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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Your Whittier Home!

by The Domis Team

Buying a home is one of the largest decisions that you’ll ever have to make, therefore it is not one that should be taken lightly. Naturally, as Whittier real estate agents, we want your business and for you to use us to help you buy a home, but when it comes to the decision to buy, we take our clients’ best interests very seriously. If we honestly feel that someone who approaches us about buying a home in Whittier, CA isn’t ready financially, we will vocalize that and advise them to really consider their choice. This approach is just one of the ways that we prove ourselves to be a reliable, trustworthy real estate resource for the Whittier, CA area.

Before you take the plunge and start your home search, it’s in your best interest to really ask yourself if you are ready for the financial and emotional responsibility of owning a home. If you ask yourself the questions below and find yourself struggling, then it may be time to re-think the choice to purchase a property. If you can answer them with ease or make something work, then you can enter your Whittier, CA home search knowing that you are completely ready to make such a large investment.

Is this the right time for me to buy a home? If you’re facing some of the following issues, then now may not be the best time to purchase a home:
•    You don’t have any savings.
•    Your job or home life is unstable.
•    Interest rates are too high for you to make mortgage payments.
As of right now, interest rates are relatively low in the Whittier real estate market, so you don’t have to worry about the third issue. The largest problem for many right now is having no money saved or an unstable employment situation. The key to successfully buying a home you are able to afford is stability. If you don’t have a stable lifestyle, then chances are you will struggle with making payments on a home. Your personal and financial situation is something that you need to evaluate thoroughly before you decide to buy.

What are the current market conditions? In a seller’s market, home prices tend to be higher, meaning that for buyers, getting a home is less affordable. Fortunately, right now, we are in a buyer’s market, meaning that overall, home prices are lower and more people can afford to buy.

How much home can I afford? This is a very important question to ask yourself before you start making offers. Several people can afford to buy a home, however they look at properties that are out of their price range and end up buying a house that is too expensive for them. What ends up happening in this situation is that they get so far behind on their mortgage payments that foreclosure proceedings begin, and that ruins both your credit rating and a chance to move forward and buy a new home. Consulting with your Whittier real estate agent will allow you to take a look at your current financial situation and iron out exactly what your price range should be, and you can start your search from there.

What does my credit score look like? Right now, lending restrictions are a bit on the tight side, making it more difficult for buyers to obtain financing for their mortgage. If your credit score isn’t where it needs to be, then you need to actively work to improve it before you can consider buying a home. You don’t want to find this out after you’ve already applied for a loan. Keep track of your credit score early-on, and you’ll find that you can avoid aggravation down the line.

These questions might seem overwhelming, and they can be, however they are also incredibly important. Buying a home is a large financial responsibility, and it’s not one that should be taken lightly. Facing these issues head-on before beginning your home search will reassure you that you’re ready and help your transaction go much more smoothly. As Whittier real estate agents, we always encourage our clients to ask themselves these questions before committing to a property.

If you have any questions about buying a home in Whittier, CA, don’t hesitate to contact us! We’d love to help you throughout this process. We hope to hear from you soon!

The Domis Team
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This Sunday, Celebrate the Super Bowl the Right Way in Redondo Beach!

by The Domis Team

As Whittier real estate agents, we may focus on our community, but one of the things that make us stand out from our competition is our knowledge of surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Los Angeles is one of our strongest selling points, because there is definitely not a shortage of fun-filled things to do in that area! The people who are most attracted to Whittier, CA are the ones who seek a quieter neighborhood but want to be near the vibrant, exuberant lifestyle of LA and its surrounding communities.

Redondo Beach, which is about 40 minutes away from the city of Whittier, CA, is one of the most fun and exciting places to be in Southern California. If you combine the entertaining atmosphere of this area with the excitement surrounding the Super Bowl this Sunday, the product is an unbeatable event that will not only help you celebrate the day the right way, it will also work off any potential eating binges that may occur at game time. As your Whittier community resource, when we heard about this event, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to tell you about it. What we’re referring to is the 34th Annual Super Bowl Sunday 5K/10K.

Taking place this Sunday, February 5th at the Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach, Southern Californians everywhere are invited to run, walk or stroll their way through town during the Super Bowl Sunday 5K/10K. There will be live music, awards and a costume contest, so if you’re interested in the prize, be sure to come dressed in your most creative getup. It’s just a way to start Super Bowl Sunday on a healthy, festive note before you kick back on the couch, fill up on snacks and enjoy the big game!

One of the biggest benefits to living in Whittier, CA is that there is events like this that happen year-round, all in areas that are within a very close proximity to our community. Our many years of living and working as Whittier real estate agents has allowed us to become knowledgeable about areas beyond our community, and we use that information to help guide our clients in the right direction during their home search or sale. We feel that becoming as knowledgeable as we possibly can about areas and events’ around Whittier is another way for us to be an invaluable real estate and community resource.

If you have any questions about the upcoming events in Whittier and its surrounding communities, please don’t hesitate to contact us! We aim to be your number one expert on both real estate and the areas we serve, so if you ask us a question that we don’t know the answer to, we’ll do anything that we can to find and give you the right answer. As your Whittier real estate agents, we aim to serve you in any way that we can. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Which Remodeling Projects Will Raise Your Whittier Home’s Value?

by The Domis Team

In the city of Whittier, CA, we are currently in a buyer’s market, meaning that for the most part, people who are looking to buy a home are at a bigger advantage than those who are attempting to sell. As experienced Whittier real estate agents, we’ve had to learn how to advise and guide home sellers during a time that buyers seem to be getting the better end of the bargain. One method to raising home value that has become very popular among Whittier, CA home sellers is remodeling, but which projects will actually offer value, and which will be a hindrance?

Contrary to popular belief, not all remodeling projects are going to have a positive impact on your home’s value. Some projects that might be practical for some areas may not be as effective for others, and as your Whittier real estate experts, it’s important for us to guide sellers in our area when they start to discuss remodeling. We make it a priority to let each of our clients know which remodeling projects will help their home’s value go higher and which will find them wishing they hadn’t invested the money. Here are a few that are practically guaranteed to help.

•    Replace your home’s siding. This sounds expensive, but cost-effective, durable material like vinyl will provide the home with great insulation. It’s also easy to install, so you don’t have to worry about this process being labor-intensive.
•    Build a deck in the backyard. There’s nothing that Americans love more than having barbecues and block parties in the backyard, and for that reason, decks have remained one of the most popular and valuable home improvement projects that you can do. It’s a way to increase living space at a small cost, and it will raise entertainment value!
•    Switch up the garage door. Did you know that garage doors can make up 20% of your home’s façade? This can have a large impact on your house’s curb appeal. Spending a little bit of money on a new face for your home can prove to be valuable when you choose to put in on the market.
•    Give your kitchen some energy. Not all kitchen remodels need to be invasive and expensive. If your space’s layout and size is alright but looks dated, then you can easily make it look brand new by updating cabinets, countertops and flooring. The return on investment will be well-worth it and your kitchen will take on a fresh energy that it’s been lacking.
•    Convert that attic into a bedroom. We know that attics can provide great storage options, however one way to really boost your home’s value is to convert that space into an extra bedroom, as well. Attic rooms can be quaint, and it will give your house that special something that stands out from the competition.

When it comes to remodeling, the most important thing to remember is that you want to invest in projects that will be valuable and give you the highest return on investment. That in-home theater and deluxe tennis court might sound like a positive investment, but in this market, high-end amenities aren’t what is going to get the home sold. A solid, quaint-looking, modern and fully-functioning home will. As your Whittier real estate agents, we feel that it is of the utmost importance to remind our clients which projects will truly benefit them.

If you have any questions about what it takes to get your Whittier, CA home sold, don’t hesitate to contact us! We’ll use our many years of experience in Whittier real estate to help you at any time. We hope to hear from you soon.

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Save Energy in Your Whittier, CA Home!

by The Domis Team

As your Whittier real estate agents, we feel that it’s incredibly important to stay on top of the latest housing trends, and right now, going green is a huge priority for many homeowners. Whether it’s through major remodeling or minor cutbacks, people all over the Whittier, CA area are constantly looking for ways to conserve energy and cut back on costs at home. Since 2012 is still so new, it’s not too late to start brainstorming ways to go green at home! As your Whittier real estate experts, we have a few tips and tricks of the trade that we’ve picked up in our many years of buying and selling homes that can help you make many energy upgrades to your home.

Many people tend to shy away from going green at home because they think it’s too much of a hassle. They think it’s going to be expensive and inconvenient. We have a secret for you: it doesn’t have to be! You can easily cut the costs of your power and energy bills by integrating small habits into your daily routine. In the interest of being a more energy-efficient homeowner, we thought we’d share a few quick tips with you. With these easy ideas to use as a starting point, your Whittier, CA home will start seeing lower energy bills in no time.

Focus your efforts on the biggest energy hogs in the house. Items such as your washer, dryer, refrigerator and freezer are essentials; however, they do tend to use up the most energy. If you’re going to start cutting back on your energy costs, these household items are where you should start. For your fridge, you can start saving energy by adjusting the thermostat to 37-40 degrees Fahrenheit. This keeps your fridge cold, but not so cold that it starts using exorbitant amounts of energy. For your washing machine, use cold water only. It uses significantly less energy than hot water, and once again, it’s an easy transition to make. Starting with small changes like these will allow you to start cutting energy costs right away!

Try to cut down on your power consumption. This doesn’t mean that you have to start going without power or putting your lights on timers. If you start by turning off the lights every time you leave a room or your house, you’ll quickly see how much that could make a difference. For all of your electronics, using a power strip will allow you to turn all of your devices off at once when you leave the house or go on vacation, so you don’t have to remind yourself to turn off each individual device. These smart strategies are just a few ways that you can start cutting your energy costs without uprooting your entire home.

Become savvy with your lighting. It’s no surprise that lighting is what gobbles up most of your home’s energy, and as a result, those bills can get incredibly expensive. This can easily change by switching from incandescent to compact fluorescent light bulbs. Not only will you lower operating costs by as much as 75%, but you’ll also be fixing a major energy issue in your home for a relatively small cost. Compact fluorescents are great for rooms that see a lot of activity during the day and for your standard light fixtures, so they’re also incredibly functional for your day-to-day lighting needs. Just like some of the other solutions we’ve outlined, this is a fix that requires little inconvenience, and it can help you save money on your energy costs!

Our many years of experience living and working as Whittier real estate agents has shown us that it’s becoming increasingly more important for many homeowners in the area to go green, but that doesn’t mean that you have to spend money on costly upgrades! The simple solutions outlined above are manageable, and they will allow you to live your life without inconvenience or sacrifice. We used some of the tips we’ve seen in Whittier real estate along the way to help create these simple, easy-to-follow suggestions for going green in your Whittier home.

If you have any questions about how you can start saving energy, or you want to see some of the beautiful homes on the Whittier real estate market, don’t hesitate to contact us! We are here for you at any time. We hope to hear from you soon!

The Domis Team
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Three Steps to Making the Perfect Offer on a Whittier, CA Home!

by The Domis Team

Contrary to what many homebuyers believe, making an offer on a home is not an exact science. Unlike the act of pricing your Whittier, CA home or narrowing down your neighborhood search, making an offer is not something that requires much precision. To a certain degree, there is much more of an educated guessing-game involved.

Don’t get us wrong: you still want to use your Whittier real estate agent to help you through the process of making an offer. While precision is not the most important thing during this process, doing your research is. You need to find and consider as much information about the home you want and the area surrounding it as possible in order to make an offer that the seller will accept without overpaying for the property. As your eyes and ears in the Whittier, CA real estate market, we feel that it’s important to give our clients three important steps that they should take when making an offer in order to present the most realistic and optimal price point to the seller. Remember: the more you know, the more prepared you’ll be during the negotiation process!

Step 1: Get a Comparative Market Analysis.
A Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA, is an incredibly important document to use when you go to make an offer on a home in Whittier, CA. A CMA is essentially a report that takes the features of the home you want to buy-from square footage to the number of bedrooms and bathrooms-and compares it with other homes similar in price point in the area. From there, they give the most mathematically accurate price value of the property in question. This is a great tool to use when making an offer, because you can see what other homes with similar qualities in the area have sold for. You can also look for more similarities amongst these averages and look at homes that are more specifically like the one you want and see what those homes sold for. You can use this number as a starting point for your offer and use the CMA to back up your price during negotiations.

Step 2: Use market trends to tweak your offer.
After you look at the CMA, you need to take market trends into account. Right now, we’re in a buyer’s market, so you could probably get away with offering a lower price for a property than you normally would. You need to stay in the same ballpark as the CMA price, but you could go a little bit lower, if need be. You also need to look at the competition. How many homes are currently on the market? If the number is not high, then you will need to make a higher bid for a property, as there are fewer homes for buyers to choose from and you could have other buyers competing with you for the home. You also need to ask yourself how long the home has been on the market. If it’s newly listed, you’ll want to keep the price higher than if it has been on the market for over 60 days. Seasonal factors, interest rates and list price to sales price ratios are other factors you need to take into consideration when making an offer on a Whittier, CA home. Once again, this may sound like a lot of information to process, but the more you know now, the more you’ll be able to use these numbers during the negotiation process.

Step 3: Know the facts specific to the Whittier, CA property you’re making an offer on.
In order to use the statistics that come from CMA’s and market trends, you need to know the specifics on the home you want to buy! Find out how many days the home has been on the market and the competition in the area. You should also take this time to figure out what the priorities and motivation of the sellers are. If they’re looking to sell the home quickly, you will need to take that into account when making your offer. Keeping the offer low on the first attempt may cause the sellers to pass you over in favor of a buyer with a higher offer. That’s why it’s important to make your first offer your best one! Knowing the specifics before making the first offer will allow you to offer the best price based on market data AND the property in question, which many other buyers may forget to do.

As your Whittier real estate agents, we feel that the best way to prepare our clients for making an offer on a home is to share our industry secrets and tactics with them. If you use these tools when making an offer, then you will likely see success with the seller! Navigating the Whittier real estate market isn’t easy, but with the right professionals by your side and access to the right information, you can get a leg up on the competition.

If you ever have questions about buying a Whittier, CA home, don’t hesitate to contact us! As your Whittier real estate team, we strive to make ourselves available to you at any time. We hope to hear from you soon. Have a great day!

The Domis Team
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Whittier Welcomes 2012!

by The Domis Team

The Whittier, CA area offers small-city feel while having access to big city culture and entertainment. As your Whittier real estate agents, we thought we'd offer a few ideas for this New Year's Eve while keeping things close to home!

The number of restaurants in Whittier is too long to list here, but if you’re looking for stylish dining that won’t break the bank, try Dattilo Ristorante in uptown Whittier. Known for its’ Garden Room wine bar with artisan cheeses and incredible wine selection, the dinner menu includes a wide selection of appetizers, pastas, seafood entrees and more. They are open New Year’s Eve on a first-come, first –served basis. Large parties should call ahead.

For more casual dining, The Bottle Room features craft beers, wines, and a simple menu with gourmet appetizers, burgers, and sandwiches. Try one of the delicious flatbreads or the savory Turkey BLT. They are open noon to 9:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve on a first-come, first-served basis. Parties of 8 or more should call ahead.

Looking for a New Year’s Eve bash? The Cellar in Fullerton is hosting a Speakeasy New Year’s Party. Enjoy the prohibition era in true roaring-20’s style with ragtime tunes and fun surprises! The dinner menu is also period-inspired.  Call ahead for reservations.

Family-friendly fun can be had at the 21st annual First Night in downtown Fullerton.  The event runs Dec 31 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. Attractions include live entertainment, hybrid ice skating, rides, food, and fireworks at midnight!

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with spending New Year’s Eve in your Whittier, CA homeSit back with a couple of movies, popcorn, and the beverages of your choice, and you can begin 2012 relaxed and rested. And if you are thinking of buying or selling a home during 2012, we can help! Always feel welcome to contact us  for information about the Whittier, CA real estate market.

Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year,

The Domis Team
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Begin 2012 In Your Own Whittier Home!

by The Domis Team

Looking forward to the New Year? You could make it even better by finding a new home in North Orange County, CA ! As your Whittier, CA real estate experts, we know there are many wonderful homes in all price ranges of the Whittier real estate market!

The news media likes telling you how hard it is to buy a house, so you may be thinking you can't qualify for a mortgage. Banks have tightened their purse strings, but thanks to the Federal Housing Administration, reasonable mortgage terms are within reach! Here’s how this type of mortgage can help you:

FHA loans require as little as 3.5% down. You can even use money gifted to you by your family.

FHA loans allow more breathing room in your credit score. You still need to have good credit, but the score requirements are a little lower than other types of mortgages.

FHA loans have no income limit. If you earn high wages, that’s ok! If not, that’s ok too, as long as you make enough income to afford the home you’re buying.

FHA loans allow you to take a mortgage on several types of properties: Condos, single-family homes, And 1 to 4 unit properties with owner occupancy. Manufactured homes are also allowed, as long as they are on a permanent foundation.

FHA loan limits are as high as $729,750 in Orange County. That buys a lot of house!

FHA loans have competitive mortgage interest rates.

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, or you’re thinking of trading up into a larger home, an FHA loan may be able to help you. You will need to speak with an FHA approved lender to find out more about the qualifications and requirements, such the mortgage insurance premiums. You can find approved lenders by visiting the official HUD.gov website.

Why not make your move to Whittier in 2012? If you’re thinking of buying a home in Whittier, always feel welcome to contact us! Our friendly and professional service will be with you every step of the way.

Wishing you all the best during the holidays and into the New Year,

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Create a Festive Holiday Décor in Your Whittier Home!

by The Domis Team

Christmas is just over two weeks away, and the streets of Whittier, CA are bustling with last minute gift shopping, meal preparation and home decoration. If you haven’t yet transformed your house from your typical California home to a winter wonderland, now would be the time to do so. It’s just what you need to put yourself in to the holiday spirit! Although the city of Whittier, CA’s holiday season isn’t accompanied by snow and cold weather, the people in our community still know how to create a festive atmosphere for this time of year, and part of that is decorating your home.

As your Whittier real estate agents, we are familiar with homes. We’re not necessarily talking about the buying and selling transactions that we take part in every day, (although we are experts on that), but rather we mean that we know what makes a home look great. We have the ability to look at a room in any house and see its potential. That’s part of our job! In order to sell a home, we need to be able to highlight its assets to a buyer. That’s why, when we came across some of these ideas on how to make your home look much more festive this holiday season, we thought we’d share them. As your Whittier real estate team, we want your home to look beautiful on Christmas Day. Here are some of our favorite ideas that will transform your home from a typical Whittier property to a winter wonderland:

Fun, festive entry lights. There’s no better way to get your guests into the holiday spirit than by illuminating your entryway with gorgeous Christmas lights. Drape them in a casual way around your mailbox or portico posts for a welcoming effect. It will make your home look that much more beautiful each evening.

Transform odd seats into a set. If you’re throwing a holiday party and need to throw together an extra table with some mismatched chairs, then make them look like they belong together. A coat of paint and some decorative decals that you can stencil on will transform your “odds and ends” table setting into a matching masterpiece. It’s a great way to set a nice tone for your holiday party.

Use siding display panels to pretty up your place. Thermostats, switch plates and electrical panels are necessities, but they’re also eyesores if you’re trying to get your home ready for a holiday party. Create some fun side panels made out of sliding doors and add some festive décor. You can even paint some of these with chalkboard paint, take out the chalk, and let the kids at your party color or use it to play some holiday games. It’s all about getting creative!

No wine cellar? No problem. We love a great wine rack as much as the next person, but there’s no doubt that oftentimes, they can get in the way or can be easily knocked over by party guests. Here’s a quick party tip: a great place to store a wine rack is under the stairs. You get easy access to the wine for your party guests, and it’s tucked away somewhere a little safer.

These are only a few of the many simple, easy DIY ways you can get your Whittier, CA home prepared for holiday entertainment.  As your Whittier real estate agents, we wanted to share a few ideas that can help make your home look that much more beautiful for the holidays. We can’t wait to see how festive the homes in the Whittier, CA area look over the next few weeks!

As always, if you have any questions about the Whittier, CA real estate market or community, don’t hesitate to contact us! We’d love to help you at any time and answer any questions you may have. Thank you for continuing to read our blog. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Keep The Kids Busy In Whittier Over the Holidays!

by The Domis Team

The anticipation is building: there are only eighteen more shopping days left until Christmas, and there are only eight more school days left until winter break. As exciting as the holiday season is in the city of Whittier, CA, there are two words that many parents in the area dread hearing from their child once the first few days of winter vacation start: “I’m bored.”

As fun as it is to have your kids home from school for a couple of weeks, those two words are never a good sign. Boredom causes listlessness, grouchiness and recklessness, which means that your holiday vacation could turn in to a nightmare quite quickly. One of the best parts about living in Whittier, CA is that our community offers fun programs and entertainment to keep the kids occupied when they’re not in school, so they can let off some steam and have fun without the impending boredom. As your Whittier real estate agents and community experts, we feel that it is important to keep our community updated about what is happening in the area.

The city of Whittier, CA’s parks and recreation department has come up with some fun-filled holiday activity programs that will keep the kids entertained and your sanity intact. Here are a few suggestions for what you can sign them up for:

Junior Winter Theater Camp
December 19th-30th, 10:00am-4:00pm

This program, meant for ages 8-18 on Monday-Friday, is designed to unleash your child’s inner thespian. They will learn musical theater techniques and styles while playing singing, dancing and theater games. They’ll also prepare a special New Year’s Eve performance of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” for you. If that isn’t enough to get your kids excited, tell them that one of the days includes a field trip to Knott’s Berry Farm. If you’re a resident of Whitter, CA, it will only cost you $122 for this program. Non-residents will have to pay $137. For more information, call 562-567-9430.

Winter Day Camp at Parnell Park
December 26th-30th, January 2nd-6th

If you have a younger kid between the ages of 5-12, this Winter Day Camp at Parnell Park may be the perfect program to keep them active and occupied during winter break! For only $90 per child, per week, your kid can take part in field trips, sports, arts and crafts, games and cooking activities. Each day will bring something new and exciting, so your child will likely want to come for more than one week. We also have a feeling that come back-to-school time, they will be sad to leave this jam-packed day camp. Register today by calling 562-567-9450.

Whether your child wants to embrace their inner actor or has a variety of interests, the city of Whittier, CA provides excellent programs during winter break that will keep your family occupied and boredom-free. As your Whittier real estate agents, we stay in-tune with what is happening in the area so that we can give you advice on the best events in town for you and your family.

If you’re interested in knowing more about the Whittier, CA community, are new to the area or interested in seeing some homes available on the local real estate market, don’t hesitate to contact us! As your Whittier, CA real estate resource, we are happy to help in any way we can. We make it a priority to make ourselves available to you. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Making Your Move to Whittier "Green"

by The Domis Team

Nowadays, it seems like everyone is jumping on the “green” bandwagon. Whether it’s making a conscious effort to turn out the lights when you leave a room, walking or biking to run your errands or opting for reusable grocery bags in favor of paper or plastic, green is here to stay. If you’re planning to move to a new Whittier home, there are steps you can take to ensure your move is as eco-friendly as possible. With all of the boxes, packing material and gas-guzzling moving trucks, your move can have a significant impact on Whittier’s environment! Here are a few tips on how to make your move and your new Whittier home as “green” as possible.

Make your Move “Green”

When you think about it, so much goes to waste during a major move! The first step is to going green during your move to a new Whittier home is to get rid of things you don’t have use for anymore. The less you have, the less boxes and packing materials you’ll use. Not to mention, the moving truck will take less trips back and forth between your old home and your new Whittier home. Instead of buying boxes from a moving company, ask around at Whittier businesses if you can take their empty boxes off of their hands. You’ll save boxes from going to the landfill and save money on your move!

Looking for “Green” During your Home Search


During your Whittier, CA home search, you may be looking for homes that already have eco-friendly features such as cork flooring and recycled glass tile. The reality is, the “green” movement is still gaining momentum and many home sellers haven’t made true eco-friendly improvements to their homes. You’ll likely have to make these improvements yourself, but there are benefits to this (keep reading!). Newer homes will typically have appliances and fixtures that are designed to use less water, as well as energy efficient windows and effective insulation. On the other side, older homes typically have quality craftsmanship and real wood flooring not as common in newer homes. We can work together to find the perfect home in Whittier to suit your eco-friendly remodeling goals.

Eco-Friendly Financing

We all know going green is beneficial to the environment, but did you know it can benefit your bank account, too?  A degree of research is required (I can help you with this!) but many lenders are starting to offer incentives to home buyers who plan to make energy-efficient updates to their home. I’d be happy to help you find a lender who is willing to give you a better rate for making eco-friendly improvements to your new Whittier home. Not only will making eco-friendly updates help you save on your home loan, your utility bills will also decrease significantly keeping more money in your pocket each month.

As your Whittier, CA real estate experts, we are here to answer any questions you have about the Whittier real estate market! Whether you’re just browsing or are starting to think seriously about buying a home in Whittier, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d love to be able to help you find your new home in Whittier just in time for the holidays. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Linda & Tim Domis - The Domis Team
Prudential California Realty
16218 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier CA 90603
Cell: 562-884-5373
Office: 562-902.3410
Fax: 562-902-9659