This month I have had several run-ins with something called a “Quit Claim Deed”. I have had a closing where the seller/investor was used to using a Quit Claim Deed for his house purchases. At the closing table, he could … Continue reading →
After you get a mortgage loan, there are certain things that the mortgage lender expects from you. 1. The debt to be paid 2. Property taxes to be paid 3. Home insurance to be paid 4. They want you to … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →• 10 Tips to Improve Your House’s Curb Appeal 1. Give your entry a new look. Did you know that houses with black front doors can sell for more money? 2. A well-groomed yard shows buyers that the home was … Continue reading →
A comparable market analysis is sort of like a jigsaw puzzle. Each piece represents a different market element that needs to be considered in determining the fair market value of a property. Done properly, all the pieces of the puzzle … Continue reading →
1. Focus on curb appeal. Keep your lawn in tip-top shape by watering and mowing regularly. Trim the bushes, plant flowers that are summer-heat tolerant, get rid of the weeds, and make your entryway warm and welcoming. 2. Have flexible … Continue reading →
During my early years in real estate, if buyers could breathe, they could get a mortgage. That was before the market downturn in 2008. In fact, from 2003 to 2011 I had 3 transactions where buyers walked away from a … Continue reading →