Sellers

6 Things You Think Add Value to Your Walnut Creek Home — But Really Don’t

by craigbosse October 23, 2012 Sellers

Every homeowner must pay for routine home maintenance, such as replacing worn-out plumbing components or staining the deck, but some choose to make improvements with the intention of increasing the home’s value. Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room — or other functional space — can be a wise investment, as they …

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5 Reasons Why This Winter is a Great Time to Sell Your Walnut Creek Home

by craigbosse October 18, 2012 Sellers

1. Walnut Creek Housing Prices are up. They are the highest they have been in years. Who doesn’t like to get more money for their Walnut Creek home? Chachingggg!

2. Walnut Creek Real Estate Inventory is down. Wayyy down. This means you get more money and you can sell faster. You also have the strong position …

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Two Myths Busted About the 3.8% Medicare Tax on the Sale of Your Walnut Creek Home

by craigbosse October 9, 2012 Sellers

You’ve seen it on Facebook. You’ve been sent 100 different chain emails about it. Some are certain that our modern society will collapse because of it. No I’m not talking about Twilight, I’m referring to the 3.8% Medicare tax on investments.

Let’s bust the first and most common myth I’ve heard

If you sell your Walnut Creek …

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Are Homeowners Getting Paid to Short Sell?

by craigbosse August 10, 2012 Short Sales

In the past year or so Short-Sales have become easier and more common. Banks do not want to take homes back and try to sell them. The government has been pushing banks to do anything but foreclose. Because of this we have some great news.

Two very huge incentives have happened this year -

Several banks are …

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How Does an Appraiser Find the Value of a Walnut Creek Home?

by craigbosse May 30, 2012 Sellers

The way an appraiser will find the value of your home is by using comparable properties and then adjusting the value to fit your home.

They will run a search in your neighborhood for recent sales (usually past 90 days), active homes on the market, and pending sales. The appraiser will look for properties that have …

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Bank of America streamlining short-sale procedures – Walnut Creek Short Sales

by craigbosse April 10, 2012 Short Sales

Bank of America streamlining short-sale procedures
Decisions on offers may be trimmed to 20 days or less

By Inman News, Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

Inman News®

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Good News! Homeowners Can Now Be Current and Qualify for HAFA

by craigbosse March 14, 2012 "Team VIP Talks Real Estate" Videos

Major news for HAFA. The biggest is that it has been extended for 1 full year. Here is a breakdown of the changes -

No Occupancy Rule (Previous HAFA required the owners to currently occupy)
$3000 Relocation payment to Owner-Occupants or Tenants
You can be current on your payment and qualify for HAFA
Second lenders now get $8,500 vs. …

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Short Sales: Are Short Sales Taking Less Time to Complete?

by craigbosse January 26, 2012 "Team VIP Talks Real Estate" Videos

Find the answers to these questions and more on this edition of “Team VIP Talks Real Estate” -

Are short sales taking less time to get approved?
Is it true that banks are accepting more short sales at faster rate now days?
Has the process of getting a short sale done improved?
Are short sales more common?

Find more Answers …

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Do Homeowners Get to Stay in Their Home if the Trustees Sale Date is Postponed?

by craigbosse January 25, 2012 "Team VIP Talks Real Estate" Videos

Find out the answers to these questions and more on this edition of “Team VIP Talks Real Estate” -

What happens if a homeowner starts a short sale and the trustees sale date is postponed?
Does a homeowner get to live in the home longer if they do a short sale?
How do I get my trustees sale …

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Selling Your Home: Should I Paint My Walls a Plain White When Trying to Sell my Home?

by craigbosse January 18, 2012 "Team VIP Talks Real Estate" Videos

Should you paint the walls in your home a plain white in order to sell it? What is the best color or colors to paint your home before you sell it? Should I paint my home before I sell it?

Find out the answers to these questions and more in this installment of “Team VIP Talks …

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