The Power of a proper Search.
0 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 3:21 PM.
The best way to watch the real estate market in any area is through daily email updates. If you did not already know most realtors can put your criteria into a database that will automatic send you listings to an email address as they hit the market directly from the MLS. The key to the whole thing working though is having a good search criteria that reflects your exact needs. The good thing is that there are many different choices.
The emails that I send come with maps, muliple pictures when applicable, lots of details and descriptions. All you have to do is let me know what you are looking for and I can put you on that kind of search.
Each house that fits you criteria will be sent to you in the morning in a single line format. If you want more information about the property just click on the MLS# hyper link.
Example of a listing sent to a client:
60071066 Active 419,995 3836 Zeally Ln William Moss Blvd 208031HSL4 2 (2 0) 1636
Also if you own a home you might want to monitor the sales in your area. Just let me know the address you would like the radius search to be based on then I will send you all homes in your area as they go active, pending, and then sold so that you can monitor the activity in your area yourself.
There are many different ways you can use this tool that I plan on posting about later. For now just send me an email with your request and I will get you set up. Below is an attempt to brake down a few of the basic choices you have when receiving email updates.
Different search options for daily MLS email updates.
1) First choose what type of real estate you would to see emailed to you.
(Real estate on the MLS falls under one of these six categories, these categories have subcatigagories.)
A)Residential(1 House on Lot, 2 Houses on Lot, Condo, helpless)
B)Residential Income(Single Family, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex, 5 or More Units)
C)Commercial(lots of options)
D)Business Opportunity(lots of options)
2)Searching Locations: Choose different cities or counties that you wish to view listings in. There are a lot of different ways we can search for a location such as a search by city, county, zip code, Subdivision, School Counties, School Districts and we can also do a .25-2 mile radius search based on an address.
Any city in in these counties, email me if you would like a list;
Placer
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Stanislaus
3)Price Range: Choose a price range to see homes. Ex (xxx,xxx to xxx,xxx)
4)Lot Size: Limit your search based on the size of the lot, Based on either sq.ft or acres. For example you may only want homes that have atleast a 6000 sq.ft lot or bigger, If you are looking for just Ag land then you might specify 40+ acres only.
5) ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT OPTIONS and these options have sub-options:
Horse Property, Sewer type(septic, city), Stories(1,2,3), Type Listing(probate, open, net),Tenant(y,n),Year Remodeled (19xx to present), Zoning, Lot Dimensions,Builder, Disability Features, Subtype Description(Fixer, Historical, Semi-Custom), Status Modifier(Short sales), Style Description(ranch, Victorian, cabin), Foundation, Exterior, HOA Payment Schedule, Assoc. Dues Include, Site Description, Site Location, Roof Description, Garage, House Faces, Baths Other, Security Features, Master Bedroom, Room Description, Floor Covering(s), Laundry Description ,Dining Description, Kitchen Description, Kitchen Appliances, CC&Rs, Road Description, Recreational Parking, Pool, Pool Type, Landscape, Horse Amenities, Improvements, Miscellaneous, Equipment, Other Structures, Air, Heat, Energy Features, Water,Utilities, Bonds/Assessments, Bonds/Asmts Desc, Special Information, Restrictions, exc.
In order to sign up just email me at brian@tracyhome.com
Brian Barringer
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Star Trek: The Experience
1 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on Monday, June 19, 2006 at 11:30 AM.
"ENGAGE"
When I was going throughout the turbolift doors I had to make the door opening noise myself.
Me with
M-113 Creature and the reptilian Gorn from the original Star Trek.
Meeting with Andorian investor interested in buying some Earth Real Estate.
The Star Trek experience at the Hilton in Las Vegas is highly recommended as is the Monte Carlo.
Tip On Getting The Best Return On Home Improvements
This is an article that trys to actually represent the value of different home improvements costs vs. return when selling a home.
For the most part it seems to make sense and has a lot to do with staging:
1. Clean / de-clutter - 973% Average Return on Investment
2. Lighten and brighten - 865% R.O.I
3. Yard - 426% R.O.I
4. Plumbing and electrical - 260% R.O.I
5. Staging - 251% R.O.I
6. Update kitchen and bath - 168% R.O.I
7. Paint interior - 148% R.O.I
8. Carpeting = 104% R.O.I
9. Flooring - 101% R.O.I
10. Paint exterior - 76%R.O.I
10 cheap fixes to boost your home's value
(Short on cash but ready to renovate? Think new door handles, not new doors, and spiffed-up appliance fronts, not new appliances.) from MSN. Usually I don't care for the news articles flashing before my eyes on MSN.com but this one caught my eye. Its nice to see that I am pretty much hitting all points in one way or another. Just recently I have been dedicating 3-4 hours a day working on the house after work, my goal is to get the house up to our standards by September. I started with the elecrical which is still an unfinished project. As for the inside we have decided to get the walls and ceiling done first.
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Section 8 Homeownership Option
0 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 12:55 PM.
office located at 448 S. Center St. in Stockton, CA.
http://www.hacsj.com
Section 8 Homeownership Option
What is Section 8 Homeownership Option?
Determination of eligibility is based on family income, composition and assets just like the regular Housing Choice Voucher. In addition you must:
* Be currently receiving Section 8 assistance.
* Be a first time homebuyer (except elderly or disabled households).
* Select or reside in a unit that is eligible to receive assistance.
* Participate in a homeownership program.
* Meet the employment and income requirements
* Not have defaulted on a mortgage
My advice is that if you qualify to take advantage of this program.
30 acres of land for $75,000 in Patterson
0 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on Saturday, June 03, 2006 at 2:00 PM.
Del Puerto Canyon, Patterson Ca
30 acres
asking 75,000
Bare Land
Development Status Raw Land
Vegetation Brush, Trees Few
Road Frontage Easement
Road Surface 4 Wheel Access Only
Improvements None
Water No Water
Irrigation None
Utility None
Click here to see an interesting tour of Del Puerto Canyon
There are always a few of these Del Puerto Canyon properties on the market with 20-40 acres under 100K. I just think its neat that you could own a hugh parcel of land in the hills just south of Tracy for so cheap.
This listing is not my listing and is for sale through the MLS. If you would like more info on this land feel free to get in-touch. Brian
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Online Citizens Guide for fees regarding utilitys and other infomation for Tracy, Ca
0 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on at 1:50 PM.
Is a valuable resource if you are planning on moving to Tracy then make sure you checkout and bookmark this citizens guide on the City of Tracy's website by Mayor Dan Bilbrey.
This is the one stop shop for every utility and public service you might need when you move to Tracy and how much it will cost. It gives out all local utility numbers, school info, cable tv, phone company, ext. Also there is a lot of infomation regarding fees for water, garbage, and sewer that is specific to Tracy.
What you can expect to pay for different Utilitys in Tracy as listed in The Tracy Citizens Guide:
Garbage: $19.95 (for all 3 bins)Trash, green waste, Recycleable
Storm Drain: $1.20 per month
Sewer: $17.50 per month single family, $14.75 per month attached units
Water: Base fee of $9.85 per month ($17.15 for 1" meters) plus consumption:
Consumption 1 meter unit = 100 Cubic Feet
Summer (May to October)
0-18 units – $.85 per unit
19-29 units – $1.20 per unit
29-287 units – $1.40 per unit
over 287 units – $1.50 per unit
Winter (November to April)
0-12 units – $.85 per unit
13-19 units – $1.20 per unit
20-191 units – $1.40 per unit
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These two love birds cant keep there hands off each other. Chi'chi had four babies just the other day, which is a lot at once for a little chinchilla. Chinchilla babies come out with there eyes open and fully fur'ed. They look just like mini-chinchillas from day one and are very independent. Also another interesting thing is that Charlie, the father, is really protective of his children and really takes care of them compared to Chi'chi. She rests most of the day and only comes down to feed. I bet she is already pregnant again.
Chi'chi'
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Chinchillas are a great pet for an adult.
Things to keep in mind before getting a Chinchilla
* Chinchillas are nocturnal.
* Chinchillas need attention, but they dont like to be picked up. T
* Chinchillas need to have their cage cleaned frequently at least once a week.
* Chinchillas can live up to 20 years
* Chinchillas need a Coolenvironmentt
* They like to take dust baths which can be messy(watch a chinchilla take a dust bath on google video)
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