Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Lincoln Crossing Bank Owned Homes

Lincoln Crossing has some great deals on Bank Owned and short sale properties right now. Prices have stabilized and the buyers are picking up the good deals with-in days of the properties hitting the market. A lot of the houses are getting sold before it even hits the market. It is a bit frustrating for buyers and this is why you need a experienced agent to make sure you get these deals before they hit the market. I market to people who are behind on their and might want to do a short sale. I need buyers to write the offer to the bank. So if your looking to buy please send me an email with all your requirements and I will match you up with my short sales before they hit the market. This is better than competing with all the other buyers placing multiple bids on the limited bank owned inventory. One thing you need to know is most short sales are taking at least 30 days to get the approval and an additional 30-45 days to close escrow. Some short sales take as long as a 6 months to a year and some never get approved. I have a very good track record and know which banks we want to target to get the short sales approved. Email Shawnbates@North-American-Realty.com


Sunday, November 7, 2010

Lincoln California Wine Tasting


If you live in Lincoln and you like wine you need to stop by these 2 little gems of wineries. Most people do not even know they have wineries in Lincoln. Both these wineries have great wine! I especially liked the 2006 Barbera from Rancho Roble and the 2006 Syrah from Wise Villa.

Wise Villa's tasting room should be open by Thanksgiving. The Wise Villa Syrah- with its deep violet color highlights spicy flavors of pepper, blackberry, plum, black cherry, and roasted nut features. This wonderful Syrah is a delightful combination of flavors. Wise Villa’s Syrah is a perfect blend of fruit and spice.

The 2006 Barbera from Rancho Roble was aged in French Oak Barrels and is a hearty robust pleasure of a wine with hints of berry and spice. Barbera is the grape the Italian emigrants brought to Placer County 150 years ago when looking for gold.

The 2006 vintage pairs great with Mrs Adams' Ginger Margarined Flank Steak