Saturday, June 13, 2009
The View flip magazine
Desert Realty Specialists are proud to introduce The View Flip Magazine! The View magazine is a great way to view Coldwell Banker properties in the Desert community as well as Orange County and beyond. The View magazine will be delivered in the Desert Sun, LA Times and the OC Register twice a month. You can also view the magazine on line at desertviewonline.com. If you have any questions about the View magazine or properties in the magazine you can leave a comment or email me at www.sgortz@coldwellbanker.com
Friday, June 12, 2009
First time home buyer information
Take the Stress Out of Home buying
Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the
process as peaceful as possible.
1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an
emotional one. It’s critical that the REALTOR® you chose is both highly skilled and a good fit with your personality.
2. Remember, there’s no “right” time to buy, just as there’s no perfect time to sell. If you find a home now, don’t
try to second-guess interest rates or the housing market by waiting longer — you risk losing out on the home of your
dreams. The housing market usually doesn’t change fast enough to make that much difference in price, and a good
home won’t stay on the market long.
3. Don’t ask for too many opinions. It’s natural to want reassurance for such a big decision, but too many ideas
from too many people will make it much harder to make a decision. Focus on the wants and needs of your immediate
family — the people who will be living in the home.
4. Accept that no house is ever perfect. If it’s in the right location, the yard may be a bit smaller than you had
hoped. The kitchen may be perfect, but the roof needs repair. Make a list of your top priorities and focus in on things
that are most important to you. Let the minor ones go.
5. Don’t try to be a killer negotiator. Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by
getting an extra-low price or by refusing to budge on your offer may cost you the home you love. Negotiation is give
and take.
6. Remember your home doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house
itself — room size, kitchen, etc. — that you forget about important issues as noise level, location to amenities, and
other aspects that also have a big impact on your quality of life.
7. Plan ahead. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home and made an offer to get approved for a mortgage, investigate
home insurance, and consider a schedule for moving. Presenting an offer contingent on a lot of unresolved issues will
make your bid much less attractive to sellers.
8. Factor in maintenance and repair costs in your post-home buying budget. Even if you buy a new home, there
will be costs. Don’t leave yourself short and let your home deteriorate.
9. Accept that a little buyer’s remorse is inevitable and will probably pass. Buying a home, especially for the first
time, is a big financial commitment. But it also yields big benefits. Don’t lose sight of why you wanted to buy a home
and what made you fall in love with the property you purchased.
10. Choose a home first because you love it; then think about appreciation. While U.S. homes have appreciated
an average of 5.4 percent annually over from 1998 to 2002, a home’s most important role is to serve as a
comfortable, safe place to live.
Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the
process as peaceful as possible.
1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an
emotional one. It’s critical that the REALTOR® you chose is both highly skilled and a good fit with your personality.
2. Remember, there’s no “right” time to buy, just as there’s no perfect time to sell. If you find a home now, don’t
try to second-guess interest rates or the housing market by waiting longer — you risk losing out on the home of your
dreams. The housing market usually doesn’t change fast enough to make that much difference in price, and a good
home won’t stay on the market long.
3. Don’t ask for too many opinions. It’s natural to want reassurance for such a big decision, but too many ideas
from too many people will make it much harder to make a decision. Focus on the wants and needs of your immediate
family — the people who will be living in the home.
4. Accept that no house is ever perfect. If it’s in the right location, the yard may be a bit smaller than you had
hoped. The kitchen may be perfect, but the roof needs repair. Make a list of your top priorities and focus in on things
that are most important to you. Let the minor ones go.
5. Don’t try to be a killer negotiator. Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by
getting an extra-low price or by refusing to budge on your offer may cost you the home you love. Negotiation is give
and take.
6. Remember your home doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house
itself — room size, kitchen, etc. — that you forget about important issues as noise level, location to amenities, and
other aspects that also have a big impact on your quality of life.
7. Plan ahead. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home and made an offer to get approved for a mortgage, investigate
home insurance, and consider a schedule for moving. Presenting an offer contingent on a lot of unresolved issues will
make your bid much less attractive to sellers.
8. Factor in maintenance and repair costs in your post-home buying budget. Even if you buy a new home, there
will be costs. Don’t leave yourself short and let your home deteriorate.
9. Accept that a little buyer’s remorse is inevitable and will probably pass. Buying a home, especially for the first
time, is a big financial commitment. But it also yields big benefits. Don’t lose sight of why you wanted to buy a home
and what made you fall in love with the property you purchased.
10. Choose a home first because you love it; then think about appreciation. While U.S. homes have appreciated
an average of 5.4 percent annually over from 1998 to 2002, a home’s most important role is to serve as a
comfortable, safe place to live.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Loan Modification
Has anyone noticed all of the Loan Modification companies out there? Before you pay any upfront fees or give out your information contact the Better Business Bureau and the Department of Real Estate. There are reports of fraudulent loan modification companies so be careful and don’t become their next victim. You may have notice some highlights on the loan modification words, that happens automatically so if you go to thier website please be careful.
If you need help buying or selling real estate visit us at www.stevegortzrealty.com
If you need help buying or selling real estate visit us at www.stevegortzrealty.com
Monday, June 8, 2009
Two Great places to stay in Palm Springs!
We would like to thank two Palm Springs businesses for allowing Desert Realty Specialists to be part of their customer service.
Andreas Hotel and Spa – Located at 227 N. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA. 92262 760.327.5701 www.andreashotel.com
Best Western - Las Brisas Resort Hotel – Located at 222 S. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA. 92262 760.325.4372 www.bestwestern.com email: lasbrisashotel@verizon.net
Desert Realty Specialists provides Turn-Key real estate service. We will meet you at your hotel, review your home search criteria and view the selected homes. When you’re ready to discover the desert lifestyle, let Desert Realty Specialists open the door to your desert dream home today!
Email: sgortz@coldwellbanker.com
Visit our website at www.stevegortzrealty.com
Andreas Hotel and Spa – Located at 227 N. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA. 92262 760.327.5701 www.andreashotel.com
Best Western - Las Brisas Resort Hotel – Located at 222 S. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA. 92262 760.325.4372 www.bestwestern.com email: lasbrisashotel@verizon.net
Desert Realty Specialists provides Turn-Key real estate service. We will meet you at your hotel, review your home search criteria and view the selected homes. When you’re ready to discover the desert lifestyle, let Desert Realty Specialists open the door to your desert dream home today!
Email: sgortz@coldwellbanker.com
Visit our website at www.stevegortzrealty.com
Planning to visit an open house?
Buyers: Bring on the Open Houses
More than 90 percent of potential home buyers plan to attend open houses as they look for a home to buy, according to a survey conducted for Trulia.com.
Here’s how they find out about properties open to view:
• 62 percent use online sites to find open houses.
• 53 percent use information provided to them by real estate professionals.
• 36 percent use neighborhood signs.
• 31 percent use information in the newspaper or other printed source
“We used to see home buyers walk into open houses with a newspaper in their hands,” says Aman Daro, vice president of Integrated Marketing at McGuire Real Estate in San Francisco. “Now they walk in with printouts of their search on the Web.”
More than 90 percent of potential home buyers plan to attend open houses as they look for a home to buy, according to a survey conducted for Trulia.com.
Here’s how they find out about properties open to view:
• 62 percent use online sites to find open houses.
• 53 percent use information provided to them by real estate professionals.
• 36 percent use neighborhood signs.
• 31 percent use information in the newspaper or other printed source
“We used to see home buyers walk into open houses with a newspaper in their hands,” says Aman Daro, vice president of Integrated Marketing at McGuire Real Estate in San Francisco. “Now they walk in with printouts of their search on the Web.”
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