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Monthly Archives: February 2016

    7 ‘Must-Do’s’ When Obtaining a Home Loan

    By Andrea Murray | February 11, 2016

    Entering the world of homeownership starts with the right preparation, and that means starting with the home loan. Many prospective buyers put the cart before the horse and begin with a real estate search, when they should first understand and prepare for their home financing. Knowing how much you can borrow for a mortgage will... Read More

    Homebuying Simplified: Understanding The Homebuying Process

    By Andrea Murray | February 11, 2016

    Homebuying Simplified: Understanding The Homebuying Process Buying your first home can feel like scaling a Mt. Everest-sized learning curve. The process involves so many variables, options, and people that it’s enough to intimidate any first-time buyer into staying at basecamp — but it doesn’t have to be that way. Homebuying is a process, and like... Read More

    7 Step Guide to Selling a House-Step 7-Plan your move

    By Andrea Murray | February 8, 2016

    How Do You Plan a Move? The time to plan your move begins once you’ve decided to sell your home. Some of the activities required to sell the home can actually help with the moving process. For example, by cleaning out closets, the basement and the attic there will be less to do once the... Read More

    7 Step Guide to Selling a House-Step 6- The art of Closing

    By Andrea Murray | February 8, 2016

    When you have a signed contract with the buyer for your home, you may feel as if you can breathe a sigh of relief. While it’s certainly true that you can lighten up on the perfectionism required to show your home at any moment, as a seller you still need to cooperate with your buyer,... Read More

    7 Step Guide to Selling a House-Step 5- Negotiate an Offer

    By Andrea Murray | February 8, 2016

    Home sellers who have chosen the right REALTOR®, prepared their home for sale and priced it right are strongly positioned for a smooth real estate transaction, but perhaps the most complex moment in the sales process comes when you get an offer for your home. Whether you have one offer or several to consider, you... Read More

    7 Step guide to Selling a House-Step 4- Market your House for Maximum Exposure

    By Andrea Murray | February 8, 2016

    Once you’ve made the commitment to sell your home, chosen a REALTOR® to represent you, and established a list price, it’s time to work with your REALTOR® to market your property so it sells as quickly as possible. Your REALTOR® should share a marketing plan with you, but the more you know about the process... Read More

    7-Step guide to Selling a House- Step 3- Set the list price of your Home

    By Andrea Murray | February 8, 2016

    If you’re putting your home on the market, especially if you live in an area where prices are going up and buyers are competing for homes, you may be tempted to try listing it at a high price just to see if you can get it. Don’t do it. Experienced Realtors will tell you that... Read More

    7 Steps to Selling a House-Step 2- Find a REALTOR

    By Andrea Murray | February 8, 2016

      Before placing a home on the market or setting out to find the perfect new home, you should identify REALTORS® in your community who can assist with the sale. Before placing a home on the market or setting out to find the perfect new home, you should identify REALTORS® in your community who can... Read More

    7 Steps to selling your home-Step 1-Prepare to sell your home

    By Andrea Murray | February 8, 2016

    Millions of existing homes are sold each year and, while each transaction is different, every owner wants the same thing: the best possible deal with the least amount of hassle and aggravation. Home selling has become more complex than it used to be. New seller disclosure statements, longer and more mysterious form agreements, and a... Read More

    Why Renters should be Homeowners

    By Andrea Murray | February 8, 2016

    Renters represent a considerable, but difficult-to-reach market opportunity. Renters embody a large population of potential homebuyers, with 37 percent of households being occupied by renters —roughly 110 million people — according to the National Multifamily Housing Council. However, many of those renters aren’t in the market, and it’s important to understand why. Typically they feel... Read More