porter ranch houses sold: SoldWATCH Porter Ranch: 7/15/16
- 07/16/16 04:15 AM
Hi there! Although summer is flying by, home sales have slowed slightly. Mainly because buyers are busy with things like running kids around, or vacationing or living life... This is a great time to strategically consider how to prepare your home for sale. If you'd like some ideas, go ahead and check out my ebook "How to sell your home for top dollar fast", or give us a call and let's schedule a room-by-room review. you can catch us at (818) 621-9897.
This week in Porter Ranch we saw 4 homes sold. The selling prices ranged from $583,000 - $1,020,000; for an average of $788,500. Homes were built between 1987 and 2008. They range … (1 comments)
porter ranch houses sold: SoldWATCH Porter Ranch: 7/7/16
- 07/07/16 07:30 AM
Ah! the 4th has come and gone. What a great chance to catch up with friends and family! One thing I found, as I made my rounds this weekend, I was inspired by a great garden & pool area. Now I've done a bit of updating on my own landscaping. The outcome, greater "curb appeal". I love the look of my home as I'm driving up to it. Now, I'm not selling my home any time soon, however, I thought you might benefit from the idea that First Impressions are really important! I'd love to share some more ideas with you. Simply reply to this message with your name and … (1 comments)
porter ranch houses sold: SoldWATCH Porter Ranch: 5/26/16
- 05/26/16 08:46 AM
Have you noticed the shift? As May draws to a close and schools prepare to wrap up for the summer, kids are either immersed in studies for exams or skating along and dreaming of pools and summer fun. there's also a psychological shift that happens to homeowners... summer's a time to enjoy our homes, and do the "little" things that will make it more appealing to buyers. Have you had a chance to check out the neighbor's who've listed their homes? How do you think your home compares? You know, I would enjoy seeing the changes (enhancements) you've made to your home since you bought it, … (1 comments)
porter ranch houses sold: SoldWATCH Porter Ranch: 5/19/16
- 05/19/16 07:05 AM
I'm hearing rumors about the overall economy just inching along. And with this, more questions about how it impacts the housing market. Questions I'm hearing include... Is affordability a major concern in today's real estate market? Are we approaching a new housing bubble? Are mortgage standards too tight? Or have they loosened too much? Freddie Mac, in their April Economic Outlook, says has an optimistic about housing... "We maintain our positive view on housing. In fact, the declines in long-term interest rates that accompanied much of the recent news should increase mortgage market activity." So, how does this impact you as a seller? This should give you some comfort that … (0 comments)
porter ranch houses sold: SoldWATCH Porter Ranch: 5/12/16
- 05/12/16 07:21 AM
As I've been going around these past few months - either on caravan or with clients looking for a home, I've noticed something really important to you, as someone thinking about selling their own home.Here's what I've noticed:
Sellers are taking the time and effort to make their homes appealing to buyers. Sellers are upgrading bathrooms and kitchens, adding a fresh coat of paint, replacing the shag carpets. Granted, not all of these things are necessary, and there are some simple things that you can and should be doing right now to make sure you’ll get the highest price … (0 comments)
There is a principle in psychology called scarcity—it’s the desire that’s in all of us to want something that we can’t have. There are some strategic ways that this principle can be applied to a real estate situation. That’s right, I said applied—you can actually control it. Often, the illusion of scarcity can be orchestrated and often appears in real estate situations without people even knowing that it’s there. Have you ever heard of a situation where a home was on the market and more than one person was interested in it? In … (1 comments)
porter ranch houses sold: SoldWATCH Porter Ranch: 4/28/16
- 04/28/16 10:35 AM
Hi As you're keeping an eye on the home sales in your neighborhood, I'd like to offer an insight... One of the major factors in getting your house to sell quickly is simply put: make it attractive. Most buyers select their home based on emotion and then justify the decision with facts, so it is important to make the house inviting and pleasant. Yours is not only the only property the prospective buyer will see. You are competing with model homes that may have been professionally decorated and homes that have no children, no pets and Mr. and Mrs. Perfection as owners. You can find some concrete suggestions for how to make your home competitive in … (0 comments)
porter ranch houses sold: SoldWATCH Porter Ranch: 4/21/16
- 04/21/16 09:37 AM
If You Are Thinking of Selling, Now Is The TimeIf you thought about selling your house this year, now may be the time to do it. The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned the concept of supply and demand: the best time to sell something is when supply of that item is low and demand for that item is high. That defines today's real estate market. In a recent article, the Chief Economist for Realtor.com revealed,"Would-be buyers face a dilemma: There will be more homes on the market … (1 comments)
porter ranch houses sold: SoldWATCH Porter Ranch: 4/14/16
- 04/14/16 08:01 AM
Good morning, Good Afternoon, & Good Evening! Our market is just FUN! It seems each week brings a new and intriguing situation... last week people were asking about investment opportunities and this week, it seems that Luxury is the topic of the day. How do you define luxury? Is it the price, the space, or the feel of a place? This is a really good time to assess if it's time for you to "move up". Are you considering this? This kind of transaction takes a bit of coordination... to find a new place to live, then have you home sell, and be able to do … (0 comments)
porter ranch houses sold: SoldWATCH Porter Ranch: 3/31/16
- 03/31/16 08:30 AM
Did you stand in line this weekend at one of the 19,700 theatres to watch the opening weekend of Batman v Superman? Whatever happened to the days when good guys were just good guys? And explain to me why people can't see that Clark Kent is Superman... seriously? Anyway, back to my point. Just as millions flocked to the theaters to see this new movie that had a LOT of hype, so is the Spring market like a feeding frenzy! As a home owner/seller, this seems like a GOOD thing, right? Multiple offers OVER asking. Hoorah! So what … (0 comments)
porter ranch houses sold: SoldWATCH Porter Ranch: 3/3/16
- 03/03/16 04:09 AM
Wow, has time really sped along this year! Can you believe we're already into March? In just 3 weeks it'll officially be SPRING! [shaking head] Anyway, for you, as a homeowner a couple of things you need to know, is that we've had a great pre-emptive move on the spring market. There are more buyers looking in your neighborhood than ever before. Homes that are priced well are moving quickly, and often in competition. Now's the time to really look at what you'd like to do. Pricing is so very important, and I'd love to share with you how your home compares … (1 comments)
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