Archive for March, 2006

Fixer-upper?

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

“My wife and I are selling our home in Pacific Beach shortly and moving to Vegas due to her job transfer. What work should we do to our home to ready it for sale? And will we really get more money or will someone pay almost the same amount for a fixer upper?
***ANSWER:
Great […]

Condo Help

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

“My husband and I can’t afford a detached house yet, so we’re going to buy a condo. Is there a difference between a condo and a townhome?”
***ANSWER:
“Condominium” is a form of ownership in which you own an interest in an entire property (the condo complex), with the exclusive right to use the designated “airspace” […]

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

“I’ve been receiving your informative articles and meetings on Real Estate matters, via e-mail — which is wonderful !!! My hubby and I are in the process of closing a real-estate investment in Las Vegas. We recently received our loan package and now we are in need of assistance in interpreting exactly what we […]

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

Do You Need A Lockbox?
“I’m talking to agents about selling my home and one said I don’t need a lockbox for agents to see my home. Won’t it be harder to sell my home without one?”
***ANSWER:
You’re right. And any agent who (except for special cases) tells a homeseller not to use a lockbox is […]

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

Probate Sale Advice
“Hello Gary. My wife and I see your name everywhere. Question- We’re looking for a home for our daughter. Do you recommend buying a home at a probate sale?”
***ANSWER:
First, some info…
A probate sale occurs when someone passes away without a living trust naming a willing, ready, […]