So you’ve made the decision, your going to purchase a home in 2017, congrats! You know the neighborhoods you like, and you know exactly what features you want it to have – granite counter tops, tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, and of course a pool for some summertime fun. You have done

When listing a home for sale, the owner’s needs and timeline have a lot to do with how long it may take to sell a house.  It’s no a secret that overpriced homes take longer to sell.  In fact, many times overpriced homes will end up selling for LESS than

For the first time in 10 years, the Federal Housing Finance Agency just announced it will be raising the maximum size of conforming loans starting in 2017.
In English please?
A conforming loan is the most common type of loan for residential home purchases.  These loans are typically the friendliest loans for

Once upon a time, an excited first time home-buyer was scouring the market for the perfect home. Finally, after months of searching he found it – the exact home he dreamt of! He wrote up an offer with his Realtor and the transaction went smoothly. He closed on the house,

Making an offer on a house (or receiving one) is much detailed than you might think! You see, an offer on a property contains so much more than just a price. First time home buyers might be surprised at all these negotiable items you must decide to include in your

The world we live in is changing at an exponential rate and real estate is certainly no exception. The real estate market has changed so dramatically in the past 30 years it’s almost unrecognizable.
It’s the summer of 1986, and something BIG was about to happen….my birth! But shortly after that

How do I know my house will sell?
If your house is priced right and marketed correctly, it will sell.
When pricing a house, it’s important to get the house listed at the “correct” price.  The “correct” price doesn’t mean a discounted under value price to attract buyers and start a

When working with home buyers, I’m faced with a plethora of questions.  Everyone has different needs, experiences, backgrounds and knowledge.  However, there are some common themes.  These are the top 3 questions I get when working with Home Buyers.
How do I know I’m not overpaying?
Home prices are determined by “Comparable

Studies show home buyers can make a decision about your home in about 30 seconds.  The 30 second first impression is enough to send buyers running, or keep them chomping at the bit to see what’s around each and every corner. So what makes the difference between the two? What

What Is a Down Payment?
To buy a home, you need to show the lender some level of commitment in the purchase. It is still possible for some to to find a zero down payment mortgage loan in a VA loan, reserved for veterans of the US military. Rather, you’ll want to