Buyers – Buyers — Where For Art Thou?
Some people see the glass half empty – others see it half full. But those that see this market as an enormous buying opportunity will be those who prosper in the end! You think that’s crazy? Let’s...
View ArticleTo Inspect or Not? That is the Question…
One of the questions I get asked a lot is “do I need a home inspection?” Well, MOST of the time the answer is a resounding YES!!! Not only is it an opportunity to uncover possible deficiencies in...
View ArticleMortgages 101 – A First Lesson
Mortgages 101 One question I get asked a lot is “What are rates these days?” And the answer is, drumroll please….. “well, that depends!” You know, back in the old days, real estate finance was...
View Article10 Things to Look for when Choosing YOUR Next Real Estate Professional
Choosing who will represent you on the purchase or sale of your home (or investment property) is a big deal! It’s probably one of the single largest purchases or sales you will make in your entire...
View ArticleI Think I’m Ready to Buy – What Now?
Oh boy, I hear this all the time – and it’s music to my ears. It means another new face will soon be added to the list of happy, satisfied customers of mine! But I guess I’m getting a little ahead of...
View ArticleWill I Know it When I See It?
I get asked that question a lot from buyers, especially first time buyers, as we begin and move through the house hunting process. Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer, no magic bullet to help sort...
View ArticleWhat Criteria DO Your or Should You Use when Evaluating a Real Estate...
There are probably a hundred different reasons to give for selecting (and maybe fewer for having an on-going relationship with) your real estate professional. Some seem very rational and reasonable...
View ArticleAlphabet Soup of Contingencies – Is the Property Available or NOT?
I know a lot of prospective buyers and even prospective sellers comb the Internet regularly to keep tabs on the market – favorite homes, comparable homes to theirs, homes they’d like to see with their...
View ArticleWhen is “so-so” good enough? Or even Perfect?
When I begin working with a buyer we usually, sooner or later, end up with a wish list of sorts. Of course everyone would like to be able to buy their dream home, but I’ve seen it at almost every...
View ArticleIt’s a HOME INSP-ECTION, not PERF-ECTION, for crying out loud…
Let me apologize ahead of time for what’s about to come spilling out of my brain and onto this page – it’s a rant – it doesn’t happen very often, as I’ve used my blog mainly for the purposes of...
View Article5 Reasons You Need A Buyer Specialist
Thinking about buying? Our Buyer Specialists, Susan Archer & Ryan McKinstrie, break down the reasons you shouldn’t buy without them! My services are NO cost to you: The buyer agent’s fees are...
View ArticleSelling your home? Staging is key!
When searching for a home, the photography can make or break a potential buyer’s interest in the property. And when a potential buyer steps into a house, staging can be critical in helping them imagine...
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