Tax Credit Closing Extension May Become Reality

The U.S. Senate voted earlier this week to approve an extension of the closing deadline for those qualified buyers who are otherwise eligible for the Extended Homebuyer Tax Credit, but who will be unable to meet the June 30th closing deadline. This news would be tremendously beneficial to an approximated 180,000 buyers who were under […]

Buying a Home? Think About Selling It

When searching for a property it is easy for many buyers to focus solely on meeting their current needs without giving any consideration to the future when they will sell that property themselves. Remember that a house purchase is a large investment of money. Take a moment before you make your final purchase decision and […]

Home Inspection Introduction

Whether you’re selling a home or an interested buyer searching for a new property, the topic of a home inspection is likely to arise at some point. Most people have a general idea of the purpose in getting a home inspection, but often ask the question: Is it really necessary to pay for a home […]

Important Move-In Reminder – Change the Locks

Finally! The search for your new home is over, the lending process completed, escrow is closed, and the move-in begins. Amidst all of the excitement, anticipation, and relief it is important to remember that one safety concern which shouldn’t be overlooked is changing the locks on all exterior doors to your new home. This one […]

Home Orientation Rundown

One question heard with frequency is what direction is best for my house to face? The short ambiguous answer is that it depends. Each buyer may have a different preference depending upon their lifestyle, use of the home, and tolerance to temperature. First, a simple fact not to be diregarded is every house will have […]

Miss Out on the Tax Credit? You May Be Better Off

Buyers who were eligible for the now expired federal government tax credits who were unable to find a property in time to meet the April 30th contract deadline may end up better off if financing a purchasing soon. Interest rates have fallen substantially in the last month since the tax credit expiration and depending upon […]

Distressed Properties: Are Foreclosures and Short Sales A Good Deal?

Today’s local real estate market differs from recent years because of the higher volume of “distressed” properties. These homes which have been foreclosed or whose owners are trying to sell short offer substantial attraction for many buyers because of their lower list price, but are they good values? That answer often depends on a buyer’s […]