To sell or not to sell – that is the question! Selling your home is, as we all know, a stressful experience and not to be taken lightly. There are a number of good reasons and some that are not so good to consider selling your home. Before making the commitment to [...]
Sell Your Home For Top Dollar
December 16th, 2011A Guide to Saving on Renters Insurance
November 21st, 2011This guest post was written by the Austin Real Estate experts at Realty Austin.
Whether you rent an apartment, home, or condo, renters insurance is essential to protecting yourself and your belongings. Though there is uniformity across most insurance policy pricing, you can still find several ways to save money. Here are some easy tips for [...]
Where to Live in San Antonio to be Close to Culture and History
July 31st, 2011San Antonio is definitely a location that has a tremendous amount of history attached to the city. The city offers many museums as well as many authentic historic sites. If you’re planning on living in San Antonio and are looking for a place that will put you close to history then there are several options [...]
Tips For Sellers
November 2nd, 2010Your home has been on the market for some time and you have not been successful in selling it. Potential buyers have come – and gone – and you are becoming discouraged. What can you do to sell your home?
Since your home is fully paid for and you have no mortgage, you may [...]
3 Buyer’s Negotiation Tips from Carolyn Capalbo
June 14th, 2010If you’re new to purchasing real estate, or even if you’ve done it in the past, it doesn’t hurt to have a game plan in place during the negotiation process. If you really want a property, and you know what you can afford to pay then you must be able to successfully negotiate a deal [...]
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
May 22nd, 2010Let’s talk about a particular mortgage option that can be a blessing if handled with intelligence and foresight, or a curse that could cause you to be forced out of your home if your financial situation hits a snag for one reason or another.
This type of mortgage is known as an “Adjustable Rate” or ARM [...]
Home Appraisal
May 22nd, 2010Before a loan is granted to purchase a particular property, the property’s estimated market value must be professionally evaluated. This evaluation is undertaken by a licensed appraiser, assigned by the lender.
Even if a buyer has already had the home appraised for his/her own information, the lender will only use the information obtained on the property [...]
Why the Holidays Are a Great Time to Sell Your Home
December 22nd, 2009Broker Diane Turton says, “Timing is everything when it comes to selling a home. We explain to our customers that the promise is simple – the right home buyer comes along, sees your house, says ‘I love the home’ and makes an immediate offer.”There are four reasons why the holidays are an excellent time to [...]
Add Value To Your Home
May 2nd, 2009If your considering selling your home, you can use simple methods favored by professionals to increase the sales price. Below you’ll find four tips for boosting the price of your home. Getting top dollar for your home is always the most important goal, as well as selling it quickly while enjoying a smooth transaction.
Quick Tips:
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Thousand-Dollar Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home
February 24th, 2009Realtors across the country have noticed that people make mistakes when selling their home that can cost them thousands of dollars in the long run. Realtors nationwide encourage homeowners to avoid all of these mistakes that reduce the amount of profit a seller makes on the sale of their home. These critical thousand-dollar mistakes include [...]
