Sounds counter-intuitive, right? Selling your home in the winter and during the holidays sounds impractical, maybe even inadvisable. Many homesellers, and even agents, are in line with thinking that it’s better to just wait for after the holidays and until spring to list a home for sale. This sounds like it makes sense, but it’s a mistake for several reasons… […]
5 Tips On Selling Real Estate Even In The Brisk Cold
December 4, 2013 by
Any real estate agent will tell you that it’s harder to sell your home in the winter. The days are colder and shorter, leaving less time to show your home to potential buyers.
Asbestos Inspections in Real Estate
November 15, 2013 by
As you go through a home inspection process, we as your agents often recommend inspections for lead, radon and asbestos, especially if your home was built before 1960. These materials are carcinogens known to cause cancer through heavy, repeated exposure. When buying homes that are older, make sure that you have the home thoroughly inspected for […]
Fall Tip: Take Photos Now!
November 13, 2013 by
It's fall! That means holiday fun, giving thanks, and warm nights sitting next to the fire (or spaceheater). It could also include hibernating for the winter and daydreaming of your new home while you endlessly pin dream homes on Pinterest. I'm also a dreamer and pinner, and more than that, I'm a doer–I make dreams happen! So if you're dreaming […]
Haunting Numbers – What if Ghosts of the Past Return?
October 31, 2013 by
The following is a guest post from Nick Pakulla, a loan officer with Talmer Bancorp, Inc. at First Place Bank: With mortgage rates still near all-time lows and predictions that rates will continue edging up in 2014 and beyond, there are significant long-term interest savings for anyone in the market now! There are no tricks hidden in the […]
5 Great Questions To Ask At An Open House For Real Estate
April 18, 2013 by
An open house gives you a great opportunity to look closely at |**CITY % CITY**| real estate you might be interested in buying.
It also affords you the chance to chat with the owner or real estate agent so you can bring up any issues or hesitations you have with the home.
Knowing what to ask can be difficult, so below are examples of questions to ask at the next open house you attend.
Should You Fix And Flip Or Buy And Hold Your Investment Real Estate?
April 9, 2013 by
When you make an investment in real estate, it’s important to consider your options for turning a profit even before you write an offer on a property.
Don’t Get Fooled By Tricky Terms When Purchasing Real Estate
April 4, 2013 by
When looking to buy or sell real estate, confusing terminology can leave you feeling confused.
From a multitude of numbers to marketing jargon, property listings can provide you with an overwhelming amount of information â?? and it’s hard to know what’s important.
5 Top Tips For Purchasing Your New Home
April 3, 2013 by
It’s a great time to buy a new home because there are still quite a few homes for sale, and interest rates have continued to stay comparatively low.
3 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes Can Cost Thousands
March 29, 2013 by
Many first-time home buyers make rookie mistakes that bring on negative consequences and a lot of frustration.
Outlined below are common errors home buyers make,…
