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2011 

Wondering just how to find a great Buyer's Agent? Might want to check out this post written by my colleague, Joetta Fort. Though she's from a different geographical market, the advice still applies!Saw this question on Trulia today:  I'm struggling finding a reputable agent who works quickly and ...
01/29/2011
My husband and I made the big move this past summer: we sold our "big" house on 4 acres of land to downsize to a smaller rancher on a half acre in the same basic neighborhood. Great idea - it made us think, organize, de-clutter, plan, dream, cry, and did I mention, de-clutter? Though our new hous...
01/20/2011
What a great way to focus on whether this house is "the one!" Ask yourself, "Would you be sad if this home was gone when you make up your mind?" Read this blog on a REALTOR's point of view:   It's hard.....the last thing any buyer wants to do is find out that the "right" home is the very first on...
01/18/2011
Great advice! While you are looking at houses, keep "score" of certain important issues that could be costly if they need repair. Of course, there is one thing that can't be changed: location - still, in my book, the most important!Buyers tend to look at homes from a lifestyle perspective: How bi...
01/15/2011
Buyers and Sellers: Read this explanation of what a home warranty is and why you might need one. That way you can decide whether this should be part of your buying/selling process. Questions? I'd be happy to answer them - just give me a call!!What Is a Home Warranty and Why Do I need one? Your ho...
01/14/2011
Ways Home: Interactive Options to Avoid Foreclosure is Fannie Mae's new interactive online tool for distressed homeowners. It's a great starting point to explore options - check it out!!Last week Fannie Mae launched a new interactive online tool called WaysHome. This tool allows distressed homeow...
01/14/2011
I remember when I started in real estate 18 years ago we as licensed agents were expected to be able to pre-qualify our buyers as part of what we did. That was also a time of one or two - or maybe three - loan products, not hundreds like today, and by the way, of the ONE PAGE Offer to Purchase!! ...
01/12/2011
Often I get calls from potential buyers who are doing home searches on REALTOR.com, Zillow, Trulia, among other sites. Though good places to start a search, the most ACCURATE place to do a search is on your REALTOR's website, and your REALTOR is going to have the most up-to-date information on a...
01/10/2011
To short sell or not to short sell - what should a seller do? Read this interesting and clear description of the difference between a short sale and a foreclosure before you decide, sellers. Buyers, please understand that the process of dealing with short sales or foreclosures can be lengthy, but...
01/09/2011
To short sell or not to short sell - what should a seller do? Read this interesting and clear description of the difference between a short sale and a foreclosure before you decide, sellers. Buyers, please understand that the process of dealing with short sales or foreclosures can be lengthy, but...
01/09/2011
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