Sacramento Association of Realtors 3rd Annual "Bowling for the American Dream"

If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you will already know that I played in an 80's themed bowling tournament this weekend. For the last few years the Sacramento Association of Realtors "Young Professionals Council" has done an annual Bowling Tournament fundraiser at Land Park Lanes for the California Association of Realtors "Housing Affordability Fund" (CARHAF)...well this year's event was, like, totally rad!

We dressed up for the 80's theme and had a total blast! We are not sure just yet how much money we raised, but I am sure it is in line with the $3,000 we raised last year. The CARHAF funds programs like the Mortgage Protection Plan and the SAR ECO Grant Program. Can you spot me in the photo? I'm the one wearing the orange and yellow wig...Madonna had nothing on me!

2009 SAR Bowling for the American Dream
2008 SAR Bowling for the American Dream

I am now a Certified HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) Short Sale Specialist!

On Monday of this week, I attended a day-long training at the Sacramento Association of Realtors to augment my existing knowledge of the HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) Short Sale Program. Overall, it was an informative course. Much of it was review of the history of HAFA, the procedural steps of the program, and a review of the timeframes and paperwork involved. So, I took the tests today, and I am officially a "Certified HAFA Specialist." I have successfully closed so many short sales in our Sacramento-area real estate market, I feel like having this certification is a bit of a formality, but perhaps it will provide my short sale sellers an additional level of assurance that I actually know what I am doing (aside from my numerous short sale seller client references, good track record, the mentoring I have given other agents, etc)!

New Listing - 2508 Catalina Drive, Arden / Sacramento, CA 95821

Adorable 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,189sf Arden Del Paso Manor home! You will love the updated kitchen with tile counters, tile floors, and stainless appliances, the remodeled bathroom with tile flooring, large stall shower, and separate tub, the cozy fireplace and more! Amazing back yard with 4-year old built-in swimming pool and spa, planter beds, and shed. Don't wait! Offered at $199,000, subject to lender approval of short sale. For more photos and information, please visit http://www.2508CatalinaDrive.com.