Humboldt County Real Estate - Homes in Humboldt

Good day and thanks for visiting my blog! This week I've been working with a seller/buyer, a person listing their home and then buying a replacement home. This can be very tricky, but if planned properly can work out just fine. However it occured to me that they have 2 different mindsets. As a se...

I know that a lot of people out there are concerned about the Real Estate Market in Humboldt County and indeed all over the County. This is what can be considered a "Normal Market" because historically, appreciation is not as dramatic as the last few years have shown. It takes longer to sell a ho...

Like many people, I watch Flip this House/Flip that House and dream of finding the perfect house to buy, fix and sell.  This market is definitely not conducive to this business model, but I will keep looking. Afterall, you make your money when you buy, right?  In the mean time I'll watch "Flipper...

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So you've decided to purchase a house, you may be asking, "How am I to know what I'm buying?" The answer lies in the inspections. This is an important consumer protection provided to the buyer of Real Estate which allows the buyer time to kick the tires and check under the hood, so to speak.Buyer...

    I often am asked questions by people who are first time home buyers about the home buying process. In this post, I will answer some of the most commonly asked questions. Please be advised that I will update this blog entry from time to time, so check back!Q: I'm looking to buy a home, what sh...

Recently, while listening to Fresh Air I heard Gretchen Morgenson, a financial reporter and business columnist, speaking about the mortgage crisis and how we got here. The most important factor was this: Lending Institutions went away from tighter lending guide lines and gravitated towards riskie...

New loan limits were released in March for FHA backed loans. Previously, Humboldt County's limit was $299,250, but now the limit has been raised to: $393,750. What does this mean for buyers? Now that the limits have been raised, FHA will now insure loans for a much higher amount than they would p...

Good day and thanks for visiting my blog! This week I've been working with a seller/buyer, a person listing their home and then buying a replacement home. This can be very tricky, but if planned properly can work out just fine. However it occured to me that they have 2 different mindsets. As a se...

Etiquette in Real Estate is very important. If you have been using a particular Realtor to help you buy a home, there are a few things that should be considered:1. Always call your Realtor first! If you see a home at an open house or in a advertisement, call your Realtor first. The Listing Agent ...