Top Dog in Costa Mesa Real Estate Sponsor's Costa Mesa Chamber Golf Tournament!

Top Dog in Costa Mesa Real Estate Sponsor's Costa Mesa Chamber Golf Tournament!

We proud again to sponsor this great event for the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce!

Event is being held at Costa Mesa Country Club on July 25th, 2011

We still have room for 1 or 2 foursomes!

Contact me at 714-241-4532 if you would like to join in this great event!

Each player will get $200 in gift cards back for each $250 entry!

Ask about our programs:

Low as 10% down! Owner will pre-pay your mortgage insurance! Save at least $100 per month!

Down payment assistance available up to $12,510 or 3% of loan amount in the form of a grant, does not have to be repaid.

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CAfor the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market. Lic #00573423

 

 

(714) 241-4532

1525 Mesa Verde Drive East

Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5221

 

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R.O.I.: RETURN ON IMPROVEMENT IN COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE

R.O.I.: RETURN ON IMPROVEMENT IN COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE

If you plan to remodel or update before selling your home, you have to find the balance between what's appropriate and what qualifies as over-improvement.  If you're in a mid-range neighborhood and install granite countertops, you're unlikely to recoup your costs.  But if you're in a higher-end community, laminate may be too little, too late, resulting in a lower sales price.

So what will always work?  Painting, inside or out, is one of the most affordable ways to increase your resale value.  If you've got wood floors underneath carpeting, show them off.  Old light fixtures in the kitchen, bath and hallways should be updated to popular styles with stainless steel or brushed nickel finishes.  And be sure to make a good first impression outdoors with a maintained yard and perhaps a new mailbox, doorknobs and house numbers.

Before you plan your updates, visit some open houses or new home communities where you can see the latest styles, and update your home's features accordingly.  Just remember to keep your improvements clean, neutral and timeless.

Try not to be the last one on your block to remodel or update, because buyers will pass your listing over for one up the road that's already been updated.  Improve your chances for a quicker sale at a higher price by discussing with your agent which improvements provide the greatest return.

Ask about our programs:

Low as 10% down! Owner will pre-pay your mortgae insurance! Save at least $100 per month!

Down payment assistance available up to $12,510 or 3% of loan amount in the form of a grant, does not have to be repaid.

 Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

 

      

(714) 241-4532

1525 Mesa Verde Drive East

Costa Mesa, CA   92626-5221

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Questions and Answers- Costa Mesa California Real Estate

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

We all know the mantra of real estate: location, location, location.  The neighborhood is usually the most critical factor in determining a home's value.  When you begin your home search, you should create a list of criteria for the neighborhood in which you want to live, work, and play.

Ask yourself questions like how long is the commute to your workplace?  Is an urban setting or a rural area more suited to your lifestyle?  What is the crime profile for the neighborhoods that interest you? 

How convenient is it to get to shopping centers, churches, schools?  Speaking of schools, how is the area's school district rated?  Even if you don't have or plan to have children, the quality of the school district is another significant factor that determines the home's future value, which will be important when the time comes to resell your house.

If you find that you're priced out of the neighborhood you really love, try to locate fixer-uppers in the area.  They may need work, yes, but you'll get your foot in the door, so to speak, and can expect your property value to rise along with the other neighborhood properties and your improvements and repairs.

A real estate agent will help you locate a suitable neighborhood and home, and protect your best interests.  Make your list and make a call today.

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

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