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July 30th, 2010
Weekend Surf Report
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Get the latest update on the surf from Adam Wright. Click here.
Call me for the Brooks St. update. You know the number.
July 28th, 2010
Rolling along the bottom?
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Surfers fear it. Bodyboarders and swimmers get hammered by it. It hurts. When a huge wave breaks on your head and drives you straight to the bottom, rolling you along the rocks and coral, your’e being “ragdolled.” Its one of the most feared aspects to surfing.
Real estate is experiencing this feared aspect currently. We seem to be rolling along the bottom, hammered by bad news from above, no way to get to the surface, sunlight and air.
Read this article from Inman News for a twenty city study of current market trends.
We continually scan the horizon for signs of recovery and renewal. No land in sight yet, captain.
May 4th, 2010
Follow Matt & Akane As They Sell Their House
We met Matt and Akane through a referral from their Aunt and Uncle. They told us that their relatives had a small house in Orange and now want to upsize due to the children getting close to school age. We contacted them back in February and set a convenient time to meet and see the house.
Out first meeting went well. Sally Anne and I both found the Everitts to b e warm and accepting of our ideas about selling their home. Their home was very typical of today’s crazed parents with small children. The garden needed some attention, minor repairs had been put off, toys and confusion scattered about.
We talked about creating a partnership for success in this transaction. In todays market, preparation is half the battle. We suggested that the Everitts have their house inspected and have the termite done prior to listing the house for sale. They not only had the inspections done but they also had much of the repair work cited in the report done.
Akane went online and searched for websites about home staging. She collected a lot of great ideas and made her house look great. Matt did a great job getting the landscape in shape and they added lots of colorful flowers at the entry.
We scheduled another meeting to sign all the disclosures and get the paperwork in order.They signed the listing, we scheduled the professional photographer and got the property downloaded to the MLS. Today is the first full day the home has been on the market. So far, the Everett’s had a showing within hours of the sign going up. All of the credit for getting the home “show ready” goes to the sellers who were not only receptive to new ideas about selling but also followed those suggestions to make their home show in its best light.
Follow us as we tell the story of selling Matt & Akanes house in real time.
1043 W. Feather River
April 22nd, 2010
Lower Absorption Rates Point To Market Rebound
More home selling activity is pointing to lower absorption rates which reflect in a healthier housing market:
Dana Point -10 Months
Laguna Beach- 20 Months
Corona del Mar-18 months
Newport Coast-13 months
Newport Beach-9 months
Newport/Balboa Island-11 months
Costa Mesa Eastside-8 months
Costa Mesa (All) 6 months
Irvine-Turtle Ridge-14 months
Shady Canyon-33 months
Laguna Niguel-5 months
Aliso Viejo-2 months
San Clemente-7 months
The lower the absorption rate, the hotter the market. By looking at the figures above, if you want to live in Aliso Viejo, you better act fast.
March 24th, 2010
Welcome Errands of Laguna Beach
For over 32 years we have tried to simplify the real estate process for you, our valued clients. The best compliment we can receive besides your referrals is to say, “wow, you made it easy for us!” Music to our ears. Done and done right.
Goodluck brought us in contact with Brian Sites, owner of Errands/Laguna Beach. He too believes in the power of partnership and provides you with hands-on coordination of your move. He manages the entire process with pre-move staging, punch list repairs, move supervision, pack, move, unpack, organization, donations to charity; the entire complex moving process.
He also has a home concierge service where he manages your home freeing you from the hassles of daily maintenance and supervision of vendors.
His mission statement says it all…”We are a personal estate management service dedicated to building long term client relationships based on trust and discretion…”
Give Brian a call at 949.278.6934 and tell him that 2Sheridans referred you.
March 2nd, 2010
Floor Develops Under Housing Price Declines
The Case-Schiller index is used by most large companies in the United States to determine housing prices and directions. See the results of a 10 City study. This could be the best time to buy. Email 2sheridans@gmail.com and we’ll send you a copy of the article.
January 11th, 2010
This Week’s Best Buys in Newport Beach
Three fantastic properties make our Best Buy list this week. Each one of these properties has a unique location and are perfect choices for the empty nester or move-down buyer:
Just click on the above address to view pictures and a detailed dscription of the property.
Here are some other listings from Newport Beach:
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Call us for an appointment to view any or all of these fine homes: 949.433.7078
January 9th, 2010
See whats new at Hom
Check our website at www.homgroup.com to see all of our listings and news about Hom
November 5th, 2009
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October 30th, 2009
Home Staging–Every House Tells a Story
Simply Staged
Successful home stagers are master story tellers. They use rooms and feelings to weave a magical experience for buyers, leading them to the inevitable conclusion that they want to live like this forever. Watch Meridith Baer, one of the grand dames of Los Angeles home staging transform a vacant house .
Home staging is cost effective by shortening the amount of time your home will be on the market and by differentiating your home from all others in its price category.
Suppose you are one of the lucky few who have a dramatic home, one that all of your friends rave about. Count your blessings, put out some fresh flowers and start packing. For the rest of us, we need a little help from our friends. If you have financial concerns, declutter, freshen up the paint, pay particular attention to curb appeal and the front door . Go outside and take a fresh look at your home, pretend you are visiting f or the first time, ring the doorbell, how does it smell? how does it feel? Simple changes can make all of the difference. Remember ‘less is more’ when you put the for sale sign in the front yard.
For a free professional consultation call Natalie Putnam from Premier Home Staging. After you do everything she says, call us and we’ll be right over to list your house. Then you can start packing.
Don & Sally Anne Sheridan. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. 140 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660. Office: (949) 640 3600. Email: info@2sheridans.com http://www.2sheridans.com
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