Brushing up on your short sale knowledge is essential in this market since nearly 50% if all homes currently for sale are distressed (either short sale or bank owned). Bank owned homes can typically be purchased within 30 days since the home has been foreclosed upon and title has been transferred to the bank. Purchasing […]
Buying a home has many components associated with the process. Although every transaction is different, below you will find steps linked with most real estate purchases. Hire a buyers agent. A crucial step since it is essential to have an experienced Broker protected your interests. Using the services of a buyer’s agent in the State […]
The crisis that almost collapsed the financial system, the markets and the economy was a once-in-a-lifetime event for most of us. The effect was not only monetary, but psychological. Shifts in attitudes about money, financial independence, retirement, leverage and consumption may leave their marks for years to come. Many people have seen the values of […]
Jim and Kristina have taken advantage of the real estate market. At the start of 2009 this couple sold their home in Meridian with the intention of moving to California to be near family. After months and months of looking at several homes in the Golden State, the couple became discouraged and began to sense […]
Foreclosure can be a stressful process and it can also stick with you for a long time. Give us a call at 208-869-3469 if you are facing foreclosure so we can see if we can help. There are some options that you need to explore such as loan modifications and short sales.
First Time Home Buyer $8000 Tax Credit is still available, but quickly coming to an end. You must close on your new home by December 1, 2009. Keep in mind that most transactions take about 30 days. So, time is really running out. The law defines “first-time home buyer” as a buyer who has not […]
Make sure to clear out the clutter. You want your home to shine above and beyond the other homes on the market. Remember that the average home buyer is going to look at 10-20 homes that meet their criteria before they make a decision. This is a case of first impressions. If you don’t make […]
Come up with a sales strategy, but make sure it’s flexible. What’s your initial asking price? How long will you insist on it before making a reduction? How much of a cut will you accept? What about after that? Having a plan in place will help you react quickly, according to Greenwood, and will move […]
Price it right. The No. 1 thing that will sell a house quickly is price. Of course you want to make sure that it is out there and people know it is for sale. But all the marketing in the world won’t sell an overpriced house. OK, so just how do you play the home-sale […]
The best way to avoid making a mistake it to learn from the mistakes others have made. Buying a home in a desirable location is your best defense. Remember: location, location, location. * First-Time Home Buyer Tips. Start your search online, and don’t rely on print because most homes are not advertised in the newspaper. […]