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Uncategorized How many signs do you need? How many signs do you need? What is your breaking point? When is enough enough? Are you an early adopter & quick to jump on the band wagon? Or are you the type who plays it ever so safe & then regrets missing the boat? This is a very unique time in the real estate […]
Uncategorized What Does Warren Buffet Think About Buying a Home? The KCM Blog: What Does Warren Buffet Think About Buying A Home? What Does Warren Buffet Think About Buying A Home? Posted: 30 Jan 2012 04:00 AM PST   Warren Buffet is seen by many as the greatest investor of our time. When he speaks, people listen. Like anyone else in his position of influence, he […]
Uncategorized It’s definitely warming up… It’s definitely warming up…the market that is! It’s mid-January and I already have 5 deals pending. currently negotiating 3 offers and have a bunch of serious buyers ready to buy. I haven’t had a January this busy since…wait I’ve never had one this busy! Yes, I think the incredibly mild winter we’ve been having (until […]
Uncategorized Time to Buy? What’s everyone else think? Belief That “Now Is the Time to Buy” by Age Group Posted: 20 Jan 2012 04:00 AM PST  
Uncategorized Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home in 2012 Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home in 2012 by Jonathan Slappey on JANUARY 6, 2012 in Home Buying The American dream of homeownership is a very feasible aspiration for 2012. There are many benefits of owning a home.  Yet some first-time buyers are skeptical of purchasing with the uncertainty surrounding the housing market. The uncertainty many reference when speaking […]
Uncategorized The Power of Assumability The Power of Assumability   One of the rarely touted advantages of people taking FHA mortgages today is the fact that they are assumable. What that means is, when the FHA homebuyer of today is looking to sell his home, a qualified purchaser can “take over” their loan. Most people believe that interest rates will […]
Uncategorized People Are Buying Homes & GETTING MORTGAGES! People Are Buying Homes AND GETTING MORTGAGES!   Many believe that very few houses are selling and that almost no one can get a mortgage. We want to let everyone know that neither of these assumptions is true. Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Homes Sales Report. According to the report there are, on […]
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Uncategorized When the Prophet Says Buy – Buy!! When the Prophet Says Buy – BUY!   John R. Talbott, previously a Goldman Sachs investment banker, is a bestselling author and economic consultant. When it comes to the housing market he is also a prophet. When housing prices started to skyrocket in 2003, he published The Coming Crash in the Housing Market correctly warning us that […]
Uncategorized 10 Home Winterization Musts 10 home winterization musts Have you changed your furnace filter lately?By Bill and Kevin Burnett Inman News®   It’s been a mild winter throughout most of the country so far. That means we still have time to run through a foul-weather checklist. Here are 10 “must do’s” to have a warm, cozy and safe winter. […]
Uncategorized Mortgage Predictions for 2012 Mortgage Predictions for 2012 It’s the time of year that we look ahead and attempt to give our best guesses about the market, the industry, and the effects they may have. So, here are my thoughts about the mortgage world: Interest Rates Should Be Stable With a faltering economy nationally and worldwide, including pessimistic estimates […]
Uncategorized Comparing Real Estate to Other Investments Comparing Real Estate To Other Investments We recently posted Real Estate: Today’s Golden Opportunity comparing the current housing market to the market for gold about a decade ago. Some commented on the fact that you can’t compare gold to real estate as an investment as gold is a very liquid asset and it would take more time […]
Uncategorized Real Estate Trends to Look for in 2012 5 Real Estate Trends to Look For in 2012   Predicting trends during the most volatile housing market in American real estate history is no easy task. We strongly believe these are the five real estate items we should keep an eye on in 2012: 1. Buyers Will Return In 2011, a lack of consumer […]
Uncategorized Blah, Blah, Blah… I hate to admit it but that’s what I feel this time of year, blah. Christmas is over & everyone is taking down their lights and decorations. Now all the houses & stores look blah. All of my favorite TV shows are re-runs & I’ve completely cleaned out my TiVo stash. Re-runs are blah over […]
Uncategorized Must-knows before backing out of a purchase contract 3 must-knows before backing out of purchase contract REThink Real Estate By Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News™ Share This Q: I have a contract on a home to purchase, but I have changed my mind. Can I back out prior to the closing without any penalty or repercussions? A: That, as it so often does, depends. […]
Uncategorized Why should you care about involving a LENDER in the selling process? “As A Home Seller, Why Should You Care About Involving A LENDER In The Home Selling Equation?”   One thing many real estate agents have learned is the importance of having a team of professionals to facilitate a smooth transaction. Having a lending expert on the team, can make available the following services to you…all […]
Uncategorized Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays By FrontDoor.com | Published: 11/07/2008 The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have […]
Uncategorized Holidays are ‘Good Time to Sell’ Realtor.com survey: Holidays are ‘good time to sell’  Real estate pros say ’tis the season for more serious buyers, less competition By Inman News Inman News™ Most real estate professionals always advise sellers to list their homes during the holiday season rather than waiting, citing more serious buyers and less competition among properties, according to […]
Uncategorized Real Estate as a Hedge Against Inflation? Real Estate as a Hedge against Inflation   We haven’t heard a lot about inflation recently. However, prices have started to creep upward over the last year. As examples, here are a few categories that increased from November 2010 to November 2011: Food at home – up 6.2% Housing fuels and utilities – up 3.5% […]
Blog Posts Sellers: Real Estate Agents Can’t Read Your Mind! I thought this was an interesting article to share, especially after I shared this morning why I fired a seller last week…    Sellers: Real estate agents can’t read your mind Make your expectations known and stay involved in the process Tom Kelly Inman News™ The chores of listing and selling a home should not be […]