Ms. San Francisco Real Estate (Janice Lee)

You've started your search, but do you know in detail what type of home are you looking for? There are so many choices that it is important to have an idea of what you want and need before you begin looking. Consider making a checklist of amenities that are essential and those you would like to have in your new home. The list below may help you clarify your thinking on what is important to you when you are ready to purchase.

What would buyers see if they drove up to your home? Take a look. Stand outside your home and try to look at it through a stranger's eyes. First impressions are lasting impressions. If buyers see paint peeling, a crack in a window, or an unkempt yard, they are apt to speculate that there are other, more substantial things wrong with the home.

BUDGET FRIENDLY  WAYS TO INCREASE  THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME Adding value to your home doesn't necessarily mean subtracting from your bank account. The trick is to be creative! There are several things you can do yourself, even on the smallest of budgets, which will improve the overall look of your home, while adding value at the same time. Here are a few favorite tips to help get you started: Hire a professional designer or Realtor? to look at your home. Having a professional-and fresh set of eyes-come look at your home is a great way to not only get new ideas, but establish a long term design goal so you can start plugging away.

Almost all home buyers will have to come up with a significant down payment, typically 20% in today's market, in order to qualify for a traditional mortgage. A down payment can come from many places: savings, investments such as stocks and bonds, gifts from relatives, company bonuses, equity in other assets, and life insurance policies, to name a few.

GREAT LOCATION! Newly renovated Studio offers new laminate flooring, recessed lighting, remodeled bath with soaking tub. Unit opens into spacious deck featuring view of greenery and landscaped gardens. Excellent layout divided nicely into sleeping relaxing and dining areas. 1 car deeded covered parking. Unit is close to tennis courts, swimming pool and hot tub, clubhouse with interior swimming pool and nicely manicured gardens. Centrally located between San Francisco and South Bay. Close to all the excellent restaurants and shopping in the area Call me at 415-832-9151, or email me at JaniceFLee@gmail.com for the pice! 2122 Shelter Creek Ln San Bruno, CA 94066 For More Information: Janice Lee INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT'S PREMIER TOP PRODUCER, REALTOR #1 SUNSET REALTOR 415-832-9151 janiceflee@gmail.com www.JaniceLeeHomes.com CalBRE #01720205

Best Bet Home Improvements Sure, you can spend a lot on something purely for the personal pleasure of having it—like that outdoor Jacuzzi under the attached gazebo—or you can go the practical route and make an improvement that will increase your home's market value. If you're looking to improve the appearance of your home for resale, or you just want an updated look for your own enjoyment, consider a few things before beginning any costly project.

When consumed with searching for your new home, it's easy to forget one of the most important steps in the home buying process: arming yourself with a pre-approved mortgage loan. It's a commitment from a lender to lend to you with specifications on the exact loan amount you'll receive and it provides you with several advantages when purchasing a house, including: Establishing an advantage in a competitive market: Having a pre-approval letter provides you with an edge in a multi-offer situation. Sellers often prefer working with potential buyers who are pre-approved in order to avoid the threat of a deal falling through because the purchaser cannot get sufficient financing. In fact, a seller might accept an offer from a pre-approved buyer over a higher offer from a buyer who has not been pre-approved.