Home Buyer Guide to Finding a Realtor
As a home Buyer, especially a First Time Buyer, you don’t always know where to start on how to buy… [Read More]
How to Find a Realtor to Sell Your Home
We know it is difficult to know whether or not you have chosen the Right Realtor…it’s usually not… [Read More]
Buying a Home | What Comes After Your Offer Is Accepted?
Buying a home can take months. You have probably spent months going through open houses, private appointments with your agent and looking at listings online. At last, you have found your dream home, written an offer and after some negotiation have an accepted offer and a signed contract. At this point, everyone is excited. But most, especially first-time home buyers, are also a bit anxious. What was once just a dream of actually owning this particular property is now about to become a … [Read More...]
Air Conditioner Maintenance | Preparing for Summer
Air Conditioner maintenance should be on your to do list. Spring is here and this is the time of year when we begin to prepare for the summer ahead. This includes the normal spring cleaning, tuning up the lawn mower and breaking out the patio furniture and grill. This is also the time of year when we should start thinking about our air conditioner. There is nothing worse than cranking up the air on the first hot day, only to find out that it isn’t working. Our central air conditioner … [Read More...]
Should You Buy a Home in Today’s Market?
Buy a Home NOW! That is the mantra these days. There is no doubt that if you are ready to buy a home, now is a good time. But, let us give you one reason to think about if you are in the market to buy a home right now. How long do you intend to live there? A rule of thumb is that it rarely makes sense to buy if you expect to move within two years. That's because when you do sell, there are costs associated with selling. It’s not just the sales commissions to the buying and selling … [Read More...]
Turning Your Kitchen Green
Green Technology is here to say... Are you ready to go green? Everyday people are looking for ways to improve their living conditions. There is good reason for this trend. Let’s face it, we are all looking for ways to protect our world, save money and live a healthier lifestyle. One place that has been a major focus in the home is in the kitchen. There are many changes that can be made with the products we use that can create a green environment. With the cost of energy rising, many … [Read More...]
The 2007 Mortgage Debt Relief Act, Will it be Extended?
Mortgage Relief Act of 2007- Will it be Extended? In recent months, the real estate industry has been referring to 2012 as the year of the short sale. This is due in part to the 2007 Mortgage Relief Act that is set to expire on December 31st of the this year. One has to wonder how, if Congress doesn't vote to extend the law, what impact it will have on the real estate market and the economy. While doing some research on the Mortgage Relief Act, I came across this article posted by the … [Read More...]