Appraisal Waivers – Are They Good?
Homebuyers, sellers, and mortgage lenders often hire independent property appraisers to evaluate the home and determine the Fair Market Price (FMP) of the property.
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Days on the Market – Caution to Home Sellers
Within the real estate industry, this is known as Days on Market (DOM) and this time span can spell doom for any hope of receiving the original asking price for the property.
Do Home Warranties Work?
Let me tell you about a trade secret known as a home warranty. Purchasing a home warranty can help reduce the financial burden when something goes wrong in the house. And yes, you have to pay for a warranty upfront but the benefits are worth every cent.
Federal Fair Housing Laws and Buyer Letters
When the housing market is booming one of the techniques that many buyers use to sweeten their offer is to include a personalized letter to the seller regarding how wonderful they feel the property is and why it fits them so well.
Unsolicited Offers to Buy Your Home
Unsolicited offers to buy your home may be made through emails, letters, postcards, or even calls and text messages. But why exactly do people make such offers and what should you do about them?
Home Improvements That Add Value
Whether you’ve just settled in your new home or have been there for some years, the best and fastest way to increase your home’s value is by having a strategic plan. You will do a better job if your remodeling efforts are made intentionally over time and not on impulse.
Feng Shui Your Home for a faster sale
The philosophy of Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese pseudoscientific practice that strikes a balance between the natural environment and both living and working spaces.
Open Houses Don’t Sell Homes
Open Houses Don’t Sell Homes. When Smart Phones were offered to the masses people can lookup any home on their phone. Open Houses can be more dangerous for a homeowner that helpful.
Mortgage Loan “Buydown Programs” can benefit Homebuyers
I began my real estate career in February of 1980 and by 1981 mortgages had peaked to a rate of 18% interest, the highest our country has ever seen.
Absorption Rates in Real Estate [Why They Are Important]
The absorption rate is one of the most overlooked statistics in the real estate market despite being a buzz word in the sector.