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Spring is here!
The Spring Real Estate Market is thriving, and we are seeing a significant increase in demand for homes in Voorhees, especially from millennials.
In fact, the current absorption rate in our area is only 3 months, which means that if no more homes come on the market, we will only be able to sustain the current demand for up to 3 months.
This is great news for anyone considering selling their home, as the high demand can lead to a boost in your bottom line.
If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the perfect time to do so. To get started, it's essential to focus on your curb appeal, which can significantly impact the value of your property. That's why we've put together a helpful checklist to help you get started.
Friendly reminder: Before you make a repair, be sure to check with a real estate agent to make sure it is worth your return on investment. Feel free to Book A Call with me if you have any questions or want a free consultation!
Are you a little behind on your spring cleaning? Grab a copy of the Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist that was featured last month.
Preparing for a possible move this summer? Click below to check out our moving checklist to get your whole house ready for the next home!
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30 Day Plan to Prepare Your Home for Sale
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The Complete Guide to Selling A Home
Your Realtor, Your advocate, and Your go-to guide for all things home.
With roots in Virginia Beach, VA and a rich background in Occupational Therapy, Pharmaceutical sales, and even pet photography, Lori brings a rare blend of hustle, heart, and humor to real estate.
Based in California since 2001, she’s known for her honest approach, calm confidence, and deep community ties—especially with horse lovers and trail enthusiasts. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizing senior, or just someone who wants a Realtor who listens and truly cares, Lori’s the one you’ll want in your corner (and yes, she will answer your text at 8 PM).
LORI MCINTOSH
REALTOR CONSULTANT
DRE #02122219
- Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away
- Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home
- We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
- My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Bay Area Buyers
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
- Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
- Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Qualification
- Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
- Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
Why Waiting to Buy Could Cost
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
- Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
- Don’t buy a vehicles
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Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
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Don’t spend money you saved for closing
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Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
Buying IN Rural Placer or Nevada County?
- Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%
- Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition
- There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
- Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
- Put down a larger earnest money deposit
- Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.
- It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done
Lori McIntosh| Realtor
DRE#02122219
Your Realtor, Your advocate, and Your go-to guide for all things home.
With roots in Virginia Beach, VA and a rich background in Occupational Therapy, Pharmaceutical sales, and even pet photography, Lori brings a rare blend of hustle, heart, and humor to real estate.
Based in California since 2001, she’s known for her honest approach, calm confidence, and deep community ties—especially with horse lovers and trail enthusiasts. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizing senior, or just someone who wants a Realtor who listens and truly cares, Lori’s the one you’ll want in your corner (and yes, she will answer your text at 8 PM).
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT
LORI MCINTOSH
"Always Responsive and Ready."
"If you are looking for a real estate agent who goes above and beyond what is needed, Lori is is the agent for you. She was always responsive and made sure that our home was ready to sell. A lot of requests were made from the people purchasing our home and she spent many hours getting the answers they wanted to finalize the sale. I highly recommend Lori".
- Jayne & Bob C.
"Above and Beyond in Every Aspect"
"Her extensive local knowledge of and pride in the local area helped solidify an otherwise challenging decision to take the leap into a new location. She communicated with us in great deal along every step of the way, stepped in to help with complicated negotiations, always treated us like a trusted partner and made the entire experience feel like a joyful adventure. I highly recommend Lori to anyone looking to purchase in the beautiful California Gold Country!"
- Suzanna & Patrick W.
"Works Incredibly Hard for Every Client."
"I would (and have) highly recommend Lori to anyone looking for a realtor. Her effort was especially significant because the commission on the property was relatively low. Lori worked as had as though it were a million dollar commission! For buyers, Lori is knowledgeable about the communities in the area. I have known Lori for 15+ years. She is hard working, professional, and ethical, and will "go to the mat" for her clients".
- Dennis & Joann M.
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