New Homes Gaining Traction

With the difficulty of getting buyers into resale homes, I now have two clients who swore they didn't want a new home, about to be in contract on a new home. The prices are definitely higher than resale, but it's a new home.

So if you thought there was no way you'd do a new home, maybe give it a thought. But take your Realtor with you on your first visit or else they are unable to help you. It's just one of the new home sale quirks.

Fall Pool Party and Open House Sunday

There's still some nice weather to be had for a pool party!

Welcome to this newly listed and mint condition home at 3237 Hornby Island Street in West Sacramento's Southport neighborhood. This Sunday from 11-2 there will be an open house to view this fabulous property,which features 2,772 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a spacious loft and lots of upgrades from stone counters, wood floors, crown molding, patio cover, master bedroom balcony, downstair bedroom, and much, much more.

For property specifics, visit: http://3237hornbyislandst.blucb.com/

Put in Pool Fence before Moving In

Today in the Sacrament Bee was a very tragic story about a father and son who drowned in the pool of a home the family had lived in only weeks. Neither the father nor the 2-year-old son could swim. The father drowned trying to save his son. It's such a senseless tragedy that could have been prevented by a pool fence.

My heart goes out the mom/widow and their family.

Visit Hawaii in Sac Saturday

As the weather starts to change, add a little aloha to your Saturday by visiting the Sacramento Aloha Festival from 10am to 6pm. It's free, just pay $10 for parking.

For more info, visit: http://www.sacalohafest.org/

Only 57 Homes for Sale in Livermore

I just had a friend email me who was on Realtor.com and it showed only 57 homes for sale in all of Livermore. He wanted to know if it was accurate. I told him, yes, it's likely accurate as the low inventory issue seems to be plaguing not only the Sacramento Region, but also the Bay Area.

At some point, something's gotta give. I hope! More people need to finally get off the fence and list their home. It's a perfect storm to sell -- get a good price for your home and still buy something affordable. Unfortunately, until a significant number of homes are for sale, those selling will have a hard time finding a home to move to.

OMG! 89 Offers on One House

I thought the market was crazy last week when I told buyers to up the ante on their offers. During our weekly office meeting this week, one agent wrote an offer on a property in Elk Grove listed for $140K. The listing agent told her she had 89 offers on the home. Holy offers, Batman!

I thought competing with 20-30+ offers was bad, but with 89 offers, buyers don't have a chance. I've tried to keep a positive attitude with my buyers with the mantra that, "somebody has to get the house, why not you!" That means there are still 88 buyers at that price point who still don't have a house. Bummer.

Deadline to Register to Vote

If you're not registered to vote, the deadline is October 22.  This year you will not be able to register on election day.

To register online to vote in California, visit Rock the Vote:
https://register2.rockthevote.com