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For Lease 1985 Jaybrook Dr. Rancho Palos Verdes
Immaculate Upgraded Home For Rent in Rancho Palos Verdes
$2900/mo - 3 Bed / 3 Bath
1985 Jaybrook Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Contact: Chris Andries-The Andries Team
3105073995
Immaculate and beautifully upgraded single story home features a remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, granite counter tops, built-in microwave, dishwasher and stove. Refrigerator included. Stack-able washer and dryer in laundry alcove included. Living room features a gorgeous wood ceiling with beams and recessed lighting. Tiled floors in kitchen, bathrooms, living room and master suite. Mirrored closets in 2 of the bedrooms. Beautiful sliding door in master suite opens up to a great deck, perfect for entertaining with amazing canyon views! Backyard features a terraced garden with a variety of fruit trees as well as a lawn area. 1 car attached garage with long driveway.
Rental Details
Rent: $2900 per month
Property type:
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Size: 1379 sqft
Pets:Small dogs,Large dogs,Cats
Features and Amenities
Posted: Sep 2, 2014, 3:59 PM PDT
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Top 5 Reasons to Buy a House Right Now
Top 5 Reasons to Buy a House Right Now
Buying a house is a highly individual decision—and a local one—but current trends are creating a favorable situation for many would-be homeowners.
Interest rates are low, employment is rising, home prices—in most markets—are still well below their peaks, and rents are through the roof.
Every family and each individual has various factors affecting the ability and the decision to buy a home. If you live in a market where studio apartments are $2,400 per month—while nearby condos sell for $300,000—it might make sense to buy a house instead.
(Remember, a local REALTOR® always is your best resource in helping you assess market conditions.)
Five Compelling Reasons to Buy a House Right Now
1. Interest Rates Are Still Low
Mortgage interest rates are still low—for now.
A 30-year-fixed-rate loan now averages 4.16%, according to Freddie Mac, but many economists believe we will see 5% rates next year. As interest rates increase, so do your monthly payments.
A $300,000 house at 4.16% with 20% down would have a monthly payment of $1,168. With a 5% interest rate, that payment increases to $1,288.
2. There’s More Inventory
As more houses enter the for sale market, prices stabilize.
“Inventories are at their highest level in over a year, and price gains have slowed to much more welcoming levels,” said Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of REALTORS®.
The upside is consumers now have more choices, if they are looking at existing homes.
New homes are another story: Yun says new construction needs to double its current production to meet market demand.
3. Home Prices Are Going Up
Home prices are rising.
The median price of an existing home was $223,300 in June, or 4.3% higher than June 2013. That’s the 28th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains, and economists expect that trend to continue. However, we are still at least 20% off the peak prices of 2006.
“Attempting to buy a home when the market is at its lowest point—or to sell at the peak—is tricky,” said Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist for realtor.com®.
He compares it to trying to time the stock market.
“You might get lucky one or two times, but overall, timing the market does not work,” Smoke added. “It all points to purchasing power, and that’s a reflection of price and interest rates, which will both be higher in the future.”
4. Rents Are Sky-High
If you live in a big city, then you know rent is astronomical. In San Francisco, many people are spending 42% of their monthly income to pay the rent. Nationwide, rents are rising at a 4% annual clip.
It’s not unusual to see adults rooming together in expensive cities like New York, San Francisco and Chicago, but everyone needs his or her own space at some point.
Buying a home would lock in your monthly payment and stabilize your finances with a fixed-rate mortgage. This is, of course, assuming you don’t live the San Francisco area, where the average price of a home is $1 million.
(If you’re renting and never thought you could afford to buy a house, try our Rent vs. Buy calculator to see what’s possible.)
5. Employment on the Rise
Perhaps nothing is as important to the financial stability you need to buy a home as steady employment. The U.S. economy is finally adding jobs—about 200,000 new jobs per month.
The next generation of home buyers—the Millennials—has been particularly affected by the nation’s job slump. Saddled with student loans and tight lending restrictions, many in this generation have been living with their parents to save money until the economy picks up.
If your employment prospects look good these days and the other four factors check out, then it may indeed be the right time for you to buy a home of your own.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
How Much It Will Cost To Sell Your Rancho Palos Verdes Home
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO SELL MY HOUSE?
Contrary to popular belief, not all home owners smile all the way to the bank after selling their homes. In most cases, the actual return doesn't match the expected return. This can be attributed to the numerous costs of selling a home that are usually overlooked or unforeseen. These costs can easily consume a significant percentage of your anticipated profits forcing you to look for funds elsewhere to undertake future projects/investments. To avoid such instances, you must be fully aware of all the costs incurred when selling a home. If you are interested in discovering such information, look no further. Below are some of the main costs you should expect to incur when you sell your home.
Expenses Incurred When Selling A House
1. Repair/upgrade costs: These are by far the most important costs to consider when selling a home. Although most home owners anticipate repair costs before selling their homes, they don’t consider the fact that the costs can easily get out of hand if they aren't monitored closely. Some of the most common repair/upgrade costs incurred before a house is sold include; painting, remodeling/fix-up, house washing and landscaping costs.
These costs are inevitable because they improve the appearance of your house significantly which in turn increases the value. Repair/upgrade costs can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands or millions depending on factors such as the size of the house, extent of damage, type of upgrades, location etc.
2. Staging costs: This is one of the most commonly overlooked expenses by home sellers. Although it’s not a must to hire a professional staging company when selling your home, it is advisable to do so to make your home look perfect. Home staging companies are better versions of interior designers since they are highly experienced and knowledgeable in making homes appeal to potential home buyers.
A home staging company will use their own furniture to make your home look perfect. According to numerous research studies, staged homes fetch more money. The importance of staging can’t therefore be overlooked. In regards to costs, a professional home staging company will charge a few thousand dollars or less if they consider using some of your furniture/decor.
3. Pre-inspection costs: In most cases, you will be required to hire a professional to inspect your house for pest damage among other structural issues. Such costs are necessary since they prove to potential buyers that you are selling a structurally sound house. Pre-inspection costs range from $200 upwards depending on the kind and number of inspections done.
4. Lighting and heating costs: Contrary to popular belief, vacant houses usually incur lighting and heating costs. Such costs are inevitable since you can’t showcase a cold or dark house. You should expect to pay similar or slightly higher utility bills if you want to make your home perfectly habitable when showcasing it to potential buyers.
5. Extra homeowners insurance cost: It is important to note that most homeowners’ insurance doesn't cover vacant homes. Many home sellers are therefore forced to purchase extra homeowners insurance for the entire vacancy period. Since most homes take a few months to sell, you may be forced to incur this extra cost which is typically a few hundred dollars or more if your house is above average with expensive fittings, decor etc.
Home Sellers Usually Pay Closing Costs
6. Real estate agent fees/commissions: To be able to sell your home fast and professionally, you will be required to hire a real estate agent. Most agents demand a 5 – 6% commission. It is important to note that this figure can vary downwards or upwards depending on many factors. Either way, real estate agent fees can take a sizable chunk out of your net profit.
7. Transfer tax: Depending on where you live, you may be required to pay transfer tax when you sell your home. Transfer tax is usually charged on the selling price. The tax is usually less than 1%.
8. Home warranty for buyers: In some cases, home buyers may request for a home warranty to cover potential repairs to home appliances, systems etc. during the 1st year of ownership. Although it’s not a must to sell your home with a warranty, you get more buyers and a better price because of the assurance that comes with buying your home. Typical home warranty costs approximately $500.
9. Capital gains tax: You may also be required to pay capital gains tax if your house exceeds a certain price i.e. $500,000. Although it is possible to avoid capital gains tax through a number of tactics i.e. subtracting costs of selling your house, filling joint ownership etc, you are better off factoring this cost for obvious reasons.
10. Moving costs: This is another common expense overlooked by many home sellers. Before you sell your home, you need to move your belongings to your new home. These costs shouldn't be overlooked when you want to calculate the actual profits made when you sell your house.
The costs mentioned above are the most important to consider when selling your home. Although there may be some other additional costs that aren't discussed above, the above costs are adequate enough to help you calculate the true cost of selling a home.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Top 7 Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Summer
1. Get your air conditioner ready
Cleaning your AC unit and having any necessary service will help it work at its best capacity. "Prepare you air conditioner for summer by cleaning it. Shut the air conditioner off, and clear away leaves and yard debris outside. Inside, clean or replace filters," said Safe Electricity. "Dust the fan blades if you can do so safely. Make sure air can flow freely over the inside and outside coils. It is a good idea to call a professional to inspect your unit early in the summer."
2. Change your filters
Anyone who lives in a warm climate is on a constant search for ways to keep electric bills down. Clean, new filters work more efficiently, which can help keep cooling costs lower. Fuller Construction & Interiors also recommends checking doors and windows for any areas that need to be shored up. Proper insulation will help keep cold air in and warm air out.
3. Change the filter in your fridge too
Summer is a good time to check the filter in your refrigerator. If it's more than six months old, get a new one so all that lemonade you make on sunny summer days tastes as fresh as possible.
4. Clean out your freezer
"Do an audit of what's in there... throw out anything that's been in there over a year," said Style at Home.. "With the extra freezer capacity, you can be stocked up on a summer supply of "popsicles."
5. Adjust your sprinklers
Your lawn may need to be watered more frequently during the summer. Or perhaps your city is under watering restrictions because of drought conditions. Either way, it's time to get your hands on that automatic sprinkler control. You don't want to be the only house on your block with brown grass. And you don't want to get in trouble by the water police either!
6. Change your bedding
Still sleeping with flannel sheets and a heavy-duty down comforter? It's time to strip it down. Temperature-regulating sheets may help keep you cooler at night, which means you may be able to turn your thermostat up and save yourself a few bucks.
7. Check the perimeter
Give the outside of your home a summer check-up by walking the perimeter of your home and property line and noting anything that needs attention. Do your outside lights need new bulbs? Do you have a broken sprinkler? Are your gutters clogged? Fuller Construction & Interiors also recommends having "roof flashing, caulking, and shingles inspected in preparation for the spring storms."
Thursday, June 12, 2014
What Is My San Pedro Home Worth?
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Chris & Amy Andries, Relator's
Keller Williams Realty
Chris (310) 507-3995
Amy (310) 346-2986
www.TheAndriesTeam.com
BRE #01728723
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
San Pedro Homes in Zip Codes 90731,90732 Are Selling Fast!
California Association of Realtor's is reporting homes are receiving offers at a fast pace. Due to the limited number of homes for sale in San Pedro, current homes on the market are receiving offers in 1-6 weeks. San Pedro neighborhoods include South Shores, Palisades,Point Fermin, Vista Del Oro, Miraleste Pines, and Holy Trinity area to name a few. The selling price of condos, townhouses and single family residences in these area range from $174,000-$1,347,072. If you are looking to purchase or sell a home in San Pedro please visit our website at http://www.TheAndriesTeam.com or you may contact us by email or phone at the information below.
Chris & Amy Andries, Relator's
Keller Williams Realty/LA Harbor
Chris (310) 507-3995
Amy (310) 346-2986
TheAndriesTeam@gmail.com
BRE # 01728723
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