john flaniken: How to Keep the Critters Under Control
- 10/15/14 02:55 AM
How to Keep the Critters Under Control Every year, damage from pests costs Americans tons of money, not to mention the significant health hazards posed by these unwanted guests. The key to protecting your home is finding out what pests you need to worry about and taking proactive steps to keep them under control. Tips on How to Keep the Critters Under Control Trim Back Trees – Prevent pests from using tree branches as a bridge to your home by cutting back any limbs that overhang or touch your roof. Eliminate Entry Points – Repair damaged screens, seal up exterior holes and fill hiding places, … (3 comments)
john flaniken: Charming 3 Bed, 2 Bath Watsonville Home | Santa Cruz County
- 07/10/14 08:42 AM
3 Bed, 2 Bath Home on Larger Lot - Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County and surrounding area homes, condos & land for sale including 16 Kralj Drive in Watsonville. Kralj Drive is 1,461 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. This charming home is in a great neighborhood. Large kitchen, separate dining room, open floor plan. Amenities include dual pane windows, refinished hardwood floors & fresh paint in bedrooms.
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Cash buyers in real estate have a reputation for snatching up homes out from under credit buyers. But if you’ll be financing your home purchase mostly with credit, you aren’t necessarily out of the game. Here are 6 tips for competing successfully against a cash buyer. 1. Structure your offer as if it’s a shoo-in. Ask your lender to write a pre-approval letter and to verify that you’re a well-qualified buyer. Get your agent or mortgage professional to provide some financial information about you with your offer. Ask your mortgage professional to take as much of … (0 comments)
Please contact John Flaniken at 831-334-0890 or email john@sellsantacruz.com for more information on any of these properties.
2,900+ Sq. Ft. Home in Scotts Valley
This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home will be hitting the market soon. Situated on an almost 10 acre lot in the mountains, this property is sure to impress with it's stunning views and beautiful interior.
184 Park Avenue, Felton
This 2 Bed, 2 Bath home in Felton Grove will be hitting the market soon. Park Avenue is 1,157 sq. ft and on a 12,000+ sq. ft. lot with a 2 … (2 comments)
Part of the home buying process for every buyer should be to have a complete home inspection. No one should purchase something as big and expensive as a house without having an expert look it over first. The buyers home inspection can also protect sellers because a third party is determining the condition of the home. Buyers sometimes assume that the point of the inspection is to get the price of the home lowered or to have everything that isn’t to their liking repaired, replaced or upgraded. Usually sellers are not going to replace expensive items like furnaces if … (0 comments)
The first stop when you house shop... My New Home workshop 10/8/2013 @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm Chase Branch 1990 41st Ave. Capitola, CA 95010 Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make. And as with any big decision, you want to be sure you know your facts and options first. Expert guidance. Real-life examples. In-depth explanations. The My New Home workshop offers … (0 comments)
john flaniken: Different Ways to Come Up with a Down Payment | Santa Cruz Real Estate
- 09/23/13 02:56 AM
Different Ways to Come Up with a Down Payment | Santa Cruz Real Estate To successfully purchase a home today, you will need a down payment of at least 3.5 percent of the purchase price. Gone are the days of no down payment alternatives, down payment assistance and seller-offered programs to come up with the money needed to buy a home. Instead, here are five ways you can come up with a down payment to seal the deal. 1. Gift Money: Gift money is simply that -- a gift from family or documented close relationship. The giftor needs to provide a gift letter … (0 comments)
john flaniken: Renovated Home in Ben Lomond | Santa Cruz County Real Estate
- 08/28/13 07:03 AM
2 Bed, 1 Bath Home - Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County homes, condos & land for sale including 1396 Country Club Drive in Ben Lomond. 1396 Country Club Drive is 1,161 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The home is set on a lot of almost 8,000 sq. ft. and has been completely renovated including new paint and new carpet, updated kitchen, dual pane windows and recessed lighting. The home is 2 stories, has an indoor laundry room and has a great deck to enjoy the forest scenery on. Check out the virtual tour below and visit the property website HERE.
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john flaniken: 3 Bed 2 Bath Home in Scotts Valley | Gourmet Kitchen & Beautiful Deck
- 08/26/13 09:37 AM
3 Bed, 2 Bath Scotts Valley Home - Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County homes, condos & land for sale including 135 Sugar Valley Road in Scotts Valley. 135 Sugar Valley Road is a contemporary 3Bed/2Bath home on 2.85 acres in a desirable Scotts Valley neighborhood. It has a gourmet kitchen w/ six burner Viking range, stainless ovens, granite, custom cabinets, & travertine backsplash. Open floorplan connected to sun soaked deck by French doors. New roof, concrete, & flooring. End of road privacy, fantastic commute location, award winning SV schools. IT'S A WINNER! Check out the virtual tour below and visit the property website … (0 comments)
john flaniken: A little about me...
- 08/22/13 03:00 PM
With years of real estate sales experience, I have successfully represented Santa Cruz buyers and sellers in residential home, townhome, condominium, and investment property sales throughout Santa Cruz County. My diverse background in sales and marketing in several fields as well as my professionalism and knowledge of the real estate business, from luxury homes to bank owned properties, allow me to focus on customer needs and assist you in optimizing your real estate buying and selling experience. As a Real Estate agent in Santa Cruz, CA at American Dream Realty and a member of the Top 15 Producer's Club I have helped many people buy or sell their … (0 comments)
john flaniken: 3 Bed 2 Bath Home in Boulder Creek
- 08/14/13 07:31 AM
3 Bed, 2 Bath Home - Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County homes, condos & land for sale including 15175 Fern Avenue in Boulder Creek off Highway 9. 15175 Fern Avenue is 1,196 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The home is set on a large lot of almost 30,000 sq. ft. and has been completely renovated including new interior and exterior paint, new lighting fixtures, refinished hardwood flooring and new carpet in the bedrooms. Fern has an attached two car garage as well as a large, covered outdoor deck and indoor laundry room. Check out the virtual tour below and visit the … (2 comments)
john flaniken: Finding A Home In A Low Inventory Market | Santa Cruz Real Estate
- 06/06/13 09:06 AM
Finding A Home In A Low Inventory Market | Santa Cruz Real Estate It is no surprise that low inventory is an issue in the bay area. Try these tactics to help you find the right house during this interesting time in the real estate market. Get pre-approved for the most you can before you start. If you’re not ready to apply for a mortgage, you’re not ready to look. When you make an offer, sellers will be impressed that you qualify for more than the list price even though you don’t want to go that high. Don’t compromise. Whether you are … (1 comments)
john flaniken: 3 Bed, 2 Bath Soquel Home with Separate 1 Bed, 1 Bath Addition
- 05/16/13 04:41 AM
3 Bed, 2 Bath Home with Separate 1 Bed, 1 Bath Addition - Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County homes, condos & land for sale including 5010 Bellevue Street off of Capitola Ave in Soquel. 5010 Bellevue St is 1,980 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Close to local shopping and the beach, this home is sure to sell quickly. The main house has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a formal dining room. The permitted unit has 1 bedroom, 1 bath and a separate entry. The backyard is also divided and there are two driveways making this a perfect property for living in and/or renting out. … (0 comments)
john flaniken: 3 Bed, 3 Bath Home with Remodeled Kitchen and Extra Rooms
- 04/05/13 07:11 AM
3 Bed, 3 Bath Home with Remodeled Kitchen--Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County and surrounding area homes, condos & land for sale including 622 Santa Monica Way off Sierra Madre Drive in South Salinas. 622 Santa Monica Way is 2,064 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This home has it all; a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, paneled cabinetry and an island with a breakfast bar. It has a private front deck and a formal dining and family room as well as a large backyard with a patio, workshop and greenhouse! Close to neighborhood parks and great schools, this home is sure to sell … (2 comments)
john flaniken: Using Online Video For Your Home Search | Santa Cruz Real Estate
- 03/14/13 09:17 AM
Using Online Video For Your Home Search | Santa Cruz Real Estate Looking for a home or deciding what part of town you'd like to live in? Online video can be useful when it comes to the serious business of buying, selling, owning or even maintaining a home. Here a a couple of examples you can try out in your own search.
1. Searching Neighborhoods Search YouTube for the name of a district, neighborhood or town -- you'll likely uncover videos including: - Home videos of neighbors filming the fun at weekend farmers markets and festivals. - Local Neighborhood Watch and city council meetings. - A number of homes … (1 comments)
john flaniken: Remodeled, Bank Owned Home in Santa Cruz
- 03/06/13 08:43 AM
Bank Owned, Remodeled Home in Great Location!--Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County real estate homes, condos & land for sale including 3283 Axford Road off Capitola Road in Santa Cruz. 3283 Axford Road is 1,772 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths. This home has new exterior/interior paint, new carpet, refinished hardwood floors, new appliances and counters in kitchen and new vanities in bathrooms. Axford also has a large, private backyard with an additional unit in back perfect for storage or studio. It is close to shopping, beaches, buslines and restaurants. Check out the virtual … (1 comments)
john flaniken: Beautiful 2 Bed Santa Cruz Townhome | Santa Cruz County Real Estate
- 02/26/13 06:58 AM
Well Maintained Complex in a Great Location!--Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County real estate homes, condos & land for sale including 1752 Esperanza Court off Capitola Road in between 7th and 17th Ave in Santa Cruz. 1752 Esperanza Court is 1,579 sq. ft. with 2 master suites and 2 and a half baths. 2 back balconies overlook trees and the creek and a front patio creates an inviting entrance. The ground floor living room separates the two bedrooms creating a great opportunity for shared living. The complex is private and quiet close to shopping, beach, busline and schools. Click Start Tour … (0 comments)
john flaniken: Are You A First Time Home Buyer? | Santa Cruz Real Estate
- 12/28/12 07:25 AM
Are You A First Time Home Buyer? | Santa Cruz Real Estate The new year quickly approaches and I am sure you have made some resolutions. If purchasing your first home is one of them, consider these tips on preparing for the process. Deciding to purchase a home is a monumental lifetime decision. Doing your research, saving money and letting someone guide and assist you during the process is critical to your end result in homeownership.Start by following these simple steps and be sure to call me at 831-334-0890 if you are ready to start looking for the perfect home.
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john flaniken: Holiday Events Around Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz, CA
- 12/06/12 06:52 AM
Holiday Events Around Santa Cruz County - Santa Cruz, CA People choose to buy Santa Cruz real estate and live in Santa Cruz County for many reasons. Who would disagree that the diversity of Santa Cruz and the variety of things to do in the area makes is a great place to live? Take a look at these upcoming holiday events to entertain and bring a little more magic and cheer to you and your family. From the trains at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to New Years at Cocoanut Grove, wreath making at Wilder Ranch State Park and the original Nutcracker Ballet … (1 comments)
john flaniken: Santa Cruz County Real Estate | Beautiful, Newer Home in Felton Forest
- 11/09/12 06:08 AM
Live in a Large Home on a Sunny Acre!--Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County real estate homes, condos & land for sale including 175 East Creek Road nestled in the woods of the Lompico and Zayante area. 175 East Creek Road is a newer home that has a sophisticated, contemporary style. This listing has 4 bedrooms, one of them a loft, and 3 full baths. It is a large home set in a private location with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplace and a large master bath with a walk in closet. This bank-owned property (REO) is … (0 comments)
Helping people buy and sell Santa Cruz real estate is a privilege. From Capitola CA to Scotts Valley, beach homes to mountain properties, I recognize how special this community is, and why people live and own property here. When I started out in real estate, I was most passionate about turning over a new set of keys to my buyer or delivering a check to my seller. Over the years, I have grown to appreciate the intimate involvement I have as a REALTOR in the most important financial decision my clients will make. This is why I am honored when my clients refer me to their friends and family.
How to Keep the Critters Under Control Every year, damage from pests costs Americans tons of money, not to mention the significant health hazards posed by these unwanted guests. The key to protecting your home is finding out what pests you need to worry about and taking proactive steps to keep them under control.
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