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March Madness! Sacramento Residents Rejoice!

Tamara Dorris — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:03:18 +0000

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Okay, so it’s only a radio show, but hey, I am COMPLELTEY convinced that any of us can dramatically improve our businesses, our outlooks, our health and our skills by listening to the brilliance these great people share. Seriously, these are folks give us FREE advice to help our lives and Baby, it doesn’t get any better than that!

So Please tune in (or catch a past podcast) at www.InLoveWithSacto.com here’s the guest I’ve got for you:

Mark Ayers, Business Coach, helped with some awesome tips for professionals. Mark will be coming on the show periodically to help us with timely issues in our businesses and our lives.

Eric Lofholm, National Sales Trainer, rocked our world with some really unique sales strategies. He even gave listeners a $499 FREE GIFT…just tune in and listen to the URL and go fetch your freebie!

Hal Elrod (on 3/17), a miracle in the making! Hal was in a horrible accident…well, I’ll let him tell you the rest, but suffice it to say that it’s a miracle he’s even alive and he’s got some great advice and inspiration to share with us.

Tony Gates (on 3/24) a Branding Expert is going to help Sacramento (& beyond) professionals learn how to spruce up their images and make a name for themselves in any industry.

Dr. Dennis Crawford (on 3/31) is our featured and regular natural health care professional and this week we’ll focus on “Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking.” We’ll also have Victor Jenkins talk a bit about Toastmasters.

(most shows start with me and my side-kick, Ed “The Money Man” Wacaster, covering real estate updates—and be sure to hear our rockin good show intro!)

Real Estate:

If you want to stay in the know about Sacramento real estate, subscribe to my blog at www.InLoveWIthSacto.tv. Every day of the week you can find legislative updates, market trends, Sacramento sale stats, help for buyers and sellers, and even useful information for homeowners. Besides, you can watch my fun videos that I post a few times a week.

I’m happy to announce that I’m a certified short sale and distressed property specialist, and this was no overnight class! My goal is to help Sacramento home owners stay in their homes, if at all possible, through loan modifications or refinancing, but if that’s not an option, then a short sales is much better than a foreclosure. My expertise and caring can make this effort a little less painful. And in some cases, people are able to turn around and buy another house in just a matter of months!
Finally, feel free to check out my Sacramento Home-Search site at www.BuyinSacto.com . You can sign up for a listing alert to see the second hot new homes hit the MLS in your area of interest, and you can also request a free CMA (see what your home is worth).

Wishing you all a very happy March….Spring is in the air in Sacramento and I’ve been walking around my Carmichael neighborhood whenever I can squeeze a few minutes in!

PS
If you know anyone that would make a great guest for my radio show, OR, a business in our community that would like to be highlighted, just give me a buzz.

ta ta for now!

Tamara

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Sacramento Short Sellers and HOA Dues

Tamara Dorris — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:21:35 +0000

If you’re facing a Sacramento Short Sale (which is WAY better than a Sacramento Foreclosure!), it’s important to keep up your HOA dues. Now I know, not everyone has HOA Dues, but some of us do. An HOA Due is something you will know whether of not you’ll have because you have been paying if every month since you purchased your home. It’s not part of your loan though, so it will have a separate billing.

The point is that if you DO have an HOA Due, you MUST keep it current. Even if you are not able to make your house payment, it’s important to try your very best to maintain that payment. Why? Because those HOA Associations can slap a lien on your property at the drop of a dime, and, liens on properties and short sales do not good bedfellows make. In other, less poetic terms, that HOA Association can decide to put a lein on the property ten minutes before closing and it can blow the whole deal. Really.

Here’s a little video I made for you with some more info:

If you need help with your current real estate situation. If I can help you keep your home, I will, or if you need to sell it as a short sale, I can help you with that too.

Just give me a call! 916.482.5834
Ta ta for now

Tamara

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Sacramento Home-Owner Options

Tamara Dorris — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:56:40 +0000

Even though I’m currently earning my certification as a Sacramento Short Sale Specialist, trust me, I’m much more interested in helping my Sacramento sellers KEEP THEIR HOME! Seriously, I’d be so much happier listing your home later when it’s not in a distressed situation! However, be that as it may, some of us are having a tough time and don’t know where to turn. A short sale may not always be your best option…if you’re not sure, please feel free to call or email me. Let’s explore other options that might work better for you in the long-run, since that’s my goal. Here’s a little video with more info:

Catch my radio show too as we cover a Sacramento real estate each week, as well as provide great guests that can help you improve your business and your life!
www.InLoveWithSacto.com

Ta ta for now,

Tamara
Your Trusty Sacramento Realtor
Short-Sale Specialist
Carmichael, Arden Arcade Expert

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Sacramento Home-Seller Support (not what you think)

Tamara Dorris — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:08:01 +0000

If you’re in a situation where your Sacramento home is worth less than you owe on it, you may be looking at a short sale. However, there are other options that you should first explore. For instance, if you’re not struggling making the payments, why not just stay put? I bet my house isn’t worth what I owe on it right now either, but I love my home and have no intention of going anywhere, so what’s the big deal? Real estate will always appreciate, over time, so as long as you’re not feeling some kind of financial squeeze that may affect your ability to make payments, just stay put for now.

However, if that’s not the case, it’s time to see what options you have. First, you can always try for a loan modification or even a re-finance opportunity (there are some out there). If all else fails, you may need to do a short sale. The difference in how a short sale versus a foreclosure affects your life is monumental, no matter what anyone else may tell you. Trust me–a short sale is much easier on your credit and your conscious than a home that’s been repossessed by the bank.

Anyway, here’s a little video I did on the importance of keeping a positive attitude during a difficult time, should you be someone who finds yourself in a short-sale situation. Hope it helps.

Catch a little real estate and Sacramento self-help radio at www.InLoveWIthSacto.com

ta ta for now,
Tamara

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Sacramento Home Purchase Agreement

Tamara Dorris — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:03:46 +0000

When you go to buy a Sacramento home, and you’re filling out the purchase agreement (the offer), there is a page that contains some very bold typed. Just because the print looks dark and serious, don’t let it scare you. In fact, the clauses are there for your own good. After all, the last thing you want is for some legal battle to ensue and you to get stuck with your Good Faith Deposit tied up in court proceedings. Likewise, if you’re the seller, the last thing you want is for your home to be tied up in the wonderful judicial system….I’ve heard when real estate transaction gone bad go to court, it can take YEARS to settle. Now, THAT’S scary.

Here’s a little video I did to ease your mind:

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