January Newsletter 2012
Happy Holidays
Wishing you a festive holiday season and New Year in 2012!
More short sales bring new scam: flopping
What is CA foreclosure timeline ?
Selling Your Home – Common Q&A About Selling Your Home
Should I add on or buy a bigger home?
Consider these questions before making a choice between adding on to an existing home or moving up in the market to a bigger house:
* How much money is available, either from cash reserves or through a home improvement loan, to remodel the current house?
* How much additional space is required? Would the foundation support a second floor or does the lot have room to expand on the ground level?
* What do local zoning and building ordinances permit?
* How much equity already exists in the property?
* Are there affordable properties for sale that would satisfy housing needs?
Ultimately, the decision should be based on individual needs, the extent of work involved and what will add the most value.
What do all of those real estate acronyms in the ads mean?
If you find yourself stumbling over weird acronyms in a real estate listing, don’t be alarmed. There is method to the madness of this shorthand (which is mostly adopted by sellers to save money in advertising charges). Here are some abbreviations and the meaning of each, taken from a recent newspaper classified section:
* assum. fin. — assumable financing
* dk — deck
* gar — garage (garden is usually abbreviated “gard”)
* expansion pot’l — may be extra space on the lot, or possibly vertical potential for a top floor or room addition. Verify actual potential by checking local zoning restrictions prior to purchase.
* fab pentrm — fabulous pentroom, a room on top, underneath the roof, that sometimes has views
* FDR — formal dining room (not the former president)
* frplc, fplc, FP — fireplace
* grmet kit — gourmet kitchen
* HDW, HWF, Hdwd — hardwood floors
CLICK HERE TO READ ALL Q&A FOR SELLERS.
RE/Max Outsells them all in 2010!
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Who’s the best in real estate? Based on recently released results, it’s the RE/MAX agent.
Year-end sales data for 2010 are in: For the 13th consecutive year, RE/MAX sold more real estate than any competitor.
And RE/MAX agents average more transaction sides than agents with any other national brand … in most cases twice as many.
Call today: 760.788.0721
2 most important factors when selling a home
What are the two most important factors when selling a home?Price and condition are the two most important factors in selling a home, even in a down market. The first step is to price your home correctly. Use comparative sales information from your agent, or pay for a professional appraiser (usually $200 to $300), to objectively evaluate your home’s worth. Second, go through the house and repair any obvious cosmetic defects that could deter a buyer. In a down market, you may have to consider lowering your price and/or making a major repair, such as replacing the roof, in order to lure a buyer. Also, make sure that your home is getting the exposure it deserves through open houses, broker open houses, advertising, good signage and a listing on the local multiple listing service or online listings provider. If this isn’t happening, take it up with your agent or agent’s broker. If you are still not satisfied you are getting the service you need, you may have to switch agents.
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Short Sales Tips for Sellers
Short sales are still coming in Ramona and San Diego County. If you are thinking of listing your home as a short sale, give me a call at #760-788-0721 for tips or CLICK HERE TO READ SHORT SALE TIPS FOR SELLERS.
Avoid Foreclosure in a Short Sale
SHORT SALE SPECIALIST
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Advantages & Disadvantages of Short Sales
Short Sale Specialist
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