Archive for August, 2006

Price Your Home

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

“I know that in this market overpricing my home will make it very hard to sell, if it sells at all. How will I know if my home is priced right?”
***ANSWER:
Follow the “10/30 Rule”:
Once your home has been on the market 30 days or been shown 10 times, if you haven’t received a decent [...]

Buy a Home!

Monday, August 28th, 2006

“I’ve been dying to buy our first home for since last summer, but my husband keeps putting it off because he doesn’t know where to start. What do you suggest?”
***ANSWER:
Many of our clients say the same thing. Buying a home is a big deal and it all seems so complicated and overwhelming. [...]

Sell Your Home

Friday, August 25th, 2006

“Hi Gary. I know that curb appeal is important when you sell. Can you share any tips on increasing a home’s curb appeal?”
***ANSWER:
Here are 10 Smart Curb Appeal Tips for you:
1. Drive up to your home like you’re a potential buyer. You may be shocked at what you notice with this [...]

Stocks or Real Estate?

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

“Both the stock market and the real estate market have been so unpredictable. Do you mind if I ask you where you put your money, in stocks or real estate?”
***ANSWER:
You won’t be surprised to hear that I’m mainly invested in real estate. For me, that’s because I know, live, and breathe the stuff. [...]

Using An Escrow Company

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

“I’ve bought a home a few times and I don’t understand why we need to pay an escrow company all that money. Can’t I just give the seller a check from my lender and get the deed and record it?”
***ANSWER:
If only it were that simple…
You wouldn’t want to get a letter from the IRS [...]


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