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2012
1. You are tired of living in someone else's house - a rental. 2. You have good credit. 3. You have steady stable income. 4. You have minimal or no debt. 5. You plan to stay in the area at least 5 years 6. You are clear on what you want in a house -style, bedrooms and baths, size, area 7. You hav...
01/15/2012
On a scale of 1 - 10, how do you rate your service to clients. 1. Do you contact them at least 2 a month whether or not they are buying or selling real estate at that time? 2. Do you send comps for their home at least once a quarter? 3. Do you let them know of good deals in their area for their f...
01/14/2012
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Many years ago, I read a book called' What Happy People Know." I learned from reading the book that most people know this. Some people just choose to live differently. The bottomline is that you can pretty much be as happy as you make your mind up to be. There is good and bad in everyday. It als...
01/14/2012
I have sold many homes to Canadians in La Quinta, California. I offer top service before, during, and after the sale. I have experts available to consult with you regarding concerns with escrow, title, tax implications, etc. I have service people who are competent and a good value for cleaning, p...
01/13/2012
Here are some signs that the real estate market in La Quinta, California is moving forward. 1. The inventory is lower than in the past 4 years. 2. Buyers that have been on the sidelines are buying. 3. Investors are once again investing. 4. The rental inventory is also low. 5. First time buyers ar...
01/13/2012
There is no concrete answer about how long it takes to process a short sale. It can take as short as a few weeks. It can take as long as a year. Here is a basic timeline. Offer is accepted and paperwork is submitted to the bank. The paperwork is the purchase agreement, listing agent mini appraisa...
01/11/2012
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1.Go commercial Real estate fortunes are made by owning and operating big buildings and centers, not one house at a time. 2. Do more than invest - Enhance value on properties. 3. Be able to see the property for what it could be - Know the zoning laws and apply to have properties rezoned if needed...
01/11/2012
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1. Foundation cracks 2. Load - bearing walls removed 3. Faulty or insufficient wiring 4. Water, water everywhere 5. Leaky roofs 6. Ineffective windows 7. Damp facades 8. Pesky pests 9. Sagging floors 10. Rot
01/10/2012
I have sold hundreds of short sales over the past 5 years. If you have questions about a short sale or the value of your home, please give me a call. I will offer a free market evaluation of your home so you can know the real value of your home. I will explain what the bank will request from you ...
01/08/2012
There are many reasons to choose a new home over a resale home in Trilogy La Quinta. Itis amazing how much homes have changed even over 5 years, but look at how much technology has changed over 5 years. 1. The air conditioners and heating systems are new and carry a 5year warranty. 2. The insulat...
01/07/2012
