Happy Holidays! (Time to Get Your BEST DEAL!)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I hope that you are enjoying your Chanukah and that your Christmas shopping is finished!  ‘Tis the Season to Get the BEST DEAL on Your Real Estate Purchase! There are a couple of reasons why the holiday season presents one of the best times to shop for real estate: With few exceptions, every […]

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Real Estate Comps – Can You Ever Really Know if the Price is Right?

Use the Real Estate Comps!  Whether you are selling your house, or looking at a house that you are interested in buying, understanding “the real estate comps” is an important part of the process.  If you use comparable sales data correctly, you will know that you are selling, or buying, your house at an appropriate […]

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Time to STOP Renting!

Are you still renting and throwing your money away every month?  Really?  Why?  NOW is the time to STOP RENTING and take advantage of SUPER LOW mortgage interest rates!  I believe that YOU can qualify to buy a house.  Contact me TODAY to discuss your options. Rent or Buy?  Should you rent a house or […]

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Tips for the First Time Buyer

Why NOW is a Great Time to Buy:  With mortgage interest rates still at historic lows, and with the busy “Summer selling season” still a few months away, NOW is a great time to buy real estate!  First time buyer?  Your time is NOW!   If you are able to buy a house before the […]

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Write a Clean Offer!

Write a Quality Offer:  Sometimes buyers get so excited over finding that perfect home to buy that less attention is paid to how they write the purchase offer.  However, the quality of your offer is almost as important as the purchase price that you offer. Write a Clean Offer:  Listings agents should not be placed […]

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Do You Really Need A Buyer’s Agent?

You WILL Benefit from Having a Buyer’s Agent!  Your buyer’s agent represents YOUR best interest and will make sure that you buy the house you want at the best possible price and with the best possible terms.  How Much Do I Have to Pay My Buyer’s Agent?  The buyer’s agent is typically paid by the […]

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Buy With a LOW Down Payment!

There are several reasons to buy a house.  Many people buy their first house to take advantage of the tax benefits while others buy a house to take advantage of increasing house values.  These are just two of many great reasons to buy a house.  Keep Your Money!  If you rent your house (or apartment) […]

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Negotiation – A Buyer’s Perspective

Negotiate Well:  The goal of any successful real estate transaction is to negotiate a purchase price and purchase terms that will result in a successful sale.  The article below reminds us that the seller and the buyer are both working toward a common goal of consummating a home purchase / sale. The Best Representation:  At […]

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Black Friday Shopping!

Stay Home on Black Friday!  The housing market has already given many homeowners a wonderful gift.  Equity!  As house values have increased, homeowners who were once “underwater” are finding that they now have some equity in their house.  Having equity increases a homeowner’s options and is generally good for the real estate market.  Read the […]

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More Difficult to Get a Mortgage in 2014

More Difficult to Get a Mortgage in 2014 It will be more difficult to get a mortgage in 2014.  Don’t panic!  There will still be lenders who will make loans to qualified house buyers that may have some “challenges”.  I can help you find a lender who will work with you and get you approved! […]

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