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Three Projects to Increase Your Home's Appeal

by Sandi Pressley

If you’re thinking about selling your home there are some things that can be done to improve the presence of your home to draw in buyers. Your efforts could be rewarded with less market time and more money at closing. Here are three of the biggest projects you can tackle to bring in buyers.

Work on Your Curb Appeal

First impressions are extremely important. Your home should grab a buyer’s attention before they even walk in the door so it’s extremely important that your curb appeal it the best it can be. Pay attention to the details, make your home cleaner, prettier, and in better condition than all the others around it. Start by sweeping the walkway, driveway and the entry or porch of any debris or dirt. Get rid of broken tree limbs, leggy bushes and any wilted flowers, and plant new flowers in the garden or place them in pots on the porch. Power-wash the exterior of your home and have the windows washed. Touch up the paint around the home’s windows if it’s needed. Give the door a fresh coat of paint in a light modern color and replace any damaged door hardware.

Create Space

The biggest reason people move is to get more space, whether they’re moving up from an apartment or into a home larger than the one they had, they want more space to live in. If you’ve got a large home, you don’t have to worry about space too much, but you have to be careful. If you’ve got too much clutter around your home, buyers can think it’s smaller than it actually is, so make sure your home is as clean and decluttered as possible. If you have a smaller home you’ll have to do some staging and storing. Rent a storage unit and pack away any toys, home decorations, clothes and accessories that aren’t in use. Clear your countertops, tables and floors of all unnecessary clutter so that you’re left with the minimum of things necessary to operate in your home and move all items stored in closets and cabinets into your storage unit. There is a fee for the storage unit but you’ll make back the difference when your home sells.

Upgrade

Most buyers buy older houses because they are usually more affordable than newer homes. So unless you’re selling to a building contractor, chances are they want a home with the most possible updates. You may not want to put in a new kitchen or bathroom to sell your home but there are a few things you can do to appeal to the buyers. Replace the most outdated features like the appliances, countertops or the cabinet pulls. Get new towels, shower curtains and bathmats for your bathrooms and make sure you throw out all old soaps and sponges. And replace all your soaps with liquid products for easier storage. Cover older paint colors with newer neutral colors that compliment your flooring and architecture and repaint any faded white walls to give your home a newer fresher feel.

Remember that the most common house bought in 2013 was about 1,860 square feet and was built in the year 1996. Buyers aren’t looking a mansion and they don’t expect your home to be brand new, but they do want to see some pride of ownership from the seller. The more repairs, updates and tweaks you give the house the more convinced the buyers will be that they’ve picked the right home.

 

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Thinking of Flipping a House in Albuquerque?

by Sandi Pressley

Whenever you turn the TV onto the HGTV or DIY channels you’re likely to find a show or two about house flipping. They’re usually cautionary tales of people who overreach financially or make some big rookie mistakes, but most of the time the houses featured turn a profit of $30,000+ in just a matter of months. If you think that house flipping is something you might be interested in, here are a few things you should know before you start.

Be Aware of the Financial Risks

It may seem obvious that there is a bit of risk involved, but some people don’t quite understand the huge financial stakes that are involved. The first expense is the cost of acquiring the property, and while low or no money down financing options are easy to find, finding these from legitimate vendors is harder than you might think. And if you’re paying for the home yourself that means you’re paying interest and every dollar paid in interest adds to the amount you’ll need to make back on the sale of the home in order to make your money back. If you’re planning on paying in cash, you don’t have to worry about interest, but you will have to deal with carrying costs like HOA fees, property taxes and utilities.

If you don’t have the cash to buy a home to flip, the next thing you could try is home equity line of credit or HELOC. These are variable-rate, low-interest lines of credit that are secured by an investment property or your primary residence, usually HELOC rates are set about 1-2% over the prime rate. You’ll need to put the HELOC in place before you start to bid on any properties, but then you can bid on the home as if it were a cash deal rather than a financing deal. Lots of investors use hard money loans or other conventional mortgages to finance their flips. Because of higher interest rates and the points that have to be paid at closing both can reduce your net profit a great deal and are not generally recommended for flips unless there are no other options.

Location

It is extremely important that you find a home in a desirable location, find a neighborhood or city that people want to live in and purchase a house there. Remember to keep the convenience factor in mind, make sure that the home isn’t too far from local grocery stores, gas stations, or schools. You don’t want to invest in a home that’s too far from everything to be worth it.

Get a Realtor

Trying to get the best price for your flipped by yourself rarely works as well as you want it to if you aren’t familiar with the process. Figuring out disclosures and conditions without going to real estate school might be more difficult than figuring out which walls you can knock down without knocking your entire house down. The money spent on realtor commissions will be well spent for their skill set. More than just getting your house sold, a good real estate agent can help in other ways when flipping a house. They can help you find some great deals, help you connect with lenders and contractors and get you comps. Don’t settle for any broker, take your time and look around and find a good investor friendly agent.

Update Smarter

Knowing where and what to spend your budget on is one of the most important parts of a successful house flip. You want to make sure you don’t leave key areas without improvements but you also don’t want to over-improve for the neighborhood you’re in. Home improvements that increase a home’s value are things like kitchen upgrades, more closet space, green energy technology, the addition of a deck and repainting the exterior. Try to avoid improvements like the addition of a sun room, pools, or whirlpool baths as these don’t really add to the value of a home. This is another reason to use a realtor as they will be able to guide you through which upgrades would suit your neighborhood and budget best.

Use Good Quality Products

Make sure you don’t skip out on supplies. Even though it means more money being poured into your projects, lower priced products might not be high enough in quality to get the job done properly or allow you to sell the home for as much as you need.

Work With Good Quality People

All the people you work with during the flipping process can make or break the chances of it succeeding. Team up with people that you can trust and are qualified in their respective roles. A poorly qualified subcontractor that does a bad job on project can end up costing you thousands more to have it redone by a professional. On the other hand, if you’re capable of getting the job done yourself properly then you should do it yourself. But you’ll need to be sure you can do the job properly the first time. If you can, you can save time, money and you won’t need to invite contractors into your house.

Finding a flippable home in your housing market with a good chance of being a success is a difficult task. But with the proper help, tools and skills it is manageable.

If you’re in the market for a home contact the Sandi Pressley Team today.

 

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Make the Most of Your Curb Appeal

by Sandi Pressley

If your home is currently on the market or you’re just about to put it there, your curb appeal is extremely important, especially now that spring is here. The outside of your house is a buyer’s first impression of your home, so you have to make sure it’s a good one. If you’re planning on selling your home it’s important to make sure your curb appeal is up to scratch. When working on your home you might be a bit overwhelmed by all the work, decisions, time, and costs involved with the process of getting your yard buyer ready. Many think that since most landscaping work isn’t permanent, it’s not as important as some of the other projects they might have but you should really consider putting it near the top of your list. Here are five things you can do to improve your curb appeal to help your home put its best foot forward.

Remove Anything Dead

Get any dead trees, flowers or leaves out of your yard. Trim dead branches and rake up the winter leaves. As you remove things, fill in any blank spots with flowers, bushes, potted plants or yard art, but try to avoid any garden gnomes or pink plastic flamingos.

Mow the Lawn

If you have a lawn, mow it once a week to keep it looking its best. Don’t forget to spray or pull any weeds to keep the texture pleasant.

Trim the Hedges

Make sure your bushes are trimmed and not spilling onto your walkways or driveway. If they grow too fast to keep them maintained properly, you may want to just pull them up. You can always cover blank areas with gravel, wood chips, or mulch.

Improve the Landscape

Improve your landscape with tile, decorative stone, concrete, brick or wood to add some appeal to the softer elements like your flowers, grasses and plants. And make sure you don’t forget your porch! Bring in a splash of color with flowers and potted plants

Add Some Light

You don’t have to spend a fortune on landscape lighting. Get some lanterns to line the walkways or something to hang from a tree can to give your yard a stylish effect. Lighting not only highlights key areas of your yard, like trees and flower beds, it also provides a bit of extra security. If you’re still not sure where to start, check out your local hardware store with a photo or sketch of your home and ask for ideas. Let them know you’re planning on selling your home and you’re struggling with your curb appeal, you might get some great advice. If you think your curb appeal is ready to get your home sold, contact The Sandi Pressley Team today.

 

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Are Fixer-Upper Homes Worth It?

by Sandi Pressley

Nowadays more and more people are excited to see the “fixer upper” and “flipped” properties. These have been played up by home improvement shows and articles showing owners who purchase poor homes in disrepair and reconditioning and repairing them to sell them for thousands more. The hosts on TV make it seem simple, but in reality it can be an extremely difficult experience, especially if you have little to no market experience.

Owners who purchase a home to flip often make the mistake of paying too much for the home without considering how much will be needed in the restoration and improvements. This problem shows itself when the owner tries to sell and the value of the home is less than what they’ve put into fixing it up in the first place.

There are homes that can be fixed up, flipped and then sold but you have to be careful, pay close attention to the market, and be able to assess all your restoration costs; if you’ve not had years of experience in this field it would be wise to find someone who does.

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Benefits to Owning a Home

by Sandi Pressley

Owning a home is something many people dream of, but it can seem like a huge commitment with little benefits in return. Some choose to rent over purchasing a home, but there are actually some great monetary advantages that come with owning a home. For those who own homes, there are some itemized tax deductions available, which you are allowed to deduct every year.

Taxes

Both state and local real property taxes can be deducted, but you should keep in mind that real estate taxes are only deductible in the year they are paid to the government. For instance if your lender held money in escrow for taxes due in 2016, you can’t take a deduction for those taxes in the year 2015.

Mortgage Interest

Mortgage lenders send an annual statement to borrowers by January 31st every year that reflects the amount of mortgage interest and real estate taxes that have been paid by the homeowner during the previous year. Mortgage interest loans on a first or second home are fully deductible but subject to certain limitations like the acquisition of loans up to one million and home equity loans up to $100,000. If you are married but file individually, these limits are split.

Points

Some mortgage lenders will allow you to pay one or more points to get a loan. The more points you have, the lower your interest rates should be. These points are sometimes called “loan origination fees” or “premium charges”, but they’re all still points. Each point is one percent of the borrowed amount, for instance if you get a loan of $180,000 each point would cost you $1,800. The IRS has dictated that even if the points are paid by sellers, they are still deductible by the homebuyer. Any points paid to a lender when refinancing your current mortgage aren’t fully deductible in the year they’re paid; you have to distribute the amount over the period of the loan. If you paid $1,800 in points for a 30 year loan, each year you are only allowed to deduct $60, which $1,800 divided by thirty. When you pay off your new loan, any remaining parts of the points you have not deducted, can then be deducted in full.

If you have further questions about the tax benefits of owning your own house, contact your legal and financial advisors.

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Remodel or Sell?

by Sandi Pressley

Real estate agents are often asked whether it is better to remodel or to sell. Generally, projects that build off of or improve what you already have are much more expensive than having something new built or added. You could end up with more money invested into a remodel project than you would’ve if you’d just bought a home better suited to your needs.

You need to ask yourself if the home you’re currently in has too many irreplaceable features, and if you’d be willing or even able to duplicate them in another home. If the answer is no, then you should consider selling your home and buying a new one. But if the answer is yes, then there a few things you should be aware of.

When you remodel, it’s best to look forward to when you’ll have to sell it. Some common remodels and improvements can get different percentages in return. Replacing your entry door can get you up to 96.6% in return. Adding a wood deck can return up to 87.4%, and attic bedrooms, garage door replacements and a minor kitchen remodel can get 82-84% return.

Some remodel projects bring less in returns. A master suite addition or backup power generator offers about 67%, a bathroom addition brings back 60%, a sunroom addition or a home office remodel only brings about 49-52% returns.

The most important question you need to ask is whether you actually need to remodel or upgrade. Unless your door is cracked or peeling, you might just need to give it a fresh coat of paint, then try buying planters and other accents like a porch swing in the same color. Don’t assume that a complete remodel is always necessary; sometimes all you need is a repair and a fresh coat of paint.

Keep in mind how long you’re planning on staying in the house, don’t worry too much about what buyers will think, and focus on projects that will make staying in the house more pleasant for you and your family. You can knock out a few walls to make your living room bigger or fill out the attic to make it a bedroom or playroom.

The addition of a second story, a master suite or even a sunroom is worth the extra money if you really need the space, but keep in mind that you’ll need building permits for all of those additions, and that the work could clutter up your home for months at a time. DO NOT attempt a major remodeling project without an architect or experienced contractor. Take advantage of having the expert advice and make sure any projects you’re undertaking are complimenting the structure of your house.

In general, smaller projects can get you more return than the larger ones, so start with those and fix any minor things that you can. As you spend more time in your home you’ll get a better idea of which remodels and updates make the most sense for you and your home.

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Curb Appeal Returns

by Sandi Pressley

Curb appeal can go a long way toward getting your home sold as quickly and for the highest price possible. Most agents rate outside remodeling projects as the most valuable a homeowner can undertake. But most homeowners are uncertain which projects will get them the most return on investment when they put their home on the market.

Projects like replacing the entry door or siding and window treatments can get homeowners more than 78% of costs upon the sale of their home. Replacing your door with a steel entry might cost around $1,000, but you can make most of that back in the sale of your home. Even though you aren’t making a 100% return, a good first impression is absolutely priceless. If the buyer doesn’t like what they see, they won’t even bother taking a second look at your home.

Adding a deck or patio is another project that is often recommended by agents, with the opportunity for a return of over 87% of your costs. Vinyl siding can return over 78% while fiber-cement siding can return 87% as it’s more popular with buyers. Replacing a midrange garage door can return almost 84% return, but getting a more upscale garage door can offer an 83% return on your costs. Investing in wood or vinyl window replacements can get you more than a 79% return.

Even giving your home a fresh coat of paint can get your home noticed faster, and get it sold for more.

If you’d like to see what return you can get on all your projects, contact The Sandi Pressley team today.

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How Should You Price Your Home?

by Sandi Pressley

When you are placing your house on the market, it is crucial to price it properly. Pricing too high to start can be a waste of both time and money for the seller. Usually, the seller will get showings, but the offers that come in won’t be close to your asking price, or won’t come in at all. Sellers who price their home with the market will usually get more offers at better prices and their homes sell faster than homes that price high to start.

Because of this, you need to be extremely cautious when choosing a price for your home. If you price too high your home can sit on the market and the longer it sits the less offers you’re likely to receive. If you price too low you won’t get what your home is worth. Your real estate agent should be able to narrow down the number that is perfect for your home. Sellers who listen to their Realtors when it comes to valuing their home are usually the ones that come away from a sale with the most for their home.

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Tips for the First Time Home Buyer

by Sandi Pressley

Mortgage interest rates being as low as they have been have spurred many into purchasing their first home. If you or someone you know is planning on purchasing a home, here are a few tips that might help with the process.

Know What You Can Afford

One of the hardest parts of buying a home is figuring out what you can afford. First-time buyers sometimes rely on the amount the bank is willing to lend, other buyers will use a mortgage calculator to crunch their numbers. But banks are often willing to lend much more than you are able to afford, and mortgage calculators don’t always give all the information necessary to make a decision. To learn your budget, start with the basics.

How Much Can You Pay?

Instead of concentrating on the purchase price or offers from lenders, figure out how much you are able to spend on a mortgage payment each month. A common way of determining how much you can spend is that your mortgage should be between 25 and 30 percent of your income, though 30 percent is often too high for many buyers. The best way to find out is to add up all of your monthly bills and expenses and look at estimates for the cost of utilities for the home you plan on purchasing. Consult local service providers or your real estate agent for specific rates. Don’t forget to add the cost of living changes, price of gas, groceries, and other necessary items. These can change radically if you’re moving to a different location. Another cost that is often overlooked is long-term savings, some assume that future wage increases will allow them to save money later on. Do not make the mistake of depending on uncertain circumstances.

Get the Right Balance on Your Down Payment

Next in the process is determining how much you can put down on the home. Save as much as you possibly can, but make sure to set aside money for inspections, appraisals, moving expenses and closing costs. If you can manage to set aside enough to put 20% down, you will be much more appealing to lenders. Furthermore, loan products with a 20 percent down payment requirement are much easier to get if your credit is less than perfect. If you can’t save that much, don’t worry. There are plenty of ways to buy a house with little to no down payment, though your interest rates might be higher and you’ll have to pay for private mortgage insurance.

Private Mortgage Insurance?

Private mortgage insurance or PMI is the protection lenders use against risky buyers. Usually buyers who put down less than 20 percent have to pay PMI monthly as part of the mortgage payment. As the down payment decreases, the PMI rates go up. Speak to as many lenders as you possibly can to learn what rates you can expect and make sure you ask how long you will have to pay PMI. Some loans, like those backed by the Federal Housing Administration, will require payments on PMI for the full term of the loan. Other options will allow you to cancel PMI after you’ve paid enough towards the main balance.

Does the Interest Rate Make a Difference?

The interest rates on a loan can make or break the deal. Even a slightly higher rate can add to a monthly payment.

If you’re ready to buy your first home, contact The Sandi Pressley Team to get the process started.

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Mortgage Rates

by Sandi Pressley

Are you ever curious as to how mortgage interest rates affect your ability to purchase a home or what you actually pay over the full term of a the loan?

The national average for a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage has been under 5% for more than five years. Many assume these rates will stay that low indefinitely, but that is not the case.

Economists predict the improving economy, better job outlook and enthusiastic buyer confidence, will cause the Federal Reserve to start raising borrowing rates to banks, which will cause mortgage rates to become unstable and things to change drastically for consumers.

To demonstrate how changing mortgage rates impact your monthly payment, think about how much of a difference a small dip and rise in interest rates impact you.

According to the National Association of Realtors®, in December 2014, the average price for a home in the U.S. was $209,500. If you purchased a home for $200,000 and put 20% down with a fixed-rate mortgage (3.86%), your monthly payment would be about $750 a month. You’d make a total of 360 payments to equal $270,362.59 with $110,362.59 in interest over the period of the loan.

The same home with the same loan next summer could be vastly different. With the interest rates dropped to 3.59%, your monthly payment is $726.53 and your total payment adds up to $261,552.16 and $101,552.16 in interest. That’s not much of a difference, just under $25 a month and $8,810 in round numbers.

But if interest rates go up as economists predict, lets say as high as 4.9%, your monthly payments would look drastically different.

Your monthly payment would bump up to around $850 for a total of $305,698.59 and interest payments totalling $145,698.59. That’s an additional $122.63 monthly and $44,146.43 in interest by the end of the loan.

If you’re interested in buying a home, now could be the ideal time to do so, as mortgage rates are unlikely to stay this low much longer.

If you’re ready to see how affordable a home purchase might be with the current low mortgage rates, contact the Sandi Pressley Team today.

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2308 La Vista Ct. NW2308 La Vista Ct NW, Albuquerque

Price: $675,000 Beds:5 Baths: 5 Square Feet: 3,745

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