28th August 2007
When parks and real estate mix, there's often a hard working local resident behind the plans. Or a couple. In the case of New York City's High Line green space and commercial corridor, two unlikely promoters (a Chelsea artist and a Village painter) sat...
22nd August 2007
Southwest Florida has some of the most sought-after high priced oceanfront real estate in the nation, but many buyers are also finding great deals here. A wide variety of new custom condos and homes in the area are being sold at surprisingly affordab...
24th July 2007
There is really nothing that can compare to the feeling of closing on your first home. That feeling is doubled if the closing has come and gone without incident of hang-up. It's unfortunate that more people don't get to experience the thrill of an easy...
27th June 2007
Many people choose a home or condo specifically for the view that it offers. Unfortunately in today's ever-expanding world, sometimes that view changes. This is not so much of a concern in suburban areas where established single family homes are the n...
27th June 2007
The process of buying a home is one that can be highly stressful and time consuming. It is a time of high emotion as you are hoping to find the home of your dreams at a price that you can afford. A good question to ask yourself is "How can I make this ...
17th May 2007
As a buyer's agent I have seen it all when it comes to home buying. Helping people to find their dream homes has been a real education and it has helped me to identify what too look for when buying a home. There are quite a few things to look for so on...
17th May 2007
Shopping for a mortgage is one of the most important aspects of purchasing a home. The mortgage you get will be a major defining factor in your financial future. It will dictate the amount of money you have available for the other facets of your life a...
18th April 2007
Alright, so the multitude of TV shows about home flipping have worked you into a massive money inspired home renovation craze. No problem, just stop frothing at the mouth over the prospective money and realize that some REALLY careful planning is requi...
18th April 2007
More so now than ever before it is necessary for the average seller to think of their home as more of a product to be sold as opposed thinking about their home as their home. Like any other product, it has fluctuations as to when it sells best. There a...
09th March 2007
Have a quick look at your deck, how does it look? Does it look like something out of a home and garden magazine or something out of a horror movie? One of the best selling points of a home in Florida is the exterior. With great weather year-round, peop...
