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Sacramento investors check out Forbes US Imigration Map

Sacramento investors check out Forbes US Imigration Map

If you are looking to invest in the Sacramento Real Estate Market, the more information that you can get about our area the better!
I came across this graph from Lenn Harvey’s real estate blog and thought this would be a great tool to share with the Elk Grove REIA community.
Forbes magazine created this cool tool based [...]

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Train online for Elk Grove REIA's Cash Flow Tournament

Train online for Elk Grove REIA’s Cash Flow Tournament

In preparing for our next Elk Grove REIA Cash Flow Tournament on July 20th, I am telling folks to test their skills online for FREE!
Players can log on to the Rich Dad Poor Dad website and play against other like minded individuals across the country!
Practice up because you will need to [...]

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If you have been through a Sacramento short sale you can now qualify for a home in 2 years!

If you have been through a Sacramento short sale you can now qualify for a home in 2 years!

If you have been through a Sacramento short sale for your home or investment property… You only have to wait 2 years before you can buy again!     
Fannie Mae has reduced the time a borrower needs to wait before they can buy again. Previously,  guidelines required a Sacramento home buyer to wait 4 years before they could buy a [...]

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More Sacramento investment homes qualify for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program

More Sacramento investment homes qualify for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program

If you are a Sacramento investor who is looking to use Government money to fund your next investment purchase this post is for you!
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week changes to its Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), which helps communities acquire, rehabilitate and re-sell foreclosed and abandoned properties more quickly [...]

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Check-out this automated graph for the unemployment rate in the U.S.

Check-out this automated graph for the unemployment rate in the U.S.

I ran across this graph and wanted to share it with you! It shows the progression of the unemployment rates per county since 2007 for the entire United States.
It is pretty scary!  Check it out!

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Do you know someone who got ripped off by a Sacramento Mortgage Modification Company?

Do you know someone who got ripped off by a Sacramento Mortgage Modification Company?

Do you know someone who got ripped off by a Sacramento Mortgage Modification Company?
Many Sacramento Residents turn to Mortgage Modification Companies when they are unable to negotiate the modification themselves.
 As we all know, during our historic real estate market in Sacramento, a lot of shady characters came out of the woodwork and took advantage of [...]

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Are you hiring a mortgage boker who will work for you? - Check out this Sacramento Mortgage Update blog post!

Are you hiring a mortgage boker who will work for you? – Check out this Sacramento Mortgage Update blog post!

A silver lining from this mess of a real estate market?… Our Sacramento Mortgage Clients need us more than ever!

All of the changes we have been experiencing in the mortgage industry has created a convoluted process for Consumers and this Sacramento Mortgage Gal. The steps it takes to close a real estate transaction in 2010 is littered [...]

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Did you know there is a new rental inspection ordinance for Sacramento County Rental Owners?

Did you know there is a new rental inspection ordinance for Sacramento County Rental Owners?

Landlords are now required to have their Sacramento rental units inspected… Are you ready? Maybe you should take a class!

The Rental Housing Association(RHA) is holding FREE classes to help Sacramento rental owners get educated about this new inspection ordinance!
Did you know?…
The County of Sacramento ordinance requires inspection of all rental units within the unincorporated areas of the County. [...]

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Investors you can now accept FHA buyers on your flip projects!

Investors you can now accept FHA buyers on your flip projects!

HUD announced a temporary policy that will lift the 90 day seasoning rule! Now we are talking!

In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities where foreclosure activity is high, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan last Friday announced a temporary policy that will expand access to FHA mortgage insurance and allow a quicker resale [...]

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