Buying a Home

Am I crazy? Is optimism growing?

A question I have been hearing a lot lately when people contact me is "Am I crazy to be thinking about buying? Am I nuts given the current ecomonic conditions?" Some...
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Does it make sense to Move Up in a Down Market?

Something I hear a lot these days from potential 'move up' buyers is that they see attractive prices in 'move up' homes but they have to sell first…does it make...
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Buying a Winterized Property

Water can be the biggest enemy to a property…in warm temperatures leaking water can cause mega damage, including dangerous mold growth…in cold temperatures frozen water can cause broken pipes and fixtures. Properties...
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Accessibility

As I was entering a new listing last week it hit me that in addition to being a stunning complete renovation a significant feature of the home is the rear ramp that...
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House Blessings

At a closing last week one of my sellers commented that she had blessed the house for the new owner, and the new owner was noticeably touched by it. That seller happens to be...
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Foreclosure Fire Sales

With Thanksgiving just around the corner we are about to enter the time of the year that yields the best housing prices regardless of the market. With current market conditions...
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Detached townhomes…isn’t that a house?

I recently talked to a woman about selling her home. Before we met she gave me her address and I pulled up the photos to the right from the MLS…thought it...
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Get out and buy

In looking back over the week, it seems that the mood has been to 'get out and buy'… …Last week was the 16th consecutive week of more sales than last...
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