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 [...]

Short Sales = Heartburn

In todays market more and more Sellers are taking the route of Short Sales. Definition: short sales are defined as a transaction where title transfers; where the sale price is insufficient to pay the total of all liens and costs of sale, and where the seller does not bring sufficient liquid assets to the closing [...]

Morgage rates slightly higher

Mortgage rates rose slightly this week as the Dow reached and stayed above 9000, marking its best two-week period since March 2000. In another positive for the economy, a report showed fewer American households appear to be falling behind on their debt payments. Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi stated that he feels very confident [...]

NOW you can tell your kids money grows on trees, government trees.

With the new stimulus package coming out of Washington, DC, money really does grow on trees. Pretty soon you will be able to go down to the local Home Depot, Lowes, or Southern States and pick you up a tree bud to plant for the spring time. Better hurry, you never know who will be [...]

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 [...]