How to Select A Great Real Estate Agent

Select A Great Real Estate Agent! How Do You Feel About YOUR Real Estate Agent?  During open house this weekend some house shoppers told me that they were not thrilled with the real estate agent they were working with.  I wondered why anyone would continue to work with a real estate agent that they did […]

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The Four Biggest Real Estate Lies!

My Favorite Real Estate Lies This week’s topic, Real Estate Lies, is somewhat “tongue in cheek” but it does have some good information and it is an enjoyable read.     Here are MY four favorite real estate lies: “We now have multiple offers“ = I typically hear this from an unscrupulous listing agent who is trying to […]

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How to Protect Your Credit Score

Protect Your Credit Score During the Mortgage Approval Process Get a Mortgage or (Don’t) Move On:  Your credit score matters!  Mortgage approval is one of the largest hurdles that most would be buyers have during the home buying process.  Even if you believe that you are guaranteed to get a mortgage approval, I am here […]

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Be Ready to Present a Strong Offer

Buyers Must Present a Strong Offer in This Seller’s Market! As many of you already know from first hand experience, the local real estate market is starting to gear up for the summer selling season.  A Lot of Buyers and Limited Inventory.  While we still have a couple of months to go before the height of […]

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Here’s Your House Buying Checklist

Use A House Buying Checklist Be Prepared:  Buying a new house, or buying your first house, should be an exciting time and a fun experience.  A house buying checklist will help you stay focused, organized and prepared.  Being a prepared buyer will help to make your new house purchase a lot less stressful and it […]

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All About the Home Inspection

Your Home Inspection The Importance of an Inspection:  A home inspection allows the buyer to have a good idea of the overall condition of the house that he or she is in escrow to purchase.  Additionally, by spending time in the house with the inspector, the soon to be new owner learns some valuable practical […]

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Break Up With Your Real Estate Agent

Don’t Break Up With Your Real Estate Agent It’s All About the Relationship:  The relationship that you have with your real estate agent will have an impact on the overall success of your real estate transaction.  The partnership that you form with your real estate agent will make you a better buyer or seller and […]

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Avoid the Holiday Stress – Buy A New House!

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Your first half property tax payment, if not already paid, must be postmarked by ***MONDAY*** December 10Th to avoid a penalty.  Buy A New House – But Avoid the Stress! With the weather getting colder and the porch light coming on earlier every day, we know that the holidays are upon us.  NOW is a […]

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Now is the Best Time to Buy A New House!

Now is the Best Time to Buy a New House! Thanksgiving is over.  The holiday decorations are starting to pop up and spring is in the air.  Costco is fully stocked with pumpkin pie, XM Satellite Radio is dusting off the holiday music stations and it will soon be 2013!  Now is the best time […]

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