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Selling your home can be stressful.  We all know that the longer your house is on the market the harder it is to sell it.  Not to mention the stress of potentially carrying two mortgages, possibly delaying the purchase of your new home or having to lower your sale price.  Here are 14 ideas that ...
02/02/2015
  You’ve made the decision to buy a house, but as a first time home buyer you’re not quite sure of the process.   There is a lot more to it than just finding the perfect house. You should have a clear sense of the process from timeline to closing.  Knowing this and working with the right realtor ...
01/24/2015
The internet has become a natural part of our lives. Real estate is no different, with so much reality information on the net, more and more buyers are saving on foot work and looking at houses online. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 92 percent of perspective buyers sear...
11/08/2014
Shopping for a home can be both an exciting and stressful time. Working with the right realtor can alleviate some of the stress. They can walk you through the entire process prior to getting started so you have a general idea of what to expect. Start researching and find the right lender for you...
11/04/2014
You may not believe this but lenders actually do want to give you a mortgage. As much as they do, they want to minimize any risk to them. They best way for them to ensure little to no risk is by using credit scores as part of their lending requirements. There are three companies that compile cre...
10/30/2014
Let’s face it, we all want to save money on anything we purchase, especially on a house. This is why we shop for bargains. This is why many buyers look for For Sale By Owner, foreclosures and short sales for bargain prices. But these are not always plentiful in all areas. Then you have buyers who...
10/27/2014
Here’s what you are thinking, you’re going to make a fortune when you sell your house right? Why? Because you have the best looking house on your block, you made some great modern upgrades and you have a great location. And of course it is a seller’s market.  “Seller’s Market” those words gets p...
10/24/2014
Just like many other businesses, real estate can slow down during the holiday season. This doesn’t mean you can’t look or find sellers who won’t take an offer during the holiday season. No matter what the seasonal activities, sellers are still trying to sell and will most likely work with you on...
10/22/2014
Moving isn’t easy by no means. It is time consuming, stressful and can be very expensive. There are a few ways to make moving less painful (not pain-free, just less painful). Here are 8 ways that can help. 1. Don't take it all with you Any furniture or appliances you will no longer want or need c...
10/19/2014
What’s the number one piece of advice real estate agents give to sellers? “If you overprice your home, it will take longer to sell.” Do seller’s listen? Not always. Some sellers overprice their homes in hopes of making a higher profit despite the market value. Other reasons sellers overprice thei...
10/18/2014
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