Category Archives: Buying a Home

Relocation Costs

Considering a move to a new city? Before packing your bags and hiring a moving company, be sure to research the potential price tag of relocating. It may cost more than you think.

 Cost of living can vary greatly from town to town, so do some research before taking the plunge. Better Homes and Gardens recommends browsing the local newspaper for grocery promotions, ads, and other local news to track costs so you can determine the income you might need. While several cost-of-living calculators are available on the Internet, they provide only general figures and don’t take into account specific housing needs. read more

Buying or Selling Your Home!

The Ventura County board of Realtors went live with a new Multiple Listing Service. It’s all the same real estate data, just a new interface with many new options.  (The Ojai MLS chose not to make the transition.)

If you are thinking of selling your home and want to receive market activity reports of your neighborhood, I will set you up with a Client Portal to receive my emails that shows you what homes are selling for and at what pace. read more

It’s Your Move

The days of bribing friends and family to help you move are probably long gone. But getting help isn’t necessarily any easier — finding a good, reliable moving company that can get the job done right takes careful research. Before you hire any moving company, do a little legwork to make sure it’s legit, in your price range and offers the services you need. USA.gov, Relocation.com and ApartmentGuide.com offer the following tips. read more

Financing a First Home

Although financing a first home can be challenging, buyers who are prepared and know what they can afford up front can help expedite the process and save themselves unnecessary headaches later. Before starting your home search, follow these financial tips from the National Association of Home Builders and Bankrate.com. read more