Have a joyful and Happy Easter! From all of us at CA Real Estate Group ?
HOUSING MARKET UPDATE
LOS ANGELES | FEBRUARY 2021
⬇️ With inventory of active listings down by 26% this past February compared to last year February, it created a low inventory market with high buyer demand.
⬆️ This is reflected in the increase in median sales by 18.1%. Real Estate still stands to be one of the best investments available today.
? If you’ve been thinking about selling, now is a great time. If you’ve been thinking about buying, understand that it is a difficult market right now. Buyers have to be prepared to make a winning offer. However, each buyer, seller circumstance, and property will require a unique strategy.
? Whether you plan to make a move very soon or several years from now, talk to @carealestategroup to create a step-by-step plan on how to reach your goals.
? Contact us today!
Christine Almarines
Realtor | DRE # 01412944
CA Real Estate Group | Keller Williams Realty
714-476-4637 | christine@carealestategroup.com
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HOUSING MARKET UPDATE
ORANGE COUNTY | FEBRUARY 2021
⬇️ With inventory of active listings down by nearly 32% this past February compared to last year February, it created a low inventory market with high buyer demand.
⬆️ This is reflected in the increase in median sales by 9.2%. Real Estate still stands to be one of the best investments available today.
? If you’ve been thinking about selling, now is a great time. If you’ve been thinking about buying, understand that it is a difficult market right now. Buyers have to be prepared to make a winning offer. However, each buyer, seller circumstance, and property will require a unique strategy.
? Whether you plan to make a move very soon or several years from now, talk to @carealestategroup to create a step-by-step plan on how to reach your goals.
? Contact us today!
Christine Almarines
Realtor | DRE # 01412944
CA Real Estate Group | Keller Williams Realty
714-476-4637 | christine@carealestategroup.com
?? HAPPY SPRING! Who received this recipe card in the mail? We would love to know if anyone tried it! Our team lead @christine_almarines was going to try a vegan version of this recipe.
Like or ❤️ this post if you want her to try it and share her experience. ?
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Have you ever noticed the gap between your stove and countertop? Ever spill food into the dark crevices of the gaping black hole that you figure you’ll clean someday (when you move out)?? Been there, done that. Guilty!
Introducing the STOVE COUNTER TOP COVERS! Most are made of silicone, are heat resistant, and so simple to customize and install. Most of them are less than $10 and come in black, white, clear, and for a little more $, sleek stainless steel.
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Peel & Stick Tile has come a long way! Who knew how cute they could be and how they can transform a space — the options are literally limitless. Here’s a sampling of what your local hardware stores and online stores will most likely carry. Which one is YOUR favorite? Let us know!
We found a few instructional sites that provide great tips and do’s and don’ts if you’re determined to make this your next weekend project.
To give you a rough idea, a small bathroom can done in one day and for less than $50. We would love to see photos of your successful projects!
Here’s some extra inspiration to get your creative juices flowing. The nice thing is, if you don’t like it, you can simply peel it off.
Wondering which makes the most sense: renting a carpet cleaner, buying one, or hiring a service to do the work? The answer depends on your budget and how you want to spend your time.
Our team members have been researching carpet cleaning options (for their own homes!) so we think we’re pretty up-to-date on our analysis. Here’s some findings and tips to help you make the best decision and to also save you money.
The highly-rated, professional grade, but user-friendly BISSELL Big Green Professional Carpet Cleaner Machine can be rented from stores in your neighborhood for a fraction of the price of hiring or buying. Prices start at $29.99 for a 24-hour period but the best value is to rent it for 48 hours for $39.99. (Don’t forget to print out the coupon for some extra $$ off!) One of our team members bought the compatible Bissell cleaning solution on Amazon for cheaper a few days before their scheduled rental. Review: “We wanted to test out this machine before we committed to buying one. The Big Green worked great and we are so happy with the results! And it’s so easy to use!”
Here at CA Real Estate Group, we order carpet cleaning services to show off our beautiful listings. We have come across several great cleaning services that quote us anywhere from $250-350 for a four bedroom home with stairs and hallways. Pricing also depends on carpet area, heavy stains, and whether or not they move the furniture for you. Contact us for recommendations of carpet cleaners in your area.
The above-referenced BISSELL Big Green Professional Carpet Cleaner Machine is sold on Amazon for less than $400. For homes with a lot of foot traffic, kids, or pets, this might be the way to go. For smaller spot treatment and upkeep, two of our team members just bought the BISSELL SpotClean Pro Portable Deep Cleaner. We found it at Kohl’s at a discounted price + coupon + free shipping for $141.95! This is a good choice for upholstery, stairs, rugs, and interior car cleaning.
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Have you ever used a Magic Eraser, a.k.a. melamine foam sponge? Would you agree with us that it’s a game changer in household cleaning? It is touted as the catch-all cleaning tool, capable of banishing everything from permanent marker to soap scum to beet juice. Put it to the test for its Magic!
But what’s even better is that we want to give all of you a chance to win a package of Magic Erasers. Here are the instructions to enter the drawing:
Increase your chances to win by entering the drawing all CA Real Estate Group team members’ accounts:
Winners for each account will be announced on Fri, 3/12. All submission accepted through 3/11.
We will contact the winners from each team members’ Instagram account via Direct Message and direct ship the package of Magic Erasers to the address you provide when we contact you.
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!!
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We’ve always heard that LED lights are more energy efficient than traditional light bulbs. But what EXACTLY are the benefits and are they worth the time and money up front, you ask? Find out here as we bring you 10 benefits to switching to LED lighting. By the way, did you know that LED stands for “Light Emitting Diodes?” We learned something new. ?
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Fix temporary or minor leaks with caulk. Caulk can be used to seal showers, bathtubs and sinks among other things around the house!
This guide from Home Depot shows how to caulk around a bathroom sink, including how to remove old caulk, how to apply caulk and how to use a caulk gun. The basic caulking tips here can be used for any project using caulk.
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