This totally depends on personal preference and how you use your property. If you're a "skiing" family, and don't visit as much in the summer, then you may prefer the Canyon Lodge/Village/Eagle Run area. However, if you visit year-round, and love summers, then you may want to opt for something [...]
In Mammoth, the most differentiating factor between the two is nightly rental allowance; for the most part, condo-projects are located in areas zoned FOR nightly rental allowance, while homes are not. (To be clear, most single family homes are NOT able to be rented out on a nightly basis.) [...]
While I don't recommend going into any escrow with cold feet, the answer is YES. The escrow period begins with a 17 day contingency/ investigation period. HOA docs are reviewed by the buyer, multiple seller disclosures are reviewed, the buyer's physical inspection takes place, the appraisal is ordered, etc. If [...]
Yes! FaceTime and videography makes this very possible, and I've closed many deals sight-unseen. While it's not the best case scenario, if a hot property hits the market, and the buyer is not in Mammoth, it's sometimes necessary.
The lender doesn't have to be "local," but they need to know Mammoth's market. Resort lending comes with its own set of hurdles, and nuances and you'll want to use someone who has already dealt with these problems and has closed deals in spite of them. So while you might [...]
Most commonly, the condominium monthly HOA fees (Home Owner Association's Fee) cover: exterior maintenance of the condo-project including roofing, siding, window repair/replacement, chimney cleaning, upkeep of grounds and yard-care, snow-removal, trash service, water, and amenities maintenance (including hot-tubs, pools, tennis courts, spas etc.) Oftentimes, cable and internet are bundled in [...]
Unfortunately, it can be. It all depends on the time of year, and how booked out the local contractors are. However, not all hope is lost! I have many great references for general contractors, electricians, plumbers and handy-men that do GREAT work. Just be prepared that things move in "mountain" [...]
No, only the SELLER’S agent pay out a commission that is divided amongst the selling and buying agents. A buyer’s agent works for free until a deal is closed. The buyer does not pay a dime toward any work that is done, viewings, meetings, negotiations etc. [...]
No, no, no. And frankly, I’m surprised that dual agency is still legal! (This is the same agent working for both the buyer and the seller during a transaction.) It’s virtually impossible for an agent to equally represent both sides of a transaction. Think about this; a seller and [...]
No. In fact, it is most common that a buyer IS NOT IN MAMMOTH for the entirety of the transaction including property investigations, doc-signing, meetings with contractors, etc. I will be your eyes and ears during the escrow process. With Mammoth Lakes being as remote as it is, thank [...]