Stephanie Greenberg's (stephsellshomes) Blog

When it comes to doing a home improvement you have to look at it two ways.  The first way is “How long do I plan on living in this home?  How long am I going to use or enjoy the improvement I am potentially going to make to my home?  What is the value of the improvement to you that you put into ...

Are Buyers Liars like the saying goes?  I like to give all buyers in Fresno CA the benefit of the doubt.  I recently received a call on one of listings for information from a buyer.  The buyer introduced himself, said he was pre-qualified, wanted a home in the area, and asked if I could show him ...

I am watching House Hunters and they are looking in Morristown NJ and they have looked at over 100 houses so far and still have not made a decision.  I love working with buyers, escpecially first time home buyers, but if you have to look at over 100 homes in Fresno, CA befor making an offer, I do...

It's a Wonderful Life - Yes it is!   Every year I watch this class Chirstmas movie and every year I get something new out of it.  This year I really concentrated on the building and loan.  How awesome that there was a place that you could save money just to buy a house and when you had your down ...

My phone rang this morning at 7:45 as I was getting my son ready for school so I decided to send it to voicemail.  The caller did not leave a message but called back at 8:30 and I answered.  It was a buyer who was interested in seeing my listing in Fresno, CA today.  I set an appointment with her...

What Are Loan Conditions in Fresno CA?   So you are pre-approved for a loan to buy a house, congratulations!  We write an offer and it is accepted and we open up escrow.  I forward your executed purchase contract to your loan officer, they set a meeting with you, ask you to bring in updated pay s...

    What do I need for a Short Sale Package I get this question a lot from sellers who are selling their home as a short sale in Fresno, CA.  Here is a list of what I give to my sellers to gather to start the short sale process. ·         Hardship Letter:  The hardship letter should state the rea...

A Season for Sharing in Fire Safety Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensu...

Here is an oldie but a goodie!   Here's my Top Ten Favorite Tax Jokes & Quotes, courtesy of the rich and famous:       #10 -- Mark Twain   The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.       #9 -- Arthur Godfrey   I am proud to be paying taxes in...

  Cleaning Tips to Solve Any Crisis in Fresno CA       Tackle any household disaster — including stained carpets, gunky kitchen appliances, cluttered rooms, and more — with easy cleaning tips from Heloise.   By Heloise       Bathroom Rings: Clean with cheap shampoo and a long-handle scrub brush. ...