A Friendly Reminder About Tax Records
Sunday, February 15th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate | No Comments »I know you don't really want to be reminded as I, too, hate this time of year, but it is time to pay your taxes or get a refund if you're lucky. If you purchased, refinanced or sold your home during ...
Kitchens & Baths: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
Friday, February 13th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate | No Comments »If you are thinking of renovating or redecorating your home, the best investment would be the kitchen and bathrooms. These are the two rooms most likely to increase the likelihood of a sale. A light and cheerful kitchen will catch the ...
How Important is Credit?
Friday, February 13th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate | No Comments »In this age of financial turmoil, bank failures/bailouts and foreclosures, having good to great credit has become even more important. Mediocre credit scores may not prevent you from purchasing a home, but your other qualifying factors better be great. And ...
Looks Like Paso Robles is in for a Rainy February
Thursday, February 12th, 2009 Posted in Good Times & Events, Local News, Real Estate | No Comments »"Raindrops keep falling on my head, but that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red... Crying's not for me! Oh, I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining, because I'm free... Nothing's worrying me..." Okay, if you don't ...
Paso Robles Welcomes the Amgen Tour on February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 Posted in Good Times & Events, Local Businesses, Local News, Real Estate, Restaurants | No Comments »On February 19th, Stage 5 of the Amgen Tour featuring seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and two-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer will begin in Visalia at 10:00 am and will end with a sprint down Spring Street in ...
Seller’s Open House Checklist
Monday, January 26th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate | No Comments »Remove all clutter from the entrance area. Manicure the lawn. Clean patio and decks. Clean front door or paint. Adjust thermostat to a comfortable temperature. Arrange for your pets to be in a safe place, or preferably gone. Remove dog dishes if you can and ...
Market Conditions Report Central Coast December 20, 2008
Monday, January 26th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate | No Comments »The following are the sales reports for the Central Coast of California as of December 20, 2008: Single Family Residences Listed: 1,658 Solds Per Month: 296 Failed Per Month: 256 Sales Pending: 742 Percent Selling: 54% Months Supply: 5.6 Days on Market: 89 List to Close: ...
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
Monday, January 26th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate | No Comments »When you are in the process of interviewing lenders, the Good Faith Estimate is a document that is provided to you by each lender that lists all fees paid before closing, all closing costs and any escrow costs you will ...
Don’t Forget Curb Appeal When Staging Your Home for Sale
Sunday, January 25th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate | No Comments »When staging your home for sale, don't forget to stage the front of your home for curb appeal. Remember, the first time a buyer is going to be introduced to your home is probably going to be a photograph on ...
Do’s & Don’ts During Home Loan Process
Monday, January 19th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate | No Comments »Do's DO keep originals of all pay stubs, bank statements and other important financial documentation. Even if you have received a prequalification or preapproval letter from your lender, all documents that are over 30 days old will have to be ...