What's the Best Way to Add Value to Your Home?



There are many great San Gabriel Valley area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (626) 643-7090 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Southern California Real Estate Agent
We have just sprung ahead, and springtime is here. Regardless of market conditions, the spring market is always hot and always the best time to sell your home. Today we are going to talk about how to prepare your home for sale so it sells faster and for a higher dollar amount than it would have otherwise.

The first thing you need to do is get rid of your clutter. Whether it be through a yard sale, salvation army donation, craigslist sale, or storage locker, get all the clutter and unnecessary items and keepsakes out of your home before you show it.
The next thing to do is repaint your home. Bright, neutral colors are always your best bet, and a fresh coat of paint really appeals to buyers.

Next, you need to clean your carpet, or replace it all together. If you need some carpet cleaning companies, we have some great references that can do your whole home for less than $120.

Last but not least, making some improvements to your kitchen and bathroom are two of the best returns on investment you can have. Replacing counters and flooring in bathrooms and kitchens always adds value to the home when you sell, and will allow you to enjoy the luxuries for a short time as well, without having to really pay for it.

If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would love to help you prepare your home for sale this spring. As always, stay safe and stay happy!

How Have Homes Become More Affordable?



There are many great San Gabriel Valley area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (626) 643-7090 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Southern California Real Estate Agent
Hey, everybody. I've got 2 great pieces of news for you today.

The first is that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have started new down payment programs, which will allow home buyers to purchase a home for only 3% down.

In addition to this, Fannie and Freddie have also reduced their mortgage insurance premiums to under 1%. Once your equity is built up more than 20%, you can cancel it at a 78% loan to value. FHA doesn't allow you to do this.

For buyers, the process of buying a home can be made easier when you include a renovation loan. This program is a private label, and incorporates 10% of the purchase price towards home upgrades, and it can close within 30 days. You can remodel the home how you want, and put all the TLC you want into it.

If you have any questions, I'm always here to help. Give me a call or send me an email to get in touch, and I look forward to hearing from you soon!