by Amy Cimetta | Jun 5, 2012 | Buyers, Home Design Tips
Courtesy of This Old House & RE/MAX, here are 5 inexpensive (well down right cheap) ways to fix some common problems: 1. Are you putting several holes in the wall and still the painting is not straight or at the right height? Get an Ook Shield hanger for $4.98 at...
by Amy Cimetta | Apr 24, 2012 | Buyers, Real Estate Advice
When negotiating a contract on a home, everything must be agreed on or you don’t have a fully executed contract. Well, actually almost everything. There is one clause in the contract that if one party initials and the other party does not, you still have a...
by Amy Cimetta | Apr 5, 2012 | Buyers, Real Estate Advice
Not only is it a good idea for buyers to check the permit history on a home before they buy, but sellers are wise to check the permit history on their homes before putting them on the market. This way, they can correct any permit issues before the listing goes public....
by Amy Cimetta | Dec 29, 2011 | Buyers, Financing, Real Estate Advice, Selling
All Inclusive Trust Deeds were big in the 80s and 90s. They are starting to see a resurgence today. Bbut there are some major downsides to AITDs that you should be aware of. Here’s a little background on it. In the 80s interest rates reached incredible highs up...
by Amy Cimetta | Mar 11, 2011 | Buyers, Home Inspections
I just had the opportunity to work with Professional Inspection Network this week. Clients of mine are buying a home in Redondo Beach and Chris Vella from Professional Inspection Network came out to the property. He did a thorough inspection and took color photos,...
by Amy Cimetta | Mar 4, 2011 | Buyers, Real Estate Market Update, Redondo Beach, Selling
There has been a recent increase in prices for 4 bedrooms in North Redondo. Two-on-a-lot town homes built within the last 6 years have returned to prices in the mid to low $800,000s. However, 3 bedrooms in the same market have continued to languish in the mid...