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tips for buyers: When buying a home, consider the resale value. - 01/19/08 08:51 PM
Sure, I might be jumping the gun a little. I know you haven't even purchased the home yet or moved in for that matter, but consider what happens if you want to sell it later. How do you choose a home that has a good resale value?
We all want homes that will grow in value and sell quickly, so why not think ahead before making your next purchase. Very few of us live in the same home forever, so the resale value is definitely something you should be considering with your next purchase.
Location, Location, Location. Location is key. Even though a … (0 comments)
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tips for buyers: You've Decided to Build, but Where? Tips on Buying Land. - 01/19/08 07:54 PM
Congratulations! You've decided to build your own home. But where do you start?
Now that you've drawn up the plans or maybe even picked out your perfect manufactured or modular home, you'll need to find the land to put it on. It may sound like a simple process. Pick the home, buy the land and move-in, but it's much more complex than that. Finding that right piece of land can be just as cumbersome as searching for the perfect home, if not more. And, to complicate matters even more, not all real estate agents know land, so make sure you find one … (0 comments)
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tips for buyers: Sellers - 10 Questions to Ask Every Agent. - 01/19/08 12:48 AM
With so many real estate professionals, how do you choose just one? Here is a list of questions that I would recommend you ask each agent you interview, to see how their service and results compare. You want to make sure that not only you choose the right professional for the job, but also make sure this is a person you are going to enjoy working with over the next couple months.
10 QUESTIONS TO ASK EVERY AGENT By Jen Hudson, GRI
1) What is your average list price to sales ratio?
Every agent should know their list price to sales price ratio. If you … (2 comments)
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tips for buyers: Purchasing a Home? Make your Offer Count. - 01/19/08 12:08 AM
How you write an offer on the property you chose ultimately determines whether you win or lose. Negotiations are about more than just the price. Here are just a few of my keys to success.
Try to Minimize Contingencies. Fewer contingencies mean a stronger offer. With that in mind, you should insist on some contingencies and do your homework before you put anything on paper. Do you need a survey of the property lines? Is this contingent on the sale of another home? Are you thinking about building? Make sure your planned home is allowed in the neighborhood! Each buyer and property … (4 comments)
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tips for buyers: Buying a home? Save yourself time! - 01/18/08 11:52 PM
I know how easy it is to get caught up in the process of buying a home. It is a very emotional experience and probably the biggest financial investment you will ever make. But, before you walk through the door, take time to complete these simple steps to make the home shopping process easier and enjoyable.
Find a Professional. Take the time to find a professional that truly listens to your needs, wants and desires. Is this a person who is experienced, educated, organized and will help guide you down the path of home ownership?
Be a Smart Consumer. Before you walk through the door of … (4 comments)
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tips for buyers: My Preferred Buyer Program - 01/18/08 11:36 PM
PREFERRED BUYER PROGRAM - MY LUXURY SERVICE MODEL offered by Jen Hudson, GRI
Choosing your real estate professional is one of the most important decisions you will make when purchasing your next property. In Real Estate, most agents will offer the "standard package" with company driven websites, Multiple Listing Service information, standard signs and other run of the mill items. I continually strive to offer a "luxury service" approach. Let me share with you what that means.
Think of my service more along the lines of a luxury hotel. Instead of quality linens, tranquility, views and pleasant smells, I offer creative brochures, beautiful … (2 comments)
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tips for buyers: Camano Island, WA - Market Update – January 18, 2008 Snapshot - 01/18/08 11:12 PM
Welcome to the first 2008 snapshot of what is going on in our market place today, January 18th.
The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales. Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today on Camano Island for residential homes.
What does this mean?
Sellers, let's be honest. The market on Camano Island is challenging right now. Some of the best price ranges to be in are $150,000-$250,000 but there is a lot of competition. Pricing, condition, and marketing are key in order to get your home sold. But, … (4 comments)
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tips for buyers: Stanwood, WA - Market Update – January 18, 2008 Snapshot - 01/18/08 11:02 PM
Welcome to the first 2008 snapshot of what is going on in our market place today, January 18th.
The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales. Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Stanwood for residential homes.
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What does this mean?
Sellers, if you are under $200,000, priced right and your property shows well, then get ready to move, chances are good you'll see an offer and fairly quickly! Pricing and condition are key, as there is a … (0 comments)
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tips for buyers: Arlington, WA - Market Update – January 18, 2008 Snapshot - 01/18/08 10:55 PM
Welcome to the first 2008 snapshot of what is going on in our market place today, January 18th.
The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales. Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Arlington for residential homes.
What does this mean?
Sellers, if you are under $250,000, priced right and your property shows well, then get ready to move, chances are good you'll see an offer.
Buyers, there is plenty of inventory to choose from, but don't wait too long, homes are moving fairly well. Certain price … (0 comments)
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tips for buyers: Marysville, WA - Market Update – January 18, 2008 Snapshot - 01/18/08 10:48 PM
Welcome to the first 2008 snapshot of what is going on in our market place today, January 18th.
The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales. Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Marysville for residential homes.
What does this mean?
Sellers, if you are between $200,000 - $350,000, priced right and your property shows well, then get ready to move. You should see an offer.
Buyers, there is plenty of inventory to choose from, but don't wait too long, homes are moving.
Looking over the data from … (0 comments)
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tips for buyers: FHA & the Real Estate Circle of Life. - 01/06/08 01:05 PM
There is some great news for home buyers (and sellers!) on it's way in. On December 14, 2007 the Senate passed a new law - the FHA Modernization Act of 2007.
What is this?
Essentially, this will help buyers by offering alternative ways of borrowing money that are much less risky than the sub-prime mess we saw. There are a couple main features involved with this law.
Current Assistance. It will assist homeowners who are in a current unfortunate situation of not being able to pay their mortgage payments as a direct result of being involved with the sub-prime Adjustable Rate Mortgages.
FHA Loan … (9 comments)
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tips for buyers: Investors. Don’t Get Stuck in the Dark. (Part 5 - final) - 01/03/08 09:34 AM
To wrap up this series on investment properties, let's take a look at some final pieces to keep your investment an investment. If you haven't read previous articles, start here for some worth while information on how to look at investing.
Investment-Income Producing Properties are a wonderful thing to have. While everyone else is waiting for the market to change, this is the ideal time to negotiate some fabulous deals. But it takes more than just purchasing a property to make it worth your while.
Having started and recently sold a successful property management company, I'm speaking from experience. A good property manager … (4 comments)
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tips for buyers: Investors. What's a Good Value? (Part 4) - 01/01/08 10:56 AM
If you are just tuning in and are interested in investment properties, take a minute to browse through my previous articles before you get started. Part 1 - Tips for First Time Investors. Part 2 - Is it a Good Rental? Part 3 - How Long is Your Horizon?
So, you've found a couple properties that might be a good investment. How do you know if they are worth it? First, when looking at a potential investment property, use actual numbers, not future projected numbers.
The numbers part of purchasing an income producing property can be some of the least exciting work, … (7 comments)
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tips for buyers: Investors. How long is your horizon? (Part 3) - 01/01/08 10:39 AM
As with any investment, part of planning is knowing how long you are going to keep it. If you plan on keeping a property for 20 years, chances are you're going to have to replace the roof, water heater and other items with a limited lifespan. If you plan on keeping the property for only 5 years, then you'll want to avoid those costly items if possible. Or, at least take them into account with your costs and purchase price.
Remember, real estate is a long term investment. Make sure that you are financially prepared before you start out. You'll have plenty … (2 comments)
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tips for buyers: Market Update - Marysville 20007 Snapshot - 01/01/08 10:25 AM
Let's close 2007 with a quick snapshot of what is going on in our market place today.
The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales. Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Marysville for residential homes.
What does this data mean? Well, in Marysville there is only a 5.5 month supply of inventory. That is a nice balanced number.
It means if you are looking to sell your home, and you are in the $200,000-$300,000 range, then make sure you price it right and spend time sprucing it … (2 comments)
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tips for buyers: Market Update - Camano Island 2007 Snapshot - 12/31/07 03:57 PM
Let's close 2007 with a quick snapshot of what is going on in our market place today.
The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales. Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today on Camano Island for residential homes.
What does this data mean?
It means if you are looking to sell your home, you'll need to be patient and price it right! Some of the best price ranges to be in are $350-400,000 and over 1 million.
If you are a buyer, these numbers mean that you do … (0 comments)
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tips for buyers: Market Update - Stanwood 2007 Snapshot - 12/31/07 03:51 PM
Let's close 2007 with a quick snapshot of what is going on in our market place today.
The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales. Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Stanwood for residential homes.
What does this data mean?
It means if you are looking to sell your home, if the value is around $200,000 you'll be doing well. 33% of homes in this range are pending and the average days on market is very reasonable, at only 74.
If you are a buyer, these numbers … (8 comments)
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tips for buyers: Market Update - Arlington 2007 Snapshot - 12/31/07 03:46 PM
Let's close 2007 with a quick snapshot of what is going on in our market place today.
The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales. Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Arlington for residential homes.
What does this data mean?
It means if you are looking to sell your home, if the value is around $200,000 you'll be doing well. 16% of homes in this range are pending and the average days on market is very reasonable, at only 67.
If you are a buyer, these numbers … (0 comments)
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tips for buyers: Investors. Is it a Good Rental? (Part 2) - 12/30/07 08:13 PM
So, you've decided it's time to purchase an investment property. How do you know if it's a good rental?
There are a couple basic items to consider when looking at an investment property. Just like in real estate, rentals are about location, location, location!
If you are considering a full-time rental property, is it close to schools, shopping or allow for easy commuting? If you are looking at a vacation rental, what is the draw for that area and why do people visit? Is there a golf course, beach or another attraction that brings people to the neighborhood consistently? Even a retirement … (2 comments)
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tips for buyers: First Time Investor? Some things to consider. (Part 1) - 12/30/07 04:18 PM
Now is the perfect time to begin investing in real estate. Many buyers are sitting on the fence waiting for things to change and talk about how our market is "down." In reality, you now have more negotiating power than ever.
If you are a new investor starting out, I recommend starting small.
Duplexes and Mother-in-Law apartments are a great beginning. They allow you to live on one side and keep an eye on the premises while generating income at the same time. Of course, there are drawbacks to this set-up. The primary one is you'll be very close neighbors with your … (6 comments)
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Jen Hudson - Stanwood, Camano & Arlington,WA
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