What Would MacGyver Do?

by | Aug 9, 2010 | Blog, Home Improvement, Sellers

We’ve all had them: the clogged drain, the ripped vacuum hose, the unsightly hole in the wall. Home repair emergencies like these are the last thing you need when you’re running out the door, running after the kids, or fielding other household chores. Channel your...

Is Now a Good Time to Move Up To a Larger Home?

by | Jul 27, 2010 | Blog, Buyers, Sellers

I know it sounds odd, but it may be a great time to sell the current home you are in and move up to a larger, more expensive home. Here’s why.  Say you purchased your home for $300,000 3 years ago and the homes in your area have decreased in value about 10...

Foreclosure Alternative: The Short Sale

by | Jul 26, 2010 | Blog, Sellers

In these tough economic times homeowners have a lot of tough decisions to make when it comes to selling.  A short sale is a valid option for many.  This article from HouseLogic.com has some great information regarding short sales. Facing foreclosure and tempted to...

What Agents Don’t Want You To Know

by | Jul 23, 2010 | Blog, Buyers, Sellers

Many Realtors do little or nothing to sell your home.  I get extremely frustrated when I hear of agents that charge sellers a fee and do nothing but put a “for sale” sign in the yard and put the property on the multiple listing service.  Unfortunately, this is very...