Meet the Newest Member of The Reed Team – Nick Ahrens
22972 Via San Juan, Mission Viejo
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Welcome home to this idyllic cul-de-sac ranch style home in lovely Mission Viejo! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is located on an expansive 7500 sq foot lot with incredible greenery, privacy, warmth & comfort. Upon arrival note the ideal inside cul-de-sac setting of this home with an oversized front yard, ample parking & inviting curb appeal. Enter into a vaulted ceiling Family Room where natural light streams into the home. A new Cast Stone fireplace fascia with tempered glass doors retains heat to warm the room naturally through the cooler months. The dining room with ceiling fan light & a window for natural lighting is designed for hosting. Tile flooring is carried throughout the lower level leading into the Kitchen which has been updated with white cabinetry, granite counter's & tiled backsplash. Kit
5 Things to Do Before Selling Your Home
You have just decided to sell your home. You are probably unsure of where to start, so here are some tips to consider and ponder over to help you succeed in selling your first home.
The first step to selling your home is to make sure you are prepared! Do your research, find a good agent, and make sure you’re on track for a smooth and successful home sale.
Keep in mind that the process of selling a home does not happen overnight nor just in one week. There are many different successful approaches, but they all require commitment, communication, and patience from you throughout the whole process. These are steps to take into consideration to guide you into the right direction in the process of selling your home.
1. CLEAN your home.
Imagine yourself in the place of the future buyers of your home. What would they be looking for that would attract them to consider your home? Selling a home is all about the first impression you give to your future buyers, so make sure to
Common Remodel Mistakes to Avoid
So you’ve finally decided that your home is due for some major upgrades, but have heard some remodel horror stories. The process of home renovations may sound like a lot of fun, but it can be pretty scary and costly. To avoid a renovation nightmare, take a look at these steps that are sure to save you a headache, and some money.
Not Budgeting Correctly
Remodels are something you definitely do not want to be cheap about. Be sure to estimate a budget for everythingbefore you even think about knocking down walls. And even then, you should add an additional 15-25% more to cover an overages or unexpected expenses. You do not want to be in the middle of renovation, only to realize you need to stop halfway through because you went over budget!
Picking the Wrong Contractor or Not Picking One at All
Sometimes you do not always need a professional because you can do it yourself. Remodels and renovations are NOT one of these times. Contractors have the expertise needed to get the jo
Benefits of FHA Home Loans
The first establishment of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was in 1934. This is the same period when the country was coming out of The Great Depression. Being a branch of the National Housing Recovery Act, the Federal Housing Administration had a simple mission: to provide a platform where the number of homeowners can increase.
The ratio of homeowners at the time was 4 out of 10. Something had to be done in order for that to change.
But there was a limiting factor risk. There was the unavailability of enough quantity of private capital. Homeownership comes with a variety of advantages, which include facilitation of both economic and social growth, shaping the communities and provision of stability to the neighborhoods.
At the moment, the Federal Housing Administration is considered to be the largest mortgage insurer in the whole world. ‘Insurer’ is used in the place of ‘lender’. The reason for the FHA being a mortgage insurer instead of a mortgage lender
Ways to Increase Curb Appeal this Spring
With the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, it’s the perfect time to freshen up the house and get some spring cleaning done! But spring cleaning doesn’t just pertain to inside the house. The outside needs some love and care too. Tackle these tasks this spring to liven up your front yard and increase your curb appeal!
Front door
Your front door might be the first thing someone sees when they look at your house, and it’s definitely the last thing someone sees before they enter your house. As such an important part of your home, shouldn’t the front door look as nice as possible? You can start by giving your door a fresh coat of paint. It’ll take some work, but that layer will give your house the newness it needs.
If you don’t feel the need to repaint your door but still want to add a nice touch to it, consider adding a wreath. Wreaths aren’t exclusive to winter time, and there are so many creative ways to make a floral spring wreath! You can also visit
Can You Transfer a Mortgage From One Person to Another?
Enough research will tell you that most loans are not transferable as a result of the “due on sale” clause on them. What this means is that when the property on the loan is sold, then the entirety of the loans becomes due.
But you will also want to know that some loans do not have these due on sale clauses which make them transferable from the seller to the buyer. These loans are known as the “assumable loans.” There are three types of assumable loans:
VA loans – these loans are designed in such a way that they consider the service members who are constantly on the move as a result of their careers. Most of the loans that were closed before 1988 can still be moved freely without the need for any approval from the lender. The loans that are closed after that time, however, need approval from the lender to be closed.
FHA loans – these loans can also be transferable without the need of any approval from the lender if they were closed by December 1989. Otherwise, a
5 Best Secrets to Buying a Home
Buying a home is no easy task. In fact, many people find it to be very stressing and taxing, let alone the expenses that one has to incur. You also need to make sure that you do a little shopping around for the best homes to buy, the best locations, the best prices and the rates, etc. There are countless things that you need to look into before you set out to look for a new home. And that is where this article comes in to rescue you from all that hustle by highlighting five of the best kept secrets to buying a new home.
1. Keep your money exactly where it is
It is not a good idea to be moving your money around and making huge purchases if you intend to buy a new home in the near future; like in the next three to six months. The best thing that you can do and will probably boost your chances of getting a mortgage for your new home is to stop moving your money. You should even stop making any large transactions before the home buying process. Lenders will look at your credit profil
What to Ask When Selling Your House
The idea of selling your home may be exciting, but you’re bound to have quite a few questions. From determining if now is the best time to sell, to deciding if your curb appeal is up to par; asking the right questions and finding an agent who can answer them at the beginning is key and will only help you as you prepare to navigate the process. Here are a few of the most frequent questions sellers ask.
Is this the right time of year to sell my home?
While interest rates generally dictate the good and bad times to sell a home, so does the time of year. Historically speaking, the real estate market picks up around February and typically tapers off around July or August, but there are buyers during all seasons. If you have the luxury of waiting for the right moment to sell, it makes the most sense to do so when the market is “hot”. In addition to the condition of your local real estate market, you should also take your personal situation into consideration.
Here are some factors
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Home
Spring is here, which means the arrival of all things fresh and new! Whether you’ve been living in your home for two years or ten, your house still deserves some sprucing up. Here are some spring cleaning tips to get you and your home back in top notch condition!
Clean out your closet
Parting with your wardrobe can be hard. Especially when you’re always convincing yourself that you swear you’ll wear that vintage sweater next season (but you never do). Do yourself and your closet a favor and clean out all the clothes you know you won’t wear anymore. After all, fashion is always changing and new pieces are always coming out. And your old clothes don’t have to go to waste! You can sell them to thrift shops or donate them to organizations accepting lightly worn clothing. It’s a win-win! This way, you can clear up space in your closet for the new clothes you’re inevitably going to get, and maybe even score some space for storage.
Scrub down kitchen appli