Real Estate Blog

Here is an article with a very interesting approach on the whole issue renting vs buying. Even though, I disagree with some points made in that article, I still think it’s pretty interesting and it offers some good information. This article comes from johnchow.com
“The House You Live In Is Not An Asset
Many people view their […]

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Most people look forward to a negotiation like they look forward to a root canal. Of course, there’s also that rare breed that relishes trading in their car just so they can spend a few hours beating up on the dealer. No matter which category you fall into, on thing is for sure: […]

1. Aim for pre-approval
Approach at least four to five lenders (or have your mortgage broker do so) to see what kind of loan you can get pre-approved for, Robbins suggested. Generally, you want to go with the lender that offers the best rate and the lowest loan costs.
2. Find a good buyer’s agent
What buyer’s […]

How do you buy a new home without cracking your nest egg too deeply? Our expert has some advice.
NEW YORK (Money) — Question: My wife and I are currently renting, but we’d like to buy a house. Problem is, we happen to live in somewhat expensive area where single-family homes cost at least $300,000. Our […]

I wrote about this in the past, but here is an updated version containing some new things that I have experienced the past few months.
There are two ways to go about making home improvements. Either you splurge for something purely for the sybaritic pleasure of having it — the Italian marble bathroom you’ve dreamed about; […]

[source:SmartMoney.com]
A GOOD CHUNK OF the U.S. population refuses to give up renting. We’re not sure how many renters are stubborn hold-outs (the U.S. census doesn’t measure in terms of obstinacy, although we do know that the majority of Americans — about 69% — own their own home). For many, the American Dream is simply out […]

There are 5 things any client should expect from their realtor in terms of showings and open houses.

The realtor should try their best to schedule a showing appointment 24 hr in advance, this will give you time to prep your house and make it look best.
The realtor should help the client with […]

I came across an interesting article on http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/. I have to admit that I’ve never looked into the online savings account since I always wanted to be able to just walk-into my local bank and deal with a customer service agent face to face, but after reading several articles on the web, I have realized […]

An article pulled out of Money CNN
” Not long ago, a well-known economist surprised me by suggesting that it’s a good time for homeowners to tap their equity to buy stocks.
Crazy, I thought. If you had risked your house to invest in the stock market before the dotcom crash, you could have lost everything.
But his […]

Make A Good First Impression
You only get one chance to make a first impression. Make sure it’s a good one. You want your home to be warm and inviting to the buyer. Clean up any clutter lying around. Stack the magazines, throw away old newspapers, and put all your loose papers in a drawer. Give […]

Selling your home can be an exhausting experience. Last minute walk throughs, inconvenient calls, price adjustment and the possibility of being stuck with two mortgages are real concerns.
The difference between a profitable smooth transaction and a break even, miserable experience is often a fine line. In the majority of cases it comes down to the […]