How much can you really get for your home? There are many strategies to maximize its value. Staging can dramatically raise the value and certain areas are more important than others.Learn how to neutralize your home to make it more open to viewers, stage each room and what to take out or bring in.  Here's what you will learn in this book...Part 1:How Much Can Staging Really Make You? Using Curb Appeal to Sell Your Home for More Neutralizing Your Home Declutter the Entire House Staging Your Kitchen to Attract More Buyers Staging your bathrooms and getting it ready to show and sell Master Bedroom Staging Part 2:Main Living Room Staging Main Dining Area Staging Furniture Staging Solutions and Options Importance of Good Pictures Repairs or Touch-ups to Improve Value Dealing with Animals or... 04/23/2018

  As a real estate agent, I’m always working on getting people into their houses. Today, I’m just writing to encourage you to get out of your house… …and enjoy Earth Day!  Sunday, April 22nd   Spend some time outside. Enjoy the bigger home that is our planet. Celebrate Earth Day. Celebrate Earth. Take a walk. Take a hike. Hit a park. Ride a bike.   Spend some time with friends or family. Or, spend some time alone.... Even if it’s just in your own backyard. And, if your own backyard just isn’t everything you hope for, and you want to find a home with a better one…remember, I’m always here to help you find your piece of this earth. Enjoy, P.S. Where’s your favorite nook of nature in our area? I always like to find some new places to check out. Earth Day 2018 activities and ideas.   Pleas... 04/20/2018

When a seller prepares to put their home on the market, they have one of two choices: working with a real estate professional to sell their home, or attempting to sell it on their own (aka "FSBO" - for sale by owner). The reason most sellers decide to go the FSBO route is to avoid paying a commission to a real estate agent. But turns out, FSBO doesn't save money at all. In fact, in the end, it may cost you. According to the 2017 National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, homes sold using an agent sell for significantly more than FSBOs. In fact, the study found that the median price of a home sold by an agent was $250,000, compared to $190,000 for FSBOs—an astounding $60,000 difference. Will you avoid paying a commission fee if you go the FSBO route? Yes. But if... 04/19/2018

You've received an offer on your home and you're thrilled at the prospect of getting the deal done. But first you need to make it through the next hurdle: the home inspection. In most real estate contracts, a home inspection contingency is in place, allowing the buyer a chance to back out should significant mechanical or structural issues come to light during the inspection. While you may think your home will pass with flying colors, it's at this stage that many deals fall through. With so much at stake, it makes sense that sellers would want to do as much as they can in advance to get their home in the best possible shape before this top-to-bottom review. By addressing any problems, sellers can assure buyers that the property is in move-in condition and save themselves a lot of negotia... 04/18/2018

  Moving into your new, amazing home can be one of the happiest and exciting moments of your life. It is the end of a chapter and the start of a whole new amazing part of your life that you will experience. However, if not done properly, moving houses can also be an endless source of stress and frustration. That is why we are going to focus, below, on all the best, most efficient and clever ways to organize a perfect move, the move that you will later want to remember and refer to.  #1. Best Tips and Tricks for an Easy MovePacking all your belongings in boxes and moving them around can be tough. We've all been there. Chances are we all have had unforgettable moves as well as dreadful moments. First, make a list. Before starting the moving process, stop and give yourself time to imagine ... 04/18/2018

 When you are away from the property and trying to sell it vacant, you have too many challenges in front of you to ensure that the home is projected and showed in good condition to the prospective clients, the maintenance is done from time to time, the safety and security of the property is ensured, all the bills are regularly paid and the buyers are engaged correctly. Market studies show that those houses with enough representations are sold faster for top dollar than those in which marketing agents are not involved. Especially when it comes to selling vacant homes, choosing to sell it yourself is one of the gravest and most expensive mistakes that you can make. Also, know what good real estate agents can do to sell your property so that you will value its importance and hire the right... 04/18/2018

Most first time buyers believe that in order to purchase their first home, they need to come up with a sizeable down payment—typically 20%. But the truth is, you can buy a home for a lot less and, in fact, most first time buyers are. According to the most recent REALTORS® Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors®, a whopping 72% of first time buyers purchased their home with a down payment of less than 20%. So what's changed? While 20% used to be the standard in order to secure a loan, options like FHA loans are more lenient with their requirements. As long as a first time buyer has the financial stability to support their mortgage payments in the long term, they can get approved—even if they aren't able to save a substantial amount for their down payment. The Takeawa... 04/17/2018

Are you interested in buying a short sale? Even if you aren’t, and you’re in the market to buy a house, you should know about “short sales”. There’s always a chance that a house you fall in love with will be subject to a short sale. So, do you avoid a short sale like the plague? Or do you roll up your sleeves and make an offer?You Probably Know This, But Just In CaseA short sale is when a homeowner sells their property for less than the amount they owe. Not that the homeowner can just agree to a price and sell you the house for any old amount. They will need approval from their lender. Not too many years ago, short sales weren’t really something you’d see on the market. Then the market tanked, and it became a solution for many people who owed more than they could sell their house for. I... 04/17/2018

Open-House Events:                    Friday 4-1-16 from 11am to 2pm AND                                                          Saturday 4-2-16 from 3pm to 6pmProperty:                                       23933 Kittridge St, West Hills, CA 91307Virtual Tour:                                 www.23933Kittridge.comOffered At:                                    $659,000Call Bandele Oguntomilade:     818-825-6996Property Description:                 Newly Renovated 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Single-Story Pool Home See Detailed Description After Photos Below Property Description: Open House Friday 4-1-16 from 11am to 2pm AND Saturday 4-2-16 from 3pm to 6pm. Call Bandele Oguntomilade at 818-825-6996. www.BogunRealtyAndLuxuryHomes.comNew and gorgeously renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-st... 03/31/2016

VOTE for people you know are making a difference for the betterment of the West Hills Community.I hope to have the honor of your vote . Looking forward, with your support, to having the opportunity to serve another term.Want to know more about me? I have always believed that actions speak louder then words. Go to: www.EsperanzaButler.net   03/02/2016

Open-House Events:                  12-4PM on Saturday 2-27-16Property:                                       23933 Kittridge St, West Hills, CA 91307Virtual Tour:                                 www.23933Kittridge.comOffered At:                                    $659,000Call Bandele Oguntomilade:    818-825-6996Property Description:               Open House 12-4PM on Saturday 2-27-16. Call 818-825-6996.New and gorgeously renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-story West Hills pool home – ideal for the pickiest buyer!  Spectacular, light, bright and airy 1738sf home with elegant living room, new engineered wood floors throughout, brand new state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen equipped with new stainless steel appliances, new granite countertops, new white shaker cabinets and new backsplash... 02/23/2016

Open-House Events:                     12-3PM on Sunday 2-28-16 Property:                                        22841 Cantara St, West Hills, CA 91304Virtual Tour:                                 www.22841Cantara.comOffered At:                                     $525,000Call Bandele Oguntomilade:      818-825-6996Property Description:                 Best Priced and Beautifully Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Home See Detailed Description After Photos Below Property Description: Open House 12-3PM on Sunday 2-28-16. Call Bandele Oguntomilade at 818-825-6996.  www.BogunRealtyAndLuxuryHomes.comBest priced and beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom West Hills home on large lot and quiet picture-perfect tree-lined street. This exquisitely renovated ranch style home is ideal for the pickie... 02/23/2016

Open-House Events:                     12-3PM on Saturday 1-30-16 Property:                                        22841 Cantara St, West Hills, CA 91304Virtual Tour:                                 www.22841Cantara.comOffered At:                                     $525,000Call Bandele Oguntomilade:     818-825-6996Property Description:                 Best Priced and Beautifully Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Home See Detailed Description After Photos Below Property Description: Open House 12-3PM on Saturday 1-30-16. Call Bandele Oguntomilade at 818-825-6996. www.BogunRealtyAndLuxuryHomes.comBest priced and beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom West Hills home on large lot and quiet picture-perfect tree-lined street. This exquisitely renovated ranch style home is ideal for the pick... 01/25/2016

WEST HILLS CA HOME SALES STATISTICS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2015 In the First quarter (07/01/2015 to 09/30/2015) 49 homes were sold. The Minimum Listing Price $399,000 and Selling Price was $425,000 with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1153 square feet house and 6022 sq ft lo5 and 2 days on market. Maximum Listing Price $1,449,950 and Selling Price $1,305,000 with 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, 4905 sq ft home, 43,675 sq ft lot, and 215 days on market.. Average Listing Price $640,713 and Selling Price $631,645 with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths,  1954 sq ft home 10,906 sq ft lot and 64 days on market.  12 sales were in the price range of 400K to 500K and 15 sales on the $500K to 600K. From all the sales 5 were short sales, 1 home on probate and no reo aka bank owned, and the rest were standard sales. MORTGAGES AND INTERE... 11/09/2015

WEST HILLS CA HOME SALES STATISTICS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2015 In the First quarter (01/01/2015 to 03/31/2015) 98 homes were sold. The Minimum Listing Price $399,999 and Selling Price was $412,500 with 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, 1160 square feet house and 5004 sq ft lot. Maximum Listing Price $1,299,000 and Selling Price $1,250,000 with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3650 sq ft home, 38,537 sq ft lot, and 48 days on market.. Average Listing Price $614,444 and Selling Price $658,163 with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths,  1990 sq ft home 26,750 sq ft lot and 62 days on market.  24 sales were in the price range of 400K to 500K and 35 sales on the $500K to 600K. From all the sales 5 were short sales, 4 reo aka bank owned and the rest were standard sales. MORTGAGES AND INTEREST RATE  Conventional Loan 30 year fixed it's ... 06/12/2015

 Craig Hacienda at Pepergate Ranch West Hills Tour of a Historic Architectural Treasure!On Saturday morning, June 13, historian Charles Fisher will describe efforts to have the Circle S ranch house at Woodlake & Saticoy declared a registered historic cultural monument by the city of Los Angeles.  Mr. Fisher's presentation will be at the site of another historic cultural monument in West Hills, the Craig Hacienda at Peppergate Ranch, currently the home of Dodd and Dr. Elizabeth Harris.  The program will follow tours led by the Harrises of their home, which was designed by the famous Los Angeles architect Paul Revere Williams. In the early 1970s, the house was a favored party location for the rock & roll elite, including John Lennon and Neil Sedaka.  The tours of the Craig Hacienda will b... 06/11/2015

West Hills, Woodland Hills Ca. Retirement Centers ... San Fernando Valley West Hills Community West Hills is a district in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles, California. West Hills is a nice quiet area in the West San Fernando Valley West Hills Fairwinds - West Hills8138 Woodlake AvenueWest Hills, CA  91304(818) 713-0900                                                                          ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~                  Wilshire Retirement Center 6833 Fallbrook Ave. Canoga Park, Ca 91307 (818) 883-4123 West Hills Retirement Center Shoup Ave. West Hills, Ca. 91307 (818) 883-7201 Sunrise of West Hills  9012 Topanga Canyon Blvd. West Hills, Ca. 91304  (818) 701-9559 Sunrise of W... 08/21/2014

  Let's Celebrate my 300,000 points     It has been my pleasure to be part of this great networking group. I have been here since 2007 and learned many many helpful things. The people of Activerain are wonderful because they gladly share a lot of really good and exciting information with each other. When I joined Activerain I didn’t even know how to resize and crop my pictures. Now I feel like an expert because I learned from the experts. I want to thank everyone that has contributed to my learning experience here on Activerain. Thank you Thank you Thank you.   Esperanza Butler  08/16/2014         08/15/2014

        Dear friends       One of the casualties of adulthood and all of its responsibilities is the tendency to abandon dreams. It seems as though somewhere in our 30s we begin to submit to the overwhelmingly practical, setting aside the big goals we so easily traded in as kids.       Pragmatic compromise is natural, of course. No, we're probably not going to compete in the Tour de France. And sure, okay, maybe we're not going to invent the next Apple Computer. But I wonder if the degree to which we trade in big dreaming for fighting fires isn't a bit extreme. Why are we content to cash in all of our dreams when the biggest ones become unrealistic or out of reach?       Yes, there's much to appreciate in the simple pleasures of companionship, parenthood, and creating a comfortable life... 08/04/2014

                                                                                      I love being a REALTOR®                            because I can make a difference! I Have Made A Difference In                              My West Hills Community    My #1 priority has been to do something helpful and beneficial for my neighborhood and the community. Also safety has been one of my biggest concerns . While walking my West Hills neighborhood and talking with West Hills residents I realized that many people don’t know their neighbors 3 houses away from their home.   Seeing this situation made me think that I needed to do something to connect our neighborhood and to keep people informed immediately when either good or bad things happen. My best option for this situation was inviting peop... 07/30/2014