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Stockton Real Estate Office Open Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM

Dave Thurman — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:33:53 +0000

On July 31, 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.

Opportunity Knocks!

Dave Thurman — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:21:08 +0000

Mortgage loan applications hit a 13-year low…Bank of America may lead banks in home-equity losses…Homebuyer federal tax credits expired…The lack of available funds for loans…Interest rates continue to remain near their historic lows…

Stockton Real Estate Market Reports

Dave Thurman — Tue, 11 May 2010 03:50:12 +0000

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Number of Homes for Sale vs. Sold vs. Pending

April 2009 there were 1370 homes for sale in Stockton, California in comparison to April 2010 where there was a decrease to 884 homes for sale. The number of homes sold in April 2009 was 643 and in April 2010 the number of homes sold decreased to 421. In April 2009 there were 726 pending sales which increased to 783 in April 2010.

More graphs and charts from our MLS and TrendVision Reports

Home Mortgage Rates Rise!

Dave Thurman — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:19:11 +0000

I found this article today on Comcast while having my morning cup of coffee…guess I better lock my mortgage refinance ASAP

WASHINGTON — Rates for 30-year home loans surged last week, rising to the highest level in eight months due to the improving economy and the end of a government push to keep rates low.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage was 5.21 percent this week, up from 5.08 percent a week earlier, Freddie Mac said Thursday. That’s the highest since mid-August, when the average rate was 5.29 percent. [more]

REALTOR® Nationwide Open House Weekend: April 10-11

Dave Thurman — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:35:07 +0000

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The weekend of April 10-11 is REALTOR® Nationwide Open House Weekend. REALTORS® and brokers across the nation are encouraged to participate in this campaign focused on increasing consumer awareness of the benefits of homeownership. Participation is easy. Schedule your open houses for April 10-11 and place balloons outside for potential buyers to see. Please note this is not an NAR-sanctioned event, but was initiated by other state associations.

Nationwide Open House Weekend will enable sellers to showcase their homes for sale and potential home buyers to shop for a home while interest rates are low; home prices are affordable; there is a wide variety of homes available; and the federal tax credit is in place.

To find out more about participation in your area, contact your local association of REALTORS®.

East Stockton Open House!

Dave Thurman — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:50:29 +0000

House For Sale

On March 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM, you are invited to an Open House at 108 S Sinclair Avenue 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.

Property description: Eastside Stockton 3 bedroom 1 bath home near Franklin High School. Older bungalow built in 1948 with newer carpets, granite kitchen counters and new interior paint. Includes lots of off street parking and a large well built carport. Also, includes a 2-car garage converted to a family room or guest house. The property is being sold to settle a family estate and is not a REO or short sale. Virtual Tour

For a preview of this Single-family property, check out my site at DaveThurman.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

Stockton Real Estate Market!

Dave Thurman — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:10:33 +0000

I have been searching the Internet, reading the local newspaper and analyzing my own recent listing / sales information trying to find something positive about the real estate market in Stockton, California and other parts of our country; but I think that I have failed!!!

First-time buyers running out of time to use the $8000 tax credits
Unemployment is high almost everywhere
Americans have again lost faith in the government nationally & locally
San Joaquin County listing inventory has decreased almost 60%
Closed sales in the county are down 35%
Median prices are up by over 10%

I refuse to give up…I will work weekends, hold open houses and go door knocking… just like a brand new agent! Please help me find something more positive to blog about next week. Please comment…are you out there?

Real Estate Brand?

Dave Thurman — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:05:13 +0000

As a proven real estate professional; I have often been asked why did you purchase a Realty World franchise? Especially, when many of the other larger real estate brokerages have been dropping the franchise and going independent. Well, there are many reasons…but here are a few of them.

A successful and internationally recognized brand name
A structured business operating system with proven technology, marketing, advertising and training
The most successful online advertising program available in real estate
Economies of scale on all types of products and services that are absolutely affordable for even a one-person office

The power of a brand name!

Home Prices Decline!

Dave Thurman — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:06:15 +0000

Home prices fell in November for the first time in seven months, according to a industry report released Tuesday.

The S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index recorded a decline of 0.2% from October. Prices were down 5.3% compared with 12 months ago. Read more from CNN.com…

Real Estate Unleashed!

Dave Thurman — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:54:09 +0000

If you are considering going into the real estate profession or if you are a REALTOR® trying to decide if you should stay in the business; I would highly recommend that you listen to what Carole Rodoni has to say. I am not easily impressed by others, but I feel her very strong opinions about the real estate business and our nation’s economy in general are “right on”!

Carole Rodoni is a highly regarded speaker, author and advisor in the Bay Area Real Estate Industry. Formerly President of Fox & Carskadon Realtors, COO of Cornish and Carey Real Estate, President and COO of Alain Pinel Realtors, and now the President of her own consulting firm, Bamboo Consulting.

I had the pleasure to hear her speak at our Realty World convention held last August 14th and was very impressed by her knowledge. She seems to know what is really going on in the real estate market and also what is happening in Washington D.C.

Please take the time to listen to this lady…youtube.com or purchase her newsletter for $100 per year. http://www.bambooconsultinginc.com