Tweet For many people this can be a true nightmare but it doesn’t have to be. And that’s a good thing because a lot of people find themselves in the position of needing to sell and buy all at once. If you’re in this situation then you know that timing and money are two critical [...]
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Pros and Cons of Condo Living


Tweet As purse strings tighten across the nation, and aging boomers enter retirement, many homeowners are making the decision to downsize. One popular choice among consumers is condominiums. Here are some pros and cons of condo living to consider before you make a move. Pro 1. Affordability: Are you looking to buy in a specific [...]
The X Factor–Why Making An Offer On A Home Should Be Based On Value To You


Tweet Some people love negotiating and others hate it. Regardless of which side of the sold sign you fall on, the best possible deal is what both buyer and seller want. Arriving at that price can be a lesson in frustration or even cause a complete shut-out. So what’s the X factor? In real estate, [...]
Give Your Fireplace a Hot New Look that’s Inviting to Buyers


Tweet Especially in cold areas, turning on the fireplace during an open house can be very attractive. However, real wood-burning fireplaces can be messy and leave a smoky odor in the air that can be too strong for some potential buyers. And if you opt for fake logs, well, they can sometimes look too fake. [...]
“Do I Really Have to …?”


Tweet Do you have too much time on your hands? Probably not! In today’s world, it’s awfully easy to look for a more efficient system, a quicker method, and a more streamlined approach to doing whatever it is you should be doing. Especially when it comes to our real estate careers, we’re all inclined to [...]
Help Others Help You


Tweet The Internet is a vast electronic world with millions of people online at any one time. Yet it is all too easy for a person to be online for 10 hours or more a day, even deal with hundreds of emails, and still feel completely alone. This sense of isolation is bad for your [...]
Investing Answers


Tweet Adding Value to Your Home: Nine Things You Think Add Value but Don’t?If you’re a homeowner, you probably think that you know sure-fire ways to increase the value of your home. But before you begin construction,check this list to make sure you’re not throwing away time and money! Uncover the Stocks Flying Below Wall [...]
Homeowners Real Estate Taxes are rising



Tweet The property tax burden for residential property owners has not kept up with the present slide and erosion of market values. Everyday commercial businesses are failing and have little or no assets that make up the tangible personal property taxes and real property tax base. State and local tax collectors have lost revenue due to their [...]