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Craigslist housing rental scam
Picture this – you’re in the market for rental and a friend tells you to check out the website, craigslist.org. You find a number of available properties in your area. You click the pictures, read the descriptions and find the one for an amazing price. You make contact with the owner – awesome! They tell... Read More
Now is the best time for Real Estate
Thinking winter isn’t the right time to buy or sell a home? Think again. It’s true, traditionally winter has been the “dead zone” when it comes to real estate sales. However, this time around ending 2015, inventory is exceptionally low. On average, as much as 50% less homes are available this year than in previous years.... Read More
Just when you thought the summer’s market was hot
The Chico real estate market heated up over the summer – and it wasn’t just the weather. The number of homes sold increased as much as 20% with average days on market at just 4 days. The average sales price increased by 5% to $272,000. Sellers are able to sell quick because of the limited... Read More
Open Houses – Oct 3rd and 4th – Laffins Team
Open houses this weekend – Check out the following homes: Saturday October 3rd 11 am to 4 pm: 19 Marydith Lane Chico, CA 95926 11 am to 4 pm: 1520 Neal Dow Ave Chico, CA 95926 Sunday October 4th 2 pm to 4 pm: 110 Secluded Oaks Court Chico, CA 95928 Read More
Average rate on 30-year mortgages falls
Los Angeles Times reports Thursday, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 3.86% from 3.91% a week earlier. The rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages eased to 3.08% from 3.11%. The average rate on five-year adjustable-rate mortgages declined to 2.91% from 2.92%; the fee held steady at 0.5 point. The average rate on... Read More