12 Serious Home Defects in California that You Should Notice

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When you're shopping for a home - usually you're looking for a handful of "must-haves." You might rate curb appeal, open floor plans or outdoor living spaces as top features you want. You probably also have a list of home features you want to avoid...like dated appliances or lack of garage space or small master bedroom.

I always tell my home buyers to rate or prioritize the features they want and don't want to help them accurately assess the homes they look at but I'm here to tell you - put the following items on your RED Flag List.

Was my California home a good investment?

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What homeowner doesn't ask this question? While there are many emotional and intangible factors that make your home more than just a monetary investment - sometimes it just pays to know the dollars and sense!

Home Value Calculator

I found a great calculator on the CNN Money website which helps you compare what you paid for your home and its current value versus if you have put the same investment into stocks or bonds.

The information is calculated based on the average US home price (information from the Case-Shiller National Index) and closing stock prices of the S&P 500 index.

Top Attributes for Buyers When Looking for Homes

I found this great infographic from Realtor.com that shows how buyers evaluate homes based on emotional reactions. Here are few stats they found: