09th March 2007
If you listen to business gurus, they are forever expounding upon the concept of efficiency being the key to success. When shopping for a new home, however, this is not always the case.
Efficiency is all about focusing on a specific task and getting i...
09th March 2007
Exposure is the name of the game when it comes to selling your home. Multiple listing services are a good way to get the exposure, but not all such services are the same.
A multiple listing service is something you might not have heard of because it i...
28th February 2007
Purchasing a home can be a stressful time. In the rush-rush process that can occur, it is easy to get caught up in sales price and mortgage numbers without really thinking them through.
Nearly all home buyers are going to need a home loan of some sort...
28th February 2007
When looking at homes, you will undoubtedly run across a few that simply take your breath away. The model home in a new development is one, but you should be cautious.
Whether you have been in real estate for a while or are just jumping in, it can be ...
28th February 2007
Once you make the decision to buy a home, there is a second obvious question to ask. Should you go with a new home or something already lived in?
When it comes to buying a home, there are plenty of decisions to make. Certain styles are going to be more...
19th February 2007
A home is unique in that it is both an investment and an abode where you can raise a family. When it comes time to sell, it is important to focus on the current situation, not the past.
The first half of this decade saw a sellers’ market unlike any ...
19th February 2007
Selling a property is a process that can be reduced to a number of factors. In fact, there are five key ones to consider.
If you have never sold your home before, it can be a bit of complex process. Simply put, where do you start? Do you just pick any...
15th February 2007
Understanding the down payment and mortgage relationship is critical if you are getting into homeownership. In some situations, there are times when you want to minimize the down payment.
A down payment is simply your out of pocket cost when buying a ...
15th February 2007
When purchasing a new home, your mortgage options are dependent on a number of factors. Most people understand that the down payment is one of the elements, but not why it is important.
A down payment is simply the amount of money you put towards a pu...
09th February 2007
House hunting can be much like looking at exotic sports cars. Your eyes say yes, but your wallet says no. When hunting for your next home, it is important that you remain objective during the process.
When viewing homes, there are a number of factors y...
09th February 2007
If you decide to go FSBO, you are going to have to show your home at some point. When doing it, there are some guidelines you should follow.
Just to be clear, a FSBO seller is a person selling their home without the help of a real estate agent. The re...
09th February 2007
Traditionally, most people trade up when they sell a home and buy a new one. Trading down, however, is becoming more popular given our changing society.
Trading up is one of the basic philosophies of wealth building through home ownership. The basic i...
06th February 2007
At the heart of the matter, the purchase or sale of a home is a legal transaction. When we mention the world legal, lawyers cannot be far from the discussion.
Whether you are buying or selling, the real estate industry has developed forms that often ca...
06th February 2007
You know the paramount rule of real estate – location, location, location. Buying in a good neighborhood makes sense on a lot of fronts, but how do you know if you are looking in one?
Nobody wants to buy a home in a bad neighborhood. Still, it happen...
06th February 2007
We all like new things, from cars to gadgets to clothes. That being said, there are some things you need to keep in mind if you are considering buying a new home.
A new home is a glorious paradise. Don’t believe me? Well, just go look at a model in ...
