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San Clemente Home Improvement
Don't underestimate how much projects will cost. Expenses usually are added, not subtracted. Homeowners, even San Clemente homeowners, routinely go 20% to 30% over budget. Remember, it is common to under budget cost and time.
When remodeling for resale, don't waste time with renovations that won't pay off. If you must have a pool, you still may have to lower your expectations on who will be interested in buying. The National Association of Realtors/Remodeling magazine study has identified four renovations that show the greatest return at resale: improvements to siding, windows, kitchens and bathrooms. Remember you have a lot invested in San Clemente.
San Clemente Home Inspection
The purpose of a thorough home inspection is to ensure that San Clemente home buyers know exactly what a home’s condition is prior to completing the transaction. A good San Clemente home inspection should include an evaluation of the foundation, framing, roofing, site drainage, attic, plumbing, heating, electrical system, fireplaces, chimneys, pavement, fences, stairs, decks, patios, doors, windows, walls, ceilings, floors and built-in appliances. All significant or pertinent findings should be reported in writing to the prospective San Clemente homebuyer. The home inspection report gives the San Clemente homebuyer the information he or she needs to determine whether to buy the property as is or to ask the seller to make repairs.
In most cases, when an San Clemente homebuyer makes repair requests, sellers usually agree to some if not all of the conditions.
San Clemente Real Estate Cycles
What makes most sense is the "buy and hold" strategy. Buy a home you expect to remain in for at least seven years or more. San Clemente is no different than most, although the San Clemente market does have it's own special circumstances.
Want to get a clear and up-to-date picture of the San Clemente real estate market? Call me at any time. I am happy to share my knowledge of the real estate market with homeowners and prospective homeowners who want to take advantage of market trends to buy and/or sell wisely.
San Clemente Homebuyers Quandry
Armed with the Comparative Marketing Analysis, it is time to approach your lender to see if you can get financing without selling your current San Clemente. In most cases, financing will be contingent upon selling your home but you may be able to obtain interim financing sometimes known as a Bridge Loan.
Buying a San Clemente Fixer-Upper
Finding the right San Clemente fixer upper often involves finding a seller who is in financial difficulty and wants to sell in order to protect their credit or to avoid foreclosure. Various government agencies such as VA, HUD, IRS and others offer homes in foreclosure for sale and these homes can make excellent fixer-uppers. Bank owned properties known as REOs, real estate owned, offer good opportunities since financial institutions want to eliminate their real estate holdings by selling foreclosures quickly.
Join my network of San Clemente buyers looking for specific types of properties. Call or Email me today.
Does Your San Clemente Have Curb Appeal?
From cottages to castles some San Clemente have so much curb appeal that passersby can’t help but stop and admire them. When visiting property with great curb appeal, prospective buyers often experience 'Love at First Sight' and this disposes them to love the entire home before they even walk through the front door.
San Clemente curb appeal is the result of a perfect blend of architectural style, landscaping, up-keep and color choices. Money alone does not guarantee outstanding curb appeal. I’ve seen very expensive Area homes with costly landscaping that fail to appeal and I’ve seen very modest priced Area homes with outstanding curb appeal. In part, the landscaping aspect of curb appeal is a matter of personal taste.
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