Thursday, July 14, 2022 / by Steve Ticknor
The Lake Havasu real estate market appears to be slowing down a little. The days of multiple bids and single-digit days on market may be a thing of the past. Buyers love more inventory and less competition. Part of the home buying process includes opening up an escrow account once a seller accepts your offer. But do you know how this account works?
What is an Escrow Account?
In real estate, escrow is a legal arrangement wherein a third party holds funds and/or collateral until the final sale between a buyer and a seller of a property. Usually (but not always), this falls to the title company. Your Earnest Money Deposit, for example, goes into your escrow account. This protects both the buyer and seller from taking any money deposited there and running off with it. But there are two types of escrow accounts. The first is set in place during the sale. Then, after closing, homeowners usually transition into a homeowners' escrow account.
During the Sale
As I stated above, this account . ...
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Friday, July 8, 2022 / by Steve Ticknor
Sunstone Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker Realty, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Originally posted on our Lake Havasu area real estate blog here: https://www.sunstonerp.com/lake-havasu-market-report-june-2022/. ...
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Thursday, July 7, 2022 / by Steve Ticknor
Moving into a new Havasu home is an exciting time. You probably daydreamed about how you would decorate it from the moment you went into escrow. Nice decor. A lovely paint scheme. New furniture. However, you made the smart move by waiting until you closed escrow before starting to purchase anything for your new home. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first as soon as you move in.
Priority Tasks for Your Move In
Change the Locks
Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can never be too careful. It is well worth the money to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that no one else has the keys to your home. Changing the locks can usually be a DIY project. However, for a little extra money, call in a locksmith to take care of it for you if you do not feel up to the task.
Steam Clean the Carpets
Get a fresh start with your floors before you start decorating once you move in. The previous owner. ...
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Thursday, June 16, 2022 / by Steve Ticknor
Staging your Lake Havasu home is all about putting the best foot forward for potential buyers. By highlighting its most desirable features, you can draw more interest for your home and leave a lasting impression that is sure to help you sell it more quickly. In fact, a 2021 survey of real estate professionals conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® found that staged homes not only sell faster but for more money. Here are the staging strategies that you should keep in mind as you prepare for your next open house or viewing!
Staging Strategies for Your Lake Havasu Home
Help Them Visualize It as Their Own
Make it easier for buyers to imagine themselves making your house their home by removing personal memorabilia, knick-knacks, and photos. Instead, replace them with simple décors, such as paintings, nature images, and plants.
Think Sleek Instead of Comfy
Modern-day buyers are leaning toward modern, crisp, clean interiors over comfy, homey looks. When staging y. ...
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Thursday, June 9, 2022 / by Steve Ticknor
Sunstone Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker Realty, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Originally posted on our Lake Havasu area real estate blog here: https://www.sunstonerp.com/lake-havasu-market-report-may-2022/. ...
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