What People are Saying About GreatWest GMAC Real Estate
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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;
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Friday, 30 October 2009
Certified Distressed Property Expert
Certified Distressed Property Expert- Linda Hess
LINDA HESS of GREATWEST GMAC REAL ESTATE, 2235 Douglas Blvd.#520, Roseville, Ca. has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by “distressed” homes in ...
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Monday, 19 October 2009
Quarterly home sales worst yet for Sacramento area
Home Front: Quarterly home sales worst yet for Sacramento area
Sacramento-area home builders just keep singing the blues.
July, August and September brought their worst quarter yet in this long housing crash: just 616 sales in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties, the Folsom-based Gregory Group reports today.
Actually, nearly all the region&rsqu...
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Saturday, 22 August 2009
Sacramento-area home sales remain sluggish
Sacramento-area home sales remain sluggish
By Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/2130021.html
Sales of existing homes in the Sacramento area climbed 2.6 percent from June to July – far short of the surprising 7.2 percent rise nationally that sent stocks soaring Friday.
A July report showed sales of 3,495 existing ...
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Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Small home makes big splash in Sacramento development
Home Front: Small home makes big splash in Sacramento development
By Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/2108425.html?storylink=pd
The K. Hovnanian-built house in Natomas has a standard-size bedroom and a surprisingly large great room that combines a kitchen and living room. But that’s about it for 817 square feet – likely...
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Friday, 14 August 2009
Suburban Sacramento land rush? Big homebuilders buy up 'finished' lots
Suburban Sacramento land rush? Big homebuilders buy up ’finished’ lots
By Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/2108559.html
Sacramento’s new-home sales are still down and out, but some capital-area builders are betting money that the region’s suburbs will soon resume their growth boom.
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Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Sacramento-area prosecutors focus on mortgage fraud crime
Sacramento-area prosecutors focus on mortgage fraud crime
By Chelsea Phua
cphua@sacbee.com
About two years ago, El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson hired a forensic auditor and increased training for his prosecutors in the area of real estate fraud and other financial crimes.
He dedicated two prosecutors and two investigators to handle a majority o...
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Monday, 10 August 2009
Bad June swoon for Sacramento-area homebuilders
August 10, 2009
Bad June swoon for Sacramento-area homebuilders
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/real_estate/
Ouch! Homebuilders in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yolo counties reported their second worst sales month of 2009 in June, selling just 197 homes, condominiums and townhouses, the California Building Industry Association reported about an hour ago.
Th...
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Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Capital-area foreclosures keep climbing in second quarter
Capital-area foreclosures keep climbing in second quarter
By Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/2047112.html
The capital-area foreclosure crisis raged on in April, May and June, with lenders repossessing another 4,448 homes and filing notices of default against 10,682 more households late on their payments.
The newest ...
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Friday, 17 July 2009
Sacramento-area home sales fall for 1st time since April 2008
Sacramento-area home sales fall for 1st time since April 2008
By Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/2033127.html
The 14-month streak is over.
Sacramento-area home sales reached their highest monthly count yet this year in June. But with fewer bank repos on the market, they failed to beat the numbers from June 2008, acc...
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Sunday, 28 June 2009
Latest Statistics for 4 Counties
The sales statistical graphs linked below are for the counties of Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yuba. They compare May 2009 to the year prior (May 2008), as well as data for April 2009 vs. April 2008.
California began a 90 day moratorium on foreclosures which began mid-June. Inventory in many areas is shrinking.
Many bank owned properties are receiving multiple offers from ...
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Friday, 19 June 2009
Sacramento area misses move-up homebuyers -- they're staying put
Sacramento area misses move-up homebuyers -- they’re staying put
By Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/1959684.html
Almost four years into the real estate crash, a once-thriving sector of the Sacramento-area housing market – the move-up buyer – has become a virtual dead zone that must revive itself for a true reco...
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Monday, 15 June 2009
Foreclosure filings up sharply over last year
Foreclosure filings up sharply over last year
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/1933547.html
Lenders made a daily average of 203 foreclosure filings against struggling borrowers in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties in the past year, according to Santa Ana-based real estate tracker First American CoreLogic.
Borrowers in the region received 74,348 notices,...
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Friday, 12 June 2009
Home Front: Lenders' phones silent as rates rise
Home Front: Lenders’ phones silent as rates rise
By Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/1940229.html
Mortgage rates, rising quickly from near-historic lows earlier this year, are already having negative consequences in the capital region.
"All of a sudden the phones just stopped ringing," said Michael McGee, ...
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Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Use of short sales on rise in Sacramento housing market
Use of short sales on rise in Sacramento housing market
By Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/1933643.html
For years real estate agents have steered buyers away from "short sales," labeling them a mind-numbing, difficult experience that could exhaust the patience of the biblical Job.
Now buyers can hardly avoid th...
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Monday, 1 June 2009
European media want close-ups of capital-area housing crash
Home Front: European media want close-ups of capital-area housing crash
By Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/736/story/1883525.html
Europeans are making Sacramento a regular stop on media expeditions to the housing crisis that has been pounding their banks.
This year, Home Front has received inquiries from a Swiss newspaper, a ...
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Thursday, 28 May 2009
Latest Statistics for 4 Counties
The sales statistical graphs linked below are for the counties of Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yuba. They compare April 2009 to the year prior (April 2008), as well as data for March 2009 vs. March 2008. The number of sales posted in March was greater than the previous year. However, in some areas for the month of April, we experienced fewer sales than the previous year. Prices have decli...
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Monday, 18 May 2009
Home Front: First-time buyers reap reward of median price in Sacramento County
Home Front: First-time buyers reap reward of median price in Sacramento County
Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/1863568.html
For all the pain and trouble associated with this housing bust, one thing is clear: It’s getting better and better for first-time buyers.
And few places beat Sacramento, according to a ne...
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Friday, 8 May 2009
Zillow: Many in area owe more than home is worth
Zillow: Many in area owe more than home is worth
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/1837044.html
Home values in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties dropped by $7.3 billion in the first three months of 2009 and have lost $40 billion in the past year, according to online real estate evaluator Zillow.com.
The Seattle firm estimates that 35.4 percent of homeown...
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Monday, 27 April 2009
Latest Statistics For 4 Counties
Latest Statistics For 4 Counties
The charts linked below provide sales statistics for the counties of Sacramento. and the surrounding counties of: El Dorado, Placer and Yuba. They compare March 2009 to the year prior (March 2008), as well as data for February 2009 vs. February 2008. In most areas the number of sales posted was significantly greater to the previous year. However, prices ha...
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Latest Statistics For 4 Counties
Latest Statistics For 4 Counties
The charts linked below provide sales statistics for the counties of Sacramento. and the surrounding counties of: El Dorado, Placer and Yuba. They compare March 2009 to the year prior (March 2008), as well as data for February 2009 vs. February 2008. In most areas the number of sales posted was significantly greater to the previous year. However, prices ha...
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Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Area’s foreclosed homes sell briskly, for less, at auction
Area’s foreclosed homes sell briskly, for less, at auction
ShareThisBy Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/1795749.html
Published: Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009 - 12:00 am | Page 6B
A pair of out-of-town auction giants sold 190 more foreclosed homes in Sacramento on Sunday, earning $21 million for lenders that repossessed them for lack...
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Saturday, 18 April 2009
Sacramento region's repossessed home sales boom hits lull
Sacramento region’s repossessed home sales boom hits lull
ShareThisBy Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/1789794.html
Published: Saturday, Apr. 18, 2009 - 12:00 am | Page 1B
Months of foreclosure moratoriums, stepped-up loan modifications and bank decisions to keep repossessed homes off the market are biting hard into a s...
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Sacramento region's repossessed home sales boom hits lull
Sacramento region’s repossessed home sales boom hits lull
ShareThisBy Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/1789794.html
Published: Saturday, Apr. 18, 2009 - 12:00 am | Page 1B
Months of foreclosure moratoriums, stepped-up loan modifications and bank decisions to keep repossessed homes off the market are biting hard into a s...
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Saturday, 11 April 2009
Sales Statistics by Community - February 2009
The following link provides real estate sales statistics for the various communities, towns and cities within the Greater Sacramento area, as well as in the Counties of Placer and El Dorado. The data is for transactions through the month of February 2009, and compares to the same month, a year prior....
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Friday, 10 April 2009
Fewer empty new homes means supply, demand in balance
Home Front: Fewer empty new homes means supply, demand in balance
ShareThisBy Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
Published: Friday, Apr. 10, 2009 - 12:00 am | Page 1B
The first quarterly report on new-home sales in the Sacramento area during 2009 is in – and there’s one good sign amid a new low of 699 sales in January, February and March.
Excess supply ...
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Wednesday, 8 April 2009
don't expect Bay Area Buyer's anytime soon
Home Front: Don’t expect those Bay Area shoppers anytime soon
ShareThisBy Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
Published: Friday, Apr. 3, 2009 - 12:00 am | Page 1B
In area conversations about real estate it’s often an act of faith that a widening gap between Sacramento and Bay Area home prices might soon spark a new migration east to buy houses cheap and put an end to...
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Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Home Front: Don't expect those Bay Area shoppers anytime soon
Home Front: Don’t expect those Bay Area shoppers anytime soon
By Jim Wasserman
jwasserman@sacbee.com
Published: Friday, Apr. 3, 2009 - 12:00 am | Page 1B
In area conversations about real estate it’s often an act of faith that a widening gap between Sacramento and Bay Area home prices might soon spark a new migration east to buy houses cheap and put an end t...
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Monday, 30 March 2009
Latest Statistics for 4 Counties
Clicking on the following link provides the Real Estate Sales Statistics for 4 Counties (Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba) through the month of February 2009.
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Monday, 2 March 2009
Latest Sales Statistics for 4 Counties
Clicking the following link provides the Real Estate Sales Statistics for 4 Counties (Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba) through the month of January 2009.
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Saturday, 31 January 2009
Latest Statistics for 4 Counties
Here are the Real Estate Sales Statistics for 4 Counties (Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba) through the month of December 2008....
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Tuesday, 27 January 2009
CSI Insurance Brokers Partners With GreatWest GMAC
CSI Insurance Brokers sought out partnership with Brodie Stephens and GreatWest GMAC, due to their outstanding professionalism and ethics. Working one on one with Brodie and the GreatWest Real Estate Agents over this past year has been the highlight of our endorsement with CAR. It is very obvious, as I have participated in sales meetings - that there is an elevated expectation with regard to cu...
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Saundra Battaglia is New Manager of GreatWest GMAC Yuba Office
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate is announcing the association of Saundra Battaglia, as the Manager of their office in Yuba City.
Saundra Battaglia has significant real estate experience, beginning in 1985. In the past she has owned and operated Red Carpet franchises in Yuba City and Colusa. And, was associated with Stromer Realty. She has a background in farm/land sales, residential sales,...
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Monday, 29 December 2008
Real Estate Sales Statistics for 4 Counties
Here are the Real Estate Sales Statistics for 4 Counties (Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba) through the month of November 2008....
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Sunday, 14 December 2008
Struggling to Get Real
Awhile back, we posted about bidding wars going on in the arena of homes, which were priced well, and in good condition; much of this activity being fed by the CAL FHA First Time Buyer program.
While blogging we have been provided with really interesting comments from real estate professionals across the nation.
It was noted these bidding wars, aren’t just indigenous to the Great...
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Sunday, 7 December 2008
Latest Statistics for 4 Counties
The following graphs provide sales statistics for the 4 counties of Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yuba. They compare October 2008 to the year prior (October 2007), as well as data for September 2008 vs. September 2007. In most areas the number of sales posted was significantly great to the year prior. However, prices have significantly declined for the same time period.
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Wednesday, 19 November 2008
GreatWest GMAC Actively Seeking Agents
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate is a growing company in the counties of Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba and Sutter. We continue to actively recruit agents, while providing training, and valuable tools to assist them in their career.
If you are interested in a career move, and would like to join our growing and friendly team, please contact:
Brodie Stephens
GreatWest GMAC
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Saturday, 20 September 2008
Every Year At This Time The Hills Come Alive
Every year at this time, there is a special place along Highway 50, in an area cradled in the arms of the Sierra Foothills that comes alive.
In Autumn when the fruit comes into harvest, and the cider is pressed, Apple Hill provides delight for all.
Originally, Apple Hill was a collection of approximately 16 ranches or orchards. Today it boasts more than 50 ranches including ...
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Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Foreclosures Continue to Raise Spectre Over Area Home Market
According to a Sacramento Bee article written by Tony Bizjak on Sunday, the Sacramento area is still being hammered by foreclosures. According to Realtytrac, Inc., data demonstrates that one in every 145 households in Sacramento, El Dorado and Placer counties faced foreclosure in July. That represents 5,290 properties.
The percentage of foreclosures nationally were up 55% over July of l...
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Friday, 25 July 2008
Latest Statistics for 4 Counties - Through June
Here are the latest Sales Statistics for 4 Counties through the month of June (Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, and Yuba). In most areas, the numbers of sales rose signifiantly over the same month a year ago. However prices have declined.
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Latest Statistics for 4 Counties
Here are the latest Sales Statistics for 4 Counties (Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, and Yuba):...
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Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Latest Sales Statistics for 4 Counties
Here are the latest sales statistic for 4 counties (Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba).
The number of sales has increased significantly; however, sales prices continue below a year ago.
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Friday, 25 April 2008
Latest Sales Statistics for 4 Counties
Here are the Latest Sales Statistics for 4 Counties (Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba)....
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Sunday, 30 March 2008
Latest Statistics for 4 Counties
Here are the latest statistics for 4 counties (Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba)....
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Wednesday, 26 March 2008
THE GREAT DIVIDE
A few days ago, we posted about bidding wars going on in the arena of homes, which were priced well, and in good condition; much of this activity being fed by the CAL FHA First Time Buyer program.
While blogging we have been provided with really interesting comments from real estate professionals across the nation.
It was noted these bidding wars, aren’t just indigenous to the Gr...
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Thursday, 27 December 2007
Latest Statistics for 4 Counties
Here are the latest Statistics for the Counties of Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, and Yuba...
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Sunday, 2 December 2007
Latest Sales Statistics for 4 Counties
Here are the latest slaes statistics for Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yuba Counties:
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Thursday, 8 November 2007
Latest sales statistics for 4 counties
Here are the latest sales statistics for the counties of Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yuba....
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Latest sales statistics for 4 counties
Here are the latest sales statistics for the counties of Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yuba....
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Thursday, 2 August 2007
Foreclosures are on the rise
Statistics released Tuesday showed the number of area homeowners missing at least two monthly mortgage payments reached record levels during April, May and June. The number of homeowners ultimately losing their residences to banks also surged.
The second-quarter numbers were stark for the state as well. DataQuick Information Systems reported that 53,943 homeowners -- the highest in 10 y...
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Tuesday, 15 May 2007
Company Wide Open House is this Sunday!
Our Sacramento/Roseville/Placerville/Pollock Pines offices have scheduled their Company Wide Open House for this Sunday, June 3 from 1-4 p.m.
We will have 25 homes open on the Placerville/Pollock Pines area along with 10 open for the Sacramento/Roseville area. Please look for our ad in The Sacramento Bee Real Estate Section and Mountain Democrat.
If you are interested in viewing...
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Monday, 14 May 2007
Sacramento region default notices hit record highs
Both notices of default, the first sign that homeowners are having trouble making payments, and foreclosures reached historic highs across much of the Sacramento area during first quarter reported Sami Siddiqui, President of GreatWest GMAC Real Estate.
The statistics are the newest indication of stress in one of California’s most troubled major housing markets. They come as spring s...
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