If you are thinking about buying real estate there are three things to remember, location, location, and location. Location is a key factor in the value of your new home and how easy it will be to sell when the time comes to do so. Whether you are in a city, suburb, or country area, location really does matter. Every area has its desirable locations within it, and a more desirable location will always se ll more quickly than a less desirable one.
Want to know what to look for? The most desirable neighborhoods have good schools, an attractive appearance, convenient accessibility and a variety of amenities. When looking at real estate in an ideal neighborhood you will choose a home with a nice location within it. If you choose a home that backs up to commercial space know that it will not appreciate as much as a home at the end of a quiet street.
If you don’t have children and don’t plan on having children a good school district is still key. Schools matter to most people who are looking for homes and the better the school district, typically the more stable the home values will remain.
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments a person can make, so do your research. Everyone is looking for different things from a home but we all want our home to retain its value. Look around at the areas that never dropped, or rebounded faster, and you will probably learn something about your local real estate market.
For more information please contact me at 818.269.5550.
You may also visit my wesbite: http://www.caroledelacruzrealty.com
or email me at: carole@caroledelacruzrealty.com
Monday, April 26, 2010
Spring Selling Season is Here! Time to Clean
When it comes to real estate, Spring selling season is here and luckily it coincides with Spring cleaning. Spring represents growth and a fresh start, a time when many people clean out the old and start anew. With the recession subsiding an d real estate sales picking up it is more important than ever to give your home a fresh, clean look. Where to start? The windows are a great place to begin.
Cleaning windows can be done with Windex and a cloth (or paper towels) or with a squeegee and soapy water. The squeegee method can be a bit messier, easier on the outside of the house, but significantly less time consuming. When cleaning the windows don’t forget your screens. Take them in the back yard and hose them down.
Other great areas to clean are the refrigerator and other appliances, like the stove and oven. Most people will open the refrigerator and take a look, so empty it out and clean the walls and shelves. A self-cleaning oven makes cleaning it a snap.
Clear out your cabinets and clear off your counters. Look around your home and try to see it through a potential buyer’s eyes. The cleaner your home appears, the more appealing it will be. Spring is here, time to start fresh.
For more information please contact me at 818.269.5550.
You may also visit my wesbite: http://www.caroledelacruzrealty.com/
or email me at: carole@caroledelacruzrealty.com
Cleaning windows can be done with Windex and a cloth (or paper towels) or with a squeegee and soapy water. The squeegee method can be a bit messier, easier on the outside of the house, but significantly less time consuming. When cleaning the windows don’t forget your screens. Take them in the back yard and hose them down.
Other great areas to clean are the refrigerator and other appliances, like the stove and oven. Most people will open the refrigerator and take a look, so empty it out and clean the walls and shelves. A self-cleaning oven makes cleaning it a snap.
Clear out your cabinets and clear off your counters. Look around your home and try to see it through a potential buyer’s eyes. The cleaner your home appears, the more appealing it will be. Spring is here, time to start fresh.
For more information please contact me at 818.269.5550.
You may also visit my wesbite: http://www.caroledelacruzrealty.com/
or email me at: carole@caroledelacruzrealty.com
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