The title of this entry is over-the-top, I admit, but I am just here to stick up for the landlords out there who are trying to do some good. The word “landlord” in itself has some negativity associated with it, and the use of “lord” in this context is distasteful in our American sensibility. In […]
Continue readingInvesting in real estate can seem overwhelming and reserved for the very rich. In the current economic conditions and marketplace, it may even feel a bit too risky. But if you’ve ever thought real estate investing may be right for you, this is a great time to learn about your options and how it can […]
Continue readingNo one wants to hear this, but I’m saying it anyway. Real estate is the best long-term financial investment. Phew…that’s a relief. With the real estate market in the dumps for several years now, it is not easy to get back into the pro-property mind-set. But, it is exactly at these times that you should […]
Continue readingIn the market of exasperated and exhausted home sellers, I hear a lot of great stories about why homes are not selling. They usually divide into two categories: the real estate agents not doing their jobs or the sellers are uncooperative. Either type of story leads to the same place: how are you marketing and […]
Continue readingby Ruth Malkin-Lerner Are you still on market while other homes have sold? If it has been more than one season since you have put the home on the market, you may be showcasing the wrong features and missing out on really important ones. Here are some top reasons your home is not inspiring summertime […]
Continue readingSummertime can be a great season to sell your house. Why? During these hot months, your landscaping and outdoor spaces come alive. Today’s buyers are looking for extended living areas and love usable outdoor space. According to HGTV, outdoor spaces can bring in big bucks. Jon Seppala, president of Action Builders, notes, “Backyards and outdoor […]
Continue readingA soft real estate market that is ripe with all the conditions that should entice people to purchase a home still has some renters asking, “Why own my own home?” Low interest rates, lower home prices and an improving job market still have some buyers sitting on the fence fearful of an uncertain real estate […]
Continue readingAs any daredevil, extreme sports addict or adrenaline junkie knows, well-grounded preparation for the specific task at hand is what takes the fear out of trying. The sometimes risky sport of home buying is no different. Those who’ve suffered the agony of defeat in what’s likely the most dangerous consumer game, learned the hard way […]
Continue readingIs your house sitting on the market for a while now? Sick of it, yet? Maybe you are getting ready to go on market, and you are dreading all the naysayer’s advice about trying to sell a home these days. Sitting around waiting for a buyer is not the best strategy to find one. Along […]
Continue readingWhen I just started in real estate years and years ago, I had a mentor. I’ll spare you the details of that relationship but tell you about one piece of advice I remember well. We were working on listing presentation in the hopes of getting a couple of different home owners to list their home […]
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