True Market Value of your home

“The true market value of a home is what a buyer is willing and able to pay for it.”
Setting a sales price for a home is a delicate balance. Price too high and the home won’t sell; too low and it won’t sell for what it’s worth. Of course, the sales price should be based [...]

Pricing your home in a Down Market

Pricing your home in a down market
Stats don’t lie. When the housing market has taken a turn for the worst in some markets, it isn’t the end of the day. But be aware that when you sell your home be realistic in pricing your home. Be Aware of the statistics around you. Be aware of [...]

A home priced right is half sold

Listing a home at too high a price is the biggest mistake home sellers make. A high price will discourage buyers from even looking at a home they might otherwise be able to afford. In addition, realistically priced homes in the same neighborhood will look better by comparison.
Of course, you don’t want to set your [...]

Buying the most expensive home you can afford makes economic sense

When homes in an area are appreciating rapidly, it may be a good idea to buy as much as you can afford. The more you invest, the more you’ll get back when you sell, assuming the market remains strong.
Buyers should exercise greater caution, however, during times of slower appreciation. The extra money paid for that [...]

Turn On or Turn Off in an agent

Wanted to share a story I heard from a friend of mine recently regarding agents giving things away. Well when agents give things away it is not all that bad when it is a closing gift or a lunch or a bottle of wine. But when an agent gives commission money away as part of [...]