Sellers

Aug. 28, 2023

AUGUST 2023 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY MARKET WATCH

THE ART OF THE DOWNSIZE

What Every Buyer + Seller Needs to Know

August 2023 MARKET WATCH

 

Downsizing. There truly is an art to it as the title for this month’s Market Watch states, and for most it’s a BIG decision with a lot of moving parts. Strategically approaching it ...

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Aug. 21, 2023

HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME AT TOP DOLLAR: A Detailed Case Study

 

In this final episode of our Ready to Sell three-part series, we dive into a case study of our most recent property transformation. This homeowner, literally walked to our office next to Gayle’s Bakery, walked us through their property’s lifespan and without us even mentioning it, let us know ...

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July 20, 2023

JULY 2023 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY MARKET WATCH

THE WINDOW TO PREP YOUR HOME FOR 

PRIME SELLING SEASON IS CLOSING

July 2023 MARKET WATCH

 

We’re watching that window of opportunity gradually close, and with three or so months left in this prime selling season, prep work has to be fast tracked. We filmed this episode at our ...

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July 7, 2023

HOW TO PREP YOUR HOME TO SELL AT MAXIMUM PROFIT

 

We know it can be a bit scary putting your home on the market when competing homes are all looking sparkly and new with the latest styling. We have your back, enter our Ready To Sell program that lets you update your home to maximize your profitability, without the ...

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Posted in READY TO SELL, Sellers
May 26, 2023

Debunking the Negative Headlines: Home Prices Are on the Rise

A Closer Look at Home Price Trends

If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines ...

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Posted in Buyers, Sellers
May 24, 2023

Low Inventory Alert! Seize the Opportunity to Sell Your House

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Understanding the Current State of the Housing Market

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm.

 

Fewer Sellers Listing Homes: A ...

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Posted in Sellers
May 17, 2023

Homeowners: How to Leverage Your Equity

Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage.

How Equity Grows

Your ...

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May 13, 2023

Downsizing Your Home: A Guide to Saving Money

Downsizing has long been a popular option for homeowners who are approaching retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile. Homeowners who have experienced a change in their lives or no longer feel like their house fits their needs may benefit from downsizing ...

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Posted in Sellers
Feb. 10, 2023

2023 HOME BUYER WORKSHOP

Save the date! Both EF Homes and our partners, Santa Cruz Lending Group, are excited to be hosting a buyers workshop on the evening of March 8th 2023!  Be sure to grab your seat today as this is an intimate event meant for a very personalized experience.

 

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Nov. 7, 2022

LET'S MAKE A DEAL: 2 Part Series For Buyers & Sellers

 

The negotiations of buying and selling a home right now have definitely changed and many times it factors incentives into the picture on both sides of the deal. Whether it’s rate buy downs or making an unusual ask, nothing is off limits given our unique landscape here in Santa ...

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Posted in Buyers, Resources, Sellers