Most homeowners have a desire to fix up and improve their property with the primary purpose to make it a more comfortable place to live. Homeowners need to be careful with how they choose to spend their money on home improvement projects if they are expecting the investment to pay off. The following six items […]
Simi Valley Oakridge Estates Floor Plans
Below are the Floor Plans for the 4 different models that were built in Simi Valley’s Oakridge Estates. The Tract is dominated by two-story models as there are three. There is one single story floor plan. The largest model, the Valley View, boasts large bonus room over the three car garage which is usually configured […]
Simi Valley Earthquake Preparedness – Water Heater Bracing
Simi Valley Earthquake Preparedness proper water heater bracing. When the next big earthquake affects the Simi Valley area, your water heater may be the only source of clean drinking water for your family. Please make sure your water heater is properly strapped and brace. If you need assistance from a licensed plumber, for Simi Valley […]
Simi Valley Flood Insurance A Property Owner Headache
Simi Valley property owners who are considering selling their property, whether residential or commercial, need to be aware of the current flood maps for Simi Valley Insurance requirements. If their property is located in a flood zone, the flood zoning can create many problems for the seller or purchaser of those properties. Present government studies […]
Home Buyer Top Purchasing Attributes
Home buyer top attributes that make them fall in love with a home. Outdoor Living Spaces are high on priority for both men and women.
Broker Facing Federal Prison Time in Short Sale Flipping Fraud
In real estate, short sales are triggered when a seller’s property is worth less than what they owe on the property. The seller then needs to get an agreement from their lender or lenders that will allow the seller to sell the property for less than the outstanding loan or loans against the property. This process […]
Understanding What Multiple Offers Mean to the Market
There is always lots of hype when the Market is recovering or when it is doing well. The last 18 months has see a definite recovery for Simi Valley Real Estate and we did see many house sell with very competitive multiple offers. That is cooling off now however, there are homes that are still […]
Simi Valley Home Seller Strategies
If you are thinking about selling your Simi Valley home, please take the time to watch this video. It breakdown where the buyers are looking and how they access and use the information. Once you are finished watching the video send me an email or call (805)432-7705 for a valuation on your property. Thank you […]
How Much Do Real Estate Agents Make?
This info graphic is from Point2.com This is a pretty general chart, but gives a clearer picture of how commissions get split up in the industry. The top producing agents have a better split with their broker than newer agents, but overhead for the agent is still there.
What Do Buyers Want in A Neighborhood?
The California Association of Realtors published this info graphic, highlighting issues important to home buyers. Even communities such as Simi Valley should take note of this study as the younger generation replacement buyers look for these neighborhood features when purchasing homes. [wnt_grid maptype=”disabled” exactcity=”1″ ownertype=”all” paginated=”false” sortoptions=”false” maxresults=”3″ search_mode=”form” primarysearchtype=”active” searchtype=”city” state=”CA” min_price=”600000″ max_price=”700000″ […]