Let’s Talk About Earnest Money

When we find the home you want to buy, we’ll meet at our office to write the offer.  Be sure to bring your checkbook!  When you make the offer, you must include “earnest money,” sometimes referred to as a “binder” or “good faith”…
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Housing recovery firmly underway

Kiplinger: Housing recovery firmly underway WASHINGTON – March 13, 2013 Prices are rising and inventories are falling in markets throughout the United States, which has led financial reporting and forecasting firm Kiplinger to declare the…

Why It’s So Important to Stage Your Home

A real estate agent’s job is to help the customer find the best home for your budget, personal needs and desires.  When a home is properly staged, architectural details and special features of a home are played up that might otherwise…

Tips for Selling in a Slower Economy

Consult with an expert, local real estate agent to help ensure that your property is priced competitively and attractively-staged for the market. Why? There are three main factors involved in getting a home sold:  location, price, and condition. …
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NAR: Pending real estate sales jump in January

Existing-home sales expected to rise 6.8% this year By Inman News Inman News® More homes went under contract in January compared to December and a year ago, according to an index released today from the National Association of REALTORS®…

Foreclosure backlogs persist

Robo-signing impacts felt most in judicial foreclosure states By Inman News Inman News® CORRECTION: The original version of this article erroneously referred to statistics for the current year, and has been updated with corrections. The…

Take the Stress Out of Homebuying

Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible. 1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment,…