How Has the Drought Affected Southern California Real Estate?

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Both buyers and sellers are curious about how the drought has affected real estate here in Southern California. Surprisingly, this seemingly never-ending drought hasn't affected the market at all! Sales are still taking place and the market is moving.

However, buyers do like lush, green lawns, and that has been harder for sellers to make happen. While there is no denying the power of curb appeal, most buyers do understand that the drought has limited the ability of sellers to do anything with their yard. Water restrictions and other drought measures are just a fact of life for sellers and buyers in this market, so not much has changed as a result.

If you're hesitating to list your home because you're afraid your brown yard will scare away buyers, you do have options. For one, I highly recommend getting green spray paint for the lawn. It's non-flammable, non-toxic, lasts 12-16 weeks, and costs anywhere from $150- $250. This is a great option if you want to keep your lawn looking great, as watering your lawn for only 4-6 weeks would cost you about the same amount. This is a great option to save water and keep your yard looking great!

If you have any questions about how to get top dollar under current market conditions, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I would love to help you in any way that I can!