28. August 2011 by Michael McFarlane.

Home prices have fallen substancially since 2005.  In fact the Wall Street Journal reports that drop to be 31% nationally.  That’s is hardly news to many of us.

Something that may be a bit more difficult to understand however is the fact that property taxes have increased by 20%.  There is good news however.  Homeowners can fight back.

Some interesting points to keep in mind are:

• Properties are not reappraised each year.  That is usually good news to the home owner.  Also, in California there are limits to the anual increase in taxes, regardless of value as long as ownership has not changed.
• Although homeowners cannot change the tax rate, we can influence the valuation of the home.  One such process might be an appeal.  This can be to challenge the “facts” or the dollar amount the home is valued at.
• Your Realtor® can help you get started on this process.  If your home is still being taxed at the value it had five years ago you might be paying too much.

Questions about YOUR best action? Contact us today for your free, no obligation consultation.  Call or text 530 315-2808.  Email Taxes@EncoreRES.com (Encore Real Estate Services).

For ALL your real estate related needs and/or questions call or text ((530 315-2808) or visit us8 on line at EncoreRES.com or any of the links below. Please note: all visits to our sites are secure AND confidential. We do NOT track your activity!

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23. August 2011 by Michael McFarlane.

Yes, you are reading that correctly!  In Yuba & Sutter Counties alone there were more than one hundred homes either newly sold or whose contracts closed (keys handed over).  Get the rest of the stats at Over the Back Fence (link also below).

While some continue to bash the Real Estate market, others are embracing the changes.  Of course, it is these “others” that are making money at it.  But are they embracing it because they are making money, or are they making money because they are embracing the market changes?  You know, that chicken and the egg thing?

Ponder this: Every problem is simply an opportunity looking for a solution.  While I can’t remember who came up with this quote (if I every really knew), I do think it is the mantra of those who really succeed, the real winners.

Which side do you want to be on?  Loosing or Winning?  If you chose winners then give us a call to see how we can help you get there.  I personally guarantee there are opportunities available.  We just have to start looking.  Call today at 530 315-2808.  Texts and emails also accepted.

Questions about YOUR best action? Contact us today for your free, no obligation consultation.

For ALL your real estate related needs and/or questions call ((530 315-2808) or visit us8 on line at EncoreRES.com or any of the links below. Please note: all visits to our sites are secure AND confidential. We do NOT track your activity!

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15. August 2011 by Michael McFarlane.

The Real Estate Market is in the dumps!  How often we hear such things!  But how often do these utterances come from people actually in the business?  And how is the general public to know?  Consider this:

A common complaint we hear brandied about is “Homes are not selling!.  But the fact is HOMES ARE SELLING!  A case in point: one buyer with whom I am privileged to be working has placed good offers (at asking price) on multiple homes the day they were listed (or the day they were priced in his desired range) and has missed getting EVERY ONE of them!  They received another offer that was accepted before ours, or other offers were higher (yes, above asking price!).

There are more such examples out there.  Does that sound like homes are not selling to you?  Are you interested in making money?  Is not the prime money making strategy to buy low and sell high?  NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!

Perhaps you are interested in selling your home?  Has all the bad press put you off?  Are you working with a Realtor® that is serving your needs?  The rules may have changed, but so does the world.  It’s either keep up or get left behind.  I’m afraid the world of business and finance waits for no one. 

If you are interested in seeing the REAL numbers read the Weekly Activity Reports publish on Over the Back Fence (link below).  Every week (most weeks anyway)  the stats for the Yuba-Sutter area are compiled and published.  There are NO weeks in which there were 0 homes sold!

Get the representation you need to succeed!  Blaming the market does not get the job done.  Blaming others, conditions, or the times does not get the job done.  Willingness, knowledge and tenacity are the major tools needed.

Questions about YOUR best action? Contact us today for your free, no obligation consultation.

For ALL your real estate related needs and/or questions call ((530 315-2808) or visit us8 on line at EncoreRES.com or any of the links below. Please note: all visits to our sites are secure AND confidential. We do NOT track your activity!

Subscribe to Listings Updates                 Free Home Warranty

                  Search the MLS                                     Over the Back Fence

   Home Rescue Group                    Free Home Market Analysis

                          Yuba-Sutter Real Estate Today

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