Black Friday is Almost Here

November 7th, 2011

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and you might be able to use some tips to help you take advantage of the significant discounts the season will have to offer.

Make a list. Create a shopping list of items you hope to purchase on Black Friday, whether for you for the people on your holiday list – and stick to it. Do you homework. Use a pricing search engine, such as mllo.com to find stor[...]

The Real State Of American Real Estate

September 19th, 2011

Just some interesting facts about the current Real Estate Market in the United States.  These are the positive things that media is not broadcasting.  We could all use a little more positive information in our lives!!!

The Real State of American Real Estate

Despite a decline, home values are still at historically high levels. More people own h[...]

How much money will you need to retire?

July 21st, 2011

Buying a Home – Not Just a House

May 13th, 2011

Have you ever walked into a house and just knew it was a place that you could call home?  Yeah, it’s not the right house for everyone one, but it just fits you.  It’s amazing how many times I’ve watched buyers walk into their future home, and knew within moments that THIS was the right one for them. 

So, once you’ve found HOME, it’s very important that your purchase does not become an emotionally decis[...]

Choosing The Right Realtor

March 26th, 2011

If you’re thinking about selling your home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is which Realtor to help you with the process.  Selling your home in today’s market is not an easy thing to do so you will need someone who will give you great guidance, actively market your home, and walk you through every step of the contract and closing.

So, where do you start… looking on line, the Yellow Pages, seei[...]

Selling Your Home In Today’s Market

March 21st, 2011

Did you know that 50% of buyers consider buying a foreclosure, but only 4% actually do?  Wonder why that is? 

I believe the reason is that the buyers in today’s market want a home that is move in ready, many not even wanting to have to paint to make it their home.  My best suggestion to any seller on the market today is to concentrate on making your home show it’s absolute best. 

This means taking your personali[...]

The Ups and Downs of a Short Sale

March 16th, 2011

I became a Certified Distressed Property Expert well over a year ago, and things have changed a lot since we first heard the term Short Sale.  I am currently working with 3 contracts that are Short Sales, and have 3 active listings that are Short Sales.  Each of these is with a different lender, and each process is different.

The most important thing to remember with a Short Sales is to stay in contact with the Lien Holder, but to [...]

Things You Should Know If You Are Selling Your Home

March 11th, 2011

If you’re thinking about selling your home it might be good to know some statistics about the buyers currently in the market.

The typical buyer purchases a 3 bedroom/2 bath home.  The average buyers searches for 12 weeks and looks at 12 homes.  About 59% of buyers are married couples, 20% single women, and 12% single men, and 80% of the buyers listed energy efficient heating,[...]

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