (31 of which were distress sales) for an average final selling price of $386,641. The average original asking price of these homes was $406,510. The range of final selling prices was from a low of $160,000 to a high of $1,103,000. Of the 63 homes that sold 4 sold at their original asking prices and 14 sold over their original asking prices. It took these homes an average of 121 days to sell. To see everything that is currently for sale in our neck of the woods click here. To learn more about this area in general, search more around this blog, visit my website or feel free to contact me directly. American Flags Flying In Downtown Petaluma by Kelley ... 11/08/2011