Is a Pandemic a Good Time for For First Time Home Buyer | East Bay Real Estate

Union City California Schools | Living in Union City California

Are you living in Union City California or are considering moving to Union City California? If you have children, the schools will be important! If you would like to check out the New Haven School District Schools, located in Union City, you can check out the Great Schools website where I researched my information at: https://www.greatschools.org/california/union-city/new-haven-unified-school-district/

This video was researched and made on April 21, 2020.

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it! Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you! Contact us early in the game!!

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• ✅ Get Ready to Buy a Home! http://bit.ly/2Qcl1sr
• ✅ How much is your home worth? http://bit.ly/2TuXMvv
• ✅ 10 Reasons to Buy New Construction Guide: http://bit.ly/32Yntb7
• ✅ Home Seller Guide: http://bit.ly/3cIcpDa
• ✅ Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/3axOg0c
• ✅ Stage Your Home and Get it Ready to Sell! http://bit.ly/39tAnAd
• ✅ Over age 55? See if you qualify to move and keep your tax base http://bit.ly/2IuTPk8

I’m a full-time Realtor® in the San Francisco East Bay in California. I’m a proud wife and mother, constant learner and daily ice cream eater! My husband and I are foodies and we have two great kids who are taller (thanks to hubby!) and make me look like the shrimp of the family. 😆

I am a Certified as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, and a First Time Buyer Specialist, e-Pro Real Estate Digital Marketer Certified, and Certified Distressed Property Specialist. Basically, I have a bunch of certifications to say that I love to help both buyers and sellers….and I’m a nerdy person who loves to learn!

I can help with anything you need to know about Real Estate from the San Francisco East Bay. I specialize in Hayward, California and surrounding communities, but my team can help anywhere in the Bay Area. My goal is always to have you work with a specialist in the area that you want to buy or sell in. No one can know and serve all areas….and if they say they can, they are stretching the truth…or they don’t sleep so that they can study the real estate market 24/7.

I come from a car family so I always use this analogy. Cars have mechanics that specialize in areas of the car. You have a car with a transmission that just went out. You can take it into the brake place and they CAN repair the transmission…but they probably shouldn’t as they know about brakes and a little about transmissions. It will probably get done, but it’s not their specialty. I have access to show in ALL of these areas, but I don’t, JUST because I can. It would be a disservice to my clients. I want to give great customer service and I can’t if I am driving all over the state to show homes.

I have specialists in the Tri-Valley (Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore), North Bay (Marin County), North East Bay (Oakland and Bizerkley…I mean Berkeley!) , South Bay, the Peninsula and San Francisco….which has specialists in each district as they are so vast and varied. You can’t just say San Francisco and mean San Francisco! If you need help in other areas outside of the Bay Area…in other parts of CA (I have videos on those too!), I know Realtors across the country and can get you someone to fit your needs to help you there. I am a networker and know agents across the United States. Really, its my excuse to travel. It always is real estate related!

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Learn about San Leandro Schools | Living in San Leandro California

Want to learn about the Hayward California Schools?

This video made in April 2020 talks about the school scores for Hayward California schools, both public and private for elementary, middle and high schools. Learn how school scores are calculated to make each school different.

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it! Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you! Contact us early in the game!!

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Moving to the East Bay | 6 Steps to Make It Easier!

Area you looking for a East Bay Realtor or Real Estate Agent?

Is it wise to Prepare to Buy or Sell a Home in the Bay Area During the Coronavirus?

If you were ready to prepare to buy or sell your home in the Bay Area, you can use this shelter in place time to ready your home. I am not saying to put your home on the market, just get it ready. Worst case scenario, even if the market changes and you decide to wait, you will have an improved home!

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it! Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you! Contact us early in the game!!

Helpful F.R.E.E. Downloads

✅ Stage Your Home and Get it Ready to Sell! http://bit.ly/39tAnAd

✅ Home Seller Guide: http://bit.ly/3cIcpDa

✅ Get Ready to Buy a Home! http://bit.ly/2Qcl1sr

✅ Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/3axOg0c

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Do you know, when should I call a real estate agent to buy a home in the East Bay?

Is it best to when you are just looking, when you think you are ready to buy or are totally ready to buy a home? Watch this video to know when to call.

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

Helpful      F.R.E.E.   Downloads

✅ Get Ready to Buy a Home!  http://bit.ly/2Qcl1sr 

✅ Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/3axOg0c 

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How Much is Property Tax in California?

How much will my property tax in California be? How do I calculate my California state property taxes? This and prop 13 and how it affects you will be explained!

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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✅ Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/3axOg0c

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WHAT MAKES GOOD CREDIT | Increase Your Credit Score to Buy a House | 5 Ways to Fix Your Credit

When you want to buy a house, you might ask yourself. What makes bad credit? Improve your Credit Score to Buy a Home? What are the Factors of my Credit Score? Can you Improve or increase your Credit Score to buy a home? Join me as I tell you about the 5 Components of your Credit Score as well as 5 Tips to Improve your FICO score.

Who Pays the Buyer Realtor Fees? Who Pay the Real Estate Agent When Buying a House?

Credit Score Buying a House | Does Credit Score Determine Mortgage?

Do you know that your credit score affects your mortgage? Do you have good credit to buy a house or home? Do you know what is a good credit score to buy a home? Learn this and more when watching this video about credit scores and your FICO score scores and how they affect your mortgage and buying ability.

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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✅ Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/3axOg0c 

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Should I Buy a Fixer Upper or Move In Ready Home? | Fixer Upper vs Turn Key Home

we start thinking about the home that we want to buy, we often ask ourselves the question, “ Should I buy a fixer upper or turn key home?” “Should I buy a fixer upper vs a move in ready home?”  “What are the benefits of a fixer upper?” or “Should I buy a fixer upper or build new?” All good questions to ponder and think about. In this video there are pros and cons of each path.  

Take my quiz inside the video to see if you are ready for fixer upper 101 or a new house.

Whether you are planning on purchasing in Hayward, CA (Hayward California), San Leandro CA or Union City California, these are all San Francisco East Bay towns and I can help. As a Hayward Realtor, even if you don’t live in the area I can help!

When it comes to buying a home for the first time, it is a serious topic.  I take people who are debating this topic and bring real life. We can talk about the reality or the plan of it.  

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

Helpful      F.R.E.E.   Downloads

✅ Get Ready to Buy a Home!  http://bit.ly/2Qcl1sr 

✅ Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/3axOg0c

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Starter Home vs Forever Home | Should I Buy a Starter Home or Wait?

When we start thinking about the home that we want to buy, we often ask ourselves the question, “ Should I buy a starter home or wait?” “Should I buy a starter home or save money?” “Should I buy a starter home now?” or “Should I buy a starter home for forever home?” All good questions to ponder and think about. In this video there are pros and cons of each path.

Whether you are planning on purchasing in Hayward, CA (Hayward California), San Leandro CA or Union City California, these are all San Francisco East Bay towns and I can help. Even if you don’t live in the area I can help.

When it comes to buying a home for the first time, it is a serious topic. I take people who are debating this topic and bring real life. We can talk about the reality or the plan of it.

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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Advantages of Buying a Home | Social and Emotional Benefits  There are 7 Psychological Benefits of Owning a Home:

1. You will feel better about yourself
2. You can have pets
3. You will be more politically active
4. You will live in a safer neighborhood and have a sense of security
5. Your kids will do better in school
6. Your kids will behave better
7. You will have something to pass on to your children

What are other social and emotional benefits you have experienced with the benefits of homeownership (or benefits of home ownership) or hope to achieve with homeownership? Comment below ↡

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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Benefits of Homeownership | Advantages of Buying a Home  – Find out the 8 advantages of owning your own home. Learn why homeownership is beneficial for everyone in the family (including pets!)

The 8 Advantages are:

1. Homeownership is an investment
2. You get equity
3. Tax benefits
4. Stabilize housing costs
5. Control of living space
6. You can stop moving
7. Social benefits
8. Use the equity for another purchase

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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✅ Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/3axOg0c

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Disadvantages of Renting! 

Why Renting Sucks! Learn the 7 (with 1 Bonus!) reasons rent is not good for you.  

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What is your biggest reason renting sucks for you? 

The seven disadvantages of renting:

1. Contracts
2. Conditions of rentals
3. Raising the rent
4. Moving expenses
5. Bad landlords
6. Limits
7. Laundry
8. You need to watch the video 🙂  

Get your FREE Guide, Preparing to Purchase A House:  http://bit.ly/PreparingtoPurchaseAHouse 

Get your FREE Guide, 10 Reasons to Buy New Construction Guide:  http://bit.ly/NewConstructionCasey Get your FREE Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/HomeBuyerGuideCasey 

New Construction Homes in the East Bay: http://bit.ly/YourEastBayLivingNewConstructionHomes 

Hayward Starter Homes (You can also find other cities here too!)

http://bit.ly/YourEastBayLivingHaywardStarterHomes 

Be sure to watch the video Is Now a Good Time to Buy  https://youtu.be/91m8RDilClU 

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📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House? | Is the Housing Market Slowing Down? Maybe you are not sure and think you should wait?

There are 3 Myths and 3 Truths to Buying a Home Right Now.

Myth 1: Home prices fall during ALL recessions.
Myth 2: Homes are going to stop appreciating.
Myth 3: Homes are too expensive to buy.

Truth 1: The 30-year fixed rate is lower than a year ago.
Truth 2: Owning a home is a form of wealth.
Truth 3: They are other benefits of home ownership.

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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✅ Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/3axOg0c

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Assessed Value vs. Market Value | What is Assessed Value?

What is the difference between assessed value vs. market value?

Do you know the difference between assessed value vs. fair market value? Comment below. Let me know what other videos you might like to see!

If you think a homes assessed value and the fair market value have any correlation to one another, then you are wrong!
Often we as Realtors throw around real estate lingo. And these are two of those terms can be similar, but confusing. There is a big difference between an assessed value vs. fair market value.
Let’s start with the definition of an assessed value. It is a value put on a home, a measure for the county, in our case Alameda County, to collect an appropriate amount of taxes to give to the local cities and towns for their services. Assessed value is nothing more than a yardstick to collect taxes.

Let’s start with the definition of fair market value of a home. It is what a buyer would be willing to pay for a property on the open market with no undue influence. Don’t look for fair market values using Zillow.com to figure out what a home is worth!

Here’s one thing that I would like to point out. If you don’t agree with your homes assessment value, there is a process that you can challenge your homes assessed value. There will be some research and some paperwork involved, but if it means saving some money on your taxes, if you truly think your assessed value is wrong, do it.
↠Check out this video about Zillow: https://youtu.be/O5J7NiyGCZs
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📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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Best Age to Buy a House | Buying a House in Your Early 20s

There are three things that you can do to help springboard you into home ownership in your twenties, (or thirties!)

1. Build Credit
2. Have two years employment history
3. Look at your rent and utilities (and if you live at home to save, this part is important!)

If I helped you, please consider subscribing to my channel http://bit.ly/SubscribeCasey

Things this video discusses, how to save for a house in your 20s (even if you live at home with mom and dad!) This will mean you need to prepare to buy a house as it will be one of the best investments in your 20s but will definitely be a mini course in how to manage money in your 20s so that you can know how to save for a house down payment. What will you need next? Steps to buying a home! (Watch for those videos next!)

Landing Page for my FREE Guide“Preparing to Purchase a House” bit.ly/PreparingtoPurchaseAHouse
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📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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Is Zillow Accurate?  How Accurate is the Zillow Zestimate?  Is Zillow Legit?

Is Zillow Accurate?  How Accurate is the Zillow Zestimate?  Is Zillow Legit?  Have you used Zillow before?  What did you think of it? Comment below ↡

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In February 2016 the CEO of Zillow Spencer Rascoff, CEO of the Seattle-based real estate media website, sold his home in Seattle’s prestigious Madison Park neighborhood, and for $1,050,000. That was 40 % less than the Zestimate of $1,750,000. 

 If Spencer can’t get the zestimate right, why do you think that we can? 

 Why the difference?  Really, it’s because a zestimate is a computer algorithm.  It is a collection of both public and user information. Because these are computer based values, Zestimates also can’t take into account things that are considered “non-quantifiable facts,” such as layout, renovations or lighting, and these facts can have much more of an effect on the values of luxury homes than less expensive properties.  Too many factors go into an analysis for specific homes to use an algorithm ONLY. Zillow is great to learn about homes for sale in a specific neighborhood or a starting point to look for homes for sale. They are not great for determining a homes value. If you are looking to sell your house you need to contact a local agent to perform what we call a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA to determine the Fair Market Value.  Even then without taking a tour of your home and seeing the inside and the outside, and agent can’t determine an exact value. 

Does the Zillow Zestimate affect both buyers and sellers?  Yes

If you are buying a home, do you know if you want to purchase a home with a HOA or not?  ↠Check out this video that will help https://youtu.be/tZqUDHOpH2U 

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📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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No HOA?  HOA vs. No HOA

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If you want to see a neighborhood that has an HOA in Hayward CA, check out this video on the Eden Shores Community.

There are 5 Questions that you need to know the answers to in order to decide if you want to go the HOA route or No HOA.

1. What are the HOA fees?
2. What does the HOA fee provide?
3. What are the rules of the HOA?
4. What are the HOA rental restrictions?
5. What is the HOA process of conflict management?

HOA’s can be a little bit of a mixed blessing.  But, some people love them and others, not so much!  After watching this video, do you think you prefer a HOA or not?  Comment below!

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📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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Closing Day on a House | Can I Move In?

↠Check out this video part 1 of this video: https://youtu.be/BIiM6qTGWB8

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Would you buy a house that was not vacant?  Comment below ↡

When you are have closing day on a house, there are a few different scenarios that can be.  They won’t be a surprise as you will know about this part in the negotiations. But I though this would be a good time to talk about it. 

1.   The house can be empty and you can move right in!
2.   Sometimes the sellers are still moving out and need a day or two.
3.   Sometimes the sellers have asked for rent back.  Officially you are a landlord. This might be the case if a home seller has purchased another house, but their home isn’t ready.  This is typically not a long term situation. It is usually just for a few weeks or months. 

Now, lets just say that the home is empty like this home.  This is the most important thing that I tell my home buyers.  The sellers were not renters who had a cleaning deposit they were getting back.  I have seen homes that have been a disaster. Bits of garbage and the house needs a good cleaning.  There should not be any structural damage or holes in the wall. 

We do a walk though before the home closes to be sure that any repairs that were negotiated were done, appliances that were asked for are still there and that basically it is in the same condition as the day that we made the offer. 

So, again, don’t expect the house to be spotless.  You may need to plan a day of cleaning to your standards.  

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📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

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Eden Shores Hayward

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Comment below ↡ If you have been to the Eden Shores Neighborhood! Or Haven’t!

Join me as I do a driving tour of the Eden Shores Neighborhood of Hayward, CA. We tour the Bridgeport Neighborhood, the Eden Shores Community and Crossings at Eden Shores. I give September 2019 home prices as well as sizes of homes and when they were built. Finally I take you on a tour of both parks, Gordon E. Oliver Eden Shores Park as well as the Alden E. Oliver Sports Park. Then we go to Eden Crossing shopping center and take a driving tour past the shops. Thanks for joining me to learn about Eden Shores Hayward!

↠Check out this video about Hayward: https://youtu.be/7OQaA25cNI0
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Closing Day on a House

Today is the day! You are getting the keys to your new house! Or are You?

What other real estate videos would you like to see? If you are just joining me for the first time, I make videos to educate home buyers and sellers through the lingo of real estate and I would love for you to hit the subscribe button below and then the bell to remind you when my videos are uploaded weekly!

If you are looking forward to getting your keys to the house, this means that you have:

1- Signed all the loan documents and disclosures. Also a myriad of other documents.

2- The escrow company has received your funding either from your loan or your cash that you have. This can be the cash from your house that you sold prior or your bank account.

3- The escrow company has dispersed the funds to the home seller. They have a check in hand and are moving on.

4- This is the most important part. The title has been recorded at the county recorders office. The title company will call and confirm this with the county and then let your real estate agent know. Now we can celebrate…or can we? Does this make sense? Think of cash for keys…If so, Comment below ↡

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Appraisal Contingency

Have you ever heard of an Appraisal Contingency? Comment below ↡

Buyers, what is an appraisal contingency?  Once you have put in an offer and it’s been accepted by the seller, we have a contract.  Within this contract we have written a certain number of days that we have an appraisal contingency.  When the contract is accepted, your Realtor contacts your lender; the one you have preapproval from and the lender orders an appraiser to come out and perform the appraisal.

The appraiser is going to determine value of the home so that the bank can provide a loan because the bank will not lend you more money than a house is worth.

Sometimes homes don’t appraise for the agreed upon sales price.  As an agent, I try to warn you if I think that this is going to happen.  There are two avenues that we can take if this happens.  Number 1, If we knew that you overbid on the home and the appraisal does not show the same number that you offered, you have to make up for the shortage of money with your own cash.  This is common when the market is a heavy seller’s market and there is bidding wars.  OR number 2, the other avenue during the appraisal contingency period, we can negotiate with the seller to to lower their price to the appraised value or renegotiate the price.

All of this had to happen during the appraisal contingency period.  If you can’t come to an agreement on the price that was appraised and the price on the contract and a final price, then the buyer can back out with no harm, no four, with their earnest money deposit.

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Pre-Foreclosure Home Hayward

Would You Like to See This Home?

This beautiful well kept home, per county records this is a 2 bedroom 1 bath home.  However, the garage has been converted to third bedroom as well as an additional full bathroom, both without permits.

This home is in the Cherryland district of Hayward.  It has a nice, long driveway with plenty of space for RV or multiple vehicles. The kitchen has been remodeled with new counter-tops and floor.

This home is a great house to entertain!  It boasts a sun room prior to entering the main house, which also keeps the rain and dirt out of the house.  With that long driveway you can be sure to have lots of friends and family over.  Add a cooler and some tables and chair and you have a party!

Now, I am going to give you the talk that I tell all my clients.  This may or may not apply to this house.  We are not buying the furniture of the house.  We are not buying the mess of the house.  We are not buying the junk in the house.  We are buying THE HOUSE.  So, try to look past their things.  Their clutter.  Their tacky furniture.  Their unwashed dishes.  Pay attention to the bones of the house and try to picture yourself in it.

Because this home is owner-occupied and a pre-foreclosure it is shown by appointment only.  I would need to make an appointment with the lawyer that they are currently working with.  Contact me (510.909.6175) today if you would like to schedule a showing.

The current asking price is $550,000

Permitted House area – 1068′

Lot Size – 5000′

Home Built – 1942

Living Room

Sunroom Prior to Entering Front Door

Front Yard with Long Driveway

Front Yard

Kitchen

Kitchen

Master Bedroom

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bathroom

Bathroom 2

What are Buyer Closing Costs | When are Closing Costs Due? (2019)

What are buyer closing costs? Who pays them?  When are closing costs due? Some people that are preparing to purchase a home may not be financially prepared.  They are completely surprised that they didn’t budget for closing costs.

So…what are closing costs? They are the various fees that buyers and sellers pay at closing of escrow. These fees can include but are not limited to; escrow fees, loan origination fees, title insurance, transfer taxes, and pre-paid homeowners insurance. They are typically around 2.5% of the sales price of the home.

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home, don’t be surprised at the last minute that these fees will have to be paid at the closing of your transaction. Don’t worry though, great lenders and Realtors will make sure you are fully prepared ahead of time! If you’d like a detailed list of the typical fees and how much each one of them are, please reach out anytime.

I’m Casey Serafino-Lee, your local Realtor, helping you love where you live, by understanding the buying process.

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What is a Home Appraisal?

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Before you get a loan for a house you need to know what is an appraisal?  An appraisal is a value that an appraiser puts on a home. This value is determined from an analysis that the appraiser performs when he visits your home and does an analysis of nearby comparative homes.  

Why is an appraisal important?  If you are getting a loan/mortgage on the home,  the bank wants to be sure the house is worth the amount they will loan you.  

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Questions to Ask at an Open House | Open House Checklist 

Comment Below ↡  I have found that people LOVE or HATE touring open houses.  Which camp do you fall in? 

Start touring homes in your price range. It might be helpful to take notes  on all the homes you visit. You will see a lot of houses! 

-Test the plumbing

-Try the electrical system by turning switches on and off

-Open and close the windows and doors to see if they work properly

It’s also important to evaluate the neighborhood and make a note of things such as:

-Are the other homes on the block well maintained?

-How much traffic does the street get?

-Is there enough street parking for your family and visitors?

-Is it conveniently located near places of interest to you: schools, shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and public transportation?

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What Does a Real Estate Agent do for a Buyer?

Are you thinking about buying a home but don’t know where to start? Well first off you need an agent who is there to protect you and who has your best interest at heart.  There are so many pieces to purchasing a home and if you’re not careful it can cost you thousands of dollars. Hi my name is Casey Serafino-Lee and I’m your local Realtor.

Here’s the best part, I’m free. It doesn’t’ cost you anything to work with me, the seller pays my fees. The seller has an agent who is representing them and their best interest and you need someone to watch out for your best interest too.

I’m here to guide you through every phase of the transaction. From finding you that perfect home, making professional recommendations as to what you should or shouldn’t do throughout every phase of the transaction. I guide you through making an offer, on positioning yourself on getting your offer accepted even when there are competing offers. I make suggestions on what you should and shouldn’t be asking for, financing strategies, what inspections you should have, repairs, what costs are customary for the buyer to pay and what is customary for the seller to pay. I go over contingencies, and so much more.

I am here to help you and guide you through the entire process to ensure you make the right choice, so you don’t spend money unnecessarily. I am here to be your support system and life long friend even after I give you the keys to your new home. Please reach out, and let me help you, on your way to home ownership. I’ve got you covered!

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Do you know how much you will need to pay your real estate agent when buying a house? 

Comment below ↡

Are you thinking about buying a home but don’t know where to start? Well first off you need an agent who is there to protect you and who has your best interest at heart.  There are so many pieces to purchasing a home and if you’re not careful it can cost you thousands of dollars. 

Hi my name is Casey Serafino-Lee and I’m your local Realtor.

Here’s the best part, I’m free. It doesn’t’ cost you anything to work with me, the seller pays my fees. The seller has an agent who is representing them and their best interest and you need someone to watch out for your best interest too. 

I’m here to guide you through every phase of the transaction. From finding you that perfect home, making professional recommendations as to what you should or shouldn’t do throughout every phase of the transaction. 

I guide you through making an offer, on positioning yourself on getting your offer accepted even when there are competing offers. I make suggestions on what you should and shouldn’t be asking for, financing strategies, what inspections you should have, repairs, what costs are customary for the buyer to pay and what is customary for the seller to pay. I go over contingencies, and so much more. 

I am here to help you and guide you through the entire process to ensure you make the right choice, so you don’t spend money unnecessarily. I am here to be your support system and life long friend even after I give you the keys to your new home. 

Please reach out, and let me help you, on your way to homeownership. I’ve got you covered.

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When is a Good Time to Buy a House?

Are you thinking about buying a home and you’re just not sure if now is the right time? I know, I get it, its so hard to know who to trust or what to believe, I feel the same way when I see the news or read the newspaper. It’s like ugggggg. It can be very scary can’t it. Well of course it is, most likely buying a home is going to be the largest investment you will ever make. Hi, my name is Casey Serafino-Lee and I am your local Realtor.

It’s a great time to buy and here’s why. *1 According to the National Association of Realtors, Interest rates are up 19.1% from this time last year, and they are anticipated to continue to go up. Also, according to the Home Price Expectation Survey, home values over the next 5 years are going to go up. Here’s an example, If you were to buy a home worth $500,000 now, in five years it would be worth almost 580,000. That’s like putting $80,000 in your pocket. So let’s ask the question again, IS IT THE RIGHT TIME TO BUY?. YES, because interest rates are rising and so are home prices.

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Bay Area Market Report | Hayward, CA | Quarter 1
Comment below ↡ Do you think that the Bay Area Real Estate market is cooling down?

Isn’t it cold outside? But, the real estate market, it’s hot!

Hi, I’m Casey Serafino-Lee with Intero Real Estate. In the Hayward area, in January 2018, we had exactly .6 months of inventory of homes for sale. This year in January 2019, we had a little more, but only 1.2 months of inventory.

It’s not enough! And we’re still in a seller’s market, and buyers, they are everywhere! They’re calling me constantly, seeing if I have a home to fit their needs.

So sellers, if you plan to sell this year, now is the time. There’s less of competition of other homes on the market. People generally wait until spring and summer to start looking, but not this year. So it’s a really great time to sell.

I would love to help you, so call me today. I want you to love where you live. Have an awesome day, and see you soon.
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How much are you paying for Rent? The average rent in the East Bay is over $2500 a month….and that adds up quickly. Let’s see if renting or buying is right for you.

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If you are thinking of purchasing a home, I’m going to surprise you with two tips that will probably be new to you and one that you know.

Hi, I’m Casey Serafino-Lee, Realtor to my Hayward area friends and neighbors.

First, you want to get preapproved for a loan with a lender. You wanna know how much you can afford.

Second, do not move your money around or make any major purchases three to six months prior to getting a home loan or your mortgage.

Third, don’t stress about the market. Don’t try to time the market unless you have a crystal ball. And if you do, actually let me know and let me know where you got it, ’cause I have children. It’d be super helpful.

So you know what? Real estate is very cyclical. I have found that the best time for people to buy is when you can afford it, when you are able and when you have found the house that you love.

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Is living in the Bay Area driving you crazy?     Are you wanting to move to another state, or maybe another area? Or maybe you’re relocating jobs?

I’m Casey Serafino-Lee, Realtor to my friends and neighbors in Hayward. I’ve had quite a few friends and family move out of the Bay Area for many different reasons. And it is always hard to see them go.

The moving process can be daunting going so far away, but there are some things that can make your life easier if you’re thinking about doing it.

Number one, get ready to put your house on the market.

Number two, hire a Realtor so you can get the most amount of money in the least amount of time.

Number three, start your packing. Remove your photos and knick-knacks from the home which also starts the staging process for your sale.

Number four, get bids from moving companies. They can’t pick up your things with only a day’s notice.

So if you are thinking about moving out of the Bay Area, I can help. One of the things that greatly helps my clients is connecting you with a trusted agent on the other end for a smooth transition. I belong to a network of over 5000 top producing agents, and I know many of them personally. Contact me if you are thinking about moving out of the Bay Area, and I would love to help you.

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Buyers, You Can Get More Money Now!

Imagine having an extra $47,000 dollars towards purchasing a home!

Hey neighbors, this is Casey Serafino-Lee, Realtor to my Hayward friends and neighbors.  So, guess what?  Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac recently announced that they are raising the federal loan limits for conforming loans from $679 thousand to $726 thousand.  That’s $47 thousand more in spending power for home buyers.  That is a bonus for buyers!

Sellers this means that MORE buyers will be available AND able to purchase your home.   That is great news, right?

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So you are a homebuyer and you found that perfect home and are ready to make an offer on it.  There is one thing you absolutely must have in hand BEFORE you start looking.

Hey neighbors! I’m Casey Serafino-Lee, realtor to the Hayward Area, and I’m here to tell you why it is important to have a preapproval letter IN HAND before you start looking for your dream home.

First, you need to know how much you can afford before you even start shopping.  This is important because you don’t want to find that perfect home, make an offer on it, only to find out you can’t afford it. Having a preapproval letter allows you to search for home sin your price range.

Second, you find out if you are qualified for a mortgage.  This is especially important if you are self-employed or commission based.  Before you start to look for homes or make an offer make sure you can qualify for a loan and it will give YOU a stronger position when submitting an offer, ESPECIALLY when there are multiple offers.

Sellers want to know you can afford their home.  So having a preapproval letter with your offer shows you are a serious AND ready buyer.  As you can see, having a preapproval letter is important when looking for homes.  Don’t make the mistake other buyers have before.  Get that letter!  If you need a lender for a pre-approval, I can help with that!

Stay tuned as I bring you more house and community tips.  Don’t forget to like comment and share this video.

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Did you know that I work for free?

If you are a first time home buyer or just buying a home, I work for free! That’s right, zero, zilch, nada, nothing. You pay nothing towards my services. I work for free for you. The seller of the home pays me. Isn’t that amazing news?

I  have a certification to help first time home buyers, but I can help anyone interested in purchasing a home. So let me start helping you with the home buying process for free!

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Before you sign that next lease, maybe you should think about 5 reasons homeownership makes ‘cents’ for you!

Hi, I am Casey Serafino-Lee, Realtor to my Hayward area friends and neighbors.  The personal reasons to own a home differ for each buyer, but today I want to talk about the top 5 FINANCIAL reasons you should own your own home.

1.    Home ownership is a form of forced savings

2.    Home ownership provides tax savings

3.    Home ownership allows you to lock in your monthly housing cost

4.   Buying a home is cheaper than renting

5.   No other investment lets you live inside of it

Before you sign another lease, perhaps you should sit with a real estate professional to better understand all your options.

If you think this video may benefit someone that you know, please like, share, or comment. And as always, make it a great home selling and buying day!

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Casey Serafino-Lee   🤳 Team

📲 Call/Text Direct at 510.909.6175

📲 Email: Casey@YourEastBayLiving.com

 💻Website: www.YourEastBayLiving.com

If you’re thinking of moving, have you considered a new home community? Have you considered buying a home where you are the first person to live in it?

I’m Casey Serafino-Lee, Realtor to my Hayward area friends and neighbors, and I’m here to tell you that buying a new home is an exciting opportunity, and not everyone considers this option. I, like everyone else, love touring new homes. Not only do I get design ideas, I love to see the spaciousness and the layouts.

However, when you go through a new home development, you talk to the sales agent there. Let me caution you. That sales agent works for the builder. They’re super knowledgeable, but again, they work for the builder. They represent and are paid by the builder. You want someone there to represent you. Did you know that having a realtor represent you when you purchase a new home doesn’t cost you a dime?

Are you interested in maybe purchasing a new home? Contact me, Casey Serafino-Lee. And as always, have a great home buying and selling day.

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

Helpful      F.R.E.E.   Downloads

✅ Get Ready to Buy a Home!  http://bit.ly/2Qcl1sr 

✅ Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/3axOg0c 

Casey Serafino-Lee   🤳 Team

📲 Call/Text Direct at 510.909.6175

📲 Email: Casey@YourEastBayLiving.com

 💻Website: www.YourEastBayLiving.com

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

Helpful      F.R.E.E.   Downloads

✅ Get Ready to Buy a Home!  http://bit.ly/2Qcl1sr 

✅ Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/3axOg0c

Casey Serafino-Lee   🤳 Team

📲 Call/Text Direct at 510.909.6175

📲 Email: Casey@YourEastBayLiving.com

 💻Website: www.YourEastBayLiving.com

If you feel like your walls are closing in on you and you need more space in the Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Union City area, call me. I can help with your Small House Problems.

Script:
Mom: Oh, babe, it’s so nice to be able to finally relax.
(Mom and Dad are relaxing on the couch with popcorn and the family dog ready to watch a movie)
Dad: I know.
Mom: Finally, some alone time.
Daughter walks in with boyfriend. Squeezes herself and boyfriend on the couch. Makes the dog move over too.
Daughter: Hey mom, do you mind scooting over and handing me that? (the remote)
Mom: I was watching that.
Daughter: That’s okay, you’re not anymore. You too. (talking to the dog to move over)
Mom: Pepper (the dog). I’m sorry babe. (talking to husband)
Daughter: Hold that too. (Hands mom the popcorn)
Mom: Anything else you need?
Daughter: I’m okay for now. (Then daughter and boyfriend start making out on the couch next to the parents)
Then the brother walks in the room in his tank top and boxers, with his butt-crack hanging out. He proceeds to bend over with the crack facing the video.
Mom: I’m sorry … Oh God not again … Babe, it’s definitely time to upgrade.
Dad: Yes it is.
Mom: (Talking to daughter) And maybe you guys can move out on your own.

If you are looking to upsize into a larger home, downsize to a smaller home or even move out of the area, I can help.  I am your Realtor for San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City.  I love helping my friends, neighbors and clients build their wealth, one home at a time!

📲 We have so many people contacting us who are moving here to the San Francisco East Bay and we ABSOLUTELY love it!  Honestly, if you are moving about the Bay Area, relocating here, or moving out of the Bay😥 , we can make that transition so much easier on you!  Contact us early in the game!!

Helpful      F.R.E.E.   Downloads

✅ Hayward Relocation Guide    http://bit.ly/2v6PXTu 

✅ Home Buyer Guide: http://bit.ly/3axOg0c 

Casey Serafino-Lee   🤳 Team

📲 Call/Text Direct at 510.909.6175

📲 Email: Casey@YourEastBayLiving.com

 💻Website: www.YourEastBayLiving.com