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Versatile…Lots of Utility…Adds Value… What am I talking about…?

Its the “Court Yard Entry”…!

One of the things I’ve learned since I’ve been in the Real Estate business is the more amenities a home has, the more utility and therefore the higher value.

Landscaping was described to me in a “Landscape Book” I bought.   “Landscaping extends the living area of your home.”

In other words, you could have a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with about 1200 sq. ft. that might seem kind of small.   However,  if you had a nicely landscaped setting of perhaps a 10′ x 10′ patio as part of your front ”court yard” entry along with a patio of the same or larger size in the back yard, you’ve essentially increased the living space of this home haven’t you…?

With a Courtyard Entry, you can have another nice setting to hang out besides the backyard.   I know that most folks have the family gatherings and BBQ’s in the back yard.   If you had that extra area in front,  you can take advantage of the various orientations of your home.

For example, if your home faces the west you can sit in the front court yard looking out over the neighborhood at sunset.   Sunsets in Folsom go great with a glass of wine don’t they..?

You know I was driving around town here a couple of days ago and shot some pictures of homes in various neighborhoods that have patios and courtyards in the front.  I have a link here to a page that has a slide show of some homes with “Court Yard” entry’s.    Some are just simple front porches and some are a lot more.

Click Here and let me know what you think…

If you have a minute, check out a couple of the links for some  Courtyard entry ideas.

http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/gardenstyles/entryways.html

http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Gardens/Courtyard-Entry/detail.esi?oid=506284

http://www.ehow.com/list_7636633_ideas-courtyard-design.html

In the Mean Time…?

Make it a Great Day…!

Ed Favinger, Broker CRS, GRI, SFR        favinger@rwnetwork.com   916-203-1260

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Some Interesting New Listings That Have “Piqued” My Attention… might pique yours too

I’ve been out and about in the last few days looking at new inventory and reviewing some that have quickly sold and then have fallen out of escrow.    The list below are just a few that I’ve seen lately I wanted to pass on.  They are in various areas… all of which I think would be decent investments,  if purchased at the right price of course.

By clicking on the address of these properties you will open up a “pro-forma” cash flow analysis in PDF format.   I have some videos as well

Let’s start with a Short Sale first.

2325 Irma Way, Sacramento, Ca 95825 – Listed at $160,000 –  Nice area of duplexes – According to the listing agent they will consider a new roof credit at full price.   I have a flyer here with some pictures of the interior because I couldn’t get in to see the interiors.  It was a nice quiet morning that I was over there and I think you’ll be impressed with the neighborhood.   Here’s a video of the exterior.  I was there at about 11 or so Saturday, October 1st.

Below are some Bank Owned/REO types of deals. These are a bit rough.  I call them ”beaters” – but they are more commonly known as “fixer uppers” – .

7576-78 Cook Avenue, Citrus Heights, Ca – Listed at $127,900 – This one needs a bit of work.   The Cash Flow figures are based upon the price as if it were fixed up.  I’m guessing it needs something around $20,000 to really do it right.  But after you are done, you’ll have a real nice place and no problem leasing this up.   Click Here for the Video Walk Through.

7214-16 Grady Drive, Citrus Heights, Ca – Listed at $136,900 – As in the above situation, the cash flow figures are based upon the price as if it were fixed up.   I have told clients over the last couple of years that the average you’ll spend on one of these deals will be between $7,500 to $10,000 per side to get these in a really nice “rent ready’ condition.   Click Here for the Video Walk Through

If these properties interest you, drop me a note or call me at any time.

In the mean time…?

Make it a great day…!

Ed Favinger, Broker, CRS, GRI, SFR    916-203-1260      favinger@rwnetwork.com

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Take a peek at some potential Cash Flow Investment Properties that I looked at over the last couple of days.

I  have videos along with the potential cash flow figures for your review.   The two that are Bank Owned Duplexes are both in need of work but when you add in the amount it’s going to cost to fix these up, I think it will be worth it.

The reason why I say this is because the rental market is pretty good for properties that have good curb appeal, in good neighborhoods and are updated/upgraded a bit.

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3960 La Honda Way, Carmichael was just listed a couple of days ago. Click here for my “pro-forma” cash flow analysis and evaluation if you are an Investor.   This one is located on a Cul-De-Sac street consisting of mostly single family homes and is not all that far from Sunrise Blvd and the American River Parkway.   If you want a quick street view video I took click here for that.

I’ve done the estimated cash flow figures based upon a lower price because I think the Listing Broker has this priced a little high in my opinion for it to be a good cash flow deal for an investor.  However….  it is in a pretty nice area.

This property would be a great candidate for someone looking to buy their first home and an investment at the same time because they could live in one side and rent the other.  Click Here to see how little you would pay if you lived in one side and rented the other.

Go to RENTOMETER.COM to verify the estimated rents that could be obtained on this property or another property.

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FIXERS… FIXERS… FIXERS….

4207 Casa Blanca Lane, Carmichael is a Bank Owned/REO that is in need of some repairs.  I’ll let the video speak for itself, so Click Here for that.   Click here for the potential cash flow numbers based upon their asking price + the costs of fix up and improvment.  It’s listed at $153,000 and just came on the market on April 6th.

6808 Trovita Way, Citrus Heights is another Bank Owned/REO that is listed at $179,000 which had a quick offer that went into escrow,  but quickly fell out again and is back on the market.  Like the property at Casa Blanca, this one needs some work as you’ll see by clicking here for the video. Here’s the estimated Cash flow figures that I’ve prepared. Please keep in mind when you look at those figures that I’m adding about $30,000 in additional costs on top of the list price to give you a better idea of what it’s real cash flow figures would be.

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Make it a great day….

Ed Favinger, Broker CRS, GRI, SFR        favinger@rwnetwork.com     916-203-1260

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This term just bugs me… especially when used by Sellers and their agents.

I bring this up because a buyer asked a question on Trulia Q & A about “as is” and the fact that the property may not be worth what they were asking.

See what the responses were from me and other Brokers/Agents in the area to this Buyer by clicking here I think you will find what was said interesting and maybe you’ll remember it when you hear this often mis-used and mis-understood phrase.

In the mean time…?

Make it a Great Day…!!! According to the KCRA Channel 3 weather people, we’ve got some extended periods of sunshine coming our way next week.

Ed Favinger, Broker CRS, GRI, SFR favinger@rwnetwork.com 916-203-1260

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