Dear Renters…..Landlords are not stupid! We all hear the media talking nonstop about how bad the housing market is and all is “doom and gloom”, it’s pretty hard to miss! Well apparently those who own rental properties are also listening. Not only are they paying attention to this kind of news, they are also REACTING [...]

Buyer’s, how do you determine how much you want to spend for your next home?
What may seem like an obvious answer to a Realtor, is not always that simple for a buyer, especially a 1st time home buyer. A Realtor should automatically say “Contact your lender to determine your price range”. But many times, this [...]

A few years ago I developed a real passion for the sport of running. After competing in my first half marathon way back in 2000, I had some significant changes in my life and my new found joy from running was put on hold. Oh sure I’d go out and run every now and then, [...]

Quitting. Now there’s a word that is not too popular. It’s even less popular when we talk about being a quitter. After all, we’re taught to “Never give up”, “Keep on trying”, “Don’t Quit”. But believe it or not, there’s actually a book that teaches you when to quit. It is called the “Dip”. The [...]

We all know the Real Estate market has cooled down and most houses are not flying off the market like they once did a few years ago. That’s not news! As a Buyer Specialist, I work exclusively with buyers and come across some misconceptions about buying a home in a slower market. One of those [...]

As a Buyer’s Specialist, everyone ask me “How is the market?” I always reply “The market is great.”
Ok, so we hear pretty regularly about the market being down and not so great. But I believe that when you work with a knowledgeable Buyer’s Specialist, then that person should know how to get you the best deal [...]

Seriously! Buyers are still hearing it today…”It’s a buyer’s market, you can get a great deal.” But is that really true? What does it really mean to be a “Buyer’s Market?” Simply put, a buyer’s market is when there are more houses to sell than there are buyers to buy them. The inventory is up, [...]

Ok, so the house your really liked was sold to another buyer before you even got a chance to see it. You have now decided that maybe you should find a Buyer’s Agent to help you find a home. That’s awesome!! Now maybe you won’t lose the next house to someone else. Other than looking [...]

It’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon. You’ve been surfing the web all morning looking for houses. Armed with a list, you convince your better half to jump in the car with you to drive by the latest listings. You saw one house in particular that looks great in the pictures, you love the neighborhood, and you really [...]