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Why Invest a Santa Cruz Beach House?
If you are looking for a wise investment in the world of real estate, then consider purchasing a Santa Cruz beach house. Why are beach houses in this area a wise investment? First, these properties always increase in value, and second, they represent a potential source of residual income.
The local beach micro-market is currently up, […]
Financing the Purchase of Raw Land & Construction of a Home
Many people have the idea that it would be great to be able to buy some land and then construct a home on it. However, when someone goes down this path for the first time, they are likely to be in for quite a few surprises. One of the first surprises is likely […]
The Case for Buying a Fixer-Upper in Santa Cruz
Homes in Santa Cruz are objectively some of the best around. The combination of easy construction conditions, good natural resources and wide open spaces with a low population figure all conspire as contributing factors to the good construction of homes within Santa Cruz and the surrounding area. However, one of the other things that are […]
Cash and Credit for a Real Estate Purchase
In an age of instant gratification, this may be a bitter pill to swallow. But when it comes to buying a home, The first thing to know is that maybe you can’t buy a home today. Depending on your situation, it may take some preparation.
You have heard about 100% financing - […]
Valuing the Cost of Land in Santa Cruz County
Prices for single-family residences in Santa Cruz county reached a median of around $760,000 in June of 2005. If the value of the real estate is ultimately in the land (land cannot be depreciated on one’s taxes, whereas buildings held as investments can), it follows that the land value of that $760,000 is very […]
Financial Considerations in the Sale of a Home
After you sell your home, you will need to live somewhere (presumably!). Do you plan to buy another home, or will you be renting?
If you intend to buy another home, you ought to be talking to a lender to arrange for the financing. The loan officer will help you figure out how […]
