I was reading the latest issue of RIS media's Real Estate magazine and read about a course being offered by RealtyU. It is a 8 hour course that fucuses on details of the neighborhood and upon completion it certifies an agent as Neighborhood Specialist. It involves classroom or online course and c
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08/12/2007
If you are thinking of listing your house in the fall, now is a good time to start preparing your house for sale.It is true it is a Buyer's market, but houses in good condition and priced right are selling .You might want to decide whether you want to list with an agent or try to sell on your own
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08/12/2007
If you have considered investing in Real Estate, this might be a good time. It is a buyers market. Unfortunately, many first time buyers have been affected by sub prime lending problems. Many banks are not doing 100% financing. The result is more people have chosen to rent for another year. If yo
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08/10/2007
I just read an article that if you buy any Blizzard today, proceeds will help children at local Children's Miracle network hospitals. You can get more information at www.miracletreatday.com. In most parts of the country the emperature is in the 90s and while we are out showing houses , it might
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08/08/2007
I usually do open houses on Sundays and take Buyers out on Saturdays. I used to get an average of 5 prospective buyers attend open houses last year .This year it is 2. I was wondering what kind of turnout agents get at open houses in other parts of the country. Do you have suggestions for increas
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08/07/2007
It is a Buyers Market. There are 10 single homes in Warminster priced under $250,000. The least expensive is a 2 bedroom with a one car garage for $204,900. There are a few condos available. There is a one bedroom for $83,000.There are many 3 bedroom homes in $240s. At these prices it might be
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08/05/2007
If you registered to be on the DO NOT CALL LIST in 2002, when they first started the program, it is time to re-register. You must Re-register by September 15th to be included in the next list that goes out to telemarketers.You may mail a letter including your name, address and telephone number t
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08/04/2007
1. Failing to get preapproved. Before you start your home search, please sit down with a loan officer and discuss your financing options. There may be some issues with your credit that you might not be aware of. It is a good idea to know how much you qualify for and what to expect in monthly pay
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08/03/2007