Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Budget Friendly Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home Part 1 of 2


Real Estate Matters with Tim Bro

Budget Friendly Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home 
Part 1 of 2

Adding value to your home doesn’t necessarily mean subtracting from your bank account. The trick is to be creative! There are several things you can do yourself, even on the smallest of budgets which will improve the overall look of your home, while adding value at the same time. Here are a few favorite tips to help get you started:

Hire a professional Realtor, Tim Bro to look at your home.
Having Tim Bro with a fresh set of eyes come look at your home is a great way to not only get new ideas, but establish a long term goal so you can start plugging away.

Give your home a fresh look.
Painting is an inexpensive and easy way to give your home an entirely different look and feel. Earth tones are best; choose zero VOC paint which is good for your home and the environment.

Be your own designer!
Go through design magazines and books to get ideas for your home, keep a file of the designs that appeal to you most. Be mindful of current design trends and think hard about whether they will work for your home before you put them into place.

To get started with your home sale or purchase, call Tim @ 858-354-2354, “The Right Choice in Real Estate”.  BRE #01224576





Thursday, January 18, 2018

Private Mortgage Insurance - Do You Really Need It?



Real Estate Matters with Tim Bro

Private Mortgage Insurance – Do You Really Need It?

The answer is yes if you can’t or don’t want to put 20 percent down. PMI protects a lender from borrower defaults. It enables you to buy a home sooner and perhaps buy more home. PMI also allows you to choose from a wider variety of loan types, including ARMS, and 15-year Fixed Rate, all with a lower down payment.

Have a question, call your favorite realtor, Tim Bro @ 858-354-2354, “The Right Choice in Real Estate”.  BRE #01224576






Monday, January 15, 2018

Home Buying Considerations


Real Estate Matters with Tim Bro

Home Buying Considerations

Before you begin viewing properties, make a list of “must haves”.

  •          Consider location, style, age, and amenities.
  •          Don’t view too many properties in one day.
  •          When you find a property you like, visit it at different times of the day.
  •          Walk or drive past a property before going inside.
  •          Don’t be put off by interior decoration – it can be changed.
  •          Establish what’s included in the sale – land, furniture, appliances, etc.
  •          Determine the annual property taxes and total monthly expenses.


To get started with your home sale or purchase, call Tim @ 858-354-2354, “The Right Choice in Real Estate”.  BRE #01224576