sellers: How to Make the Best Use of Your Home Office Space
- 12/09/11 02:41 AM
More people are working from home now than ever before. More and more people are dedicating areas in their homes to be used as full-time home offices. Whatever the size, here are some tips for maximum efficiency in designing and equipping your home office: 1. Be organized. Make the most your home office space by using uniformly sized storage containers to store important papers and office supplies. The uniform size will be a better fit in your office space and eliminate most wasted space. 2. Ergonomic chairs and wrist pads help prevent carpel tunnel syndrome, as typing has become more common … (2 comments)
sellers: Orange County Still A Microcosm of Nationwide Real Estate Market Extremes
- 11/03/11 06:06 AM
Well, the Orange County Register has released their latest report of the market here in the Beach Areas and, as usual, our area seems to be a bit of a microcosm of the whole United States real estate market. The Dove Canyon area has seen a much improved market time as compared to last year. Average time on the market for homes in Dove Canyon before they sell is 2.1 months as compared to 6 months last year. There are other areas, such as Portola Hills and Westminster that have seen similar improvement over the year. The toughest area by … (0 comments)
sellers: Simple Tips For a Quick Home Sale
- 08/23/11 04:45 AM
I know, I know. In today's real estate market the terms "quick" and "home sale" seem to be mutually exclusive, but there are some simple things you can do to help speed up the sale process. Always keep the mindset that your home is going to be competing with new construction. Even if there's not a lot of new construction in your area, this mindset will help you maintain a higher standard for showing and eliminate a lot of needless hassle. The holidays are approaching, which arguably is the most competitive time of the year when it comes to pure … (0 comments)
sellers: When Is The Best Time To Sell At A Loss
- 06/27/11 12:30 AM
While I truly wish no one ever had to ask this question, some of you are wrestling with it right now. Homes are staying on the market longer than in years past and many sellers are having to come down on their price more than once to get the deal done. Other sellers are standing pat on their price, hoping that the market will rebound enough for them to turn a small profit or at least break even. The problem is (as shown on the chart I posted a few weeks back) that prices still have not bottomed out in … (6 comments)
sellers: May...Or May Not
- 05/31/11 02:59 AM
There's a great article on the KCM (Keeping Current Matters) blog that touches on some good reasons to consider selling your house rather than waiting, if a move is indeed in your future. There are some really good points made and here are some of the highlights... Springtime, especially May, is when most buyers enter the real estate market. This greatly increases exposure and the chance of getting quality offers, just by sheer volume. Foreclosures and short sales are increasing in total. While the influx of new foreclosures and short sales may be going down, there is a large … (0 comments)
sellers: Fire Safety All Year Round
- 05/19/11 02:54 AM
Even though October is the "official" National Fire Safety Month, in these fast-paced times it’s easy to overlook fire safety and precautions in your home so here is a fire safety checklist to help you out: 1. Smoke alarms. Comedian Jim Gaffigan once said that you know you watch too much TV when you replace the battery in the remote with the battery from your smoke alarm. Put fresh batteries in your smoke alarms and test each one to make sure it’s functioning properly. Of course, make sure you have enough for your home (one per story in the hallway or near bedrooms). 2. Matches and … (0 comments)
sellers: SURF CITY HERE WE COME
- 05/04/11 07:23 AM
Last week I talked about Orange County as a whole and how 40% of the OC saw an increase in home sale prices in the first quarter, while over half the OC saw a decline in overall sales. The OC is really a microcosm of what's going on in the whole country. When you watch the national news or read it online, keep in mind that national averages don't necessarily reflect what's going on in our own back yard. However, the diversity of what's going on nationally is reflected in the differences in the numbers from zip code to zip code … (1 comments)
sellers: Sunny Side Up for the OC
- 04/28/11 12:18 AM
In spite of the gloom and doom that dominates the national news, the first quarter of 2011 showed some overall positives for the OC.
Home sale pricing rose in 40% of the Orange County market, including 27 of 83 zip codes showing improvement. Sales have come down slightly (by 0.9%) from where they were a year ago, but that tends to happen when prices go up even slightly. However, 8 of the OC's zips showed an increase in both sales and pricing: Costa Mesa (92627), Garden Grove (92843), Seal Beach (90740), Santa Ana (92703), San Juan Capistrano (92675), Mission … (1 comments)
sellers: Annie Says: Waiting Only Leads To Fear...And High Blood Pressure
- 03/16/11 04:27 AM
I saw an article a couple of days ago on CNNMoney.com that really made me bristle. It concerned the reports and predictions of an industry bubble-spotter and said, among other things: Home prices are near their post-bust lows. The government reported that January saw a double-digit dip new home sales Robert Shiller, co-founder of the S&P/Case-Shiller home price indexes, said “There's a substantial risk of home prices falling another 15%, 20% or 25%.” Home sales dipped in January, home-prices are near post-bust lows and could go down another 25% and the solution the article's author comes up with is... Wait. Just … (0 comments)
sellers: Space...The Final Frontier
- 02/16/11 12:47 AM
More “bang for your buck,” more house for your money, a great value...whatever words you want to use, it all leads to the same place. Home buyers want to get what they feel is the best value for their money. The criteria changes from buyer to buyer, but one thing is constant: space. People want space. Even if the home or condo is on the small side, it will appeal to buyers more if it feels as spacious as possible. Here are some simple tips to open up our home and make the most of available space in the eyes … (0 comments)
sellers: Navigating the Pricing Tug-Of-War
- 02/10/11 03:48 AM
If you're a home owner looking to sell, take time to assess your situation and do your homework on home values in your area before stating your asking price. There's a nice piece in the Orange County Register by Marilyn Kalfus on recent statistics and trends that has some good advice on what to expect. In the article, she quotes broker Steve Thomas as saying “Just because it is the best time of the year to sell, that does NOT mean that buyers are willing to pay a premium for a home in today's market.” The article goes on to refer … (0 comments)
More people are working from home now than ever before. More and more people are dedicating areas in their homes to be used as full-time home offices. Whatever the size, here are some tips for maximum efficiency in designing and equipping your home office: 1. Be organized. Make the most your home office space by using uniformly sized storage containers to store important papers and office supplies. The uniform size will be a better fit in your office space and eliminate most wasted space.
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