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Lauren Spencer - ArticlesEverything you need to know about Santa Cruz real estate is right here at MySantaCruzRealEstate.com. Lauren Spencer, Coldwell Banker Realtor will be glad to answer your questions about homes in Capitola CA.
Foreclosure Popularity: Who’s Buying In?While some of the concerns that buyers are expressing are good reasons to be wary about purchasing foreclosures, there are many other good reasons to buy them. The key to doing this in a successful manner though are working hand in hand with a Realtor and doing your research instead of just jumping into a purchase that you’re not sure of. New Home Buyer's Tax Credit Ensures Winter Home SalesIf home prices continue to fall, particularly with the home buyer’s tax credit still in place, then the home sales over the fall may just continue to exceed expectations. However, the sales that occur in late in the year tend to drop off in frequency as the weather worsens. Ideal Time for Jumping on the Home Buying BandwagonAs well, for home buyers who are looking to get a mortgage on a new home, interest rates are exceptionally low this quarter and can help result in some ideal mortgage rates for many buyers, particularly if you have good credit. Lower interest rates can make for some very manageable mortgage payments for home buyers. Toxic Drywall: Not Just From China AnymoreAcross the country for the past few months we’ve been hearing about the incidence of toxic drywall installed in homes across the nation causing problems for homeowners. It was alleged that this drywall was possibly responsible for many health problems in residents as well as corrosion in metal surfaces and wiring in many homes. Dealing Neighborhood Pests Around Your New HomeThe main problems with wildlife in your yard will likely be the destruction that animals can cause while they try to eat everything edible they can find in your yard and the damage they cause while they try to nest in your house and yard. The Stages of Home Buying PreparationThe next step that buyers will progress through in their quest to buy a home is that of the more involved buyer who has gone through some of the steps to make themselves an active buyer. These prospective home buyers know generally what they’re looking for in a home and have made some inquiries at the bank about what sort of loan they can get to buy a home with. These buyers are likely pre-qualified for a mortgage but not pre-approved. Renewing your Basement SpaceIs your basement a vast chasm of space, used only for the kids’ clothes or toys that should have been in a garage sale years ago? It is a drop-off site for 1980s home gym that is primarily used today to air out your stinky hockey gear? Are You Covered? - Getting the right RoofBy far the most economical, asphalt tiles can range in quality and durability. They are a better choice for cooler climates as they last longer. Easy to install, either by a professional installer or enthusiastic D.I.Y. people, the fiberglass-based version is chosen most often. Safeguarding Vacant PropertiesEvery week it seems that there are more headlines about teens partying in empty homes, people looking to make money by selling scrap metal pulling copper wires and pipes out of empty homes, and just senseless vandalism. Far too many of these vacant homes are also becoming crime scenes as prostitutes and drug addicts and dealers are using them to ply their trades. Perimeter Drains: Is Your Home Protected?Perimeter—or French—drains are basically a drainage ditch covered with gravel for the purpose of directing water away from certain areas like foundations. While French drains used to be constructed using spaced tiles, they are now generally constructed with perforated plastic pipes that can carry larger volumes of water and allow water drainage out the entire length of the pipe as well.
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