C Hamilton's (chamilton) Blog

I recently saw on the www.freddiemac.com website advice for first time home buyers to help them make the decision of continuing to rent vs. the advantages of owning your own home.  A few clients that I have met recently are facing these types of questions and trying to consider what's the best de...

I wanted to give my clients a brief understanding of how quickly things change in the current market.  So I did some research on the condominium listings that sold in the month of June that had been on the market for 45 days or less.   The stats as I found from MLS for June:   List price $484,000...

I have been trying to think of little tips that I can impart on my clients to help them show and eventually sell the best features of their home.  Other realtors have suggested that keeping homes sparkling clean is a great advantage for any showing.  I have seen a few great homes that don't show ...

I wondered as I gather more information about my area if any real estate professional can offer guidelines on retaining home value.  I always judge properties based on the kitchen and bathrooms.  If they appear to be a in decent condition and/or have been recently renovated I might give that a ho...

I am a new agent in a very competitive market.  I am trying to sort our all that I learned in training but I need a little help in determining where best to put my time. Some agents say listings are gold.  I've thought that marketing my website might be the trick for both buyers and sellers.  I c...