Chris Kamali Trivalley Realtor
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Because a home purchase most likely is the largest investment you’ll ever make, it’s essential that you have a thorough understanding of the property’s condition. A comprehensive professional home inspection will provide you with a detailed and much better understanding of the property you intend to buy. The standard home inspection is an objective visual examination of a home’s physical structure and … [Read more...]
The first impression your home makes on a potential homebuyer likely will be a lasting one. Preparing your home for showing doesn’t mean spending a lot of money or making any major changes or improvements, but it does mean cleaning up your curb appeal and your home’s interior. Your home’s exterior is your first priority. If a drive-by home shopper likes what he sees on the outside, he’s more likely to have … [Read more...]
You already know that enhancing your property’s curb appeal, keeping the house sparking clean and uncluttered are essentials for the home showing. If you’re thinking of going the extra mile and enhancing your home’s amenities or appearance in an effort to garner a higher sales price or close on a quick sale, keep in mind that going overboard can be a waste of time or even a costly mistake. Just about any … [Read more...]
If you're thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where the net proceeds from the sale won't cover your total mortgage obligation and closing costs, and you don't have other sources of money to cover the deficiency. A short sale is different from a foreclosure, … [Read more...]
There are questions that buyers in any market should be asking before they make an offer on a property in foreclosure. Is now a good time to buy a foreclosure? This is a very common question from both real estate professionals and prospective buyers. Obviously, because local market conditions vary, the a nswer is different from market to market. But there are questions that buyers in any market should be asking … [Read more...]
Everyone wants a home of their own – it’s the American dream. Gone are the cranky neighbors and snooping landlords. Being a homeowner gives you the freedom to express yourself and enjoy a great deal of privacy. You can do virtually anything you like with your living space and that includes cranking up your stereo and painting the kitchen walls chartreuse – if that is what you want to do. And if you're like … [Read more...]
Are you looking to buy a new home? Are you thinking that now's a great time to find bargains? Before you make an offer, it pays to know a little about the seller's situation. If a home is being sold for below what the current seller owes on the property—and the seller does not have other funds to make up the difference at closing—the sale is considered a short sale. Many more home owners are finding themselves … [Read more...]
It can be difficult to figure out which fixtures or other items should be included in the home sale and which items to take with you when you move. As a rule, any objects that are attached to the house or property itself, whether they are nailed, screwed, planted or otherwise affixed, stay with the house and are included in the sale. In some cases the attached items are obvious – light fixtures, built-in … [Read more...]
You can count on the savvy homebuyer making his or her offer to purchase your home contingent upon a satisfactory professional home inspection report. As a home seller, worrying about what that inspection may reveal can be a nerve-wracking experience. You can minimize your anxiety and the last-minute appearance of any potential deal-killing surprises by obtaining your own pre-sale home inspection. The home … [Read more...]
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