Why do short sales take so long? It’s a question I often hear from clients who are considering buying a property in a short sale. Short sales happen because the loan amount…
Here is some positive news for real estate in 2013: According to news out today by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales (number of transaction) slipped 1% from November…
If 2013 might be your year to sell, start planning, engaging professionals and doing as much of the legwork as soon as possible. You only have one chance to be “Just Listed”…
This time of year, people make all sorts of resolutions for the coming year. When it comes to real estate, resolutions don’t necessarily apply, because it’s unlikely you'd do a real estate transaction each year.…
Real estate transactions sometimes stall. Buyers and sellers often come close to making a deal — but something stands in their way. Offers and counter-offers fly back and forth for weeks. Here are some ways…
Is buying a new home like buying a new car--in that, both immediately loses some of their value? Buyers in any market are faced with the decision to buy a “used” home vs.…
Do real estate listing photos matter? Absolutely. Today, buyers are busier than ever and may not have the opportunity to do a drive by (unless they’re seriously interested). Instead, the first impression…
Why use a real estate agent when everything you might want to know about a home is available online? Here are three reasons why Realtors are just as important as they were years…
Why go to open houses after you've already bought a home? Believe it or not, some people do. And they have good reason. Years ago, after closing on your American Dream with…
If a home sale is in your near future, it’s time to start thinking of your home as a product to be sold on the market. Once for sale, your home becomes…
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