Buzz About Sacramento

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Buzzing Sacramento

Sacramento has been cited as the “most livable” regions in America by a recent survey. Thanks to the mild climate and beautiful scenery. Single families actively boomed into Sacramento in the past decade. The real estate business was on an all time high. But with the economic slowdown, like all businesses even the real estate suffered a heavy blow. Buying and selling of houses began to decline.

With the recovery of the economy, every business is bouncing back and real estate is not far behind. The recent Sacramento Property Management Report statistics showed a rise from 8.5% to 11% in real estate business.

Still thinking about that dream home you always wanted to own in this part of the city? Its time you stop thinking and get into action! With the economy slowly recovering there can be a no better time to invest in property.

There was no change in Sacramento real estate from month to month in October 2009. But the market condition seems to be rumbling under the surface for a while now and this month’s statistics is truly an indication of them. Construction activities have resumed and a lot of companies are getting their projects ready by this Christmas – New Year period.

Undoubtedly, Sacramento is a magnificent venue where real estate will leave an impact on our notoriety. The progress in Sacramento for real estate is simple and understood to be on the top list in providing for new business deals.

In Sacramento, you need a home mortgage to buy a new home. If you have already chosen your dream home, then it is time to learn the details about going into a home loan. When you are about to apply for a home loan, it is very important to check the current interest rates. You have to be aware that the interest rate for your loan will be determined by your credit score. If your credit score is good, then you may be eligible for a lower rate.

The following instructions can be very useful for first time home buyers:

• Prioritize your needs: Before applying for a loan, be clear of your budget and housing needs to get suitable results.

• Register with an online service: from the internet in order to get latest updates and policies on home loans.

• Select suitable properties: With the received information, select a Sacramento property that suits your needs and budget the best.

• Make a thorough comparison: of the selected properties and pick out the best bargain.

• Access the premises: Once you have decided on the house, personally visit the neighborhood and ensure that the house is in good condition and free from back taxes.

• Submit a reasonable offer: Make a fair estimation of the property and submit a reasonable offer to the sellers.

For additional resources and information please visit the following sites.

Resource Links:

http://www.gmacrealestate.com

Bill Fields All Star Coaching Program: http://www.AllStarCoaching.net
GreatWest GMAC Search all MLS Listings: http://www.LocalHomeLink.com
GreatWest GMAC Consumer Buyer/Seller Blog: http://www.GreatWestBlog.com
T. Sami Siddiqui (Broker/ Owner) Buzz About Sacramento Blog: http://www.samisiddiquiblog.com
Brodie Stephens (Executive Vice President) One Stop Blog: http://www.brodiestephensblog.com
GreatWest Podcasts- Weekly Updates on new REO, Short Sale, Bank Owned Foreclosure Listings: http://www.HouseTalkOnline.com
GreatWest Videos: http://www.youtube.com/brodiestephens
Facebook Brodie Stephens Profile Page: http://www.facebook.com/brodiestephens
Facebook GreatWest Profile Page: http://www.facebook.com/searchmlshomesforsale
MySpace Brodie Stephens Blog: http://www.myspace.com/brodiestephens
MySpace GreatWest Blog: http://www.myspace.com/greatwest
Picasa Web Album: http://picasaweb.google.com/brodiestephens
GreatWest Real Estate Careers- GMAC is looking for Professional Realtors to Join Us: http://www.CareersWithUs.com
Global Employee Relocation: http://www.employeerelocation.blogspot.com
Apply for a Loan: http://www.choice1funding.com

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Is the Global Slowdown Affecting Animals Too??

Roger, a brown retriever was looking at his little master Ralph’s sad face. Ralph was crying inconsolably as he knew that Roger would soon have to go. Roger had been his friend, playmate for a quite a few years now and he had been part of all secret pacts and missions. But now the fact remained that Ralph had to go…………………

This is a common scenario in most of the homes in Sacramento. People are trying to give up their pets either to their friends or relatives or are abandoning them. Why would any owner do that? Pets are almost like members of family and why would anyone be harsh or cruel to abandon them? Well the answer is simple: Owners are not able to afford raising their pets.

It might sound funny but it is very much true that Recession has affected pets in Sacramento as their longtime owners are not able to provide food to them.
In a bid to improve the situation and help the pets and their owners, the Sacramento City Animal Shelter has launched a unique program which has come as a relief to hundreds of pet owners. Starting from today that is 25th November, the agency has decided to provide free food for pet along with other supplies to the owners of dogs and cats.

Pet owners can get a month’s supply from the agency for their pets. This innovative program is called the “Titanic’s Pantry”. The residents can visit the agency and get the supplies every month if need arises. This is a yearlong program and the agency also has plans to help the pet owners in getting cheap medical attention and vaccination.

According to the manager of Sacramento City Animal Shelter their main aim is to ensure that owners keep their pets with them instead of abandoning them. Over the past year the number of pets seeking shelter with them has increased by over 10% and this gave birth to “Titanic Pantry”. The agency has collected dog and cat food by taking donations from people, businesses and pet stores.

You can visit the agency on weekdays between 11am and 6pm in the evening. On Saturdays they are open from 10am in the morning to 4pm in the evening. This week they will be closed on Thursday and Friday on account of Thanksgiving.
Let’s help the agency grow and support them in their initiative by making donations. Let us spare poor animals from being victims of Recession. Kids of Ralph’s age need pets for companionship. Isn’t it our duty to give them the best??

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Real Living http://www.realliving.com

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

The Real Estate Boom In Sacramento

Sacramento offers plenty of homes for sale. After acceptance of the contract the realtor gets to work. The escrow is opened generally by the selling agent during the period of listing. The real estate news will help a buyer to finalize after checking out whether the rates offered by the seller are competitive or not. Employment verification and loan application are the next steps which the recruiting realtors take. Also good realtors insist on a pest inspection.

There are many gay friendly realtors that you will find in Elk Grove, Yuba City which is also known as the Gateway to the Gold Fields, El Dorado County and Placer County. They will help you zero in on gay friendly properties. Among the local events in Yuba City area are the summer stroll and Maysville Peach Fest. The Sleep Train Amphitheatre is one of the main attractions for entertainment in this area.

The Great west Real Estate school has a good reputation for giving attention to all buyers placed in small towns. Their service is impeccable and they are competent. Tim and Diana have earned goodwill for their services. They will offer the local market statistics so know will get value for money when you buy homes for sale. Their active involvement in community events has helped them gain a deep insight into their respective fields. They are also popular as common sense realtors. Since they have a GRI CRS Accreditation you can be assured of quality service.

Real estate news will also help to find green homes in and around Sacramento. One also has options of buying condos, apartments, town homes, foreclosure homes, etc. The real estate news receives updated listings from owners, brokers, MLS, local agents everyday and hence is very convenient if one is looking for immediate purchase. Roseville is a good choice if one is looking to stay in a vibrant city and is a safe neighborhood. The city has outstanding parks and is good for business. It also has many philanthropic organizations that work for the community.

Staying in green homes or energy efficient homes is a rewarding experience. A green lifestyle speaks volumes about the people who stay in it and you will find green homes in abundance in and around Sacramento. Being helpful to the community and leading healthy lifestyle is what most of the green home owners do.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Flu Vaccines

By Anna Tong
atong@sacbee.com

Published: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 - 7:16 am

Last Modified: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 - 2:20 pm

Seasonal flu vaccinations will be available at two more locations in the next few days.

Capital Public Radio will hold a vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at 7055 Folsom Blvd. in Sacramento.

Travel Med Inc. will administer the shots, which cost $25. Of that cost, $5 will support Capital Public Radio.

Another clinic, hosted by the Yolo County Health Department, will be 2-6 p.m. Monday at the Bauer Health Building, 137 North Cottonwood Street in Woodland. The department has limited amounts of the nasal spray vaccine and shots. The flu vaccines are free but the health department is asking asking for a $10 donation.

The two clinics will not be administering the H1N1 vaccine.

Though the seasonal flu has not spread yet, a high demand has been seen for the vaccine. Throughout the United States, 91 million doses have been distributed and about 20 million more doses coming in.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week that there might not be enough seasonal flu vaccine to meet this season's demand.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

GMAC Real Estate and Real Living

Date: November 11, 2009

To: GMAC Real Estate Sales Associates

From: Graham Badun, Managing Partner & CEO, Brookfield Residential Property Services

Re: GMAC Real Estate to be Re-branded ‘Real Living’

I am very pleased to let you know that Brookfield Residential Property Services has acquired Real Living Network Services, and as a result will now rebrand GMAC Real Estate as Real Living.

Real Living is a national, award winning company known for its innovation, customer service and track record of attracting results-driven brokers and sales professionals, along with a culture of partnership and collaboration. It brings a suite of innovative marketing tools, relevant training and a technology platform that when brought together with key GMAC Real Estate services like Premier Service, will position us for success for many years to come.

I am also excited to let you know that as a result of this acquisition, we are welcoming an additional 2,000 Real Living brokers and sales associates into our North American real estate network of almost 30,000 real estate professionals. By merging GMAC Real Estate and Real Living, under the Real Living brand, we are creating a very solid real estate brand that will become the foundation for future growth opportunities across the U.S. and into new markets internationally.

The Real Living acquisition is the culmination of several months work and satisfies all that we were looking for through the rebranding process. We considered many options including developing a brand from scratch and the Brand and Transition Councils were instrumental in guiding our thinking and reflecting the broad interests of our entire company. As well, our research pointed us toward creating a company that has great services to help you be more successful and a differentiated culture and brand promise that positions us to stand out from, and above, the competition. With this acquisition, we can take the best from what we have in our existing business, such as Premier Service, and combine it with the best that Real Living has to offer; allowing us to take advantage of the opportunity identified in our research and deliver a brand that meets your needs.

I am also pleased to announce the appointment of Real Living’s Harley Rouda, Jr., a long-time real estate industry broker, owner, operator and franchisor, as President of the newly combined operations. We believe that under Harley’s leadership, and with our solid, combined management team, the guidance of our Advisory Board which is chaired by Dick Schlott, and strong, successful brokers and sales professionals on the frontlines delivering exceptional customer service, we have a winning team with a proven track record for success.

We realize that you may have a number of questions about the new brand and transition, and we want to make it easy for you to get the answers you need. Accordingly, we are making available in the News > Transition News section of gmacmembers.com, a number of informational pieces including the Press Release, Sales Associate Q&A, Talking Points, Real Living Fact Sheet and a biography on Harley Rouda. Also included will be materials, such as a new video, and client and vendor letter templates, that will help you to communicate this great news to your clients, prospects and vendors. If this information does not provide answers to all of your questions, please speak to your broker or manager, or alternatively, contact the Real Living Help Desk at 866-208-6050. And, as always, we will continue to communicate with you on a regular basis.

Kindly direct all media enquiries to Hugh Siler, Siler & Company PR at 949-646-6966 or hugh@silerpr.com.

On a final note, it has been my pleasure to serve you as Interim President of GMAC Real Estate over the last few months, and to get to know many of you personally. I will return to my role as CEO of Brookfield Residential Property Services (the parent company to our real estate and relocation operations) and will remain closely involved throughout the transition and integration of Real Living. Thank you all for your commitment to GMAC Real Estate and your untiring service to our industry and clients. I hope you join in my excitement about our future, as we begin this great, new chapter for our company.

Graham Badun,

Managing Partner & CEO

Brookfield Residential Property Services

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

What People are Saying About GreatWest GMAC

Below you will read from one of our valued partners, Cindy Holland of Costello and Sons Insurance Brokers. We are so Proud. Thanks Cindy!!

From: Cindy Holland [mailto:cholland@costelloandsons.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:33 AM
To: T. Sami Siddiqui
Subject: The difference between you and other brokers I have come to know or encountered

Is very simple;

Character, integrity, kindness, genuine concern for others....

I have a theory or personal conviction; We are all accountable for our own reputation.

With that said I for one hold you in the highest esteem, and just wanted you to know that!

And - you surround yourself with those that mirror those same qualities!!!

I am honored to serve your offices, but more important value the relationships I have had the privilege of developing!

With respect & gratitude - your friend & colleague,

Cindy

***Proudly serving the Real Estate Community as the:

"California Association of Realtors" endorsed Insurance Broker...

Cindy Holland
Personal Insurance Sales Executive
4564 Stoney Ridge Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
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cholland@costelloandsons.com
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Voted one of the 25 Most Innovative Agents in the United States.
The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research and The Rough Notes Magazine

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