Promising News for Home Buyers and Home Sellers
Curious about what the real estate market is really like these days? You are not alone. In fact, many organizations are examining multiple factors regularly to try to determine the status of the housing market. According to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) released on Friday, April 5, 2012, 101…Read More »
Time to Review Your Home Owner’s Policy
What do you know about your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy? Have you evaluated it recently? If not, it is a good idea to review it every six months to ensure that your coverage is as expected. Obviously, the best time to review your policy is prior to a crisis situation. So take some time out of…Read More »
Home For Sale? Time to Spring Clean
Spring is in the air, making it a great time to focus on sprucing up your home. Whether you have just purchased a home or are planning to sell, a little bit of effort spent and a few quick cleaning tips will help your home to sparkle! Along with the need for general de-cluttering and…Read More »
Getting the Best Appraisal When For Your Home For Sale
A key aspect of the home buying and selling process is obtaining a home appraisal. A home appraisal is secured to estimate market value and can be quite complex. Recently there has been a change in the home appraisal process, resulting in more regulation. Depending on the type of loan the buyer is getting, the…Read More »
Terms to Know When Buying or Selling a Home
The real estate industry, like most others, uses jargon that is sometimes difficult to understand. Consider this a primer to learning a few of those terms! Below you have a step by step definition that will make you sound “in the know” when buying or selling a home. “CLOSING” - Closing refers to the final steps…Read More »
Buying & Selling a “Green” Home
While the decline in new home construction may have some feeling “blue,” those of you who embrace a “green” lifestyle will be excited to hear about the latest projections. “Green” remodeling is a growing trend in the real estate industry! In fact, McGraw-Hill Companies, revealed last week that 17% of residential home building in 2011…Read More »
Landscaping – A Key to Selling Your Home
When you meet someone for the first time – what do you notice? If you’re like many of us, that initial impression is largely determined by outside appearance. Believe it or not, that concept rings true with your home, too! That’s right, your home can foreshadow clues regarding your personality and sense of style,…Read More »
Resources for Avoiding Home Foreclosure
Home ownership can be a heavy responsibility at times… especially when times are tough. It can be challenging to find help when times are difficult due to a decrease or loss of income, illness, unexpected disaster or home repairs, or personal crisis such as separation or divorce. Add to that a reduction in home values, and…Read More »
Making A Good First Impression When Selling Your Home
The importance of making a good first impression when selling your home is essential in today’s real estate market. Many homeowners today need to get top dollar for their home. Buying a home is an emotional time for many buyers, especially 1st time homebuyers. When they walk into a house, they want it to feel like a “home” –…Read More »
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