Some Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does the buyer pay fair market value? Do you use an appraisal? How is the selling price determined? A: Just as every homeowner’s situation is unique, so is the process in which our home buyers and agents determine what an appropriate offer for a home might be. Things they take […]
Selling is Easier Than You Think
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Selling a House is Easier Than Most People Think The thought of selling a house strikes fear into most people. The contracts, the legalese, the exorbitant costs — they all conspire to make the experience unpleasant at best, and a nightmare at worst. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are many reasons […]
Need a Good Real Estate Mentor?
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Over the long term, it has always been good to invest in real estate. West Coast Home Buyers, LLC is more than a home buyer, we are a Real Estate Investment Firm, first and formost. Through smart and efficient strategies, we have grown our expertise into a Mentor Program that provides an excellent way to […]
Finding The Right Home
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Some questions to consider when looking for your first home: Is there enough room now and if your family expands in the future? Do you and your spouse like the floor plan? Is there adequate storage space? Will the appliances need to be updated? Is the yard too big or too small? Are there enough […]
A Neighborhood Checklist
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Select a Neighborhood That Will Increase the Value of Your Home When you visit the street where you are looks to buy a new home: Walk around and check out the neighborhood in person. Talk to people who live there. Drive around at different times of the day and on different weekdays as well as the […]
The Cost of Ownership
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Consider Home Upkeep Costs Whether buying a new or older home, it is important to figure out what your ongoing maintenance costs might be. Maintenance of a home will usually range between 2% and 4% of your home’s original price. This may not apply to homes worth over a million dollars, however, this is the approximate average for many home buyers. Be sure to […]
Buy or Remodel?
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Should We Buy a New Home or Remodel Our Current Home? Remodeling can be time consuming and often expensive. A bathroom remodel can easily get to $10,000 and basic kitchen remodels mostly go up from there. Start with an appraisal of your home as is and compare it with recent home sales in your neighborhood. If you can do your remodel and […]
