Here we are in a time in the world where we are really all in it together. This brief blog is just to let you know I believe it is going to be okay. People are so resilient, humans have lived through so much through out the ages we will get through this too. Hang in there. 

Years ago, 30 to be exact I was pregnant with my son, I was really panicking the world seemed to be going to ruins I was certain my child would be born into an all out disaster. But I was talking to a friend during this pregnancy and he said you know the world will keep spinning, it is going to be okay, the sun will come up and as a civilization we have made great strides the world powers really don't want to destroy everything. I calmed down and still remember it to this day. Then…

538 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The market is very busy, buyers are out and they are beating the bushes for homes. Homes that have been on the market for a while are selling quickly after sitting for months and new listings are flying off the shelves. And more than a few are being sold off market meaning they never go on the multiple listing service homes are being sold by word of mouth. Agents are networking and selling homes to agents they know and trust without going on the market at all.

Why do this? Most sellers do not relish the idea of people tramping through their house, poking in their closets, looking through their personal stuff, and if they have a number and a buyer will give it to them they sell. No open houses, no mad cleaning dashes before a showing, it really is…

517 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Have you ever heard that toddlers and children are the best negotiators and they do not even know they are doing it? You maybe negotiating without realizing it too.

Here are the ways you may be losing your place at the table:

Calling the listing agent to show you the property because your agent is "busy" or "out of town"

Asking the listing agent if they will represent you as well as the seller, to get a better deal

Going to the open house and making negative comments about the home, I rarely hold open a home that I do not hear "well it needs a lot of work"

You are pre-negotiating; if you call me to show the home, know that I will call your agent to see what the story is, often the buyer's agent has a stand-in for when they are gone and they…

365 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Should I refinance my loan? rates are at all time low?

This is a question I get asked a lot even from other realtors.

Yes rates are low but understand when you refinance you reset the clock if you have 10 years in on a 30 year and refinance you could be looking at a 40 year mortgage.

Also there are fees involved a lot of lenders say they don’t charge fees but they really roll them into the loan they do need to get paid also there are other fees, appraisal (yes sometimes waived), escrow and title fees, and other miscellaneous fees. This will get added in and it may not pay to refinance even with a lower payment because you have increased your balance.

For instance: I refinanced a mortgage with my lender in 2013, they told me there were no fees…

424 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

 

Finding the perfect time to buy a home is a challenge that requires research and a bit of luck. While timing the purchase perfectly might be desirable, the truth is the right time is a personal decision. As we enter 2020, you might be wondering if this is the right time to buy your dream home. With a strong economy, low unemployment and higher household income, there are 3 great reasons why you should consider buying that dream home this year. 

1. A Home is a Great Investment – Real estate remains one of the best investments one can have. Based on hard assets, real estate tends to weather the ups and downs long term better than other investment tools, such as stocks or bonds.

2. Mortgage Interest Rates are Low – Interest rates have fallen over…

368 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

 Do you feel like things are out of control? If you’ve listed your home for sale every day might feel this way. But that’s not what we’re talking about here. The truth is there are really things sellers can’t control. But don’t worry; even though you can’t control everything, there are ways to deal with these unknowns. ï‚· Buyers – Oh if only we could control buyers. They show up at odd times, they write crazy offers, they make odd repair requests and they can be difficult. One time a deal fell through because a Feng Shui Master didn’t like the color of the kitchen. ï‚· The Market – Market forces determine so many things; interest rates and sales prices. While you can’t change these forces, you can get all the information you can so you’re prepared for how…

389 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

 

 

 

 

Drum roll please – Pantone has chosen Classic Blue as their color of the year. Over the past couple years, bold colors on walls has become common place in designer magazines and new model homes. Bucking the old guidance of using bland, light hues to make rooms look larger, deep greens, rich reds and even soft blacks are used in even the smallest spaces. This year, Pantone has chosen a fresh Classic Blue to inspire homeowners and designers in 2020. Classic Blue is just want it sounds like – as classic. Think of your favorite sneaker or school binder and you’ll be right on track. Described as a calming, familiar azure, Classic Blue is an uncomplicated, straightforward tone intended to provide a “neutral” backdrop for modern color…

377 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post