Could This Maybe, Kinda, Sorta Be the Bottom of the Market?

Looks like we could be at the bottom of the market. Experts are forecasting as slight 1% increase in home sales next year and a 1.7% increase in prices. It's small, but at least it's up. Of course, we'll never truly know we've hit the bottom of the market until about six months after it's passed.

Visit, for more info: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-20/california-home-sales-to-climb-1-next-year-realtors-forecast.html


For real estate info, visit: http://www.scottandkimsellhomes.com

CA Department of Real Estate Consumer Help

The California DRE has created booklets to help consumers navigate the real estate world. With topics that include:

"Finding the Right Real Estate Agents: What You Should Do"
"Preventing Real Estate Fraud: How to Protect Yourself and Your Home"
"Surviving the Escrow Process in California"
"Loan Modification Self-Help Guide"
"Financial Sense to White Picket Fence"

For more info and downloading booklets, visit: http://www.dre.ca.gov/cons_home.html

Also visit for additional housing market info: http://www.scottandkimsellhomes.com

Help for Vets Buying First Home

The Pentagon Federal Credit Union is providing financial assistance up to $5,000 to Veterans or active duty military members to buy their first home.

For more info: http://www.pentagonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dream_index