This is an analysis of the Santa Barbara Real Estate market including Carpinteria/Summerland, Montecito, Hope Ranch, downtown Santa Barbara, and […]
Real Estate Web Sites That Sell Your Information
For instance, real estate agents aren’t particularly happy with the notion that the MLS, arguably the industry’s most valuable asset, is being given away by a third party like Homegain.com, Zillow, and Trulia only to make money off the real estate agents who created the MLS in the first place.
Real Estate and Technology A great philosopher once said that all movements have three periods. The first phase is change […]
Did you know that within 15 seconds a buyer has developed an opinion of your property? This is why establishing the right first impression is critical to achieving a successful sale.
EXTERIOR Your property’s landscape is not limited to the lawn and shrubs but encompasses everything from the street to your […]
THE END RESULT: By showing attention to detail and understanding the buyer’s need to visualize your house against a neutral backdrop, you can dramatically increase the saleability of your property. And, I will be very happy to assist you with recommendations to help your house sell for the highest price, with the best terms and conditions, in the shortest time possible.
These are unusual times, the stock market and economic markets around the world are in a tailspin. Mortgage options are limited from what they had been, and the super jumbo loan rates have gone up significantly. This is not a good time to “test” the market.
You can live in a home that is healthier, more comfortable, less expensive, and lasts longer—basically, a happier home! It’s a choice and a smart way to make a positive difference in the world. “Greening” your home is also a strong selling attribute of homes in the Bay Area.
You don’t have to purchase new “green” construction to take advantage of green home features. You can retrofit your home so that your property is more energy efficient, has better indoor air quality, conserves natural resources (such as fuel), and uses less water. Currently, 40% of the world’s resources go into buildings, and 66% of electricity generated is used for heating, cooling, and lighting buildings.
Short Sales
What is a Short Sale? A Short Sale is where the loan balance exceeds the market value of the home. Lenders, facing a surge in delinquencies, increasingly have been willing to accept short sales.
Others look to the future through the eyes of an optimist. For them, it is the “spring of hope.” The only constant is change.
