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Villa Park, California the city of your dreams
Where else in California can you secure a 3000 square foot home on a half an acre, close to urban life, for $850,000. That is Villa Park, California. In 2005 I remember lots selling for $1,300,000 in Villa Park and now in this market you can buy a house on a ½ acre for $1,000,000. The people [...]
Read More >>Tuning up your most valuable asset!
It’s getting to be that time of the year where we need to be concerned about the maintenance of our home. A little preventive maintenance now could save you lots of money later on. Set up a regular maintenance plan for your home in the exterior and the interior. To keep a home in good [...]
Read More >>Technology worth talking about!
There is one service that has been out for a while that I think is worth mentioning. It is called “docusign”. This service can save you a lot of time and money and make you look like state of the art. Converting your Ziplogic documents to docusign and sending them to the buyers agent, [...]
Read More >>List Your Home with the right Agent!
For most people their greatest investment is their home. It is where most people save the majority of their money through the appreciation of their residence. Doesn’t it make sense to make sure you are listing your home with the person who can bring you the most money for your investment? You need to [...]
Read More >>Now that the election is over, what can we expect from the Real Estate Market?
The Real Estate market has led the economy out of the recession in the last two recessions. Will it happen a third time? My opinion is that it will happen, but it will take more than low interest rates. We have to lighten up the requirements for buyers so they can get loans. Not [...]
Read More >>When is the best time to sell your home?
The kids are grown and gone and there are other things you like to do now, like travel and see the world. You really don’t have a need for a large home anymore, but the mortgage payment is low, so you haven’t thought about selling just yet. If you have been living in your [...]
Read More >>If You Plan to Sell in 2013, Make Wise Decisions
If you decide to sell your home in 2013, some needed remodeling can return you some large dollars on your home investment. It isn’t necessary to spend $200,000 on a remodeling project to update your home. Buyers are looking for a home that they can move right into. New paint and carpet allows them to [...]
Read More >>Making Sense of the Real Estate Market
When you read the news, you see headlines like, “Real Estate sales down 25% from the same time last year or “Real Estate prices now at 2003 levels” These typical headlines really do not tell you much about what is really going on in the Real Estate market. You have to look not only at [...]
Read More >>Decorating on a Budget
Funds a little short and you’re tired of looking at the same old, same old. Here are some inexpensive, practical ideas to spruce up your home and save time and money and add personal style to your home. Start by determining how much money you have to spend on this project. This will determine how [...]
Read More >>Pricing Your Home in Today’s Market
Pricing your home at the right price is the most difficult thing a seller has to do. I have the same problem as a real estate broker always thinking “My Property” is worth more. The best thing to do is ask a third person who is knowledgeable about price to give you an idea what the value of your home [...]
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