Home Buying / Selling December 2009 Archive

Few of us like to think about disaster striking or preparing for power outages. Yet, power can go out at any time, especially if you live in a populated area such ... Read More

I was a little late this year in putting together my 2010 Real Estate Predictions. Usually, I try to write my annual real estate predictions at the end of November, but ... Read More

Have you ever wondered when is the best day to buy a home? Before I got into real estate, I used to think it was a day in mid-summer. ... Read More

Even veteran escrow officers can get confused about buyer and seller prorations, especially if they're rushing to complete closing statements. So, if you get confused about prorations, don't feel like ... Read More

One of these days, you're probably going to find yourself locked out of the house. But getting locked out can happen to anybody, even to real estate agents. An agent called ... Read More

It's not unusual for home owners to toy with the idea of home downsizing, because a smaller mortgage payment holds a lot of appeal, but that's not the only reason ... Read More

You expect to find homes with outdoor kitchens in warm climates, but some home buyers in the snow country want outdoor kitchens, too, even though they may use it only ... Read More

When short sales get rejected, it's easy for agents to claim that banks prefer foreclosures over short sales. In my experience, very few banks reject a short sale in favor of ... Read More

There is more to timing the real estate market than often meets the eye. There's certainly more to it than adhering to the principle of buy low, sell high. I've always ... Read More

Before listing with a real estate agent, home sellers should ask to see the agent's home marketing plan. Home marketing is a complex process that varies depending on market conditions, but ... Read More

Many home buyers face home buying obstacles, and it's even worse when you are buying your first home. Very few first-time home buyers have clean-as-a-whistle-credit and sail through buying a home. ... Read More

Is it true that experienced real estate agents work with happier real estate clients? Or are clients happier working with an agent who has experience? Hey, it's no secret that because ... Read More

Home owners face many choices for home exterior siding, but making the right selection depends largely on climate, followed by your home's character and your financial means. Goodness knows, I've bought ... Read More