Americans were asked to rank what they considered to be the “best long-term investment.” Real estate ranked number one, which 35% of those surveyed saying it was a better long-term investment than stocks, mutual funds, gold, savings, or bonds. Fixers & Flippers We have sold a lot of homes t people who want to go […]
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 […]
Buying – How Much Can You Afford?
The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. Recent reports show that the U.S. homeownership rate has rebounded from recent lows. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities. What are the top financial reasons you should own your own home? 1. Homeownership is a form of […]
Buying – Looking for a Luxury Home?
The inventory of homes for sale in the luxury market far exceeds those searching to purchase these properties in many areas of the country. This means that homes are staying on the market longer, or might be negotiated favorably. The interest rate hikes are definitely affecting the inventory too. Possible sellers who have a low-interest […]
Selling – Working with Investors
The market can open up opportunities to sell homes to investors. It can be easier when a home needs repairs or has not been updated in many years. Some of our recent sellers have been 60+ homeowners who are just ready to downsize. It is not a small undertaking to remodel and re-sale a home. […]
Selling – Reasons to Sell Now
Demand Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place. Is money more important than being with family? Probably not. Is money more important than your health? Nope. Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life? It shouldn’t be. Only you know the answers to those […]
Selling – Divorce and Probate
Often the most stressful and traumatic life events we encounter are dealing with the death of a loved one and divorce. The stress of these emotional events can be exacerbated when the sale of a property is involved. Probate and divorce courts can be intimidating. Avoid probate if at all possible. Divorce is the legal […]
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 – When Your Listing Expires
An expired listing occurs when a listing contract—essentially, an employment contract between the real estate professional and the seller—expires. Every listing contract has a termination date. Once that termination date passes, that listing is deemed “expired.” Typically, agents who see your listing has expired will start to call or stop by. It can get […]
Selling – Our Mutual Goals
There are a lot of elements that go into a successful transaction. One, a high-performing agent performs their fiduciary duty to your best interests and gets you the highest dollar in the least amount of time. At the top of it, all agent is always looking after your fiduciary benefits, getting the highest dollar in […]