Karen Sanchez's Blog

Here are mostly tried and great-niece approved activities for that kids will enjoy in New Braunfels TX. We haven't been to the last one yet. I'm waiting for backup on that one.   A trip to Natural Bridge Caverns, you'll see the billboards. https://naturalbridgecaverns.com/ Bring a sweater.  Cave...

I asked a very smart group of REALTORS  how to avoid common mistakes Sellers  make when listing their homes.  Here is what they had to say.Listen to your agent.Make sure you are ready to sell!!!!!!!! Make sure the house has curb appeal.Karen's hint, clean up the weeds, including in the cracks of ...

I have two stories that ended quite differently. But both started out the same.The solar is PAID OFF!  This statement came from the listing agents.  Both used the same words but both sentences did not have the same meaning. When a seller states this but it's still on title, you will need to put o...

                              * * I PLEDGE MYSELF * * To protect the individual right of real estate ownership and to widen the opportunity to enjoy it.To be honorable and honest in all dealings.To seek better to represent my clients by building my knowledge and competence.To act fairly towards a...

Between 306 and Conrads across the street Oak Creek Elementary and adjacent to Perry Homes is the community of Arroyo Verde. In the last year 32 homes have sold. They sold for a $401,475 to $575,900.  The homes range 1,653-2,754 sq ft. The average home sold was  2137 sq ft. for $484,150 for $228....

 Hi Realtor Buddies,Especially as a newbie agent you do open houses. Let's talk about being safe.#1 Get a lender or someone else to go along with you.#2 Unlock all the doors.#3 Always stand with your back to an unlocked door and never let a guest get between you and the door.#4 Direct people whic...

Realtors/ law enforcement etc. get asked this all the time.Is this a safe area to live? First off it's very subjective.  Next I have to adhere to to the Fair Housing Act.https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_overview But somehow or another it's not fair for m...

Karen’s Suggestions for Getting a Rental in the High Desert First thing I have to tell you is I’m a RealtorKaren L. Sanchez   BrokerReputable Realty #01804752Cell (760) 684-0250Email: karen@karensoldit.netOK Now that the official stuff is out of the way, let’s get cracking. First off, determine w...

Karen’s Rules for listing your home  if you are talking divorce.  My role is to help you through this time and help you sell your house for top dollar. I’m not here to get into the middle what got you to this point.  Even if we are friends even if….I am not taking sides. There’s several things th...

In the last year in the neighborhood of the Vineyards in the heart of Apple Valley there were 10 sales.   It took an average of 72 days to find new owners.  The average home was 2,136 sq ft.   For an average of $216.64 a sq ft.  The average home sold for $461,636.   This area is not gated, it doe...