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I am originally from Chicago ( a die
hard Cub fan), spent school years in Villanova, PA and have been in California
since 1974.
I understand the transition from
other parts of the country to California. I do understand that no matter how
beautiful your new home might be, it just isn't home...yet.
Kate (with water bottle) and her pal Diane
at Hoover Dam. Just one of the hundreds of great weekend getaways just hours
away from Los Angeles. |
I take great pleasure in inventing many
ways, both tangible and intangible, to make my clients' transaction and
move as smooth as possible, whether the move is across the street, across the
continent, or across the globe.
I am dedicated to providing an
exceptional level of service for my clients by Combining Old Fashioned
Service and Integrity with Up-To-The-Minute Technology. The focus of my
business is to provide first class service for my clients and subsequent
referrals rather than spend my time aggressively marketing myself. This results
in a business singularly devoted to constantly improving the level of service
provided to my clients. I have also earned the following designations:
Previews Properties Specialist, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, and
President's Circle.
Seniors Real Estate Specialist!
Seniors who need advice about their homes and rental properties can turn to
Kate Bransfield, a realtor with Coldwell Banker in Pacific Palisades.
Bransfield, recently was awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist
professional designation by the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council in
Murphys, California. These specialists help seniors make wise decisions about
selling the family home, buying rental property, managing the capital gains and
estate tax implications of owning real estate, obtaining a reverse mortgage,
moving to a senior community and other issues. These specialists also work with
the SRE Council which tracks the special issues and needs of senior property
owners and provides education to realtors who make seniors an important focus
of their business. Last week, Bransfield earned the Coldwell Banker Previews
Property Specialist designation, according to Mary Fran Murphy of Coldwell
Banker. In addition to a rigorous performance criteria, Bransfield had to
complete a prescribed certification course, designed specifically for marketing
luxury residential properties to affluent buyers worldwide.
When I say service, I mean it! Ask me
for my
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pages of Packing Tips, 20 pages of Record of Household Contents, change of
address forms, and much much more!
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Zoning Laws >Remodeling and Permits
Obtaining the proper permits when remodeling can be a critical element in the process. Many homeowners are unaware of the local building codes and zoning laws governing renovations. Disregarding these laws may result in fines, and in some cases you may even be asked to demolish the work that has been done.
When remodeling you have to go through the process of obtaining the proper permits. Zoning laws protect homeowners and cover issues such as the size of setbacks (distance between buildings and property lines), the height of buildings and occupancy. State and local building codes deal primarily with life and safety issues (insulation, smoke detectors, plumbing, electrical wiring, etc.) In order to satisfy these regulations you must submit information showing the project complies with the laws.
When plans do not conform they are sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals. There the homeowner, accompanied by an architect or attorney, presents his case at a public hearing. Usually the board tries to work with you in compromising with what you would like to do and what is best for the neighborhood.
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