Real Estate & Short Sales

Empowering Ways to Help You Purchase That New Home

We live in a very unstable housing economy.  We all know that the market crashed a couple of years ago, but many individuals who are looking to purchase a new home do not realize that there are many challenges that have been created in this market, for buyers.  Short Sales elongate the closing [...]

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Be Observant for Energy Leaks…5 Simple, but Key Points to Observe

How to Spot Common Energy Leaks…
It can be pricey to keep your home utility expenses under control. By checking the home’s energy efficiency as well as frequently checking your irrigation system for leaks, you might unveil some ways to trim monthly costs.
You don’t necessarily need a pro to assess your property’s energy deficiencies. [...]

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Being Empowered to Successfully Selling Your Home

You feel empowered…You have decided to put your home on the market and to list it with a real estate agent. You have worked hard to get the house in tip-top shape, the curb appeal shines, and you’ve priced it well.  Some might say that’s the easy part…you might not know what to [...]

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Home Ownership is Still a Good Thing

Until recently, home ownership has been a key part of the American dream. Lately, some media outlets, academics and others have questioned this concept. I am going to propose to you some reasons why I fee that home ownership is still valuable:
Home ownership is similar to the family unit.  The family unit builds relationships.  Good [...]

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Learn From the Experts…Legal & Tax Ramifications of Short Sales

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Legal & Tax Ramifications of Short Sales

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Simplified Pros & Cons of Short Sales

Short Sales are a very unique type of transaction.  There are silver linings to this type of transaction, but there are also drawbacks.
I feel very strongly that clients should consult with a good real estate attorney and a CPA prior stepping into the arena, but here are some
bullet points to consider:
Positive Elements of [...]

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Drawbacks of a Foreclosure…The “F” Word.

The financial drawbacks of going through a foreclosure, along with the psychological devastation can create significant turmoil for the individual who chooses that path.  We have always heard of how bad the “F” word really is…
Here are some of those drawbacks:
* The right of home ownership is stripped away.
* Homeowner returns to the [...]

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