North Bay Blog by Amanda Arend, Realtors

August 2007

Fed Approves Cut in Discount Loan Rate

Posted by Amanda Arend on August 17th, 2007 3:21 PM

April 2010

CALIFORNIA'S TAX CREDIT MONIES MAY GO FAST

Posted by Amanda Arend on April 15th, 2010 4:10 PM

Extension of Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit? For some, yes.

Posted by Amanda Arend on April 15th, 2010 12:50 PM

March 2010

State Approves $10K Tax Credit Beginning May 1, 2010

Posted by Amanda Arend on March 25th, 2010 3:54 PM

Mortgage rates are projected to rise by the end of 2010

Posted by Amanda Arend on March 19th, 2010 4:30 PM

If You Don't Buy a House Now, You're Stupid or Broke - Business Week Article

Posted by Amanda Arend on March 17th, 2010 4:26 PM

Get Your Real Estate Deal While You Still Can!

Posted by Amanda Arend on March 13th, 2010 12:19 PM

Buy a Home with 3% Down and NO Mortgage Insurance!

Posted by Amanda Arend on March 7th, 2010 5:52 PM

February 2010

Just Listed! 4877 Grange Road Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Posted by Amanda Arend on February 22nd, 2010 10:28 AM

4 Reasons to Sell in Today's Market

Posted by Amanda Arend on February 17th, 2010 10:46 AM

January 2010

FHA Announces Changes...Does This Effect You?

Posted by Amanda Arend on January 22nd, 2010 9:13 AM

California's Market Recovery

Posted by Amanda Arend on January 15th, 2010 9:34 AM

November 2009

States See Surging Sales, Moderating Prices

Posted by Amanda Arend on November 13th, 2009 5:02 PM

Federal Tax Credit for Home Buyers signed into law Nov. 6th!

Posted by Amanda Arend on November 12th, 2009 9:58 AM

President Obama Is Expected to Sign the Tax Credit Extension

Posted by Amanda Arend on November 6th, 2009 6:25 PM

October 2009

Big Rebound in Home Sales

Posted by Amanda Arend on October 23rd, 2009 11:04 AM

Calling All First Time Home Buyers...

Posted by Amanda Arend on October 7th, 2009 11:18 AM

Record Streak Continues for Pending Home Sales

Posted by Amanda Arend on October 2nd, 2009 10:25 AM

September 2009

Pending Home Sales on a Record Roll

Posted by Amanda Arend on September 1st, 2009 5:08 PM

August 2009

Awesome FREE Home Finder Search

Posted by Amanda Arend on August 13th, 2009 10:17 AM

July 2009

Buying is now cost-effective for some renters

Posted by Amanda Arend on July 24th, 2009 9:53 AM

New Federal Rules Protecting Home Loan Applicants

Posted by Amanda Arend on July 24th, 2009 9:40 AM

Tips for Parents Buying Homes for Children

Posted by Amanda Arend on July 12th, 2009 11:43 AM

June 2009

Orange Oil for Termites

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 26th, 2009 11:04 AM

Surprisingly Low Down Payments

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 22nd, 2009 3:37 PM

Fire Safety in High Fire Danger Areas

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 17th, 2009 11:38 AM

90 Day Foreclosure Moratorium in California begins June 15, 2009

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 15th, 2009 3:43 PM

HUD: Tax Credit Can Be Used on Closing Costs

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 1st, 2009 10:41 AM

May 2009

PG&E Rebates Are Available

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 28th, 2009 12:00 PM

Water Saver Toilet Rebates!

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 26th, 2009 1:22 PM

Good News if Your Home Value Drops!

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 20th, 2009 12:38 PM

First Time Buyer Credit Can Now Be Used As A Down Payment- Breaking News! (SUSPENDED)

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 16th, 2009 11:16 AM

Summer is Almost Here! Help Your A/C System Keep Up on Hot Days.

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 15th, 2009 9:48 AM

Reyff Electric offers 50% OFF Hourly Rate for May

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 12th, 2009 8:44 AM

Great News for Sonoma County Homeowners!

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 11th, 2009 1:11 PM

A Secret You Can Tell Your Friends

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 7th, 2009 10:42 AM

Entry Level Market is Very Active

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 6th, 2009 1:08 PM

The importance of inspections in todays market

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 5th, 2009 10:58 AM

Many first time buyers are using FHA loans to get into homes.

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 4th, 2009 1:35 PM

April 2009

First-Time Buyers Drive the Market

Posted by Amanda Arend on April 27th, 2009 11:24 AM

The Worst of the Economic Crisis is Over

Posted by Amanda Arend on April 20th, 2009 11:09 AM

Buying Costs LESS Then Renting!

Posted by Amanda Arend on April 3rd, 2009 10:25 AM

March 2009

California Price Drop Causes 83% Increase in Houses Sold in February

Posted by Amanda Arend on March 27th, 2009 10:35 AM

California's Existing Home Sales Increase 100.8 Percent!

Posted by Amanda Arend on March 13th, 2009 11:46 AM

CA Housing Affordability Highest Since Start of Decade

Posted by Amanda Arend on March 13th, 2009 11:37 AM

Home Refinance and Loan Modification Plan

Posted by Amanda Arend on March 5th, 2009 5:11 PM

February 2009

Mortgage Workout Programs for Homeowners

Posted by Amanda Arend on February 23rd, 2009 4:28 PM

Pending Home Sales Show Healthy Gain

Posted by Amanda Arend on February 6th, 2009 12:49 PM

October 2008

Increased Sales in Sonoma County

Posted by Amanda Arend on October 22nd, 2008 1:19 PM

2009 Housing Market Forecast

Posted by Amanda Arend on October 20th, 2008 3:54 PM

September 2008

Reverse Mortgages for Seniors

Posted by Amanda Arend on September 22nd, 2008 4:56 PM

Second Home Tax Changes

Posted by Amanda Arend on September 22nd, 2008 4:52 PM

July 2008

Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

Posted by Amanda Arend on July 30th, 2008 3:20 PM

Are Granite Countertops a Health Threat?

Posted by Amanda Arend on July 28th, 2008 8:55 AM

Early Signs of Housing Market Recovery

Posted by Amanda Arend on July 17th, 2008 12:34 PM

Rate lock advisory for Thursday, July 17, 2008

Posted by Amanda Arend on July 17th, 2008 12:28 PM

Housing Rebound

Posted by Amanda Arend on July 15th, 2008 8:43 AM

June 2008

Monday morning rate lock advisory 6.30.08

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 30th, 2008 11:24 AM

Float your Loan Lock - Friday's Advisory

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 27th, 2008 12:08 PM

Positive News Regarding "Declining Market" Surcharge

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 26th, 2008 10:22 AM

Mid Week Loan Interest Rate Lock Advisory 6/25

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 26th, 2008 9:04 AM

Monday Morning Rate Lock Advisory for June 23, 2008

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 24th, 2008 9:56 AM

Home sales are on the Rise

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 16th, 2008 7:39 AM

Friday the 13th Rate Lock Recommendation

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 16th, 2008 7:14 AM

Rate lock advisory - 5 pieces of data is released this week.

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 9th, 2008 11:20 AM

Rate Lock Advisory for 06/06/2008

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 6th, 2008 2:53 PM

Mid Week Rate Lock Advisory

Posted by Amanda Arend on June 4th, 2008 11:19 AM

May 2008

Daily Rate Lock Advisory for 5/30

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 30th, 2008 10:56 AM

CA Home - Price Cuts End Sales Losing Streak

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 30th, 2008 10:23 AM

Rate Lock Recommended

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 30th, 2008 10:12 AM

May 27 Rate Lock Advisory

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 27th, 2008 10:49 AM

Rate Lock Advisory

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 22nd, 2008 9:17 PM

Rate Lock Advisory for 5/20

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 20th, 2008 12:24 PM

Sonoma County Home Sales Up - First time since 2005!

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 19th, 2008 4:33 PM

FHA Loans Now Better Than Ever

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 19th, 2008 11:38 AM

Rate lock advisory for Monday, May 19, 2008

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 19th, 2008 10:54 AM

Rate Lock Advisory 5/14

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 14th, 2008 11:58 AM

Lock If You are Closing Within 7 Days!

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 13th, 2008 11:06 AM

Another Happy Ending

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 13th, 2008 11:04 AM

Rate Lock Advisory for 5/12

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 12th, 2008 8:53 AM

Rate Lock Advisory for 5/8/2008

Posted by Amanda Arend on May 8th, 2008 2:02 PM

April 2008

Percentage of Foreclosures in Sonoma County

Posted by Amanda Arend on April 1st, 2008 12:25 PM

March 2008

Bernanke Pulls Out All The Stops to Ailing Economy

Posted by Amanda Arend on March 20th, 2008 6:32 AM

Foreclosure 'Crisis' Is Overblown

Posted by Amanda Arend on March 7th, 2008 9:36 AM

February 2008

More Californians Can Afford to Buy Their First Home!

Posted by Amanda Arend on February 22nd, 2008 9:37 AM

Lawmakers Raise Lending Limits

Posted by Amanda Arend on February 13th, 2008 10:58 AM

A Few More Happy Clients:)

Posted by Amanda Arend on February 8th, 2008 11:28 AM

5 Reasons Why You Get More For Your Money with a House

Posted by Amanda Arend on February 7th, 2008 11:48 AM

January 2008

Feds Cut Rates Again!

Posted by Amanda Arend on January 31st, 2008 4:31 PM

Conforming Loan Limit Increasing!

Posted by Amanda Arend on January 30th, 2008 4:03 PM

Feds cut rates .75%!

Posted by Amanda Arend on January 29th, 2008 10:47 AM

ARM Indexes: A 10-Year Comparison

Posted by Amanda Arend on January 15th, 2008 11:14 AM

Outlook Shows Steadying Picture for Real Estate Market

Posted by Amanda Arend on January 9th, 2008 12:53 PM

December 2007

Feds Lowered Interest Rates Again!

Posted by Amanda Arend on December 19th, 2007 1:26 PM

November 2007

Lowest Interest Rates in Over 2 Years!

Posted by Amanda Arend on November 29th, 2007 8:41 AM

Just Listed! 420 N. Cloverdale Cloverdale, CA 95425

Posted by Amanda Arend on November 11th, 2007 5:27 PM

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