Are you financially prepared for home ownership?

I just posted my third of a five part series dealing with the question, “Is it the right time to buy a home in Sacramento?” The article is posted over at Rocklin & Roseville Today as part of my real estate column, “Is it the right time – are you financially prepared to be a homeowner.” If you want to read the entire series you can find all five articles on my personal website.
Just being out and about today has to make you feel good. Here we are in the second half of November and the sun is out, the sky is blue and it is warm. What more could you ask for.

In the real estate business, we have been busy. I spent all day Friday out with a great new buyer. His company is looking for a home or multi-family unit where his employees can live while they are working on several projects here in the Sacramento area. We saw some interesting properties and went to a few neighborhoods I hope to never see again. In addition, our Short Sale negotiator has been having some success with a few lenders and getting short sales approved.

Working with the lenders is a difficult and long task. Unfortunately they appear to view us as the enemy rather than someone helping them avoid a larger loss. After you get them approved there is nothing more frustrating than having the buyer bail. This happened last week on one of our Sacramento listings. If you or someone you know is looking for a great investment or starter home, this property on 73rd Street is a great deal and the bank is ready to go!