No matter which region you are in or interested with, the story is the same - The Real Estate Market is improving.
The desire for Home Ownership has never died and now that the deep price dive has halted, rather abruptly, buyers are literally in a frenzy. Multiple offers, overbidding, quick closes, cash purchases and disappointed offerees ~ again!
The supply currently is low for many reasons and regardless of those, the desire is building and driving the price increases.
Although the numbers can be vastly different from Santa Fe to Santa Cruz and Billings to Boston , seemingly bouncing around like a ping-pong ball, the old adage stands true ~~ it's the location that dictates the value.
Those of us lucky enough to own property in one of these higher priced areas and deciding to make a change, can really turn their equity position around and benefit from this uptick. Those "Underwater" have quickly come up for air and are breathing easier now.
One more aspect is the Gen Y'ers are highly focused on the New, energy efficient homes. The benefits of the features are amazing in savings, check out this article.
One great opportunity I am handling, that will benefit any eager homeowner, is this wonderful ready-to-build lot at 4855 Dawn Lane, Soquel, Calif. 95073.
All the improvements are in, water meter connected, plans for a 2200 sq. ft. home drawn. Just waiting for you to build YOUR energy efficient and cost cutting castle!
Call me, I am ready to help guide you to the right decisions.
Marlene Henderson, Broker
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties
00599374
831-429-9091 Office
831-419-9091 Cell
"When only the BEST will do . . . . .
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Real Estate for Sale ~ Buyer or Seller?
So, you have been sitting on the fence, wondering when is the right time for me to Sell
or
Buy a home?
Guess what?
The time is NOW!
If you are a Seller and have been waiting and waiting and waiting to see if the Real Estate market will ever turn around, needing to make a change in the size of your living environment, wanting to move to a different area or waiting to have your home come up for air. Homes are going quickly, again, with multiple offers in most cases.
Price it according to the Real Estate market, make it showroom ready and do your inspections upfront to know what you are dealing with on the condition - then, start packing.
I have been seeing escrows close in as short as 21 days.
It's great to see people being able to free up their lives and make plans again for the changes we all go through.
If you are a Buyer, the Real Estate market is still not up to the 2006 levels but the interest rates are well into the 3%'s ~~~~ soooooo the savings in mo. PITI will make it worth the wait you have been sitting through.
These days with owners well tuned-in to the aspect of making sure the walls are painted and the lawn is mowed, homes are going quickly. Make sure you sit down with the lender of your choice, get all your doc's in order, know what your price range is and jump in.
I love helping people "Live the life they Love"! Give me a call, I know the Real Estate market in the Monterey Bay area, up the penninsula - where I am searching right now or in Lovely Lake Tahoe - my second home, since I was 18!
It's a Sellers market AND there sure are some great homes out there ready for the picking!
Price it according to the Real Estate market, make it showroom ready and do your inspections upfront to know what you are dealing with on the condition - then, start packing.
I have been seeing escrows close in as short as 21 days.
It's great to see people being able to free up their lives and make plans again for the changes we all go through.
If you are a Buyer, the Real Estate market is still not up to the 2006 levels but the interest rates are well into the 3%'s ~~~~ soooooo the savings in mo. PITI will make it worth the wait you have been sitting through.
These days with owners well tuned-in to the aspect of making sure the walls are painted and the lawn is mowed, homes are going quickly. Make sure you sit down with the lender of your choice, get all your doc's in order, know what your price range is and jump in.
I love helping people "Live the life they Love"! Give me a call, I know the Real Estate market in the Monterey Bay area, up the penninsula - where I am searching right now or in Lovely Lake Tahoe - my second home, since I was 18!
It's a Sellers market AND there sure are some great homes out there ready for the picking!
I'd love to be Your Personal Broker,
Marlene MoeBEST-Henderson, Broker/Realtor
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
#00599374
Office - 831-429-9091
Cell - 831-419-9091
http://bestsantacruzproperties.com/
http://www.facebook.com/moebesthenderson
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=42142779&trk=tab_pro
http://bestsantacruzproperties.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/BestMarlene
"When only the BEST will do . . . . .
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
#00599374
Office - 831-429-9091
Cell - 831-419-9091
http://bestsantacruzproperties.com/
http://www.facebook.com/moebesthenderson
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=42142779&trk=tab_pro
http://bestsantacruzproperties.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/BestMarlene
"When only the BEST will do . . . . .
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Santa Cruz Gardens Calif. is Blooming
Yes, one of Santa Cruz's hidden treasures is Blooming --- with quality properties!!
All spruced up, blooming and ready for the changes we all make in our lives.
This is such a special neighborhood and so well positioned for convenience, quality of life, community and all the benefits of our Santa Cruz Coastal Community but tucked in a Sun Belt, micro-clim that even the fog can't spoil (most of the time).
Check out the properties for sale up here, they won't last long and they don't come on the market that often.
1. 151 Kenny Ct.
2. 265 Chirco
3. 254 Waugh
4. 121 Waugh
Which one is the BEST! Hard to say, it all depends on your needs. Come on up and take a look for yourself, you won't go wrong with any of them.
Call me, I love helping people Live the Life the Love!
All spruced up, blooming and ready for the changes we all make in our lives.
This is such a special neighborhood and so well positioned for convenience, quality of life, community and all the benefits of our Santa Cruz Coastal Community but tucked in a Sun Belt, micro-clim that even the fog can't spoil (most of the time).
Check out the properties for sale up here, they won't last long and they don't come on the market that often.
1. 151 Kenny Ct.
2. 265 Chirco
3. 254 Waugh
4. 121 Waugh
Which one is the BEST! Hard to say, it all depends on your needs. Come on up and take a look for yourself, you won't go wrong with any of them.
Call me, I love helping people Live the Life the Love!
Marlene Henderson, Broker/Realtor
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
Office - 831-429-9091
Cell - 831-419-9091
http://bestsantacruzproperties.com/
http://www.facebook.com/moebesthenderson
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=42142779&trk=tab_pro
http://bestsantacruzproperties.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/BestMarlene
"When only the BEST will do . . . . .
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
Office - 831-429-9091
Cell - 831-419-9091
http://bestsantacruzproperties.com/
http://www.facebook.com/moebesthenderson
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=42142779&trk=tab_pro
http://bestsantacruzproperties.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/BestMarlene
"When only the BEST will do . . . . .
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"
Sunday, April 7, 2013
This is a Great Real Estate Market!
Nothing says
"Great Real Estate Market"
like multiple offers within days of being on the MLS system!!
There have been some
Sellers, this is the time you have been waiting for.
Get it spruced up, let no stone go unturned, price it right
(only a professional can gauge that)
and watch the excitement happen.
Since January, I have seen properties that had lingered on the market go into escrow within days of being re-entered on the MLS.
There are buyers, investors and hedge funds that are chomping at the bit to scoop up what is out there.
If you are a buyer, Don't miss out on YOUR chance.
Interest rates are still at ALL TIME LOWS!!
Quality properties are coming on every day, that will take your breath away or give you that sense of stability.
What ever your direction. . . . . . the time is right to
Get In On This Great Real Estate Market!
Put my 35+ years of helping clients
"Live The Life They Love"
to work for you!!
CALL NOW
Marlene
MoeBEST-Henderson, Broker/Realtor
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
Office - 831-429-9091
Cell - 831-419-9091
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Santa Cruz Real Estate . . . . Come along for the ride!
Santa Cruz Real Estate, such an eclectic mix. From Ultra modern, then right next door, a Victorian and that one butting up to a rancher. You can live your style Here!
Within very short distances you will find a farm in the city, spectacular views while perched on a bluff, to being hidden away in the redwoods, all worlds apart but you can walk from one to the other.
Decided to take a look at not only the current properties for sale today but see everything up close and personal from the seat of my bike.
The first week of Spring, a chill in the air, bright clear blue skies, perfect. I head out, down the hill past trees budding, daffodils dancing and a soft fragrance of wisteria and cut grass. What's not to like about Santa Cruz???
My first stop in Soquel, an Eco-home in a great spot in fog free Soquel with a great community feel, that even had a chicken coop, all it was missing was the Bee hive and it would be self contained. Light, bright and built with a lot of thought. Even a vacant lot nearby, ready to build just what you want with all the Eco-friendly products to choose from. Get creative!
I push off feeling I have just left a little Oasis, on to my next stop. Ahhh, I get drawn into Gayle's, literally the smell yanked me off my bike, for a tasty temptation. The reason I am on my bike in the first place - burn fat not fuel!!
Ok, this careen through the Village and up the hill to Opal Cliffs will cancel the guilt. This classic area unfolds some of the charming cliff hugging homes that have enjoyed forever views for decades and voila, a well designed very comfortable re-do has enticed me in. Well worth the stop and water break with a peak of the ocean from the living rooms' raised viewing perch!! Charming!
Along East Cliff, past O'Neill's ramshackle cliff hugger, the surf dotted with 'Surfers', the cliffs with 'strollers', the beaches with 'sunners', I peddle along weaving through the area and remembering my earlier days --- doing the very same thing!! Still the low key and accessible local of yesterday, just being 'Gentrified'.
Near my favorite veggie stand, is a show stopper, Beach retreat. Custom everything, chiseled kitchen counter, European stainless appliances, Nano folding french doors, fire pits surrounded by custom seating all ensconced down 16th Ave. Plenty of private space, open flowing entertaining area and a short stroll to Sunny Cove, one of the hidden treasures along East Cliff.
This is just a partial view of my trip, I have enjoyed many more like it and many more secreted areas to revel. Just Call Me. I love helping people "Live the Life they Love" and discovering the hidden treasures.
Marlene MoeBEST-Henderson, Broker/Owner
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
Office - 831-429-9091
Cell - 831-419-9091http://bestsantacruzproperties.com/
http://www.facebook.com/moebesthenderson
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=42142779&trk=tab_pro
http://bestsantacruzproperties.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/BestMarlene
"When only the BEST will do . . . . .
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"
Within very short distances you will find a farm in the city, spectacular views while perched on a bluff, to being hidden away in the redwoods, all worlds apart but you can walk from one to the other.
Decided to take a look at not only the current properties for sale today but see everything up close and personal from the seat of my bike.
The first week of Spring, a chill in the air, bright clear blue skies, perfect. I head out, down the hill past trees budding, daffodils dancing and a soft fragrance of wisteria and cut grass. What's not to like about Santa Cruz???
My first stop in Soquel, an Eco-home in a great spot in fog free Soquel with a great community feel, that even had a chicken coop, all it was missing was the Bee hive and it would be self contained. Light, bright and built with a lot of thought. Even a vacant lot nearby, ready to build just what you want with all the Eco-friendly products to choose from. Get creative!
I push off feeling I have just left a little Oasis, on to my next stop. Ahhh, I get drawn into Gayle's, literally the smell yanked me off my bike, for a tasty temptation. The reason I am on my bike in the first place - burn fat not fuel!!
Ok, this careen through the Village and up the hill to Opal Cliffs will cancel the guilt. This classic area unfolds some of the charming cliff hugging homes that have enjoyed forever views for decades and voila, a well designed very comfortable re-do has enticed me in. Well worth the stop and water break with a peak of the ocean from the living rooms' raised viewing perch!! Charming!
Along East Cliff, past O'Neill's ramshackle cliff hugger, the surf dotted with 'Surfers', the cliffs with 'strollers', the beaches with 'sunners', I peddle along weaving through the area and remembering my earlier days --- doing the very same thing!! Still the low key and accessible local of yesterday, just being 'Gentrified'.
Near my favorite veggie stand, is a show stopper, Beach retreat. Custom everything, chiseled kitchen counter, European stainless appliances, Nano folding french doors, fire pits surrounded by custom seating all ensconced down 16th Ave. Plenty of private space, open flowing entertaining area and a short stroll to Sunny Cove, one of the hidden treasures along East Cliff.
This is just a partial view of my trip, I have enjoyed many more like it and many more secreted areas to revel. Just Call Me. I love helping people "Live the Life they Love" and discovering the hidden treasures.
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
Office - 831-429-9091
Cell - 831-419-9091http://bestsantacruzproperties.com/
http://www.facebook.com/moebesthenderson
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=42142779&trk=tab_pro
http://bestsantacruzproperties.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/BestMarlene
"When only the BEST will do . . . . .
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"
Sunday, March 3, 2013
The Seller's Market has arrived
The selling season isn't supposed to be till Spring but it is roaring around here.
The sequence of events has been slowly building over the last 8 months and it feels like this is going to be the turnaround year for Sellers.
The Seller's Market has arrived!
This is not just from my experiences but others in the 'BIZ' are recanting the same tale.
Homes that are "READY" for the market, priced correctly (at or under market) are getting multiple offers and it is typical to have the closing price be above asking.
Yes, the long dry spell is over.
The underwaters are coming up for air and those interest rates are still excitingly LOW.
Our inventories are anemic and what does come on the market, done right, is in contract in days.
The days of languishing on the market are over. This is not to say the prices are back to prior 2005 but they are increasing. So if you have been waiting to move on in life, either up or down with your housing needs the time is RIPE!!
And there is help for those in need of a larger downpayment
Want the facts? You can dig them out here or you can Call me, I'll give you some excellent examples and make sure you are well informed.
This will be an exciting time, a New Day is Dawning and I hope you take advantage of this opportunity to make the changes YOU NEED.
Marlene Henderson, Broker/Realtor
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
#00599374
"When only the BEST will do . . . . .
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"
Monday, February 25, 2013
So, your looking to get into the Real Estate Market - Don't wait too long.
So, your looking to make your move, in the Real Estate Market, after the bloodbath of 2005 - present. Maybe it's a job relocation, life change, or maybe you are looking to get back into the ownership world after a Foreclosure or short sale and the sting has dulled.
Well, this is a prime time for home buying! Interest rates can't get much better and the prices of real estate in prime areas, are creeping up. Make sure you are understanding WHY! Read my previous blogs. Then, the crucial issue is DON'T BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD.
There are many dynamics that are in play in the Real Estate Market nationaly, so unless you are a heavy hitter, come in prepared, prepared, prepared! Those are the golden words in home buying.
Before you do anything, align yourself with an Experienced, Professional Real Estate Broker. Next move, get the all important assessment of your financial picture by your Financial advisor/Banker. With a clear understanding of this, the rest of the pieces fall into place for your home buying experience.
In the areas that I work, Monterey Bay area/San Francisco Bay area and Lake Tahoe, there are incredible properties out there that are still up to 40% less than the height of the market back in 2005. Don't miss out on your chance to secure your personal retreat. Truly the time is now to settle in on the property you want to make your long term home.
Here are a couple, that could do anyone, nicely!
Put my 35+ years of Buying, Selling, Exchanging all types of Real Estate to work for you. Call now.
Marlene Henderson - Your Personal Broker
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
Office - 831-429-9091
Cell - 831- 419-9091
www.BestSantaCruzProperties.com
"When only the BEST will do . . . .
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"
Well, this is a prime time for home buying! Interest rates can't get much better and the prices of real estate in prime areas, are creeping up. Make sure you are understanding WHY! Read my previous blogs. Then, the crucial issue is DON'T BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD.
There are many dynamics that are in play in the Real Estate Market nationaly, so unless you are a heavy hitter, come in prepared, prepared, prepared! Those are the golden words in home buying.
Before you do anything, align yourself with an Experienced, Professional Real Estate Broker. Next move, get the all important assessment of your financial picture by your Financial advisor/Banker. With a clear understanding of this, the rest of the pieces fall into place for your home buying experience.
In the areas that I work, Monterey Bay area/San Francisco Bay area and Lake Tahoe, there are incredible properties out there that are still up to 40% less than the height of the market back in 2005. Don't miss out on your chance to secure your personal retreat. Truly the time is now to settle in on the property you want to make your long term home.
Here are a couple, that could do anyone, nicely!
Put my 35+ years of Buying, Selling, Exchanging all types of Real Estate to work for you. Call now.
Marlene Henderson - Your Personal Broker
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
Office - 831-429-9091
Cell - 831- 419-9091
www.BestSantaCruzProperties.com
"When only the BEST will do . . . .
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"
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