The Seller’s Market Continues But… Updated: August 8, 2022 The market is continuing to be good for sellers; however, inflation, a slowing economy, interest rates and higher prices to buy are changing the dynamics of selling your home. Understanding how the market is “working” for potential buyers can help you position your home for more […]
Right now, the real estate market in the area for sellers has never been stronger. Low inventory and super low interest rates for mortgages for buyers is driving prices higher. Sellers may think that a “hot” market means more money for their home. In many instances, a hot market does indeed mean a faster sale […]
Real estate is full of jargon (“DOM”, “HOA”, “pre-qual”, etc), and it can add layers of uncertainty when you are buying or selling a home. Use this resource to help you learn the vocabulary. You can probably stump your agent with some of these. If you have any questions on real estate, contact me. […]
Here is a quick overview of the home appraisal process. Home appraisals are used by banks and buyers to get a real time value of the home and property based upon the recent sales in the area. I’m going to use a question and answer approach for helping you to learn more about this critical […]
Tic Tock Tic Tock Your home is listed, and you did your list price homework with your agent. It’s on the market, but is it the right price? There was all the pricing tactics and strategy ad nauseum of setting the right listing price. Now it’s showtime, and decisiveness based upon showing activity of your […]
Performing pre-sale inspections on your home before you list it for sale can streamline the sales process and help you avoid any unexpected surprises. What most sellers don’t realize is the inspections of the home is the place where more sales fall apart than any other. The pre-sale or pre-listing home inspections will allow you to get […]
Staging or making your home “show ready” helps buyers imagine themselves living in it. If you want to sell your home faster, staging a house is a tactic home sellers should consider. Staging a house gets your place showroom-ready and allows buyers to imagine themselves living there. Home buyers are used to seeing picture-perfect houses—in person, on […]
You are thinking about a “Move-Up” home. Here is how I can help. Whether it be that you need or desire a larger home, or you would like more amenities, or your commute time needs to be adjusted, there are decisions that affect your current home where I can help. Should you be putting your […]
Wells Don’t Have a Water Bill… In South Placer, wells are the water supply to the residence found in rural and off-grid properties. Newer subdivisions in South Placer rural areas more often than not will have a public or private water agency provide treated water for the homes. In Loomis for example, Cambridge Estates, Sierra […]
A standard part of the process for buying a home is for the Buyer to hire a home inspector to get a property inspection. The home inspection report is often the key report that describes the current overall condition and quality of the property of the home is being purchased. The home inspector or licensed […]