1.2 Months of Inventory for Sacramento Metro Area – That’s Low

This was just created from my MLS trending software… This shows how many months it would take to absorb the inventory on the market at today’s selling pace.  Crazy!

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Home Prices Show Strongest Gain in 6 Years: NAR

Existing-home sales rose to 4.62 million (seasonally adjusted annualized rate) in April from a downwardly revised March rate of 4.47 million, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported Tuesday. Economists had forecast the April sales pace would be 4.66 million.

The median price of an existing home climbed 10.1 percent to $177,400 from $161,100 in April 2011, the strongest year-to-year gain since January 2006. The median price in April reached its highest level since July 2010 when it was $182,100. Continue reading

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Down Payment Assistance Now Available – Just .5% down

We are once again offering the CHF Down Payment Assistance in the form of a 3% 2nd Lien. This lien can be used to help cover closing costs, down payment funds, etc…. It is only offered on SFR, Owner Occ homes using standard FHA 203b Financing.

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New listing in East Sac… 4beds/3baths 2car garage

New Eat Sac Listing - 39 Lupine WayREDUCED – New listing in East Sac – This is a remodeled home that is coming to market today.  It is located on Lupine Way  just off of Elvas Ave.  The home features 4beds/3baths, 2car garage, tall ceilings, stainless steel appliances and an open floor plan. 39 Lupine Way Sacramento, CA 95819 $799,950 tdefazio@ellprop.com 916-502-7422

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New Listing – Complete Remodel in River Park – East Sacramento

Complete remodel in River Park - East Sacramento. Highly sought after interior location near the American River. Granite & Quartz counters, Stainless steel appliances, Teak hardwood flooring, Travertine bathrooms, Gorgeous landscaping, Optimized floor plan, Acrylic stucco, New driveway, the list goes on...Complete remodel in River Park – East Sacramento. Highly sought after interior location near the American River. Granite & Quartz counters, Stainless steel appliances, Teak hardwood flooring, Travertine bathrooms, Gorgeous landscaping, Optimized floor plan, Acrylic stucco, New driveway, the list goes on…  $419,950 Ted 916-502-7422  http://listings.realbird.com/B5A5E5A5/155251.aspx

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New project coming to River Park in East Sacramento

Coming Soon:  A freshly remodeled single story 3bed/2bath home in deep interior River Park close to Glen Hall Park and the American River.  This home will have a reconfigured floor plan, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, open kitchen looking into family room with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, new driveway and a flagstone patio surrounded by luxurious landscaping including new sod, fencing and shrubs.  This will be a must see for anyone looking for mature landscaping matched with a like-new home in East Sacramento.  Call me for a private showing: 916-502-7422

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The pictures are in! New custom home on 39th Street is finished…

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Exceptional Quality New Custom Home $1,299,950
4-5 beds/4.5 baths, Dual Master Suites, Detached Guest House, Ted Smith Design
Ted DeFazio 916-502-7422 tdefazio@ellprop.com

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Fully remodeled McKinley Park home for sale! Check it out before it hits the market…

McKinley Park listing, East Sac listingWelcome to McKinley Park – Located on one of East Sac’s premier streets, 725 Santa Ynez Way is what you have been searching for: A single story, fully remodeled, tastefully upgraded home which boasts 4 beds / 2 baths filled with light and a thoughtful twist of modern amenities mixed with the charm of another era.

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To setup a private showing of this home, call or email Ted @ 916-502-7422 or tdefazio@ellprop.com

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Whats your interior decorating style? Mine is funky retro distressed modern…

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Sacramento median home price rises for first time since July 2010

It may mark only a faint spark of hope for homeowners, but housing experts think the small uptick in Sacramento home prices reported Thursday could be a sign the long fall is over.

In March, Sacramento County saw a 1.3 percent increase in the median resale price of detached single-family homes compared with March 2011, San Diego-based DataQuick reported. The median price rose from $160,000 a year ago to $162,000 last month.

That may not sound like much. But it was the first time in 20 months that Sacramento home prices stopped falling year over year, the real estate information service said. The last time prices rose was in July 2010, when buyers rushed to finish purchases before federal and state tax credits expired.

By contrast, the newest bump in the median price is driven by the market, not stimulus programs, analysts said. Continue reading

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