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Newsletter: June 2011
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Let the Moves Begin!
While some businesses wind down in the summer, real estate tends to peak at this time of year. Much of that movement comes from families with children, who are anxious to buy, sell and get settled before the start of the new school year.
Mold Matters
Though it comes in a variety of shades — black, brown, green, and even orange and pink — you certainly don’t want to incorporate it into your decor. Not only is mold unsightly, it can compromise your indoor air quality and result in unpleasant odors and health problems.
Reserving Judgment
Just as you can’t always judge a book by its cover, you can’t always judge a property by its listing price. If you do, you may miss out on a home that is ideal for your needs.
Worth 1,00o Words
With the Internet now playing a significant role in real estates, photographs are an invaluable marketing tool for sellers. And a professional real estate sales representative is the key to getting quality photos — and getting them seen.
Pre-Flight Check List
It’s almost that time of year when many homeowners lock up the house and take off for summer vacation. But locking up isn’t all you should do to prepare your house for your absence.
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Newsletter: May 2011
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Local Value
Spring traditionally brings a flurry of real estate activity, and even if you are not planning to move right now, it is always important to be aware of current home values.
A Primer of Trim
You’ve just moved and your new decor lacks that finishing touch that makes it feel like home. Or you’re selling your property and want to lend its interior some of that “wow” factor that snaps buyers to attention Whatever your reasons, adding trim to your decor is a great way to give it a facelift.
Risky Business
When considering selling their homes themselves, many homeowners focus so much on the potential rewards, they often overlook the risks. What are these risks?
The Perfect Fit
Buy too big a home and you could struggle financially; buy too small a one and you might have to move (again) sooner than you’d like So how much home do you need?
The Grass is Greener
You can have a green lawn in more ways than one. Follow these simple eco-friendly lawn care tips for a yard that not only looks great, but also is easier on the environment and your health.
Newsletter: April 2011
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Expert Direction
Is this the right time for you to move? Depending on if you’re buying, selling, or both, you’ll want to find out about the latest home prices — still down in many areas — while monitoring mortgage rates, which are predicted to rise slightly this year.
Painting Possibilities
Applying a new coat of paint to your walls is a great way to breathe new life into a room. But there’s so much more you can do with paint besides just changing colors. Below are some specialty paints you might not be aware of, as well as some ideas and tips on how to use them.
Marketing Materials
When it comes to selling your home, you are an invaluable resource to your real estate sales representative. What can you do to help? Provide these materials to help market and sell your property.
In The Offering
You’ve found the next property you want to cal home and are ready to make an offer. But how do you arrive at an offer price? Here are four key determining factors.
Eat Your Veggies
Is there a plot of earth in your backyard that’s underused? If so, think about using it to plant a vegetable garden. The benefits of growing your own veggies are numerous — and delicious!
Newsletter: March 2011
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Spring into Positive Territory!
While spring traditionally marks the beginning of the busy real estate season, this year looks more positive than ever, according to analysts’ forecasts.
Spring Clean Like the Pros!
Will the change of seasons mean a change of address for you? Or just a change in mood? Whatever the reasons why you want to make your home shine this spring, it’s often wise to have a room-by-room cleaning checklist to refer to.
A Winning Offer
You might be in the market for a new home this spring, but so will a lot of other people. When you’re ready to make an offer, here are a few things you can do to better the odds of your offer being the winning one.
Smooth Move
Entrusting your belongings into the care of strangers is just one reason why moving can be stressful. To help ensure you’re putting your possessions in the rights hands, ask these questions of potential movers.
Stop Traffic
Listings in your area may already be budding like spring flowers. If you’ll be selling too, consider these curb-appeal boosting home improvement projects that’ll help stop buyers in their tracks.
Newsletter: February 2011
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Market Preparing to Spring Into Action
As 2010 wound down, signs of light at the end of the housing tunnel started emerging. Now that the new year is well in place, it’s time to focus on your moving plans, and start preparing for the busy spring market.
Divide and Decorate
Maybe you’re short on square feet and need a room to do double duty. Perhaps your home has an open-concept space that needs to be divided into distinct sections serving different purposes. Whatever the reason you need to turn one room into two or more, here’s how to make it happen.
Still Searching?
Are you looking to relocate but you’re having trouble finding your next home? Here are a few reasons why your search for a new address may be taking longer than you’d like — and longer than it needs to be.
Counter Culture
You’ve received an offer on your home but you’re not happy with it. You have two choices: reject it or make a counter-offer. Which should you choose? Almost always, the answer is to make a counter-offer.
Peek Under the Peak
While attics are at the top of the house, they’re not often top-of-mind. But a look in a house’s attic can disclose a lot of very valuable information, and even reveal serious problems.
Newsletter: January 2011
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Working Together for Success
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that real estate sales representatives don’t work for free…after all who does? But sometimes homeowners can’t see the value of using a real estate sales representative to conduct their real estate transactions, and opt to go the FSBO route.
Turn the Page
For many, January marks not just the start of a new year, but a chance to make a change for the better. If you don’t already have a New Year’s resolution in mind, why not commit to making your home’s decor more environmentally friendly in 2011.
Closing Time
A lot can happen between the time you make an offer on a home and when you get your new keys. What you do before your closing can create problems for you, slow down the homebuying process, or even stop it all together.
Finding Motivation
Generally speaking, sellers come in two types: motivated and unmotivated. As a buyer, knowing the difference is important.
Survey Savvy
Most mortgage lenders require a survey of any property you intend to buy before they’ll loan you the money to finance the purchase. Here are a few points worth noting about obtaining a property survey.
Newsletter: December 2010
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New Year, New Home?
Another year has flown by, and real estate is still a hot topic in today’s market. Have you resolved to make 2011 the year you’ll make a move?
Build a Better Bathroom
Did you know that giving your bathroom a makeover is one of the most effective ways to boost your home’s appeal to buyers?
Facing Rejection
For homeowner hopefuls, rejection is a hard pill to swallow. And often times, the question of why is never answered.
Safe Selling
Opeing your doors to strangers in the hope they’ll buy your home obviously brings up some safety concerns. But it isn’t just your valuables you need to safeguard.
Be Prepared
Whether you’re having a seller’s inspection done before your house goes on the market or an interested buyer has commissioned an inspection, you can preemptively address any problems by knowing what the inspector will look for.
Newsletter: November 2010
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Playing by the Rules
Often times, the job of a real estate sales representative looks straightforward, but there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes. A real estate sales representative needs to stay on top of things for his or her clients, including the latest changes to real estate and mortgage underwriting rules.
Season’s Greenings
‘Tis (almost) the season, and even if the holidays aren’t white where you are right now, there’s no reason why they can’t be green.
For Rent? For Sale?
You’ve decided to buy a new home. But what are you going to do with your current one: rent it out or sell it?
Fear Factor
No matter how many times you’ve done it beofre, buying a new home can be a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be.
Padding Your Pad
Did you know that most of the energy consumed in your house is used for heating and cooling, and that insufficient insulation is a leading cause of energy waste in most homes?
Newsletter: October 2010
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Important Questions for your Realtor
Thinking of putting your home on the market? Let’s discuss these important neighborhood issues first.
Matters of the Art
A house or condo doesn’t truly feel like a home until there’s artwork adorning the walls. Learn a few basics about choosing, framing and hanging artwork.
Reason for Relocate
You no doubt had many good reasons for buying your current home. But sometimes you only need one to want to sell it and move. Here are some reasons to want to relocate.
Move for Less
There are alot of costs associated with buying a new home, not the least of which is the actual move. Here are some tips to help make your next move less expensive.
Buyer, Prepare
Sellers aren’t the only ones who need to prepare for home inspections. As a buyer, there are a few things you should do to belp sensure a successful inspection of the house you are considering.
Newsletter: September 2010
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Tax credit and Flood Insurance Bills Extended
There’s some good news for homebuyers who ratified their real estate contracts by April 30, 2010, but who were unable to close before the original June 30 tax credit deadline: Eligible homebuyers with properties closing anytime up to September 30, 2010 are now allowed the benefit of the homebuyer’s tax credit, worth up to $8,000.
Reduce, Reuse, Renovate
You may not have purchased a green home, but every time you undertake a remodeling project, you have the opportunity to make your living environment more environmentally friendly. Here are some tips for turning your next renovation into a more eco-friendly one.
Good Graces
Naturally, homeowners want to net a good price for their property. But, also important, most homeowners want to sell to buyers they like. To get in sellers’ good graces, do the following.
The Trouble With Clutter
Often invisible to homeowners, clutter can be a deal breaker for buyers. To understand why it’s so important to rid your home of clutter before it goes on the market, it helps to know its effects on buyers.
Home Inspection Myths
A home inspection is a vital part of the home buying and selling process. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about inspections and inspectors, including the following.