Christmas is a good time to buy a home

This Christmas might be the best time to buy a home for a number of reasons. It’s a time when not too many buyers are in the market, which means that the demand is low. Owners of properties, homes and condos who have listed their homes for sale are generally more motivated towards the end of the year. This makes them amenable to price negotiations and an early closure. Statistically, homes are at an all-time low during the Christmas season.
Perhaps the over-riding consideration is that the first-time homebuyer’s credit is in force till May 1, 2010. There is no guarantee it will be available next Christmas. However homebuyers must remember this credit applies only to homes used as a taxpayer's principal residence.

Target homes for sale in San Jose

Dale Warfel an experienced realtor in the San Jose area, recommends a Christmas purchase. The key is to check out in advance what homes are listed and close in on a quick deal on the slump season, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Talk to Dale Warfel to take advantage of the seasonal low in home prices. His technical knowledge combined with excellent negotiation skills makes him the right real estate agent for a home in the Bay Area. Check out his listings at www.dalewarfel.com for homes in Campbell, Coyote, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Monte Sereno, Midtown, Willow Glen and Almaden Valley.

Tourist attractions

A ghost town is one that as been abandoned because the economic activity that ensured its existence has failed, or due to man-made or natural disasters like war and epidemics. However, there are some ghost towns, which survive only due to tourist activity, like Oatman, Arizona. Still other ghost towns are tourist attractions, especially if some interesting feature of the town, like the architecture is preserved.

Other ghost towns may be overgrown, inaccessible and dangerous or illegal to visit. One such ghost town is Holy City in California. In fact, the whole of California is dotted with such ghost towns. They are not in much demand today due to lack of opportunities, however they serve as a good security. But due to the tourist attraction investing in these ghost towns can be very profitable.

If interested in investing in real estate in such ghost towns in California, talk to Dale Warfel, a real estate consultant. His technical knowledge combined with his excellent negotiation skills makes him the right man regarding sale of homes in any place, especially in Campbell, Coyote, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Monte Sereno, Midtown, Willow Glen, and Almaden Valley. So if you are looking for homes for sale in the communities surrounding the Silicon Valley call him at 408 624 6202 to make an appointment.

Living in the valley

The Silicon Valley, so named because of its flourishing semiconductor industry, is located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Once fondly nicknamed the Valley of Heart’s Delights, because of the sprawling orchards that encompassed the Santa Clara Valley and other neighbourhoods, the area has now come to be synonymous with the dot-com boom that America experienced in the 20th century.

The term “Silicon” refers to the computer chip industry among other high tech industries, while “Valley” comes from the Santa Clara Valley in which most of the industries are based. The 20th century has seen an immense growth in real estate throughout America, more so in the Silicon Valley, due to the presence of high technology companies that require office and showroom space. However, fears of a U.S. recession have pulled the prices down, and the time is ripe to enter the real estate sector.

Investing in Silicon Valley real estate properties is a lucrative option, and Dale Warfel is the best real estate advisor when it comes to the Santa Clara Valley. Ten years of working with Keller Williams Realty has taught him the nitty-grittys of the trade, and his technical knowledge and communication skills are remarkable. Dale has expertise in homes for sale in Almaden Valley, Coyote, Monte Sereno, Rose Garden, Midtown, Cambrian Park, Los Gatos, Campbell, and Morgan Hill, among other cities and neighbourhoods of California. So call him at 408 624 6202 to make an appointment.

The ultimate investment

With the US heading into a recession, and the stock markets already reacting adversely to this, it is no wonder that most investors are turning to real estate to park their money for a while. The advantages of investing in real estate are many, so much so, that it is often regarded as the “ultimate investment”. One of the most useful tips that a potential investor in real estate will ever get is to never overpay. Careful negotiation and good communication skills are essential in striking a successful deal, because it is when buying and not when selling that the real profit is made. The lower the price at which you can get your hands on the property, the higher are your chances of making big money when it is time to sell.

Begin with the end in mind. Although the value of the property may almost certainly appreciate over a span of, say 15 years, the value of the same property may drop drastically in a shorter time period of, say 5 years. In this case, it would be prudent to consider making additions or renovations to the house to increase its value, which is why knowing exactly how you are going to treat the investment, is so integral to its success.

For more such tips related to real estate, contact Dale Warfel, a consultant with Keller Williams Realty. Dale is an expert in real estate in the Silicon Valley, with over a decade of experience in this field. He is well versed in the nuances of realty, and can offer valuable assistance in dealing with real estate properties and homes for sale in Almaden valley, Campbell, Los Gatos, Coyote, Midtown, and Willow Glen, all of which are localities situated in the Santa Clara County. So call him at 408 624 6202 to make an appointment.