April 2018 – Page 3

How to Detect and Avoid the eSign Scam

I’m sure a lot of Real Estate Agents, Buyers, and Sellers have seen this scam, presented by email spam. It is a simple scam. The scammer sends out emails to people who the know are going to close on a real estate sale. There are many variations of this scam, the most popular introduces either…

Online Real Estate Auctions

I was on the phone with a friend today. He was just walking into a house he won on an online Real Estate auction. As he walked through the house he told me, they removed the doors, counter tops, plumbing fixtures, sinks, light fixtures, ceiling fans, air conditioning units, and a host of other items.…

Coping with Changes in Real Estate Today

“It’s not having the ability to see into the future, what matters today is the experience to see problems before they become issues and delays.” Having trouble closing an accepted offer on your house? Most people, buyers and sellers have seen that problem over the past few months. Stricter lending laws have made…

What I Learned in my First 60 Years

I woke up early this morning thinking about what to put on this new website, and how to promote it. How about a section on country life? That’s a good idea. How about a story on the lack of communication theses days. That could branch out to a number of stories. What about what I…

Home Buying Choices

Major Home Groups No matter what price range, or location you are searching for a home, condition is still a controlling factor. I divide condition into three major groups, poor, average, and exceptional. This is true for every price range and location. Poor Homes is poor condition make up the majority of the market in…

Home Buying Steps

Home Buying. What are the steps? Home Buying Steps Make a list of your needs and desires. A new home should have everything you need and most of what you desire. Begin your search early. Keep up to date on current market conditions and price trends, interest rates and loan programs. Know your limitations. Don’t…

5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes

5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes 1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal. 2. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house. 3. They don’t find the right agent who’s willing to help them…

TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF HOME BUYING

Home Buying 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, but also an emotional one. It’s critical…

New Home Construction

New Home Construction Consultation Trying to decide between buying a new home and an existing? There is more to consider than the price on the surface. Both options may contain hidden costs. Following is a list of factors to consider. Price Options Potential resale value Taxes Equity Potential maintenance costs Cost of improvements to an…

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