It’s Time to Buy That House!

Are you aware how inexpensive houses are now.  Study shows that houses in 2010 haven’t appreciated very much.  They also haven’t loss value either which is good too.  Homes in the Central Texas area have been on the market for at least nine months if they aren’t price right. 

Are you looking for a great home to raise your family in?  What parent doesn’t want a home with a good school district, good neighbors and oh by the way it’s also an investment.  Why pay others when you can pay yourself?  Think about purchasing a house at a low interest rate which means more money on the principle.  Pay the home off then you can purchase another for your retirement home.  Investments, investments, investments

Now might be the best time ever to buy a home. 

One rent could pay for another home, or put your children through college, or buy your retirement home.

Why Do I Enjoy Helping Families?

I had the pleasure of meeting a young military family in the Fort Hood Area around April 2011. They were a family of four with another little one on his way. They logged onto my website and two days later they came in to purchase a home.  They came in already pre-qualified. Well they had three homes they were interested in viewing.  We went and looked at all three homes and they just loved the last home. The husband informed me J'Neka we love this house, so what we have to do to get it. I had already given them their buyers’ consultation and we went back to the office to write it up.  Long story short the home inspector told them it had termites.  It wasn't his place due to him not being an expert. Anyway the deal was gone. We terminated the contract. They understood it there were termites it could be repaired.

About a week to two weeks later we looked at about three more houses in a different area.  The wife told me they were going to wait until September (when the husband re-enlist) to determine if they were going to buy. Well a few days ago I contacted the wife to find out with they decided (staying in touch). She told me they are relocating to San Antonio because she just had the baby boy and he needs a specialist.  So they are moving under the Army Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).

I said all of this to say: End the end God looked out for them.  They would have just purchased a house and would have needed to move, on top of having a child that needs specialist, and needed to rent out their new house. 

I'm in the business of helping others. Although I didn't get the closing the good thing about it all is that I stayed in touch with the family, the wife was glad I called and little "LUKE" is alive and well.  We may not all be perfect, but we are living testimonies.

FLIPPING A HOUSE

I’ve been giving the great opportunity to taking over a house.  So my goal is to flip it within a year while living in the house myself.  My timeline will be From October 2011 to October 2012 to have everything completed.  The house is a 2840sq ft, 2 story house, 1993, 5 bedroom house, 3.5 bathrooms (one is jack and jill) and on .26 acres.

I’m very excited about it all.  The walls are all solid with no holes.  My budget for the overall project initially was $10,000 but I think realistically will have to be $15,000.  I’m going to start with paint and ceramic tile floors in some areas before we move in.  It seems as though the original home owners did not remodel anything.  So I will have the wallpapers throughout the house pulled off, textured, and painted everywhere.  The bathrooms and kitchen all have wallpaper.  As for the floors, the carpet is in good condition, but I want the laminate flooring pulled up and add ceramic tile. I have to tell you the landscaping is really bad. Needs a lot of TLC.  The yard is going to consume a lot of time and labor.

I have a lot of sleepless nights just imaging the possibilities.  I can’t wait to start.

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What Do You Think Your Property is Worth?

As a Home Owner I think we all have a misconception of the amount of money we can get out of our home or how much we can sell it for. Some of us think our home is worth $150,000 but it may only be worth $125,000. With so many foreclosures and short sales on the market today it drops the value below the current market value.  

I've even had this one client that was losing there house.  I offered to assume it from them, but they wanted money for it and they were 5 month behind on there mortgage.  I asked them if they were willing to lose it and their credit or get it from under them.  So, he ended up losing the house. 

There was a woman that the same thing happened with her losing her house and she wanted money.  The next thing I knew is she lost her house and I was showing it as a foreclosed house.

Do you think this is a true statement?:  Everyone wants something even if it means losing your house.

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MLS 167003

MLS 167003

Duplex for Sale and Priced just right. Home is currently looking for an investor or an owner occupany. Come right on out and take a look. Originally build by BA Emmons. Come and get it while the interest rates are low.

MLS 167221

MLS 167221

*NewNewNewNew* You wanted it and I have it. Just like new without being new construction. This seller spared no expense. Stainless Steel appliances, granite countertops, and shaggy carpet throughout. Ceramic tile (16X16) in the hallway and living; followed up with beautiful Hardwood floors in the loft area and Ceiling fans throughout. There is a new HVAC, new siding, new toilets, new wood blinds, and new tub in the master. The master is on the first floor. The pictures don't do this house justice, so this is a must see. Call for an appointment. That's right just like new. 254-285-4282

LET’S SAVE THE DEAL

What happens when you have clients (husband and wife) that don’t agree?  Well there was a time that I can remember way back when my husband and I were buying our first house.  He had some ideas and then I had my own set of ideas.  Let me tell you, he was the bigger person and said I was in charge.  He just had a few, “MUST Have” and I was in charge.  That must have been the best decision we ever made.  I simply share this information with you, because someone has to make the final decision to ensure everything ends well.

I have a couple that are in the process of building a new house.  As their agent I want them to be happy. How can a couple be in a happy place? By staying within their price range and not over spending is the first step.  The second step is learning how to agree with each other and maintaining a budget.  By remaining happy with each other through the process and continue to be friends.  Don’t get upset with each other and especially in the presents of others.  This is my advice.

What is your opinion?

Please comment and let me know.

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