Solar Homes Save Big Money

In this article the rapidly declining cost of solar installations VS. the potential savings is highlighted with colorful graphs. There are state by state breakdowns for each category including pay back time andaverage 20 year savings. Interestingly enough the saving vary widely state by state (due to different energy rates) with Hawaii coming in on top with a predicted $60,000 plus savings in 20 years time.

According to the charts, in California, you can cover the cost of Solar install in just 9 years and the average savings for 20 years tops $34,000.

It might be easy to assume that California is at the top of the pack in Solar energy power but sever states are ahead of us as this chart including the surprise of New Jersey from Zachary Shahan shows:



Looking for a solar home that ensures you have no utility bill - Look at this great 4 Bed 3.5 Bath newer construction pool home:

Having It All Above It All

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$499,999 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom Interior: 2,721 sqft Lot: 12,197 sqft Location 12412 Spruce Street Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 USA

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Top 10 Ways To Prepare your Home To Be Listed For Sale

How would you like to lose $10,000 or $15,000 on the sales price of your home before the first person ever sees it?  Yeah, probably not the way you wanted to start the sales process at all.

It happens every day in cities across the country. Someone puts their house on the market in a woefully inadequate state.  Oh sure they cleared off a counter top, or finally threw away the mountain of clothes in the laundry room that no one wears or claims to be theirs anymore but that was it. Well, okay you did vacuum the living room.  Not enough! Not even close!

Don’t think for one minute that NOT preparing does not matter and “buyers will look past it” or “You’ll get to it next weekend”.  Nope, the reality is that you just threw away 10K perhaps more.  In fact I would suggest that the most expensive cleaning service in town is a bargain compared to losing that much money just because you don’t want to clean.

Your local agent should be able to walk through the house with you and tell you frankly what needs to be done.  We offer all our sellers a 26 point Maximum Value Audit free of charge.  A written report that will detail exactly what needs to be done to maximize the value in your home. Sometimes it is not cleaning it is small repair and replacement items.

Examples of the items I have helped sellers with over the years include: tarnished, dull and worn out

looking door knobs – a small item but one of the first things buyers saw on an impressive set of double doors.  A secondary bedroom with a bad carpet stain, that we were able to find a remnant for at $139 this gave the room a new and fresh appearance. Another time we simply stained the boring gray concrete around a pool to match the existing wall on the property-  it really popped and we sold it to the first buyer. Don’t get carried away with unnecessary new weekend projects just stay focused on existing issues with the home as is.

1)      A deep clean. Corners, windows, tops of ceiling fan blades, grout and all ledges.     

2)      You are moving  so throw away things you aren’t going to move – do it now

3)      Box up items that you won’t use for the next three months (seasonal for example)

4)      Clean the screens on the windows or take them off if appropriate

5)      Straighten the garage – but it is okay to stack boxes in there you are moving

6)      Replace worn out comforters, doormats, decorative towels, shower curtains etc.

7)      De-clutter all surfaces especially baths and kitchens (less is more)

8)      Replace all light bulbs –remove most if not all family photos

9)      Touch up paint as needed – corners doors – heavy traffic areas

10)   Remove any dead landscape replace with simple plants or ground cover and mow lawn

While these items may seem obvious or small they are not. They will help protect the equity you have built up in your home. Buyers will discount for a poorly maintained home. Homes that do not show well do not sell quickly. This is all in your financial best interest.

If your home has significant deferred maintenance look for our upcoming article about how to deal with those issues when you don't have the funds to do so.

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Palm Springs 14.5 Million Dollar Celebrity Home For Sale

Suzanne Somers home in Palm Springs California is for sale.  No strange to Celebrity Palm Springs has been home  stars of the stage and screen many times over the years.  Stars like Frank Sinatra, Dinah Shore, Lucille Ball, Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis, Jerry Herman, Leonardo Dicaprio, Carol Burnett, Liberace, Jane Wyman, Kay Ballard, Rita Rudner and even Monty Hall have all had homes here in the Palm Springs area.

While this property, in the Mesa neighborhood,  has been for sale for a few years now this is the first glimpse most people have had of the unusual setting the home has.

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Why You Should Never Be Home When your House Is Shown

Think about this for a second. No, really think about it! When you are buying a house you want to walk around the property and check it all out for yourself. You know what you like or don’t like. You are smart enough to ask questions if you don’t see something or don’t understand something.

Oh yes, I know as the seller you know your house forwards and backwards. You can – or think you can –point out all the really good features! But in the end you are in the way. Sorry to be blunt but it is just the truth. The buyers and the agents don’t want you there! It is not because they are going to open every drawer or look behind the sofa – or even talk bad about you. However, the buyer and their agent do need to converse freely about the pros and cons of the property for the buyers unique circumstances. This showing is make it or break it time for your sale so don’t blow it!

You may know a lot about your house but you don’t know this! So please – take the dog for a walk, run your errands, go to the post office, go grab a cup of coffee but please – we really need you to go! It will only take 15 minutes. Yes, that’s right with just a few

rare exceptions - the showing of your home will take between 12 and 15 minutes. Surely you can find something else to do for those 15 minutes!

Later….yes, much later ......if the buyer decides your home is the one then that is the right time to meet them and show them what is special to you about the home. You are paying the commissions to the agents for many reasons but one of those reasons is so that they can impartially “sell” your property to a prospective buyer.

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Central Palm Springs CA Just Sold!

Closed Escrow today on a Central Palm Springs Bungalow for our client Tony. This interesting property had beautiful gardens - lovingly tended by the long time owner. The interior has loads of potential and we can't wait to see the transformation!
Ruth Hardy Park is truly the heart of Palm Springs.  Central to everything in the area.You owe it to yourself to see if one of these bungalows would be right for you?

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Come See Why Everyone Wants To Be In Sunny Palm Springs!

Mesa Lot Palm Springs SOLD!

W CREST VIEW DRIVE (VACANT LOT) PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 $350,000 | 0 BEDROOMS | 0 BATHROOMS | 40075 SQUARE FEET | MLS: 214001222 SOLD FOR $335,000 1800 Block of  Crestview Dr- Historical Mesa neighborhood in South Palm Springs. Amazing large view lot! An enclave of unique and historic homes in beautiful South Palm Springs. Surrounded by the homes or former homes of stars of Stage and Screen. Captains of Industry and Politicians have called this quiet and unusual spot home. The Unique lot  of just less than an acre offers incredible views of the South Canyon area and even Southridge. Spectacular just beings to describe the vistas you will have.  Privacy views and location - a winning combination. Financing Available with just 20% down!  Call for more details. CONTACT

• Michael Layton


• Fathom Realty Group


• P: 760-408-5300


• M: 760-408-5300

FEATURES

• South Palm Springs


• Mesa Neighborhood


• Almost one acres


• Mountain and Valley Views

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CONTACT INFO

Michael Layton Fathom Realty Group P: 760-408-5300 M: 760-408-5300 License # 01342880 1775 E Palm Canyon Dr 110-248 Palm Springs, CA 92264

ABOUT Experience, Trust and Knowledge  Who to Choose! There are many people in the market place eager to help you with real estate. I believe it is VERY important that you choose carefully.  The person you choose will be helping you make some pretty important financial decisions. That person needs to have a true knowledge of the entire process.  Being a multi-million dollar producer is a good thing, and I am one, but in my opinion to understand the investment side of real estate you have to have done it for yourself. I have.

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