West Hills, CA

The chaos of moving day is a prime time to forget or misplace essential items. When you’re preparing for the big move to your new home, the following items are some of the most overlooked (and the most sorely missed in a time of need!).

To prevent the hassle and heartbreak of forgotten possessions and lost information, make a check list containing the following items:

1. Jewelry, watches, and small valuables: These small, expensive and often irreplaceable items are best kept in a safe deposit box or kept with trustworthy friends or relatives on moving day.

2. Garage door opener: The old one won’t be of much use at your new house, will it? Be sure to leave it behind for the new owners. Also, make sure the old owners of your new house give you theirs!

3. Spare keys: Sets to your old house should remain with the new owners, but don’t forget sets to the new house! There’s nothing more frustrating than arriving at your new place without a way to get in.

4. Old address books: Yes, we all have fancy new smartphones, but it seems like families all have a well-worn phone book stashed in a spice drawer somewhere. These are practically family heirlooms of information, so don’t leave them behind.

5. Unfinished errands: Do you have any clothes at the dry cleaner? Books due to the library? What about other video game or DVD rentals? It can be a real hassle to settle up on these items from 100 miles away, right?

6. Medical records: While a lot of medical information is digital these days, you should make sure you don’t misplace your copies, including dental information and prescriptions. It’s easy to lose them at the bottom of a hastily thrown-away box.

I make sure my clients’ experience selling their old home and moving into their new dream home is a smooth transition.

If you’re interested in a hassle-free home selling experience, please get in touch today: Esperanza@EsperanzaButler.com. (818) 926-5425

Neighborhood Boundary Maps

West Hills	Woodland Hills	Calabasas	Hidden Hills	Canoga	Winnetka	Tarzana
Sherman Oaks	Studio City	Northridge	Chatsworth	Lake Balboa	Grandada Hills	Encino

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Did you buy a home last year? Have you owned your home for a decade? Do you have an accurate idea of how much equity you really have in your home? If you were to sell today, do you know how much cash you’d have available moving forward?

Understanding the true equity you have in your home is a vital part of understanding your complete financial picture. You may have a vague idea of what you think your home is worth, but do you really know? And if you’re not sure, can you really be sure of your equity?

I often help clients get an accurate picture of their home equity through a three step process:

First, I use a comparative market analysis to establish a probable range of sale prices for your home. This takes into account recent closings as well as the unique features your home has to offer potential buyers.

Second, we look at your current loan and any other outstanding obligations which must be settled from the proceeds of the sale.

Third, I take into account any other fees or expenses incurred during the sales process which would impact the free equity in the home.

Whether the actual equity turns out to be $1,000 or $100,000, my clients find a certain peace of mind knowing exactly where they stand. The facts can help them plan for the future and make decisions about whether or not now is a good time to make any changes.

Are you curious about your home equity position? Contact me if you’d like to learn more: Esperanza@esperanzabutler.com

West Hills Ca - Real Estate - Woodland Hills Homes - We may not be in the “flipping days” of years past, but there are some good opportunities

Now is perhaps one of the best times in history to purchase a home. Low interest rates and unparalleled affordability have created a perfect storm for qualified buyers.

So does that mean the “flipping days” are here again? Probably not. While there may be shrewd investors out there who have the ability to squeeze out a profit on flipping properties in this market, the margins aren’t favorable and re-selling is tough.

It is, however, an excellent time for buyers looking for a long-term home investment, especially those who want to manage a rental property. There’s a good margin between true value and current prices, for one. Additionally, there’s great potential for higher rental values as rental inventory decreases under the pressure of potential buyers who can’t yet qualify for a loan.

Do you have a college graduate or newlywed child? Another great investment is the purchase of a home for someone in the family that may occupy it as a tenant until such time they can afford their own home.

If you’re curious about which neighborhoods would make the purchase of an investment property a good move, feel free to contact me today. I’d be happy to help advise you on an investment purchase.

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7816 Woodlake Ave. West Hills, CA

Near West Hills Medical Center. See the pride-of-ownership and attention to deal in this ranch home that has never been rented before. Smell the roses as you enter this recently updated home. Fresh paint and new flooring are just some of the many upgrades throughout. Enter the light and bright living room, which opens to the kitchen and dining areas. The oversized master bedroom has a huge, customized walk-in closet. Dual sinks in the master bath. Large, manicured grassy backyard with covered patio. Laundry room with full-size washer & dryer. Gated carport & street parking. Good credit a must. Near West Hills Medical Center.