Carolyn Kolba's (carolynkolba) Blog

Occasionally folks will ask me a question that we all here from time to time.  I am asked... "When IS the best time to put my home up for sale ?" The answer to this question, is similar to the answer to most questions.  "It all depends." There are so many reasons why people move.  If we started w...

There's some great news out today.  The latest issue of Realtor Magazine gives us something to celebrate. With all the negative news going around these days... it sure is nice to be able to read about good news. It's all about interest rates.  The first thing, of course, that most folks want to k...

Yesterday was a pretty normal day.  At least it started out that way.  I had to fill up a few flyer boxes, and had to check on one of my listings that is up for sale.  The sellers had to go out of town for a few days... and I told them I'd be glad to drop in at the house a few times while they we...

I'm sure we've all heard about the Eight Thousand Dollar tax credit that Uncle Sam is giving away.  It's really a great thing, and it would be a shame to miss out on it. Well... that's what I want to tell you about.  That "Gift" is close... very close... to slipping away from all of you first-tim...

A prominent consumer advocate and spokesperson for the Federal Loan Modification Law Center recently released a list dispelling the top 5 myths about loan modification. Intended to better educate homeowners facing the prospect of losing their home to foreclosure, the following list demystifies th...

     There's never been a better time to buy your first home. Congress has passed the Housing and Recovery Act of 2008. The big news for you is this act provides for a possible tax credit up to $7500 for first-time home buyers purchasing homes priced at $75,000 or greater*. The tax credit is paid...