FSBO – Yes or No?
While home prices are rising and buyer demand is strong it might be very tempting to try to sell your home on your own. While it sounds like a good idea, there are some things you should look out for. Please know that I am more than happy to talk with you about the process, […]
How Will YOU Choose YOUR Realtor?
Springtime – a time for new beginnings – for me it’s a time for NEW LISTINGS and hopefully lots of sales activity. While I work year round and I list and sell plenty of houses in the dead of winter, the heat of summer and even during the week between Christmas and New Years, this […]
Which Comes First? To Sell or To Buy…
Did you know that even if you have money for a down payment it doesn’t necessarily mean that you can make an offer that is not contingent on the sale of our current home? Often people don’t realize that there’s more to it than having the money for the down payment. Lenders require documentation of […]
Understanding the Appraisal Process
A home appraisal is a required part of the loan process, and is conducted by a certified appraiser who evaluates and determines the property’s fair market value. The appraiser’s report includes a detailed look at the home’s general condition and a review of the surrounding area. Since housing markets fluctuate—as do home values—appraisers rely heavily […]
Is your job making you move? Support for Corporate Relocations
When people think of the term “corporate housing,” they don’t usually view it as a temporary solution for someone moving from one residence and having nowhere to stay while remodeling their new residence. The truth is that corporate housing not only provides distinct advantages that are convenient for homeowners, but it also provides options that […]
Radon Explained – as it relates to Real Estate
What is radon? Definition from dictionary.com: a colorless (and odorless) radioactive element of the rare gas group, the most stable isotope of which, radon-222, is a decay product of radium. How common are radon issues? I’m not sure of the exact number but if I had to guess I’d say that radon comes back over the limit on […]
Real Estate Seasons and Home Sale Contingencies
The seasonality of Real Estate There is definitely an ebb and flow of over the year when it comes to market activity. The spring market typically starts in January with buyers being ready before sellers. New listings start to come on the market starting in early April peaking in May and then falling off in […]
Real Estate Dictionary
Words, Words, Words How well do you know some of the different words used to describe people working in Real Estate. Do you know what these mean? deed The legal document conveying title to a property. deedinlieu Short for “deed in lieu of foreclosure,” this conveys title to the lender when the borrow is in default and wants to avoid foreclosure. The lender may or may not cease foreclosure activities if a borrow asks to provide a deedinlieu. Regardless of whether the lender accepts the deedinlieu, […]
Don’t get in the way of your own closing!
I know you are excited! Only weeks left until you close on your new home. All those rooms to furnish!! Inspection issues are resolved and the mortgage commitment is in…what could happen?! The bank still needs to do whatever it is they do to issue a “clear to close” a day or two before your […]
Toot Toot!
“Jennifer is an agent that I highly recommend.” Music to my ears! Thank you so much, CG for posting this amazing testimonial on Angie’s List last week. It was wonderful working with you and I wish you all the best on your new adventure!! “In this current buyer’s market, where homes are not moving as […]