Hooray! You’ve sold your home and handed the keys over to the new owners! Now what? Do you need to buy another home and move? The agent who sold your home may be a likely candidate to help you locate another, but buying and selling require different skills. If you’re moving some distance, you might…
DetailsThere is an interesting trend developing in single-family homes: the kids aren’t leaving!! U.S. Census Bureau statistics show a whopping 14% increase in the number of families with grown children living at home. Rising tuition, a sluggish job market and the high cost of rent are the major reasons that adult children are moving back…
DetailsThe old adage that “timing is everything” especially applies to buying a new home. And trying to be at the right house at the right time and get it for the right price can be tricky. Here are some guidelines to assist you: Turn to the real estate section of your Sunday newspaper and pick…
DetailsEveryone dreams of buying the perfect home. And why not? You’ll never find what you want if you don’t first KNOW what you want!! You’ll also never find your dream home if you insist on living in a dream world. In other words, don’t be unrealistic or unwilling to compromise. All homes – even newly…
DetailsAn eye-opening survey was recently released by HouseValues Inc. that illustrates how much time is involved in the purchase of a home, right from the very moment that the idea of moving has been planted. Would you believe that the survey found that buyers, like sellers, frequently take up to four years formulating their needs…
DetailsPurchasing or selling a home will probably be one of your largest and most important financial transactions. Before signing a contract to purchase or sell a home, both buyer and seller should consult an attorney to assure that the real estate transaction will be handled legally and professionally. Although an attorney is not a required…
DetailsA MORE PROFITABLE ALTERNATIVE You’ve probably heard of the term “reverse mortgage”, which refers to a loan that allows homeowners aged 62 and older to tap into the equity in their home, without repaying it. This has become an increasingly popular way for retirees to generate extra income for living expenses and paying off debt.…
DetailsWHAT DO ALL THOSE LITTLE LETTERS MEAN Your Realtor® just handed you their business card and after the name is every letter you can think of from A-Z. What do all those little letters mean? In REALTOR® terms, those letters are called Designations. GRI, ABR, e-PRO, and CRS are just a few. What do they…
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