This article addresses issues that many first time home buyers do not consider,
that being the remaining life of the existing systems currently in the home and
the cost of future replacement.
Over 80% of all home searches begin on the internet. Your Long Beach homes need
to be online, and findable, when buyers begin their search.
Have the
Long Beach Realtors you interview show you their ability to market your Long Beach homes and condos on the internet. Step back; pick keywords that should bring
that item to the front page of Google; keywords like Long Beach Real
Estate, Long Beach Condos and Long Beach Homes. Google accounts for over 80% of all real estate searches.
Are any of the sites that your Long Beach Realtor owns coming up at the top of the engines? No? Keep shopping. Better
yet, call the local Realtors on the front page of Google, they already know
how to get there and you can cut right through the unlikely candidates.
Over 25% of all Home Buyers FIRST saw the home they purchased on the internet. If your Long Beach homes and condos are not heavily marketed on the internet, you are missing thousands of potential buyers.
We have incredible internet marketing ability and are on the top of the Google search engine.
If
you are thinking about selling your Long Beach home or condo, contact Laurie for
a free evaluation. Laurie is an Internet savvy Long Beach Realtor. (562) 212-5420
Long Beach Buyers have 62 Days to Claim Home Buyer Tax Credit
Long Beach Buyers have 62 Days to Claim Home Buyer Tax Credit
It takes time to find the right Long Beach home. We are currently experiencing a shortage in home inventory, so if you want to take advantage of this tax credit you need to move quickly. With only 62 days left to be under contract by April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30 this doesn't leave you with a whole heck of a lot of time left, especially if you decide to purchase a short sale. Short sales can often take a lot of time to close, time you may not have if you wait much longer. With few affordable conventional sales available, and few bank owned properties on the market, short sales are beginning to look a bit more attractive.
Tax Credit Countdown
IRS Tax Tip
Find out how new legislation impacts the First-Time Home Buyer Credit and how you can benefit from this valuable credit.