James Hurt's Blog

  A short sale sounds like it should be an easy, quick fix to your mortgage problems. However, that's not necessarily how it works. The idea is to offer you an alternative to the process of bankruptcy and foreclosure. Neither of those options is very suitable for most people so the arrangements t...

  The use of technology in selling homes has allowed for faster home sales and often higher first offers. First and foremost, technology speeds up the process. It allows buyers to enter search criteria into a focused search engine that outlines their requirements. This brings the relevant homes f...

If you've ever wondered why some realtors discount and some don't you certainly wouldn't be alone. Many people wonder why one realtor might offer great discounts while another makes absolutely no mention of discounting at all. It's important to understand that there are aspects of being a realtor...

  Do cultural differences play a role in home sales? In all reality everything plays a role in selling a home. In a world where there are more cultures sharing the same country the impact of cultural differences is being seen when buying and selling a home. Larger cities have had cultural neighbo...

Multigenerational housing in the US is becoming a much more popular option. With 3 or more generations all living under the same roof, the entire family actually gains from the experience. While it was once seen as a burden to take in an elderly parent, it is now understood to be a responsibility...

  Selling a home is a big deal. You naturally want to get the most money you can considering that it's one of the biggest investments you'll ever make. You also want it to sell quickly. Quick sales and high asking prices often do not go hand in hand, which leaves sellers with a few questions. If ...

    There is a lot of talk about BPA, the potential hazards of BPA, and what we should do instead of using BPA. But we rarely hear about what it is and why it is part of our lives. When we discuss the potential of anything, man made or natural, we have to consider first why it is prevalent in our...

  There are lots of tips and tricks to a greener lawn that are derived from nothing more than folk lore. Of course, then there are the tips that actually work because they are based on scientific fact, horticulture studies, and practical application performance reports. How do you know the differ...

We live in a society where we judge someone's overall worth based on the kind of car one drives, the way someone dresses, and of course the size of their home. While most people are financed to the maximum in order to present the nicest possible car and the largest possible home to the world. Yet...

A home inspection is usually mandatory when purchasing a new home. It is there to protect the buyer from all of the pitfalls that can go along with purchasing a new home. In most states, all of the systems have to be functional in order for the sale to go through. Water, heat, and electricity mus...