Page 16 December 15, 2016 EL SEGUNDO HERALD CalBRE# 00942595 Shiela Simplifies Sales 310-529-9922 shfowler17@gmail.com DRE # 00946399 John Skulick 310-350-4240 TeamSkulick@gmail.com Why Winter is a Smart Time to 917 Sheldon, El Segundo California Ranch Large 2 bedroom 1 bath. Super floor plan with good bones. 2 car garage. Extra wide lot size 70 x 113. Fixer, sold AS IS!! $899,000 To take a peek call TeamSkulick!! DRE # 01064179 Rose VanHook 310-350-5920 RoseVH@earthlink.net Just Listed! Open Sunday 2pm - 4pm E L S E G U N D O D R E # 0 1 3 7 8 8 5 1 7505 EARLDOM PLAYA DEL REY 5 BED, 31/4 BATH, $1,469,000 ELOISE MENDEZ 310-322-9761 (BPT) - Don’t give up on buying a home as winter nears. In fact, December through February may be better for buyers than the busy season in spring and summer. Enjoy Less Competition and Lower Prices Fewer properties are typically available during the winter, as sellers and buyers aim to complete transactions before the school year begins. You can turn that to your advantage. “In winter, there are fewer properties, but it’s less competitive, with fewer buyers per property,” says Greg Jaeger, president of USAA Residential Real Estate Services Inc., and former real estate agent. The more favorable supply-demand balance can lower prices. In the winter, “negotiations are slower-paced and there is more negotiating room,” Jaeger says. Also, winter sellers may be more motivated, especially if they’re forced to sell by divorce or by corporate or military transfers. In January and February, homes cost 8.45 percent less on average than in June through August, according to NerdWallet research conducted using Realtor.com data from 2014 and 2015. That’s in line with what Jaeger sees, particularly in competitive real estate markets where supply is limited. Lower Prices Help at Closing and Over the Life of Your Mortgage Buy a Home A lower price eases your home purchase in many ways, Jaeger says. It lowers your down payment, any closing costs that are calculated as a percentage of the home’s sale price and your mortgage payments. There’s also less of a seller’s agent commission bundled into the sales price. These savings help when you buy, and they add up over the life of your mortgage. The Right Agent Can Help When supply is limited, the right agent can help you get a jump on other buyers. Agents who are well connected learn about properties before they are listed. The right agent understands the market where you are buying. That includes doing competitive market analysis so you understand what the house is worth. Look for an agent who suits your style. For example, if you’re a statistics geek, you need an agent who’ll provide them. “Just having access to statistics doesn’t mean they have analytical skills and will use them,” Jaeger says. He recommends USAA’s Real Estate Rewards Network as a source for seasoned agents who deliver great service to USAA members. Many resources are available to help consumers find the right agent, including USAA Real Estate Rewards Network, a free program that gives members access to USAA’s network of real estate agents and rewards when they buy or sell. • Visit our website: heraldpublications.com OPEN HOUSE IN EL SEGUNDO • Sun 2-4pm 754 Hillcrest 4/3, 2,243 sf, 5,218 sf lot,Ocean View $1,488,000 Bill Ruane RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-877-2374 • Sun 2-4pm 917 Sheldon 2/1, large California Ranch, 2 car garage $899,000 John Skulick 310-350-424 Beach City Brokers Rose VanHook 310-350-5920 • Sun 2-4pm 849 Sheldon 3/2, 1,491 sf, lot: 4,558 sf. $899,000 Bill Ruane RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-877-2374 OPEN HOUSE IN PLAYA DEL REY • Sun 2-4pm 6505 Esplanade #2 2/3, 1,737 sf, Ocean View $1,295,000 Bill Ruane RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-877-2374 OPEN HOUSE IN RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA • Sun 12-4pm 53 Brisa Fresca 3/3, 2,152 sf $759,000 Bill Ruane RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-877-2374 OPEN HOUSE IN TORRANCE • Sun 2-4pm 5305 Arvada St. 3/1, 1,426 sf. $799,000 Bill Ruane RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-877-2374 OPEN HOUSE IN WESTCHESTER • Sat 2-4pm 8741 Airlane Ave. 3/2, 1,306 sf, 5,701 sf lot, remodeled 2016 $979,000 Bill Ruane RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-877-2374 • Sat 2-4pm 8836 Croydon Ave. 3/2, 2-car garage, 1,922 sf, 6,156 sf lot $949,000 Bill Ruane RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-877-2374
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