The Hidden Costs of Homeownership

The cost of buying a new home isn't just about the price of the home itself. You also need to consider these extra hidden costs beforehand.

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When you own a home, some hidden, extra costs can sneak up on you.

Buying a home is not just about the money you spend up front. It's also about the rest of the money you have to spend beyond the actual purchase of the home.

To start, find out what the property taxes are, what your water bill might be, and what a standard electric bill will be in the home you're buying.

Before buying, find out the cost of property taxes and average utility bills.

You might also need to buy furnishings before you move in.

If you have any other questions about the additional costs of buying a home or you're thinking of selling your house in the Los Angeles area, give us a call or send us an email. We'd be happy to help you.

The Downside of Making a Hard Sell

Making a hard sell during your home’s open house might not be the best idea. Here’s what you should do instead.

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Why shouldn’t you make a hard sell when selling your home?

First of all, if you’re selling your home, you really shouldn’t be around the open house. You can try to sell your house for all the reasons you think it’s great but that might not translate to potential buyers. If you leave the open house, on the other hand, you allow those potential buyers to give unbiased, objective feedback to your agent, which will only help you sell your home in the end.

You shouldn’t be at your own home’s open house showing.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, call or email us today for a free real estate consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!

Is Spring the Only Time to Sell?

Many people think you can only get a home sold for a good price during the spring. This is simply not true.

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Why don’t you need to wait until spring to sell? Although spring tends to be the most active time for the real estate market, it doesn't mean it’s always the best time to sell. The real estate market is active for 365 days a year.

During other times of the year, many people don’t list their homes because they believe that they have to wait until spring. If you can cater to those buyers in different seasons, you will have less competition to sell and you could possibly get a higher price. It’s easy to emphasize your home’s seasonal amenities too, no matter the time of year.

Spring isn’t the only time a successful sale is possible.

If you have any questions or are thinking of buying or selling, give us a call or send us an email. We would love to hear from you soon.