7 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Fixer-upper Home

by | Jan 12, 2012 | Blog, Buyers

For some reason consumers like to think that because a home is considered “distressed” or has the words short sale and foreclosure in the description it is a great “deal”.  I would encourage you to really think it through when considering a traditional sale versus a...

Real Estate Questions Answered

by | Dec 16, 2010 | Blog, Buyers, Market Data, Sellers

Real estate is a hot topic right now and I have run into a lot of friends over the last several weeks that have asked some very common questions.  I (like other real estate professionals) have some opinions about the housing market.  You may not agree with me but here...

7 Secrets for Bargain House Hunting

by | Aug 12, 2010 | Blog, Buyers

Some great advice from the pages of Trulia: 1.                  Get – and stay – clear on what “bargain” actually means.  Learn the difference between the asking price and the fair market value of a home. Many buyers think a bargain is any sale price below...

5 Mistakes Home Buyers Make in Today’s Buyers Market

by | Aug 2, 2010 | Buyers

It’s a buyers market right?  You can’t go wrong with all of the “deals” out there.  Slow down!  You still need to be cautious of some key mistakes buyers are making in today’s market.  Here are a few I see everyday: Failing to find a good...