Holiday Hints for Sellers:

Some expectations will need to be set for sellers whose home will remain on the market this holiday season and through the new year:

1. Do not keep your home listed if you don't need to.... Or do and get all of the serious buyers before the end of the year!
Often times when we relish in the moments of the season we tend to find our homes and our lives a little more busy and full of decor.  This can be more overwhelming when you get the call that there is an agent that would like to show your home in 1 hour. Stay calm and do you best to straighten up but overall we as real estate professionals need to be sensitive to the time of year. Whereas the sellers and home owners should be pleased knowing the simple truth; that if that buyer is looking to buy a home right now, they are most likely more serious! That being said it is not a bad idea to skip the stress and relatively slow market time to enjoy the holidays with out interruption. Many homeowners tend to remove their home from the market until the new year where they can get fresh exposure. Re-listing your home often attracts new and returning buyers in full almost instantly. Refresh the photography and the verbiage and get a new clean start.


2.  Ditch the holiday decor or make it NEAT~  
Staging your home at its holiday best can ultimately backfire if your sense of staging comes off as overdone or tacky to a buyer. If your goal is to sell you home, please take the simple route and decorate minimally.  Helpful Hint:  If you have a dining room, stage it for a holiday dinner - many buyers are attracted to a whole house simply focused around their holiday dining dreams. Help them visualize their first hosted holiday at their new home!

3.  Set a clear "no show" dates and times with agents.
When the holiday calendar begins to fill,  the remarks your agent makes on the MLS can help you to accommodate the interested buyers more conveniently.  Nothing worse than telling and anxious buyer no the day of. Set clear and reasonable no show dates and let the agents do the rest! Keep them to a minimum to maximize your opportunity though!

4.  Always expect some inconvenience. 
Have realistic expectations... Some buyer is highly likely to track rain, leaves or mud into your house, at some point. If you're home for the showing when these things will happen, so stay calm.  The upside is that a very motivated buyer-to-be may also write you an offer. 

5. Stage their senses to overload.  
Spiced cider, pumpkin pie and baked cinnamon scents are about as universally comforting as it gets. It wouldn't hurt to do some sensory staging and create sense of comfort and cheer as buyers walk into your home.  Try  no hassle plug-ins or scented oil stick jars but please do not leave candles burning or unattended should you use them.


Now tell me: Can you feel the cozy inviting appeal of this home home for sale?

Happy Thanksgiving

Dear Clients and Friends:

Thanksgiving is a time to stop and reflect on what we are grateful for in life: Health, family, love, and friendship.  As we gather with our families and friends for Thanksgiving, it is a time to reflect on all that we are grateful for including the events of history and for those we care about and those who came before us.

"As we express our gratitiude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John F. Kennedy

I personally wish everyone and their families a Happy Thanksgiving.

Nicole McFadden

3.8% Real Estate Investment Tax

Great reseource to help outline where the government will be earning money for their Medicare Initiative and Fund. Basically you will be taxed 3.8% on the money you earned from your money on the investment. Then an additional 0.9% will be imposed in the labor that earns your living (commissions, salary & wages)

Please read more and be aware of how this may effect you and your family. Be sure to share this resource and help others be knowledgeable on the topic before they are effected by it!

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To discuss this or your real estate needs further please call me directly, 949.922.8148.

Avenue One & Local Area 2010 Market Trends

Rancho San Joaquin Zillow Home Value Index

Rancho San Joaquin Home Values - Interactive chart

Homes values although effected by the amount of distressed sales in this area have remained relatively neutral. In speaking with homeowners throughout the Avenue One community they are having a hard time acknowledging the necessity of holding onto their investments or homes until this market recovers. With the luxurious and convenient on-site amenities and ease of life style they are not having any trouble leasing their homes until such time. 

If you have any questions or are interested in investing within the Avenue One community please call me directly and I will be happy to work with you on finding a place to call home, 949.922.8148.

Temporary Shut Down at 1 Coto De Caza Poll Location

San Juan Capistrano, CA REO Opportunity

I can across this great property that has the potential to be a fabulous family residence. This home however will require full completion on the interior and some landscape renovation.  The parcel of land and the location with in the Orange County area lend themselves to privacy and great access to the freeways and toll roads. With an asking price of $537,900 and the close date for offers to be submitted as November 4, are there any interested parties who have been waiting for the right home, at the right price to make all their own?

San Juan REO Opportunity 11.2.10

You can call or email me directly to learn more information and or visit the property together, 949.922.8148.

What does a buyer typically pay for in a transaction?

Buyer Responsibilities in a typical Real Estate Transaction:
The buyer can generally be expected to pay for:

• - Title insurance Premium for Lender´s Policy
• - Escrow Fee (one half)
• - Document preparation (if applicable)
• - Notary Fees
• - Recording charges for all documents in buyers names
• - Termite inspection Section 2 Items (according to contract)
• - Tax proration (from date of acquisition)
• - Homeowners transfer fee
• - All new loan charges (except those required by Lender for seller to pay) interest on new loan from date of funding to 30 days prior to first payment date Assumption/Change of Records fees for takeover of existing loan.
• - Beneficiary Statement Fee for assumption of existing loan
• - Inspection Fees (roofing, property inspection, geological, etc.)
• - City Transfer/Conveyance Tax (according to contract)
• - Fire Insurance Premium for first year

To discuss this and any real estate questions please contact Nicole, 949.922.8148.

Los Ranchos Estates 3rd Quarter Update

California Terrace 3rd Quarter Market Update

Avenue One 3rd Quarter Market Update

Just Closed-Irvine Airport Area- Commercial Office

Just Leased

3,900 sqft.

23 Work Stations

Large Corner Location with Views

7 private Offices 

1 Large Conference Room with a View

Please call or email Nicole directly to learn more about the commercial market in Orange County!

949.922.8148

nicole@nicolemcfadden.com

In Escrow

Now accepting Back-Up offers!

Call or email Nicole for more property details, 949.922.8148.

Who am I?

As I begin to blog more regularly I want to try and keep it as much business as unique!!!

We always want to know who our friends are or what makes a person so busy, happy, driven and dedicated to their lives. I think knowing about me and what my life consists of will help you know why I am known for being so dedicated and driven to make sure not only my clients but close friends and family are happy and have all the help they need.

I am:

-A Daughter

-A Sister

-A Bride to Be

-A Friend

-A Realtor

-A Traveler

-An Organized Person

-An Honest Person

-Educated

-Passionate

-Professional 

-Fun 

-A Good Driver

-A Good Listener

-A Former Teacher

To make it brief I chose to list the qualities I feel are important. I can very easily write a book or a few paragraphs but I prefer to keep the posts brief so that you can read and respond! I hope everyone has a wonderful remainder of the week and a safe holiday weekend!