Century 21 M & M Real Estate was founded in 1994 by John N. Melo and Larry A. Matos and two realtors. Today the company has grown to more that 700 of the best realtors in twenty locations throughout Northern California; San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno and the lower Sacramento counties.
As our company has grown, our commitment to the communities we serve has grown. Living in the communities they serve, our real estate agents have a personal knowledge of the local infrastructure and growth potential. Century 21 M & M real estate agents draw on their knowledge of schools, outdoor activities, shopping and transportation facilities to help buyers looking for a residence in Northern California have the best possible experience.
Northern California Real Estate News & Views, the Century 21 M&M blog provides timely, comprehensive information at least once a week on issues that affect property sales, realtors, buyer and sellers in the Northern California Real Estate Market.
New Home Sales Continue in Northern California
It’s a chicken or egg paradox: What came first? Strong new home sales or weak new home construction? Robert Martelli, vice president of JKB Homes Inc., said the latest construction slump is the worst the Turlock-based builder has seen in more than 30 years in business.
The Do's and Don't of Buying a Short Sale
Short Sales for Buyers can be very challenging to say the least, if not frustrating. As a buyer in this type of transaction, your Realtor should prepare you ahead of time letting you know of the many potential problems and/or hurdles you may have to overcome. As the Buyer, you will be better prepared to survive this type of transaction.
The Short Seller; A Sellers Options
Essentially a Short Sale in real estate means the lender is accepting less than the total amount due. Unfortunately, not all lenders will accept Short Sales, and not all properties qualify for a Short Sale...
In July 2009, the number foreclosure filings seemed to peak. After that, for four months in a row, we saw declines in foreclosure activity most likely due to the federal loan modification incentive (HAMP), the new California law requiring a 90 day delay before a foreclosure sale, and the large number of homes already in the foreclosure pipeline.
The New RESPA Rule, Effective 1/01/10
As of January 1, 2010, Century 21 Mortgage, Century 21 M&M Real Estate Agents
and all of the mortgage and real estate professionals (nation-wide)
have a new final RESPA Rule established by HUD “To Simplify and Improve
the Process of Obtaining Mortgages and Reduce Consumer Settlement
Costs.”
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How Foreclosures (REO’s) Affect New Homes Sales & Construction
Buying Foreclores, REO's

