15 things you can do to help the value of your home
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
1. Kitchen -Just adding a new faucet can be considered an update and it adds to your value.2. Bathrooms- Update your toilets with high efficiency, low water usage toilets. 3. Location- Capitalize on your prime location. Corner lot, view, low tax area, etc. (point it out)4. Check for foreclosures and short sales in the...

How I sold my home in one marketing day!
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
1. I got my home ready with neutral paint colors, carpet and beautiful new fixtures! (I paid close attention to details and had before and after pictures showing what we did to the house). 2. I knew the market and what homes have sold for in the immediate area.. 3. I knew the neighborhood and studied the competition. (I...

Your Home Loan Bailout is here! But not for long...
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
Your Home Loan Bailout is here! But not for long.... With the decline in real estate prices in recent years, many property owners now find themselves "upside down". I wanted to let you know now because there are two programs currently available that may offer some relief and I want to be sure that those who qualify for...

You can talk to the appraiser or can you?
Updated Oct. 24, 2014
Newly proposed regulations from the Dodd Frank Bill comments on Appraisal independence and it says; "Appraisal Independence Requirements (Section 1472) - Prohibits any act or practice of extending credit or in providing services for consumer credit transaction that violates appraiser independence...

10 Helpful Tips to Ensure a Smooth Loan Transaction and a Faster Loan Closing!
Updated Oct. 24, 2014
1) Ensure that your application is filled out in its entirety. Make sure all information is legible and correct. Even a small error in dollar amount for income or assets could take valuable time to correct and hold up the funding of your loan.2) During the loan process, the lender will need to verify your employment....

7 Things To Consider about Real Estate Change in 2013!
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
I love the cartoon strip Dilbert. He said something very profound "Change is good, you go first!" We are afraid of change because of the unknown. Change takes faith!. 1. If you change nothing,................................,nothing will change. Change your focus to a bigger picture!. 2. If you want to bring about REAL change in your real estate...

Credit Report Secret Revealed!
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
Credit report big secret revealed!. I heard from an expert who specializes in credit repair that it was ok to expose a big secret.. now listen to exactly how I say this.. The ONLY negative information that can remain on your credit report is not what is accurate, but what the credit bureaus can prove to be accurate! Now...

10 Ways You Can Strengthen Your Home's Appraised Value!
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
10 ways you can strengthen your home's appraised value.1. MAKE SURE THE APPRAISER IS FAMILIAR WITH YOUR IMMEDIATE AREA.Is he familiar with what is going on within a 5-mile radius of your Home? If the appraiser doesn't know your area really well, your appraisal will not be as strong as if the appraiser...