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Buy Real Estate Now

Owning is cheaper than renting so buy an investment property or a new primary residence now. Mortgage delinquencies of 60 days or more has decreased for six straight quarters. Even though you may not see mortgage delinquencies go back to "normal" until perhaps 2015, home prices will start to creep up. So let me help you with your real estate needs. Looking for a realtor, call me!! Debra Verniest 916-337-1637

Free Boulders

I have 30 to 50 boulders in Via Fiora that I need to get rid of. They are 18" to 3' in diameter. If you can move them, they are yours, no charge.

Let me know, 916-337-1637

Half Moon Bay

I had a gentleman call me to see if we can provide construction financing in Half Moon Bay. I MISPLACED HIS PHONE NUMBER. . . if you read this, yes we can, FINALLY, please give me a call. Debra Verniest 916-961-2453 x112

Investors wanted

I want to represent you in your adventure of finding investment properties. I have been selling properties under $75,000 and renting for $1,100. You can use your 401K and own the properties free and clear. No tax consequences, better return on your money. Call me, 916-337-1637

Things are picking up

I thought you might interested in knowing some Market News in regards to home sales and building. This information was provided to me by Carrie Meek and I am very encouraged by it. So here you go. . ..

National Building Permits +3% over last month and +7% over last year
West Building Permits +1% over last month and +21% over last year
US New Home Sales -2% from last month and +14% over last year
West New Homes Sales -4% from last month and +32% over last year
Lumber Composite Price +5% over last year **Green Fir Composite is +35% over last year**

As for OBC, we have seen an increase in our real estate activity. I have investors that are taking advantage of this market. The inventory is still out there. If you are interested in acquiring rental property or looking for that new dream home, please give me a call. If you are thinking of building or remodeling, call Skip!

Housebuilding Class

Next weekend housebuilding class is August 13 & 14, 2011. You can sign up at our website, www.ownerbuildercenter.com or call us at (916) 961-2453

Skip is building a home for a client in South Lake Tahoe. May seem like a long way to go but our guys are grateful for the work and really it is only 1 ½ hours away. Some commute days take that long just to go to downtown Sacramento! The siding on the house is called Certainteed. It is a combination of wood and cement which comes stained with a 30 year warranty. It is quite nice and practically maintenance free. Be sure to check out the picture of the great room. This home will be beautiful when it is done not to mention the grand scenery.


I think the market is really starting to heat up. I know that there is still a lot of inventory out there. In working with some of my investor clients, we are finding that we need to look at these homes the day they come on the market and if acceptable, make the offer that day. Multiple offers are very common. Houses that have been sitting on the market for 100 days or more are starting to get offers as well. Cross your fingers, may be seeing a brighter future.

Real Estate Market IS moving

Closed escrow Friday on a house I sold and that afternoon opened escrow on another. Today, another, wow, keep them coming!!!!!!!!!!!!

New So. Lake Tahoe Project

Skip is managing another project. This time in South Lake Tahoe. He is building a 2800 sq ft home. Check out the pictures, building in the snow!!! The framer had to have a guy with a snow plow behind his truck move snow so that they could start framing.

4th Wall Going In

The 4th and final wall is going in this week. It is an incredible sight to see. Next is grading the pad and away we go. It has been a long haul to get to this point. Good job to everyone working on this.

Building a new house

Now is the time to build your own home. Materials and Labor are at an all time low. Register now for our next housebuilding class, May 14 & 15.

El Dorado Hills Construction Project

The second wall will be completed on the El Dorado Hills job tomorrow.

I called for an inspection for the second terrace wall footing and the inspector said, “retaining walls must be a minimum of 5’ from the property lines”. This is not typically true; usually we can have up to a 7’ tall wall as close as 2’ from the property line. I hot footed it up to the planning department in El Dorado County and was told there is an easement on both sides of the property. Checking with the title company revealed there are no recorded easements, but apparently on the developer’s map that was filed as part of the subdivision development, there is a statement about a five foot easement on the sides of the property.

Stay Tuned!!!!!

El Dorado Hills project kicks off

Well the work has begun. The first footings were poured on Wednesday. And check out the fog line behind the property. So beautiful

Mortgage Brokers

I just want to make sure that everyone knows that we provide real estate mortgage loans as well as construction loans. I am a mortgage broker but sometimes people think that I only provide construction loans. Not true, give me a try!!!!

Don't wait too long

Happy New Year to each and every one of you. We toast to your prosperity as well as our own!!! If you have not considered refinancing your mortgage, you may want to seriously think about it now. Rates are still historically low and this opportunity should not be missed. If you want to find out how much I can save you, please call me. And remember I will reimburse your appraisal fee at close of escrow.

Skip is starting a very challenging new construction project in El Dorado Hills. He has imported over 6000 cubic yards of engineered fill and is beginning to build a series of four retaining walls which are 100 ft x 6 ft approximately. You can follow the project by going to Facebook, Skip Weahunt.

Once again, we are full service Mortgage Brokers, Realtors and General Contractors. So between great interest rates and historically low costs to build, we are the team for you!!!!

License info: R/E License No. 01194050 / Contractor's License No. 331604/ HUD Consultant S0628/FHA Inspector N-764