Practicing Good Seller’s Etiquette

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 Posted in Sellers | No Comments »

Practicing Good Seller's Etiquette Let's face it: When your house goes on the market, you're not only opening the door to prospective buyers, but also sometimes to unknown vendors and naïve ... Read more..

Eight Important Questions to Ask Your Agent

Friday, May 28th, 2010 Posted in Buyers, Real Estate Tips and Advice, Sellers | Comments Off

Eight important questions to ask your agent Qualifications are important. However, finding a solid, professional agent means getting beyond the resume, and into what makes an agent effective. Use the following ... Read more..

Why Should I Use A Buyer Agent?

Friday, May 14th, 2010 Posted in Buyers, Real Estate | Comments Off

Why Should I use a Buyer Agent? A Buyer’s Real Estate Agent: Educates you about your market. Analyzes your wants and needs. Guides you to homes that fit your criteria. Coordinates the work of other ... Read more..

Update on USDA Changes

Thursday, April 29th, 2010 Posted in Buyers | Comments Off

USDA Funding Shortfall Leads to Changes-Update For many looking to purchase a home, the government’s USDA program (100% financing) is the preferred option.  However the money for the program has fallen short. As we ... Read more..

Real Estate Outlook: What’s in Store for 2009?

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

What will the new year bring for housing and real estate? It's easy to look at all the negative economic news in the headlines and say - there's no sign ... Read more..

Condo Trends: Wine Country Hot for Condos

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

When you hear Napa, Sonoma, and Solano, you may think more about cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, not condominiums. However, one of California's wine country sides is becoming one of the ... Read more..

Real Estate Outlook: Sales Picking Up Tempo

Monday, December 22nd, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

  Here's a key question about the current market: Do you look at home prices to figure out where we are in the real estate recovery cycle, or do you focus ... Read more..

Disclosure: Safest Way To Sell A Home

Sunday, December 21st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

  If you're putting your home on the market, better be sure you're ready to tell all -- good and bad. "The majority of lawsuits or claims that occur are as ... Read more..

Should I Take My Home Off the Market During the Holidays?

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

                          When you look at your calendar you may find the months already overloaded with seasonal obligations -- shopping, entertaining, children's pageants, charity work, decorating the house, and so much ... Read more..

Washington Report: The Bailout Debate

Monday, December 15th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Bailouts, bailouts and more bailouts: That's pretty much all they're talking about up on Capitol Hill right now, but some of the bailouts have direct and potentially important impacts on ... Read more..