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National Open House!

Several agents (myself included) nationally are planning a "National Open House" on November 4th. I will post more details as they come available...you can click the icon below to check out the official website, which will probably be updated more often than I will actually post.  I am not sure which of my listings will be featured during the National Open House.  Ideally all of my current active listings will be sold by then!!  Stay tuned!

 

http://www.national-open-house.com/

 

2 comments • Erin Attardi, Realtor - Sacramento, CA 916-342-1372 • September 28 2007 08:56AM

For those of you who like late night TV Infomercials...

For those of you who ever watch the late night TV Infomercials that advertise how to get rich quick by purchasing homes for no money down blah blah blah - this website is a good read!  It rates the different "Real Estate Entreprenuers" and exposes the phonies for what they really are.

FYI I have said it before and I will say it again... many of the secret techniques the infomercials tout are fraudulent. 

Link:
http://www.johntreed.com/Reedgururating.html
1 comment • Erin Attardi, Realtor - Sacramento, CA 916-342-1372 • September 21 2007 07:15AM

Good Old Benny Boy!!

Ben Bernanke just surprised many by dropping both the Fed Funds and the Discount Rate by .5%. It's too soon to tell how this may impact mortgage interest rate. My thought is that this is more of an economic booster than anything, but if I were a bettin' woman my money would be on the fact that it will bring mortgage rates down slightly...remember - interest rates are still really low historically.

Word to the wise - DO NOT think that we are going to see a direct drop in mortgage interest rates by .5%! The Fed Funds rate refers to what banks charge each other for overnight loans...The discount rate applies to short term funds the Fed makes available to banks to smooth liquidity problems...like I said, economy boosters...
0 comments • Erin Attardi, Realtor - Sacramento, CA 916-342-1372 • September 21 2007 07:12AM

New Listing - 6036 Coyle Avenue, Carmichael 95608

Stunning Carmichael home! Classy remodel boasts many desirable upgrades.  The home is 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.  It has a large living room with a cozy fireplace, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, and a large picture window overlooking the front courtyard.  The kitchen has been remodeled with new maple cabinets, stainless appliances, laminate counters, granite composite sink, under cabinet lighting, recessed lighting, and a dining nook.  In the master bedroom you will find a large walk-in closet, and a gorgeous bathroom, complete with dual sinks, corian counters, maple cabinets, and a large tiled stall shower.  There are two spare bedrooms, and a guest bath - also remodeled with a new tub/shower combo.  The house has new carpet, a new composition roof, central heat & air, newer plumbing and electrical, and has an approximately .15ac (per assessor) lot.

Centrally located close to everything, including I-80, Mercy San Juan Hospital, the Safeway Shopping Center on Dewey at Madison, Starbucks, the Home Depot, and Manzanita Park, and Brooktree Parks.  Nearby schools include Coyle Avenue Elementary School, Charles Peck Elementary School, Will Rogers Middle School, Del Campo High School, and others.

To schedule a showing, please contact:

Erin Attardi

Lyon Real Estate 9

16-342-1372

tel erin@erinattardi.com

0 comments • Erin Attardi, Realtor - Sacramento, CA 916-342-1372 • September 14 2007 07:09PM

Ask Erin: What should I offer?

I am constantly asked what a good first offer on a property should be.  Unfortunately, there is no good blanket answer to this question, because the strategy regarding each individual property should differ depending on the property in question itself, where it is located, the recent comparable sales data, it's asking price, the seller's circumstances, what entity you are actually negotiating with, etc.   I do not recommend throwing out lots of lowball offers just to see what sticks...doing so is no better than tossing darts at a dartboard with your eyes closed.  I suggest carefully evaluating each situation individually with your agent.  I have represented buyers where we have offered more than 15% below the asking price...on the other side of the coin, I have represented buyers where we have offered more than the asking price (yes recently) because there have been other offers on the table from other parties. There are so many factors to take into consideration!!  Don't navigate these waters without a skilled agent...
0 comments • Erin Attardi, Realtor - Sacramento, CA 916-342-1372 • September 07 2007 12:49AM

New Listing - 5902 Casa Alegre, Carmichael 95608

Adorable & Affordable Carmichael Condo! Open spacious floor plan, cozy wood-burning fireplace, two master suites each with its own bathroom, additional half bath downstairs, serene back yard / patio with extra storage, central heat & air, and an updated kitchen with newer counters. Exceptional value! Pools & tennis court on grounds, low HOA dues, well-maintained association with manicured landscaping. This is the best priced dual master floorplan in the entire complex!

Centrally located close to everything, including I-80, Mercy San Juan Hospital, the Safeway Shopping Center on Dewey at Madison, Starbucks, the Home Depot, and Manzanita Park, and Brooktree Parks. Nearby schools include Coyle Avenue Elementary School, Charles Peck Elementary School, Will Rogers Middle School, Del Campo High School, and others.

For more photos and a virtual tour, visit http://www.5902CasaAlegre.com/. To view all of my listings, visit http://erin.golyon.com/listings.html.

0 comments • Erin Attardi, Realtor - Sacramento, CA 916-342-1372 • September 07 2007 12:41AM