Ryan's Chico Homes and Real Estate Blog

Interesting House FactsMarch 12, 2009 Check out some more interesting and possibly helpful facts as you search for your next home or consider things such as remodeling your existing home: Most homeowners tend to stay in their homes for about six years. The average bathroom remodel costs $10,500.  They also have the highest return on investment- about [...]

Will the Stimulus Benefit Homeowners and Buyers?February 24, 2009 I found this interesting article from a Real Estate Website I read.  I think it’s an interesting read.  I hope it helps you understand part of the Presidents stimulus plan that will affect the housing market a little better.  ———————————————– Will the Stimulus Benefit Homeowners and Buyers? “There are four primary sections [...]

www.RyanVaught.com :More Chico Area Home Search FeaturesFebruary 17, 2009 I want to share some more features of the home search on my website.  Using these features will help make your home search more productive.  Please follow along with the steps I explain to see what each feature entails. Street Map: Once you click on a red link on the right hand [...]

The 5 Big Mistakes Chico Home Buyers MakeFebruary 10, 2009 Review these mistake that are common to home buyers alike and then check back tomorrow when I will share how you can avaid making these mistakes. 1. They don’t ask the lenders enough questions, or the right questions so they don’t necessarily get the best loan for them. 2. They don’t act [...]

Free websites to help keep track of life’s to-dosFebruary 3, 2009 I wanted to share with you two free websites I have been introduced to that can help to make your life as a realtor, home owner, home buyer or just random looker of my blog a little easier.  I have started implementing some tools from them such as converting my voicemail into [...]

More Reasons For Using A Professional Real Estate Agent in ChicoJanuary 30, 2009 Educate you regarding the purchase agreement.  If you have ever seen a purchase agreement then you know well what I am talking about!  There is a lot of technical and legal garb to sort through and understand.  Most people trying to read a purchase agreement on their own would feel like they [...]

Selling Your Chico Home: Lock BoxesJanuary 27, 2009 Having your house on the market involves a certain invasion of your privacy.  This bothers some people more than it does others.   You can count on real estate agents previewing  your home.  This is where they come see the home first hand with one or more clients in mind before they bring [...]

Prioritizing Your Needs As A Buyer…More Home Buying Issues To ConsiderTake a look at my market report for today! http://www.ryanvaught.com/chicomarketreport   January 23, 2009   As promised from yesterdays blog, here are some more home buying issues to consider.  If you didn’t read yesterdays blog check it out to see the complete list of home buying issues to consider.   Basement? Finished basement or unfinished?  [...]

These are some important issuses you may want to consider and prioritize as you look into buying a home:How many bedrooms? Is your family growing?  If so, consider how many bedrooms you may want in the near future in this decision. How many bathrooms? Master bath? Ex. Are double sinks a must? How soon would you like to be in your new home? The escrow and closing process may be very different from [...]

Are You A Ready, Willing And Able Buyer? 7 Critical Issues To Consider#1. Motivation …why are you considering a move? Are your reasons compelling enough to cause you to be realistic and put up with the realities of moving? I.E. think about the cost involved and the hassle of moving- is it worth it?   #2. Authority …is the decision to move yours alone? Are there other [...]