Community Home Buying & Selling Real Estate Guide
Insider's Guide to Real Estate Research & Home Owner Information
October 2015 Simi Valley Housing Report will be a little different this time as new regulations imposed by the The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Dodd-Frank have caused new requirements in loan disclosures. These requirements are significant enough that Lenders are requiring 45 days for Escrow periods as opposed to a typical 30 day escrow. This longer […]
Did you know that there is a Simi Valley Senior Housing Rehabilitation Assistance program to assist low income homeowners rehabilitate their homes? Simi Valley Senior Housing Loans for Rehab are available up to $50,000 at 2% interest with no monthly payments. The loan is due only when you sell or refinance your home. These loans are […]
The September 2015 Simi Valley Housing Report is much the same as the last few months, median pricing is still moderately higher than January 2015. The number of homes sold is slightly up from the prior year. The most active range in the market continues to be homes in the $400,000-$600,000 range. This most active […]
We love our homes, we believe they are top notch; so how do home sellers gain an advantage in the market? To answer that question we need to better understand the process from listing a home for sale, through the buyer’s investigations after an offer is accepted. The seller sets the price at which they are […]
The August 2015 Simi Valley Housing Report shows decent seasonal summer sales, however, median pricing tailed off just a little bit and total closed volume was lower than 2013 and 2014. Looking at the different pricing sectors for Simi Valley shows much of the same with sellers accepting offers below the original list price. The strongest […]
There are Two Home Renovation Projects That will Cost You Big Time. Proceed at your own risk. Decide if your comfort level is more important than what you might sell your house for several years down the road. If you think you may move soon, don’t make the following changes to your home. If you […]
The July 2015 Simi Valley housing report has some very interesting developments. The number of single family detached homes sold in July was 151. This is the highest on record since the housing bubble burst almost 10 years ago. Overall volume cooled in 2014 compared to 2012 and 2013, however, 2015 has had higher closing volumes […]
5 Items Sellers can improve to make their house standout can be relatively simple and inexpensive. Even though a buyer will see your home in pictures online before seeing your home in person, the presentation of your entire home is critical. These 5 items can make the difference in offer price and overall buyer interest. […]
The June 2015 Simi Valley housing report shows that the number of houses sold has jumped 24.8% over the the amount sold in June 2014. Summertime always tends to drive higher sales as people try to move families before the new school year begins. Does a 24.8% increase in volume point to big price gains? When […]
As a Home Seller what do you need to know about home inspections. What can you do to prepare yourself for the information in the inspection report? Now that you have accepted an offer from a buyer, the buyer will set up an appointment or appointments to complete investigations of your property. According to home […]
