A Stunning Lake View Home is Schwartz-Stanton Group’s Featured Property of the Month

March 4th, 2010 ssgtahoe Posted in Luxury Properties, Real Estate News No Comments »

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Featured Property of the Month on the Schwartz-Stanton Group Blog is 671 Fairview Boulevard located in Incline Village on the Read the rest of this entry »

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Tips of Buying a Foreclosure

February 18th, 2010 ssgtahoe Posted in Lifestyle, Real Estate News No Comments »

Yes, there are some good deals out there and many are thinking buying a foreclosure property is the way to go.  Whether you are savvy, experienced real estate investor or not, there are some things to keep in mind if you are going the foreclosure route and buying property.

See the property.  Just like any other major purchase, you don’t want to buy the property site unseen.

Research the neighborhood.  Here is where doing your homework is important.  Gathering as much information and data will help.  Is the area depressed?  Will you be able to recoup remodeling dollars?   These are just a sample of questions you should ask yourself.

How long has the property been empty?  The longer the property is vacant, there is the risk of a lot of maintenance items including plumbing, pests, etc.

What is the condition of the exterior and landscaping. As a foreclosure property, there is a pretty good chance the property hasn’t been maintained.   Take a look at the siding, roof, windows as well as the yards.  Trees, bushes, vines left untrimmed can cause problems.

Get an inspection.  If you’re paying cash still get an inspection if you can.  If you are getting a mortgage the lender usually requires a current inspection.

Have a realistic budget.  While the price of the property may be a “great deal”, think about repairs and/or remodel expenses.  If you are planning to rent out the property, can you carry the overhead if the property doesn’t rent quickly.  These are just a few of the budgetary items to consider.

Good luck on your real estate adventure.

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Making An Offer on a Short Sale Property? Be Patient and Be Informed

February 16th, 2010 ssgtahoe Posted in Real Estate News No Comments »

If a home is being sold for below what the current seller owes on the property—and the seller does not have other funds to make up the difference at closing—the sale is considered a short sale. Many more home owners are finding themselves Read the rest of this entry »

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Want A Loan Modification. . .Be Prepared!

February 16th, 2010 ssgtahoe Posted in Real Estate News No Comments »

Homeowners worried about missing mortgage payments and entering foreclosure may have another option: a loan modification.  Despite some signs of stability in the housing market, Read the rest of this entry »

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Existing Home Sales Surge in 4th Quarter

February 16th, 2010 ssgtahoe Posted in Real Estate News No Comments »

Strong gains in existing-home sales were the predominant pattern in most states during the fourth quarter, with many more metro areas seeing prices rise from Read the rest of this entry »

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Stabilization in Pending Home Sales, Remain Above Year-Ago Levels

February 4th, 2010 ssgtahoe Posted in Real Estate News No Comments »

Pending home sales have leveled from a market swing driven by response to the home buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®.   The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in December, increased Read the rest of this entry »

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Putting Your Home on the Market? Here’s a Timeline to Help You Get Your Home Ready For Sale

January 6th, 2010 ssgtahoe Posted in Lifestyle, Real Estate News No Comments »

Getting your home ready for sale can take anywhere from one to six months, depending on the condition, age of the house and how long you’ve lived there. So go over the property to determine Read the rest of this entry »

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Schwartz-Stanton Group Introduces The Ridges at Hunter Creek, an Exceptional Real Estate Development in Reno, Nevada

January 6th, 2010 ssgtahoe Posted in Real Estate News No Comments »

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Schwartz-Stanton Group, Coldwell Banker Incline Village Realty, is pleased to introduce you to The Ridges at Hunter Creek.  This development is an intimate enclave of wilderness home sites that have been set aside within a gated Read the rest of this entry »

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Pending Home Sales Fall after Surge but is Higher Than a Year Ago

January 5th, 2010 ssgtahoe Posted in Real Estate News No Comments »

Contract activity for pending home sales fell after a surge of activity in preceding months to beat the original deadline Read the rest of this entry »

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Lake Tahoe Real Estate For Sale – Red Cedar Estates #19

December 29th, 2009 ssgtahoe Posted in Real Estate News No Comments »

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Exclusively listed with Schwartz-Stanton Group of Coldwell Banker Incline Village Realty, Red Cedar Estates #19 is a perfect Tahoe getaway or year-round home.  This unit offers fantastic lake views and has Read the rest of this entry »

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