Voice overs for real estate. You may have heard my voiceover on numerous property videos. I have had “that voice” for a long time. I did voice-overs for Disney and Paramount Pictures, including imitating Jack Black for an iPhone APP I produced. I’ve done voice-over tracks my whole life. Lots of hi-tech and some even […]
Case Study # 2 – On Top of the World
Case Study # 2 – On Top of the World. A good friend of mine referred a young couple my way. They were both in their early 20s and were adamant that they wanted no financial help from their parents. They were specific about where they wanted to buy and how much they wanted to […]
Transaction Coordinator – TC
Transaction Coordinator – TC Part of our team is the transaction coordinator or TC. They work for you and me and the overall deal. There is a lot of paperwork including disclosures, inspection, escrow docs, and others specific to your situation. TC’s work for you, not the Escrow or the seller. Again, they work for […]
Appraisals
The fact that residential home prices are increasing is music to the ears of homeowners. However, if you are in the process of buying your home, make sure you are aware of the major challenge a hot real estate market creates. With the recent changes in the market due to the fluctuating interest rates and […]
Veteran Loans
In 2019, about 10% of all loans written for home purchases were Veteran loans—up from about 2% before the recession, said John Bell III, deputy director of the home loan program for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the VA will not cap the size of a loan a veteran can get […]
Millennials
Millennials born between 1982-2000, now number 83.1 million and represent more than one-quarter of the nation’s population. Their size exceeds that of the 75.4 million baby boomers. Millennials are on track to becoming the most educated generation in history. This means they are also the generation with the most student debt. Depending on the type […]
Buying – Previewing Homes
Are you dreading walking through strangers’ houses? Or getting into one that’s appointment only. Are you concerned about getting the right price, correct paperwork, legal issues, repairs, inspections, and the right lender? A professional agent is always worth more than the commission they get paid from the sellers. A good Realtor will save you more […]
Selling – And Looking for a New Home?
If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now may be the time to do so! The sale of your trade-up house will aid in coming up with a larger down payment for your new home. Even a 5% down payment on a million-dollar home […]
Selling – Baby Boomers
Many of our clients are ready to move because the home they raised their family in is no longer right for them. They want to move on just as their children have. Sometimes it is a location move. The beach, the view, the lifestyle. Or it’s as simple as, who needs 4 or 5 bedrooms […]
Selling – “For Sale by Owner” FSBOs Nets Less
In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers who want […]