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Recently Published: Home Buyers: The Next Gen Up We are looking at the wave of 6 million new home buyers. Known as the Millennials, these are a recent college grads A new generation, more wired and more diverse than any before.And they are interested home buyers..who are they and how do we reach them...read more Green Real Estate Predictions for 2011 By Jim Simcoe In regards to green real estate, here are my predictions for 2011 (in no order): Green Value will replace Green Hype. 2010 was the last year we’ll see people largely add green elements to their projects just for the heck of it. Value is starting to trump hype...read more Appraisals: Costing Us Equity? When serious damage is done to an asset class and there is a big re-think regarding its true worth, no one truly knows what its worth, past assumptions may no longer be relevant. So appraisers are shooting in the dark Green Home Trends: 2010 The key to mainstreaming green homes is to make sure that consumers understand the value of green upgrades, how cost-effective energy efficiency can be in the long run. Consumers want homes that are environmentally friendly and home values should reflect the increased savings. Remodel: Is It An Investment Whatever you do don't overspend and don't be too unique. Most projects wont return your costs and certainly outside the norm remodels can take forever to sell. So where should you put your money...read more Green Homes and Sales Trends According to a recent NAR survey, 90 percent of recent home buyers thought energy efficiency was a very important consideration when searching for a home, and the demand for green buildings and environmentally sensitive home features is growing. Read more about how you can green for a better sales profile The Art of Auspicious Interior Arrangement Feng Shui often gets a bad rap among conservatives, mostly in my opinion, for good reason. Feng Shui draws a lot of interest and can be used to help stage a home effectively Sort Sale: How Does it Work Short sales are new to most of us and if you happen to be in this situation you really need to get your ducks in a row before they foreclose on you. Time is really improtan and we hope this helps. FSBO What You Need to Know Lets face it, real estate agents get paid well for a sale and owners looking to sell will happily avoid the commission and pocket the difference if they can. And who could blame them? The commission on a $500,000 sale is $30,000. For that kind of money why not do it yourself, so here are some tips for the hardy FSBO's and to balance it a reality check by the National Association of Realtors. Termite Inspection and Clearance Termite reports can be the source of the biggest disputes between buyers and sellers. They are the main reason for delays in closing and can cost a bundle. Heres how you can help protect yourself from predatory Pest Control Companies. Real Estate: Pricing Fair Value for Larger Properties Part three looks at how larger properties are priced and how to determine a fair market value for larger properties. Gross Rent Multiplier: Pricing Fair Value For Smaller Properties The GRM is the most common method used to price smaller properties. If you are looking to buy or sell a one to four unit rental property, this is how you determine a fair price. Real Estate : How do you price it? Investment analysis for the rest of us. This part one of a three part series on how to arrive at a price for a property and how to determine if it is fairly priced. Heres how to determine the right sale price for your property Short Sales An Answer For Tough times During times of declining real estate markets, many of us find we cant sell for what we paid. The short sale is one way to avoid foreclosure and the banks are sometimes willing to forgive some of the mortgage debt. Is a short sale right for you? Your Selling or Renting and the Tenant is Denying Access You have a problem tenant. You are ready to sell your property and you need a little cooperation from the tenant and you cant get it. You know you have the right to show, but you dont want a fight, you just want to show. Here are some tips on how to get some cooperation. Home Staging to Sell Your Home Fast Home Staging to Sell Your Home Fast for Top Dollar Here are 10 tips to help you get prepared for a Sale: Having a hard time selling your home? Has it been on the market for month only to receive disappointing offers or worse yet-No offers! Why is it that some homes fly off the market in only days or short weeks and others do not? Save Your Home With Government Programs! If you think you are about to lose your home then their may be help you havent thought of. Since these agencies have so much to lose when a homeowner defaults, it is possible for the knowledgeable homeowner to get help from them to avoid foreclosure. 5 Things Sellers Wish Their Realtor Would Have Told Them Often, however, sellers never ask nor are told the experience level of the associate who shows up at their door with contracts, for-sale signs and a nervous smile. Honesty and full disclosure from the Realtor® are essential for a successful sale. Post-Contract Pitfalls The typical home sale today involves more than 20 steps after the initial contract is accepted to complete the transaction. Here is a to do list of the basics involved in the real estate transaction for both buyers and sellers of property. What Occurs at a Real Estate Closing or Escrow Smooth closings or escrow don't just happen. Here are some tips to move you along to accomplishing your goal; to buy or sell a home.
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