Uncategorized Spring Has Sprung!! Spring Has Sprung Posted: 22 Mar 2012 04:00 AM PDT   Here comes Spring, historically the time of year when buyers awake from the winter slumber of the holidays and snowfall, and go on their pilgrimage to look for new housing. Houses look better in Spring with green grass, blooming trees, and flowers. Plus, buyers who […]
Uncategorized Buying a Home? The COST is More Important Than the PRICE!! Buying a Home? The COST Is More Important Than the PRICE Posted: 19 Mar 2012 04:00 AM PDT   We have often advised buyers to look at the COST of purchasing a house more than the PRICE of the home. Obviously, price is part of the cost equation. The other piece, assuming you are not an […]
Uncategorized House Sales in the U.S. House Sales in the U.S.Posted: 02 Mar 2012 04:00 AM PST  InfoGraphic
Uncategorized 5 Things Homebuyers Hate…sellers read carefully! 5 things homebuyers hate Mood of the MarketBy Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News® Share This Last month I put a post up on my real estate blog distilling a few lessons from my own experience about things sellers do that turn buyers off, and vice versa. I was a little concerned that the article might cause some backlash […]
Uncategorized Real Estate Commissions: You Get What You Pay For Real Estate Commissions: You Get What You Pay For Posted: 07 Mar 2012 04:00 AM PST   Does it makes sense to pay a full commission to your real estate agent in today’s market? Sellers, buyers and even agents are debating what should be charged to assist a consumer in completing a real estate transaction. Forget […]
Uncategorized I’m sorry… the real reasons you should use a Realtor! I’m sorry. I’m sorry that I wrote a very sarcastic, not professional blog post this morning about why you should use a Realtor to sell your house. You see I was very busy this morning with a million things I needed to get done, I was over my head in paper work, I had a […]
Uncategorized Why use a Realtor to sell? Yesterday morning I had a FSBO (for sale by owner) ask me “…why would I use a Realtor? I talked to a lawyer & he said he could do it for $500.” It’s a great question and I’ll admit he caught me a little off guard. After all… can I really justify the difference between […]
Uncategorized Warren Buffett: It’s Time to Buy Real Estate Warren Buffett: It’s Time to Buy Real Estate Posted: 29 Feb 2012 04:00 AM PST   Warren Buffett appeared live on CNBC’s Squawk Box this week. During the interview, he was asked about the current real estate market and whether he felt now was the time to buy. His response was rather emphatic and has been […]
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Uncategorized Promotions… don’t miss em! It’s promotion time – time to be busier than ever! Here’s a recap of my new promotions for you to take advantage of … but don’t wait, they won’t last forever! #1) List your home for sale with me by Feb 29th and you’ll get a free home warranty to give to a buyer. ($450 […]
Blog Posts 2 Things You May Have Missed on Rates… Two Things You May Have Missed Posted: 16 Feb 2012 04:00 AM PST Before the end of the year, Congress and the President agreed to extend the payroll tax cut. In that bill, there were two items of interest for those involved in real estate. 1.) The hike in the Guarantee Fees charged by the GSEs Fannie […]
Blog Posts Crazy time… crazy time… It’s a crazy time I tell ya. It’s mid February, we should be knee-deep in snow with a blizzard on the way, real estate should be at a standstill and I should trying to emerge from my winter hibernation. Instead its mid February, it was nearly 50 degrees today, the real estate market is hot […]
Uncategorized Home Price Changes by State Home Price Changes by State Posted: 10 Feb 2012 04:00 AM PST InfoGraphic
Uncategorized Stop what you’re doing…click on this Stop what you’re doing…click on this link & forward to all of your friends… don’t miss this deal! http://ow.ly/8YQyo
Uncategorized Smarter! Bolder! Faster! Century 21 will Smarter! Bolder! Faster! Century 21 will have a commercial in the 3rd quarter of the game! Let me know what you think… http://ow.ly/8SStU
Uncategorized Celebrity Room Showdown; Kitchens… htt Celebrity Room Showdown; Kitchens… http://ow.ly/8RiDP
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Uncategorized Me vs. the Market – Feb 2012 It’s February already! Where has time gone? I’m about a month behind but here is an update on the real estate market and on my market. Enjoy!   I know, I know its been a little while since I’ve been in touch & updated you on Me vs. the Market! It’s been a busy spring […]
Uncategorized What wouldn’t I do for a client… What wouldn’t I do for a client? I wouldn’t break the law… I wouldn’t cross ethical lines… but I’d do a lot. A lot more than the stuff they teach you in pre-license class. Way more than I have printed on my buyer & seller marketing packets. Let’s see… there was the time I drove […]
Uncategorized 10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2012 10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2012 – Des Moines is #4 check it out… http://ow.ly/8OiwB
Uncategorized Is It Time to Buy a Home? Is It Time for Young Families to Buy a Home? Posted: 01 Feb 2012 04:00 AM PST   We have reported that almost six million adults between the ages of 25 to 34 are currently living with their parents. That number reflects an almost 50% increase since 2003. These young adults are now being advised to jump into […]