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Sacramento Vacation Destinations, Lake Tahoe

Posted on September 5, 2011 by chriskendallrocksre

Last month I talked about my incredible experience at Yosemite National Park. Yosemite is a great California vacation destination. Another popular vacation destination for folks living in the Sacramento area is Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is located on the border … Continue reading →

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Sacramento Vacation Destinations, Yosemite

Posted on July 9, 2011 by chriskendallrocksre

One of the great things about living in the Sacramento region is its close proximity to many amazing vacation destinations. Within a few hours drive you can visit beautiful Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, the wine country, and more. Today I’d … Continue reading →

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Return On Investment – ROI

Posted on May 20, 2011 by chriskendallrocksre

There are several ways to evaluate a piece of real estate when it comes to investing, but today’s topic focuses on return on investment, or ROI. ROI is the rate of return you can expect to receive on an amount of money … Continue reading →

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4 ways to help your Realtor attract buyers

Posted on February 25, 2011 by chriskendallrocksre

Like almost anything, achieving lasting results in real estate requires the work of more than just one person. And while real estate professionals are considered “independent” contractors, the image that we work completely alone couldn’t be further from the truth. … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in Valentines Day and show your house some love.

Posted on February 14, 2011 by chriskendallrocksre

Who says our national day of love has to be limited to us mere humans. Why not send a little love your home’s way? The following tips are relatively easy and require more elbow grease than greenbacks so put some … Continue reading →

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Compare schools when looking for the right neighborhood

Posted on February 11, 2011 by chriskendallrocksre

If you have children, you know the local school system is important. If you do not have children, keep in mind that future buyers may consider schools a top priority. Also, in areas where school systems are good, property values … Continue reading →

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Get prequalified to strengthen your offer

Posted on February 10, 2011 by chriskendallrocksre

The first step for homebuyers is a credit check. It’s best to keep an eye on your credit reports so you can spot and correct any mistakes. Secondly, you should avoid running up high credit card bills in the months … Continue reading →

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Follow Your “Duct” Instinct

Posted on February 7, 2011 by chriskendallrocksre

Every morning I read a lot of the flashy articles that Yahoo news has. Being the morning after the Superbowl I was armed and ready for the thousand and one critiques of the game, the halftime show, and how Ms. … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Home Purchase Mistakes

Posted on February 7, 2011 by chriskendallrocksre

Doing your homework before you buy can make all the difference. Below are common mistakes to avoid when buying a home: 1. Not understanding the local real estate market to determine pricing and location options 2. Not narrowing your search … Continue reading →

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Selling your home: The Big 4

Posted on February 7, 2011 by chriskendallrocksre

It doesn’t matter what kind of housing market you are in, a home/property will always have some value. That value may not necessarily agree with what you believe to be true, but it does have value for which someone else … Continue reading →

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