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05/20/2025

💬⁉️ New Trend- Double Washers and Dryers? — Genius or nightmare?

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11/15/2024

Ever wondered why some questions make us real estate agents give a mysterious smile? 🤫 Dive into the unspoken rules and the answers we can’t share!

Questions that are off-limits:

✔️ Is this a safe neighborhood?
✔️ How are the schools here?
✔️ What type of people live here?
✔️ What’s the crime rate here?
✔️ Is this a good area to raise a family?

Agents have to navigate Fair Housing Laws, which means we can’t discuss anything that could be seen as steering or discriminating. 🏡

So why the hush-hush? It’s all about fairness. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, familial and marital status, or disability is a big no-no in real estate.

If you need help finding places to do online research, reach out 🤗

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09/30/2024

Tropical Storm Kirk (formerly Tropical Depression 12) formed over the Atlantic Ocean Monday morning and is forecast to become a "large and powerful hurricane" later this week, the National Hurricane Center said. MORE ⬇

09/22/2024

Hello fall, it’s officially sweater weather 🙌🏼
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09/22/2024

Todays interest rates with a short explanation Mortgage rates are based of the 10-year treasury bond. The 10-year is always ahead of the FED and prices in a rate cut before the FED’s announcement. The reason why rates were steadily dropping heading into the announcement. If you want more details on how this impacts you let’s have a conversation about it! DM or call direct

08/22/2024

Ready to give your home a value boost? 🚀 Here’s the insider scoop straight from the experts – home appraisers.

These are the upgrades that not only make your home smarter and more sustainable but also increase its market value:

💡 Smart Home Upgrades & High-Speed Internet:

In today’s connected world, a home that simplifies life with automation and offers blazing-fast internet is a hot commodity.

💰 Sustainable Renewable Energy Systems:

Think beyond leasing – owning your solar or thermal systems can be a major selling point, not to mention the sweet tax credits that come with it.

🎨 A Polished Base Canvas:

Fresh paint, new floors, and inviting landscaping are your best bets to enhance your home’s appeal and fetch a higher price.

These are just the starting points. For tailored advice, send a DM and let’s uncover the most impactful upgrades for your specific home. 💬

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06/05/2024

You Might Miss Major Issues If You Skip Home Inspections

The home inspection requires the home inspector to search the home from top to bottom, looking for signs of wear or more serious issues. While inspections don’t uncover everything, they make it more likely that you’ll be aware of potentially expensive and dangerous problems.

Without a home inspection, you risk buying a home with the following major issues:

Leaky pipes
Outdated circuit breakers
Foundation issues
Structural issues
Rundown roofing
Drainage issues
Hidden mold
Failed HVAC systems

Without a home inspection, you likely won’t discover these significant problems until after closing day. Then, you’re responsible for paying for those repairs, which can cost several thousands of dollars.

You’ll Lose Out During Negotiations

Homes can be expensive, so you want to ensure you’re getting the best deal possible. A home inspection can help you get your money’s worth when you buy (and sometimes even help you score a deal).

A detailed inspection report that notates some potential problem areas with the home can help you negotiate a lower price on your property. If you choose to skip the home inspection, then you cannot use the cost of any necessary repairs as a bargaining chip during negotiations.

3. You Could Get Stuck With Costly Surprise Repairs

No Elaboration needed.

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05/29/2024

04/15/2024

La Reina in Moorpark by August?

Although there are still some things to be ironed out, La Reina is looking to make Moorpark their home, and work is already well underway! What a great campus they would have

Thanks for the tour, Laird!

04/01/2024

03/08/2024

I’m an agent in the Simi Valley area. Happy to help and answer questions about the area and real estate. ♥️ I’m a native here and have extensive knowledge of our area. My family has been in the real estate business over 37 years here.

I know the neighborhoods, schools and businesses around town and surrounding areas well —->> including details that help buyers and sellers make well informed decisions on the biggest purchase of their lives.

I’m very dedicated, always aiming to offer legendary client experiences and services.

📣 Helping others and serving our local communities is my passion. Thank you for reading. If you know anyone that needs help with real estate, please keep me in mind 📣

Lydia DeMent REALTOR ®
Pinnacle Estate Properties
⬇️ DRE01972763
📱 (805) 990-8721
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