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Selling Step 1: Evaluation: Get Ready to Sell Your Home

Millions of homes are sold each year, and while each transaction is different every seller wants the same thing – the highest price with the least amount of hassle and aggravation.

Home selling is more complex than it used to be. As a seller you need to be aware of a range of issues and deal with many complex forms. You also need to know that buyer agents represent buyers and are working to get the best deal for their buyer clients.

Successfully selling your home requires experience and training in areas such as real estate, marketing, financing, negotiation and closing – this is the very expertise REALTORS^® offer. [Read More]

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On August 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM, you are invited to an Open House at 1957 Lauritson Lane in Manteca. If you are looking for a Single-family property in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Single-family property, check out my site at RealtyWorldDaveThurman.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

1957 Lauritson Ln, Manteca

Number of Homes for Sale vs. Sold vs. Pending

July 2009 there were 784 homes for sale in Stockton, California in comparison to July 2010 where there was an increase to 1168 homes for sale. The number of homes sold in July 2009 was 571 and in July 2010 the number of homes sold decreased to 369. In July 2009 there were 675 pending sales which decreased to 597 in July 2010.

More graphs and charts from our MLS and TrendVision Reports

On August 7th, 2010 at 10:00 AM, you are invited to our Open Office at 2652 East Main Street in Stockton. If you are looking for a Single-family property in this area, don’t miss this opportunity to visit and meet with Dave Thurman, REALTOR®. Appointments are not necessary!

• Pick up a free list of homes!
• Get pre-qualified for a home loan.
• Ask questions about foreclosures and short sales.
• Discuss agency and disclosure requirements.
• First-time buyers and investors are welcome.

10 Home Finance Mistakes You Can’t Afford

Most advice columns tell you what you should do, but just as importantly, there some things you shouldn’t do. Here are 10 frequent home finance mistakes that consumers make [Read More]

On July 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM, you are invited to an Open House at 1414 Aksland Drive in Manteca. If you are looking for a Single-family property in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Single-family property, check out my site at RealtyWorldDaveThurman.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

1414 Aksland Dr, Manteca CA 95336

On June 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM, you are invited to an Open House at 2447 E Fremont Street in Stockton. If you are looking for a Single-family property in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Single-family property, check out my site at RealtyWorldDaveThurman.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

2447 E. Fremont St, Stockton CA 95205

On June 20, 2010 at 11:00 AM, you are invited to an Open House at 5120 Virtue Arc Drive in Stockton. If you are looking for a Single-family (REO) property in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Single-family (REO) property, check out my site at RealtyWorldDaveThurman.com. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

5120 Virtue Arc Dr, Stockton CA 95207

On June 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM, you are invited to an Open House at 2447 E Fremont Street in Stockton. If you are looking for a Single-family property in this area, don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Single-family property, check out my site at RealtyWorldDaveThurman.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

Homeowners defaulting on mortgages today may be surprised to learn years from now that they still owe thousands of dollars – and a collection agency is coming after them to get it.

That’s because lenders have been quietly selling second mortgages and home equity lines left unpaid after foreclosures and short sales. The buyers: collection agencies, which in California have up to four years to make a claim.

If they win court judgments, these collectors could have years to pursue borrowers with repayment plans, and even garnish their wages, … read more  from Sacramento Bee, Real Estate by Jim Wasserman.

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