Are we emerging from a depressed Real Estate Market in Simi Valley? Are you hearing rumors that the market is picking up? Well before getting to worked up over some promising numbers let’s dive in for a closer look to the activity in Simi Valley and understand what is going on. Simi Valley Home Sales […]
Waiting for the Bottom of the Simi Valley Real Estate Market?
Well I hate to say you missed it, but if you thought you were a market timer, the bottom has come and gone. . The market bottomed out between 2011 and 2012 with the recovery really kicking in last summer. The combination of low interest rates and low home prices have come and gone barring […]
Sprucing up before Selling Exterior Painting Strategies for your Simi Valley Home
Getting ready to Sell your Home? First, I want to congratulate you for least considering strategies making your home more attractive to potential home buyers. You only get to make a first impression once and the exterior of your home is the first thing a potential buyer is going to see. So if you’re painting […]
Why Zillow, Trulia & similar sites cause buyers so much frustration
The National Association of Realtors 2011 Buyer and Seller Profile report has some interesting data, but really not that surprising when I compare that data to what I see in the field every day. The reports stated: eighty-eight percent of home buyers used the internet as one of the information sources in their home search […]
Garage Conversions – How they might affect a home buyer or seller
Garage Conversions. In Simi Valley Garage Conversions are pretty common; not that every one has one, but I run into them often. It is understandable why people convert Garage space to more living space, but these conversions seldom comply with local building codes. It’s hard to find a quality garage builder in Belpre, Ohio but […]
6 things you can do to prepare for the loan approval process
Getting a Loan to purchase a home can seem complex and difficult. Adding that there are a number of mortgage brokers looking for your business to take it instead of giving you advice on debt, it is important that you understand that you can quickly size up who you are considering to handle your loan […]
Open House Myths – Concerns for Simi Valley Home Sellers
The open house maybe the most misunderstood practice in home selling business. Simi Valley Home Sellers generally have no idea the risks they have signed themselves up for when demanding or requesting their listing agent provide open houses as part of the marketing plan. Some may say “Did Ted just say there are a risks […]
Simi Valley Free Tree Replacement and Wood Chip Programs
If you live in the City of Simi Valley and need wood chips for your yards, the City of Simi Valley’s Free Wood Chip Program is just a phone call away. By calling (805) 583-6400 or sending an email to PW-WorkOrder@simivalley.org, you can request either an approximate 8 cubic yard load or 16 cubic yard […]
Improved Foreclosure News – Time To Read Carefully
RealtyTrac recently reported that 1st quarter 2012 shows the lowest foreclosure filing activity since 2007. This news sent waves of cheerleaders spreading the news of improving real estate market conditions. Recently and more locally, Simi Valley and many parts of Southern California are seeing reduced inventory. This reduced inventory is giving the appearance that market […]
One of Two Rumored New Simi Valley Walmart Locations Finally Disclosed
In a surprising disclosure, Simi Valley Councilman Glen Becerra announced that Walmart is indeed the Tenant that will occupy the vacant Mervyn’s building at the corner of Sycamore and Cochran. In February I wrote about the two new locations; both the Mervyn’s and the vacant Von’s on Tapo Street. (see: 3 Walmarts in Simi Valley?) […]
