Sherry Lee Cox, REALTOR(R)/Broker,'s Blog

I know you don't really want to be reminded as I, too, hate this time of year, but it is time to pay your taxes or get a refund if you're lucky. If you purchased, refinanced or sold your home during 2008, don't forget to provide a copy of your HUD-1 Settlement Statement to your tax preparer.  Th...

In this age of financial turmoil, bank failures/bailouts and foreclosures, having good to great credit has become even more important.  Mediocre credit scores may not prevent you from purchasing a home, but your other qualifying factors better be great.  And be prepared to have to accept a higher...

"Raindrops keep falling on my head, but that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red...  Crying's not for me!  Oh, I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining, because I'm free...  Nothing's worrying me..."  Okay, if you don't recognize this song, I really am getting old! Well, according ...

If you are thinking of renovating or redecorating your home, the best investment would be the kitchen and bathrooms.  These are the two rooms most likely to increase the likelihood of a sale. A light and cheerful kitchen will catch the attention of buyers every time.  The same holds true of bathr...

On February 19th, Stage 5 of the Amgen Tour featuring seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and two-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer will begin in Visalia at 10:00 am and will end with a sprint down Spring Street in Paso Robles with the finish line being at the City Park (11t...

Remove all clutter from the entrance area. Manicure the lawn. Clean patio and decks. Clean front door or paint. Adjust thermostat to a comfortable temperature. Arrange for your pets to be in a safe place, or preferably gone.  Remove dog dishes if you can and cat boxes.  (Personally, I love pets ...

Feel free to use any color bell peppers for this recipe -- the more color, the better -- and also adjust seasonings to your taste. 6 Bell Peppers of any color, pith removed and cut into 1/4" strips 5 Tbs of light olive oil 4 Tbs white wine vinegar 2 Tbs sugar or more 3 Tbs capers 4 Tbs chopped ol...

  The following are the sales reports for the Central Coast of California as of December 20, 2008: Single Family Residences Listed:        1,658 Solds Per Month:                                 296 Failed Per Month:                                256 Sales Pending:                               ...

When you are in the process of interviewing lenders, the Good Faith Estimate is a document that is provided to you by each lender that lists all fees paid before closing, all closing costs and any escrow costs you will encounter when purchasing or refinancing a home. The lender must supply this ...

When staging your home for sale, don't forget to stage the front of your home for curb appeal.  Remember, the first time a buyer is going to be introduced to your home is probably going to be a photograph on the Internet via a Multiple Listing Service or an agent's website.  Whether they decide ...