2017 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS Memories Can Be Priceless An investment in a home is unlike most other investments. Unlike stocks, bonds, and gold certificates, real estate is tangible. That’s why it’s so difficult to put a value on real estate. When determining a value of a home, many experts believe “the value of a home is […]
2016 Winter Blues: Why Aren’t You in Florida?
2016 Winter Blues Why Aren’t You in Florida? Winter has arrived roaring like a lion! What better time to make your vacation, investment and retirement plans in Florida? Remember, it’s only getting worse!
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS The Buyer Pool Hypothesis
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS The Buyer Pool Hypothesis If only a couple of people express an interest in your home, are you likely to get your price? What if dozens of people show interest? Wouldn’t that likely to lead to a higher price? Since there is presently a great deal of buyer interest and activity, aren’t […]
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS To Sell Now or to Wait, History Holds the Answer
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS To Sell Now or to Wait, History Holds the Answer It’s a conundrum. If you sell now, you could miss out on appreciation. But if you wait, the window of opportunity could close. What do you do if you’re selling your home? Should you sell your home now or wait until later? […]
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS: Interest Rate Increases Will Close Sellers Window of Opportunity
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS Interest Rate Increases Will Close Sellers Window of Opportunity The opportunities for a homeowner selling their home couldn’t be more ideal. Competition from other listed properties is declining. Sales are way up and mortgage interest rates are still very low. But, people selling their homes may not want to wait to assume […]
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness It’s been said that Americans know the price of everything and the value of nothing. This belief could easily apply to most people’s sale of real estate. When you’re selling a home, it involves a huge financial investment. So, it stands to reason, you should be keenly aware […]
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS Memories Can Be Priceless
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS Memories Can Be Priceless An investment in a home is unlike most other investments. Unlike stocks, bonds, and gold certificates, real estate is tangible. That’s why it’s so difficult to put a value on real estate. When determining a value of a home, many experts believe “the value of a home is […]
2016 BUYER AND SELLER CONSIDERATIONS: Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home?
2016 BUYER AND SELLER CONSIDERATIONS: Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home? After over a decade of historically low-interest rates below 4%, the window for both buyers and sellers to take advantage of moving with the best rates they may ever see in their lifetimes is rapidly closing. Consider that average interest rates since […]
2016 Seller Considerations: It Pays to Hire a Full-Time Professional
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS It Pays to Hire a Full-Time Professional How often do sellers choose to work with agents that don’t really practice real estate on a full-time, professional basis? It is important to point out to your prospective sellers that this can be a critical mistake. A good way to show the difference between […]
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS: Compare Apples to Apples
2016 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS Compare Apples to Apples One of the most important things a seller should consider is their plans for after their home is sold. Most sellers need to replace their home with another one. If you are considering a larger home, create a financial pro-forma to determine if you may actually be saving […]