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Favorable News Realtors Know is True! Despite Fears, Owning Home Retains Allure, #NYT Poll Shows.

In case you missed it, please read this 6/29/11 NYT’s article that shows consumer support for our government’s doing its damnest to protect and preserve the American Dream of Home Ownership. The article details polls taken on viewpoints on Home Ownership which is still regarded as better than renting due to the tax advantages of [...]

Sellers and agents: Real Estate Photography Tips and Techniques for Bettering the sale of your property.

Selling homes entails drawing customers to visit. When customers take their time to come out and see a home there is a greater chance that they will purchase it.

The new Sothebysrealty.com is live! It showcases properties like no other real estate website.

Truly an Extraordinary International Network of Affiliates and Referrals – I can place you practically anywhere.

It may not be the best time to sell, but it might not be the worst either.

As a seller who has a strong motivation to sell, do you try to sell now or hold on for a better market?

10 Necessary Papers You Must gather to Buy (or Sell) a Home

There’s a pretty finite universe of documents you’ll really need to round up to get your home bought – or sold. Here they are…

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Frequently Asked Questions on Short Sales answered by my Short Sale partner IFR

Q. Why do I have to submit a Short Sale package?

A. In short, because lenders require it. Lenders need to have a compelling reason to work with the seller. By providing tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs and other forms of household income and expenses along with a detailed hardship letter, the lender has a true an accurate picture of the sellers’ circumstance. IFR works with sellers to complete a thorough and effective Short Sale package.
Q. Will a Short Sale hurt my credit?

A. The term “Short Sale” is not reflected on the sellers credit report. Many times a Short Sale is reported as “Paid-Settled” which will most likely lower the sellers credit rating. The alternative, however, would be foreclosure which can significantly damage a sellers credit rating for years to come.

Top 3 Benefits of Working With a Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Agents bring valuable tools such as market research and planning that assist you in buying and selling properties. Many times a layperson looking to buy or sell real estate doesn’t consider these elements are important parts of the process….