I am a dog person. I have an 11 year old Pit Bull named Louie that we rescued just about 8 years ago. You can see a picture of Louie below lounging at my mothers house. Just yesterday I completed the New York Times Best Seller, The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein and it got […]
The Art And Science Of Determining A Home’s Value
April 8, 2012 by 2 Comments
There are many considerations that must be taken when determining an asking price for any home that’s to be sold. Asking prices are subject to different pricing strategies based on each individual’s unique situation, and the first crucial step is determining the market value of the property. Therefore, this post will be focused on estimating a properties […]
14 Year Old Buys House, Rents For Profit- Is This The Bottom Of The Housing Market?
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
See the full story here. Although Willow isn’t like every other 14 year old in foreclosure torn Florida, she seems to have made a very intelligent investment. If a 14 year old can purchase a home for $12,000 that was worth $100,000 just a few years ago, does that signify the bottom of the housing market? Please […]
4 Tips For New Real Estate Investors
February 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
All you hear is non-stop chatter about how it is such a great time to buy a home and yet America is favoring renting over buying. This is mostly thanks to low buyer confidence, but the fact of the matter is that mortgage rates are at historic lows coming just under 4% on a 30 […]
The Benefits Of Working With A Multiple Office Real Estate Company
February 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As you begin your search for a Broker to work with, whether you are a seller or a buyer, there are definite benefits to working with a multi-office Real Estate Company. Besides the obvious benefit of more agents to be aware of your needs, think of the multiple potential leads that will be brought to the table […]
What Is A Short Sale?
February 16, 2012 by 2 Comments
Today there is an abundance of commentary in the media on the nation’s housing market. Within the rhetoric you may hear a lot of jargon. Pundits love their jargon. But sometimes we forget that some of these terms like sub-prime mortgage, amortizations, or short sale are not common place for the average individual. As I am currently […]
Getting your house ready from the inside out
February 1, 2012 by 1 Comment
Now that we’re in the new year it’s time to get your house ready for sale. As you know Spring will come sooner than you think. And since we live in an area where it’s not now time to work on the outside, we can surely start on the inside. Buyers are picky, you need to […]
Home Finding Wants And Needs
January 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
Now that your have gotten your credit in order, have found out how much home you can afford, and have been approved for a mortgage, lets get started on a home finder needs/wants worksheet. First picture your dream home. Does it have that backyard your looking for, the neighborhood you desire? Are schools important? What […]
Veterans Look Here For Loan Options
January 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
A VA loan can be a great way to obtain a mortgage on your new home. In addition to a new mortgage, a VA Loan can also be used if you are refinancing your current home. Here is a quick overview of the positives of a VA loan. You can have 100% financing with a […]
Consider a Career in Real Estate
January 11, 2012 by 3 Comments
Have you ever thought that Real Estate sales may be a direction you would want to explore? Well perhaps now is the time to take the plunge and begin the process of taking your pre-license education (3-6 months), passing the required tests and getting in with both feet running. Be prepared to invest upwards of $1,000-1,500 […]
