Have you heard?  FHA is changing it's rule about holding property for more than 90 days before a buyer can use FHA financing.  According to the HUD website it is a temporary situation and will have strict guidelines.  The new rules will be effective February 1, 2010 and will sunset in one year unless extended.  It will apply to bank owned properties, and HUD owned properties as well as privately owned properties.  Additional details are available to read on the HUD website. This should be helpful to get more homes in need of TLC, fixed up, on the market and sold to new homeowners.                                                                   01/15/2010

Whenever you look for movers and shakers just look at when you can get in front of masses of people and see who sets themselves out in the public. I just attended a Home Show in Sacramento CA and found only one lender there... Wells Fargo Home Loans and Kendra Clemon's team was there. I'm anxious to hear how they did. Kendra is the renovation loan specialist in the Roseville office. I hung out with them for a little while and got to meet the team. Nice people. Hope they did well. 01/10/2010

Constant Contact VS iContact - Which Do I Use?  Which is Better?      If you are confused about who to use for your email marketing campaignes, you may find the below article, that I found on CRMReports.com., helpful.  If you are not utilizing an email marketing campaign - you are missing out big time.  30% of all my new buisness comes from my weekly email campaign.   You can send out anything from a listing ...to information regarding staging... to a Newsletter...or just a friendly "hello"!  You want to make sure you have at least one "touch" a month with your past and potential clients.  My advice is to NOT send out an email blast more than once a week...you don't want to drive people crazy inundating their inbox with loads of stuff!.  Start with the FREE and INEXPENSIVE ways to marke... 01/06/2010

THE "WOW FACTOR" HOME STAGING TEAM is heading off to Pebble Beach in a couple of weeks to redesign a vacation home for a local client. We've picked out the furniture and accessories for the three bedroom home near the beach. This is a new vacation home and the owner wants it ready to rent for the upcoming AT&T Golf Tournament in early Feb. 2010. The home has undergone extensive remodeling with granite counters, new floors, and new paint throughout. There is also a small one bedroom guest house in the back yard area. We can't wait to head down to the beach for this wonderful opportunity! 01/04/2010

Re- Cork the champagne ....I need to market my listings!!! You would think that the holiday season would slow down real estate sales. Sometimes the holiday season for real estate sales is bleak and sometimes it is on fire. There is no way to predict it! But this year in Northern California, Roseville its fire is burning bright!! We finished staging this fantastic home in West Roseville that was just picture perfect for a young family who is just starting out in the world together. Staged on the more contemporary side, we felt that the home would attract buyers in the mid 20's to upper 30's age range. And, yes it happened again... offers came in right after the staging and now a confirmed SOLD within 3 weeks of being staged and listed.  WOO HOO!!  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!. Our clients were thri... 12/31/2009

Happy Holidays to you and your family from my Family!! Hope you treasure your family fun times - this is what makes it all worth while! We all work for one reason and one reason only....that is to share fun times like this!  All work and no play...why work??  Crazy fun times is what you will remember...charish it all!! Ryan Dressel, Owner Stage Right Design Inc. 916.517.5710 You can view our past and current staging listings on YouTube @ http://www.youtube.com/user/StageRightDesign Ryan Dressel is the Founder and Lead Designer of Stage Right Design, a full service Home Staging and Design Corporation combined with Lori Kim Polk from Artful Journey Designs and Staging located in Roseville, California. With 6 years of success, they have been recently featured in Sacramento Magazine, Sacram... 12/26/2009

Another beautiful home in gated community! 2165 Blackheath Lane, Roseville, CA 95678 View Map Do not miss this opportunity to own this brilliant home in the exclusive gated community of Heritage at Diamond Oaks! This Spanish villa offers over 3600 square feet with gorgeous hardwood floors, a spiral staircase and sits on a corner home site. Minutes from the Galleria Mall and many great restaurants. You will not want to miss your private showing. If you like the furniture, you may purchase it too. This home is presented by Artful Journey and Stage Right Design. For more info please contact: Jon Hesse, Accelerated Realty Group @ 530.305.2914 Details Asking Price: $525,000.00 MLS: 90094089 Sq. Feet: 3616 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 # of Floors: 2 HOA/Maintenance Fees: $60 Garage Size: 2 car S... 12/17/2009

Roseville Real Estate-New construction homes for sale-At Good Prices!! One of the Sacramento regions most desirable communities continues to grow and develop.  Not only is there a high demand in the resale Roseville real estate market, but builders continue to offer new construction homes for sale.  In fact, Roseville leads the Sacramento region in new construction. I like Roseville.  Our clients like Roseville.  I always feel good putting a buyer into a home for sale in Roseville.  And showing clients around this part of town reminds me of the good old days when real people (not banks) sold their homes.  These homes had furniture, they were clean (usually) and sometimes the seller would bake cookies when we came because they read that in a magazine. Mmmm...happy memories! Not so much t... 12/16/2009

Have you voted for The Gathering Inn in Redemtech's Serious Good Contest yet?  Well, please log on to Serious Good Contest as voting will end on Wednesday, December 16th at 8 pm.  It doesn't say what time zone so vote early.  They could certainly use the 5 refurbished computer packages. In case you haven't heard, The Gathering Inn is an organization that has partnered with many churches in the Western Placer County area to provide warm, safe places for about 60 homeless people every night.  The homeless arrive at The Gathering Inn at 201 Berkeley Ave in Historic Roseville after 3 pm and have the opportunity to take a shower and clean up.  They are then transported in the Inn's bus around 6 pm to one of the churches where volunteers have prpared a warm, nutritious meal for them.  Shortly... 12/14/2009

                During this time of year, when family members are away fighting to keep our country free it is especially important to let them know we haven't forgotten them and we appreciate them!  If you go to www.LetsSayThanks.com  you can pick a card and a message which Xerox will send to the troops.  Let's help the troops feel a little closer to home with a card illustrated by a child from HOME.                      12/09/2009

It is all about me!!  This article that is....This article was featured in the Roseville/Granite Bay "LIVING MAGAZINE".  I wanted to post it, not to only toot my own horn, but to share with others my ideals and attitudes toward my industry and my business.  Enjoy!  You may find some of it helpful. Staged and Ready for a FULL PRICE OFFER!!  - This home went pending in three hours and was SOLD in three weeks.                                 -Article by Megan Wood, Gold Country News Service Shakespeare said the world was a stage.  If that's true, Ryan Dressel could pick out some new furnishings/accessories; stage a home and have the place sold in a week. Former Sales Manager in the mortgage industry turned home stager, Dressel, a Roseville California resident, said it was a natural transit... 12/08/2009

  Yesterday afternoon courtesy of our local news my son who got very excited, comes trotting down stairs "MOM!! It's going to snow in Roseville!"  He tells me there was a Winter Storm alert for all of Placer and Sacramento counties.  I just smiled at him thinking he must have heard wrong.  ( can you tell, I don't usually watch the weather news)  I flipped the TV switch and what do you know - he is telling no lie!  The snow was suppose to fall throughout the County early Monday morning after rainfall and a decrease of temperature.   (The last time Placer and Sacramento County was covered in snow was a little over 7 years ago.  To be exact - it happened in January 28, 2002 according to records.   I happen to be in San Jose, CA and in transition to move to the Placer County so we didn't g... 12/07/2009

A Lesson about Hazard Insurance in California If you’re a home buyer getting some quotes for hazard insurance, you look for the lowest possible insurance premium, right? I used to think so until I got a thorough insurance lesson from a very smart Sacramento insurance agent. A miscalculation on hazard insurance could end up being a BIG and unpleasant surprise in a much higher than expected annual premium to the homebuyer to get the actual coverage they need. Forego the increase and a homeowner is in a precarious place of not having enough coverage. Here are some special items to consider when shopping for insurance: Be sure to ask your insurance agent what their policy is for “loss of use” coverage. This is to help replace the loss of use of the home that has sustained damage and is unl... 12/07/2009

2771 Courtside Drive 2771 Courtside Drive, Roseville, 95661 View Map This wonderful home is not a short sale or an REO. This home is definitely priced to sell and will go quickly. This desirable Courtside home shows pride of ownership, located in Roseville. It features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The exterior is freshly painted with new paint inside. New carpet as well as an updated kitchen. Eureka School District. The beautiful front yard is maintained by the HOA. Gorgeous Pool and new spa. The master bedroom features two walk in closets and and jetted tub. For more information please contact: John Kimble, Kimble Drake Realtors @ 916.788.1565 Details Asking Price: $459.900 MLS: 90057579 Sq. Feet: 2521 Lot Size: 0.184 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 # of Floors: 2 HOA/Maintenance Fees: $140 M... 12/04/2009

This year I am starting a "tradition" in my office. I will be conducting a non-perishable food & gently used clothing drive for the Lincoln Salt mine. It will run until Dec. 21st. I have been trying to find a local charity to support and this past year I met a wonderful organization called the "Salt Mine".  They are a public charity, offering emergency services to the city of Lincoln and surrounding communities. The Salt Mine also operates two Thrift Stores in Lincoln to help raise the money needed to support both operations.  Most of the people who work at the Salt Mine and in the thrift stores are volunteers. The Salt Mine is sponsored by Vine Life Ministries, Inc., and has been in operation for over twenty-five years. The Salt Mine is fully qualified with the IRS and the State of Cal... 12/03/2009

Dazzling Home - Only $369,000 1457 Grovewood Lane, Roseville, CA 95747 View Map Wow!! This dazzling home is priced to sell at only $369,000!! this is not a short sale and is not banked owned. This beautiful home in West Roseville boasts over 2600 square feet with a built in pool and spa. The kitchen sports gorgeous granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and tile floors. You will not want to miss a private showing of this home. For more information please contact:Jon Hesse, Accelerated Realty Group at 530.305.2914 Details Asking Price: $369,000 MLS: 90088320 Sq. Feet: 2699 Lot Size: 0.163 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 1/2 # of Floors: 2 HOA/Maintenance Fees: None Garage Size: 3 Subdivision: Diamond Woods Community Year Built: 2004 Property Amenities - Range/Oven- Sink Disposal- Mic... 12/03/2009

Popular Pulte Home for you! 1661 Woodhaven, Roseville, CA 95747 View Map This popular Pulte Home is located in the beautiful Diamond Woods Community of West Roseville. This amazing floorplan features 5 bedrooms, Office, Bonus Room, 4 Full Bathrooms, Half Bath and 4 Car Garage. The kitchen boasts gorgeous Granite Counter tops, Laminate Wood Flooring Throughout, Timeless Maple Toffee Cabinetry and opens to a large but cozy family room with fireplace. The backyard is fully landscaped and big enough for a pool! This home is minutes from shopping, restaurants and parks. Grab your chance to live in this convenient and well established Roseville Community! You must act fast thought. This home you see today, was viewed by others yesterday, and could be gone tomorrow. Call now to schedule your ... 11/22/2009

An update on HVCC - Home Valuation Code of Conduct. Today is a big day for the real estate industry. Here's why... Today the National Association of Mortgage Brokers will be delivering 117,000 signed petitions from mortgage brokers all over the country to Attorney General Cuomo's Manhattan office. The petitions seek the killing of HVCC. The new regulation, which was put in place by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac along with New York State Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo, is not only driving appraisers out of business but also killing real estate sales transactions throughout the country which doesn't really help the housing recovery. Inexperienced appraisers are performing appraisal inspections on markets they're not necessarily familiar with and driving prices even lower. The National Assoc... 11/18/2009

This is a very active market!  There are currently 805 active listings of single family homes in Roseville/Rocklin area.  Prices range from $99,900 for a 3 bed/2 bath bank owned in Roseville to $1,900,000 for a 5,700 sq ft home in Whitney Oaks in Rocklin. There are 228 homes priced under $250,000 showing the affordability of this desirable area.  Of the 805 active listings, 146 are short sales and 44 are bank owned (REO).  There are 318 pending sales with average days on the market of 57.   There are 580 sold listings in the last 3 months indicating excellent turnover activity.  49% of the sold listings had accepted offer within the first 30 days at 99.5% of list price.  Average days on market for all sold listings was an excellent 54.   11/08/2009

I live in the Roseville CA zip code of 95747 so I thought I would check out the statistics on HOMES FOR SALE IN THE ROSEVILLE CA area. I found out that there are currently 301 active listings in  the 95747 zip code. The lowest home for sale is 179k and highest home for sale is 699k. The average days on market is 105. The average price per sq ft is 152. There has been an average of 89 homes sold per month in Roseville the last three months. That tells me that their is a 3 1/3 months supply of HOMES FOR SALE IN ROSEVILLE CA 95747.  There are 52 short sales out of the 301 listings and there is 117 short sale continingent short sale listings. That means 117 houses allready have offers on them and they are just waiting for bank approval. Last year the average price per sq ft was 166. The ave... 11/04/2009