The Home Buying Proces [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Highlights Meet with a real estate professional: Discuss the type of home you’re looking for, including style, price, and location. The Buyer’s Advantage: As the home buyer, your agent’s commission is paid by the seller of the home in almost all circumstances. This means your representation costs you nothing! Get Pre-Approved: You will need pay stubs, W2s, and …

Price your home right

Selling Your Home? Make Sure the Price Is Right!

                    In today’s market, where demand is outpacing supply in many regions of the country, pricing a house is one of the biggest challenges real estate professionals face. Sellers often want to price their home higher than recommended, and many agents go along with the idea to keep their clients happy. …

The Presidential Election and Its Impact on Housing

Every four years people question what effect the Presidential election might have on the national housing market. Let’s take a look at what is currently taking place. The New York Times ran an articleearlier this week where they explained: “A growing body of research shows that during presidential election years — particularly ones like this when there is such uncertainty …

Vacation Home: Sales Down, Prices Up

Vacation Home: Sales Down, Prices Up The National Association of Realtors recently released their 2016 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey. The survey revealed many characteristics of both vacation home purchasers and investors. Today, we want to concentrate on the vacation real estate market. The survey found that vacation home sales last year declined to an estimated 920,000, down 18.5% …

7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling

[fusion_text] 7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling By: John Riha Here’s how to get the bathroom of your dreams without making your budget a nightmare.  You dream about a bathroom that’s high on comfort and personal style, but you also want materials, fixtures, and amenities with lasting value. Wake up! You can have both. A mid-range bathroom remodel is a solid …

How to Clean Up After Thanksgiving in Half the Time

How to Clean Up After Thanksgiving in Half the Time By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: November 1, 2012 The Pilgrims were on to something when they planned a Thanksgiving potluck; here are other good ideas that’ll simplify your T-Day kitchen cleanup.  Want something to be thankful for? Check out these tips that’ll make your Thanksgiving kitchen cleanup faster and easier — and will …

Cape Coral short sale under contract

Short sale *SOLD* Deficiency Waved!

This Cape Coral home under contract within the month. Looking forward to helping another homeowner in distress! Initially this short sale was listed on September 15, 2011 and  was serviced by Bank of America.  The complete short sale package was sent to them within a month of acceptance of the buyer's offer.  Almost immediately the servicing rights were transferred to …