pasadena real estate: When looking to buy a home, you don't need a Buyer's Agent, right? Wrong!!!!
- 11/30/08 08:14 AM
When looking to buy a home, you don't need a Buyer's Agent, right? Wrong!!!! 7 Reasons why you should hire a Real Estate Professional BEFORE you start the home search process. As Realtors, we are your advocates. It is our job to inform you. To keep you up-to-date with the latest trends. To let you know what's going on in the real estate market. Since we see many properties on a weekly basis, we know the good deals from the bad. We know how to guide you through a transaction with the least amount of headaches. We know how to … (0 comments)
pasadena real estate: Home Buyers...FHA Is Here So Get Off Your Duff And Buy A House!!!
- 07/09/08 11:31 AM
Home Buyers...FHA Is Here So Get Off Your Duff And Buy A House!!! Yes I know that sounds drastic, but I submit the following for your consideration. If you have been thinking about buying a house but you are "on the fence", let me recommend that you jump off the fence. FHA (Federal Housing Administration) has raised the limits of their Federally Insured Loans to $729,750 in high cost metropolitan areas such as Pasadena, Eagle Rock, South Pasadena, Altadena, Highland Park and their surrounding communities. Previously, FHA's loan limits were at $362,790. The change in loan limits will help provide economic … (5 comments)
pasadena real estate: Home Sellers...Beware Of The Agent That Says "I Can Get You More Money"
- 07/08/08 01:11 PM
When it comes time to interview agents, you may want to be weary of the agent that is telling you that they can get you a higher price than the other agents are quoting you. Many times an agent will mislead a home seller by telling them that they can get a higher price for them, only to ask for a price reduction in the future because the property is NOT SELLING. If that agent is so convinced that they can get you a higher price, then ask them to put a clause in the listing contract that will allow to cancel … (2 comments)
pasadena real estate: Home Sellers....Ask Yourself This Critical Question
- 07/08/08 12:23 PM
Do I Want To Sell? OR Do I Need To Sell? These 2 questions will probably determine whether your home will sell or not. All too often people that want to sell price their property above market value, this is a grand mistake because you will be competing with sellers who "need to sell" and have priced their property at (or below) market value. I am not recommending that sellers give their property away by pricing it too low, but I do recommend that they price their property at market value. Buyers determine home values by comparison shopping. They look at the price of … (1 comments)
1. A buyer's agent can help you find most properties for sale in your price range and city of choice. An experience agent can tailor a search just for you. 2. A buyer's agent can handle all the details involved in buying a home. 3. A buyer's agent will answer any and all of your real estate questions. 4. An experienced agent has the skills to negotiate in "your best interest" at all times to get you the best deal possible 5. A buyer's agent will be in frequent communications with … (3 comments)
pasadena real estate: What To DEMAMD (from your real estate agent) When Selling Your Home
- 07/08/08 10:50 AM
What to demand (from your real estate agent) when selling your home... What's the biggest fear when a home owner lists their property with a real estate agent? It's simple. They worry about being stuck with an incompetent agent that makes them sign a lengthy listing contract. That's why you should demand your agent to to place a clause in the listing contract that will allow you to cancel the listing at anytime, for any reason, providing that you supply a written notice (to the agent) requesting the cancellation. Any experienced, confident and competent agent should have no problem with you cancelling the … (3 comments)
pasadena real estate: Is It A Good Time To Buy A Home?
- 07/08/08 09:25 AM
Is it a good time to buy a home? ABSOLUTELY!!! Owning a home is like having a saving plan you didn't know you had. Home ownership is key to building long term wealth. According to the Ferderal Reserve Survey Of Consumer Finances the average homeowners net worth is $171,000. That's 46 TIMES that of a the average renters net worth of $4,800. Most areas are experiencing a buyer's market. More and more home-sellers are very flexible with their asking price and some are willing to pay for the buyers loan fees which could add up to many thousands of dollars. That's right; … (2 comments)
In my endless pursuit to keep my friends, family and past clients updated in the Real Estate Market, I am submitting to you the following statistics for the city of Pasadena.
The following is the criteria I used;
Property Type: Residential
Property Subtypes: Condominium, Planned Unit Development (PUD), Single Family Residence, Townhouse
Properties that have opened escrow for the month: 9 Average days on the market for properties that have opened escrow: 66 Minimum price of properties that have opened escrow: $285,000 … (0 comments)
In my endless pursuit to keep my friends, family and past clients updated in the Real Estate Market, I am submitting to you the following statistics for the city of Pasadena.
The following is the criteria I used;
Property Type: Residential
Property Subtypes: Condominium, Planned Unit Development (PUD), Single Family Residence, Townhouse
Properties that have opened escrow for the month: 10 Average days on the market for properties that have opened escrow: 54 Minimum price of properties that have opened escrow: $330,000 … (2 comments)
In my endless pursuit to keep my friends, family and past clients updated in the Real Estate Market, I am submitting to you the following statistics for the city of Pasadena.
The following is the criteria I used;
Property Type: Residential
Property Subtypes: Condominium, Planned Unit Development (PUD), Single Family Residence, Townhouse
Properties that have opened escrow for the month: 10 Average days on the market for properties that have opened escrow: 65 Minimum price of properties that have opened escrow: $678,000 … (0 comments)
In my endless pursuit to keep my friends, family and past clients updated in the Real Estate Market, I am submitting to you the following statistics for the city of Pasadena.
The following is the criteria I used;
Property Type: Residential
Property Subtypes: Condominium, Planned Unit Development (PUD), Single Family Residence, Townhouse
Properties that have opened escrow for the month: 12 Average days on the market for properties that have opened escrow: 67 Minimum price of properties that have opened escrow: $280,500 … (0 comments)
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