Friday, May 20, 2011

How To Buy A House In Another City

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If you have to relocate for work, have decided to move somewhere less expensive, or are looking for a change of scenery, you may be faced with buying a home in a city that is not only unfamiliar, but is difficult to access. If you are a real estate investor or frequent vacationer who has thrived in spite of the Great Recession, you might also be looking to buy property far from home. Of course, buying real estate anywhere other than your current city presents a unique set of challenges. Here are some tips for managing them.


Tuesday, May 3, 2011

A luxury fortress high above the Sunset Strip

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Dramatic flourishes abound — nowhere more so than in a jutting backyard that feels as though it is suspended above the city. A rectangular lawn contains a lap pool extending from the base of a raised patio at the rear of the house to an elevated blue-tiled spa with room for a dozen soakers.  Find out more about it here here...


A luxury fortress high above the Sunset Strip

http://lat.ms/jIBfDx


Dramatic flourishes abound — nowhere more so than in a jutting backyard that feels as though it is suspended above the city. A rectangular lawn contains a lap pool extending from the base of a raised patio at the rear of the house to an elevated blue-tiled spa with room for a dozen soakers.  Find out more about it here here...


Monday, May 2, 2011

20 Ways to Add Value to Your Home

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Experts share their brightest ideas for adding value to your home.  These are some pics that might spark your own great ideas...


Free Real Estate News Letter

Monthly, I publish a newsletter with good information for both Buyers and Seller. You can subscribe to the newsletter and have it sent directly to your email of just use the link here to take a look. Here is a preview of what you will get.

New Listing in Willow Glen Not Yet on MLS506 Sanger Way, 2bd/1ba townhouse for $279k

For Buyers...The first step in the home-buying process is to find out what you can afford to pay for a house, condo or co-op. This will depend on the amount of cash you have available for a down payment, your credit, income, assets, and overall financial situation. Read the rest of the article in my newsletter.

For Sellers...Imagine walking into an important job interview looking like you just dragged yourself out of bed. You'd be unlikely to make a good impression and diminish your chance of securing the job.
The same goes for selling a home. First impressions are lasting. Some buyers won't even look at the inside of a listing that doesn't have good curb appeal. Read the rest of the article in my newsletter.

For more information on buying or selling don't forget to visit my website, www.NoraHomes.com. Call, text or email me anytime with questions or to talk about a free home evaluation.

Nora Sandoval
Sereno Group
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