Sandra Cusick's Blog

Posted on 11/22/2020

Navigate the Property Buying Journey Like a Pro

The homebuying journey may seem long, complicated and time-consuming at first. Fortunately, there are lots of things a property buyer can do to streamline the process of finding his or her dream residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help a homebuyer navigate the property buying journey like a pro. 1. Narrow Your Home Search If...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 11/15/2020

Three Quick and Easy Ways to Design Your New Home

Photo by Khiem Tran via Pixabay Designing a home can be intimidating, especially if it's your first time. Maybe you were a design aficionado with the perfect dorm room, but designing a whole house seems intimidating. Maybe you're worried you have no feel for design at all and will leave your room an empty canvas with one, central...

Posted on 11/08/2020

How to Qualify for a Conventional Loan

Photo by Evan Dvorkin on Unsplash A conventional loan is the most common type of mortgage used to secure a home purchase. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders and typically conform to the standards established by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In order to qualify for a conventional loan, you must meet several specific requirements. 1. Debt-to-income...

Conventional Mortgage

Home Loan

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Posted on 11/01/2020

Why Buy a Single Family Home

Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay You have been in the same home for several years, but you want to move. You'll need to decide whether to rent or buy and if you decide to buy, what type of home you want. Condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes all have benefits, depending on where you are in life. Many people...

Posted on 10/25/2020

What First-Time Buyers Need to Know

Photo by StockEU via Shutterstock Purchasing a home for the first time is often a daunting task. There are many things to know and a plethora of conflicting advice. If you’re new to real estate and the home-buying process, keeping these tips in mind can help make the path to homeownership smoother. Pick the Right Person Choosing a...

Buyers Agent

First Time Buyer

Posted on 10/18/2020

Stunning Perennials that Bring Life to Your Garden

Photo by Nile via Pixabay Perennials are beautiful plants that bloom and breathe new life into any surrounding. Unlike annuals, they don’t have to be ripped up and replanted each and every spring. Here are a few lovely perennial flowers that’ll bring life to your home year after year, with very little maintenance! Valerian Valerian is a plant...

Posted on 11/10/2020

Video Tour - 1809 N Rose Street, Burbank, CA 91505

Enter this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home to a welcoming living room with hardwood floors, a wood-burning and gas fireplace, and built-in shelving. Beyond the dining area is a great family room with lots of light, a vaulted ceiling, new engineered flooring, and double slider access to the covered backyard seating area. The kitchen has quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, tile flooring, stainless appliances, including a new ultra-quiet dishwasher, and additional cabinetry and shelving in the pantry area leading to the garage. The large, bright master bedroom has a walk-in closet and an attached ¾ bath. The versatile 4th bedroom...

Posted on 11/10/2020

1809 N Rose Street, Burbank, CA 91505 is now new to the market!

Enter this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home to a welcoming living room with hardwood floors, a wood-burning and gas fireplace, and built-in shelving. Beyond the dining area is a great family room with lots of light, a vaulted ceiling, new engineered flooring, and double slider access to the covered backyard seating area. The kitchen has quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, tile flooring, stainless appliances, including a new ultra-quiet dishwasher, and additional cabinetry and shelving in the pantry area leading to the garage. The large, bright master bedroom has a walk-in closet and an attached ¾ bath. The versatile 4th bedroom...

Posted on 11/01/2020

Video Tour - 4926 Glacier Drive, Eagle Park, CA 90041

You can have it all! Move in ready, A+ Location on a very private and serene, oversized lot with three outdoor spaces. This home also has a separate incredible bonus space downstairs with a private entrance. Currently serves as a gym, office and Laundry room, with Bonus powder room, but prepare to make your ADU dreams come true! Many upgrades to the home include: New roof, 200 amp electrical panel, brand new HVAC motor, new energy efficient "casement" windows in the living room as well as a large picture window, new attic insulation completely sealed and vented (rodent proof) Complete bathroom renovation with soaking tub and...

Posted on 10/31/2020

4926 Glacier Drive, Eagle Park, CA 90041 is now new to the market!

You can have it all! Move in ready, A+ Location on a very private and serene, oversized lot with three outdoor spaces. This home also has a separate incredible bonus space downstairs with a private entrance. Currently serves as a gym, office and Laundry room, with Bonus powder room, but prepare to make your ADU dreams come true! Many upgrades to the home include: New roof, 200 amp electrical panel, brand new HVAC motor, new energy efficient "casement" windows in the living room as well as a large picture window, new attic insulation completely sealed and vented (rodent proof) Complete bathroom renovation with soaking tub and...

Posted on 10/28/2020

Another Property Rented - 1127 E Del Mar Boulevard #123, Pasadena, CA 91106

Located in a prime Pasadena neighborhood (adjacent to Caltech) Close to Old Town, PCC & transportation. This well maintained complex provides a lifestyle! It is gated and also includes a gym, pool, hot tub, steam room (wet/dry) BBQ area, locked bicycle storage room & a recreation room complete with a pool table. The unit is very spacious with an open floor plan with a large balcony that runs the full length of the unit. Each floor has its own laundry room. This unit is in the most convenient building in the complex (Building#1) as this is the building where the gym and rec room...

Posted on 10/19/2020

1127 E Del Mar Boulevard #123, Pasadena, CA 91106 now has a new price of $1,650!

Located in a prime Pasadena neighborhood (adjacent to Caltech) Close to Old Town, PCC & transportation. This well maintained complex provides a lifestyle! It is gated and also includes a gym, pool, hot tub, steam room (wet/dry) BBQ area, locked bicycle storage room & a recreation room complete with a pool table. The unit is very spacious with an open floor plan with a large balcony that runs the full length of the unit. Each floor has its own laundry room. This unit is in the most convenient building in the complex (Building#1) as this is the building where the gym and rec room...