Moving To Parts Unknown

Not everyone has a firm idea about what neighborhood they want to live in. Such is often the case with people who must relocate their families as a matter of career advancement. Professionals who find themselves in this position often must rely on a relocation expert to provide them with an honest and adequate portrayal of their new community. With this in mind, real estate agents with familiarity of local areas can coordinate appointments with counselors at area schools,…

What Do You Consider Affordable?

One measure that experts use to gauge housing affordability is known as the “Median Multiple,” which is the annual pre-tax median house price divided by the median household income. Generally speaking, in the decades following the Second World War, a ratio below 3.0 has been considered to be the benchmark of affordability. Therefore, it may come as welcome news that this ratio recently registered a 2.6 after having reached higher than 5.0 during the recent housing bubble. This is…

Taking Title

Imagine purchasing a piece of property that is not what it claimed to be. Such is the stuff of nightmares, which is why lenders insist on title insurance. Although other types of insurance may insure against future events, title insurance covers claims based on past events that have created a defect in land title caused by public-record errors, forgeries, incorrect marital statements, and the like. For a one-time premium, property owners can expect title coverage that extends for the…

Moving To Parts Unknown

Not everyone has a firm idea about what neighborhood they want to live in. Such is often the case with people who must relocate their families as a matter of career advancement. Professionals who find themselves in this position often must rely on a relocation expert to provide them with an honest and adequate portrayal of their new community. With this in mind, real estate agents with familiarity of local areas can coordinate appointments with counselors at area schools,…

Before You Buy Your First Home – Tips for a First-time Home Buyer

By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com Guide

It’s not uncommon for a first-time home buyer to say to me, “Gosh, just last week I called you about buying a home and now I’m in escrow! How did this happen so fast?”The answer is it didn’t. First-time home buyers start the search long before most even realize it.

Here’s what you can expect from your home shopping experience.

Benefits for a First-Time Home Buyer

You should buy a home. That’s what you’ve been hearing from friends…

Where Are You Getting Your Information?

If you are relying on a real estate website to gauge the current value of your home, chances are you will either under- or overvalue your property. As convenient as these websites are, they utilize information that is outdated, incomplete, or simply incomprehensibly wrong while also using algorithms (mathematical instructions used to interpret information) that can change with unnerving frequency. As a result of so many fluctuations and potentially inaccurate and/or incorrect data inputs, homeowners may wake up to…

Taking Title

Imagine purchasing a piece of property that is not what it claimed to be. Such is the stuff of nightmares, which is why lenders insist on title insurance. Although other types of insurance may insure against future events, title insurance covers claims based on past events that have created a defect in land title caused by public-record errors, forgeries, incorrect marital statements, and the like. For a one-time premium, property owners can expect title coverage that extends for the…

Importance of Hiring a Real Estate Agent

Importance of Hiring a Real Estate Agent
By: Keith Pollow

Home shopping and selling can be an intense and difficult task. With a lot info obtainable online, many people think they’ll be able to tackle the task on their own. With homes for sale increasing, the real estate market can be complicated if you do not have the skills and experience in real estate. The advantages of utilizing the service of a real estate agent are invaluable when selling or buying…

Is Money Everything?

To be sure, purchasing a home is the largest financial transaction that most people make in their lifetimes. There is also no disputing that price is the factor upon which nearly every buyer focuses when buying a house. However, it should be pointed out that the decision to own a home is not purely a financial one. Couples with children, in particular, are drawn to homeownership because it enables them to establish a stable environment for their families. Homeowners…

So You Think You Can Negotiate???

I found this great article to share. Excellent reference on how to successfully negotiate in a real estate transaction. Enjoy!

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/03/31/so-you-think-you-can-negotiate/