Resale Value of Green Homes - 08/29/11 03:11 PM
 
 
Weather and nature are at the forefront of our thoughts after the East coast was slapped by Hurricane Irene. These times bring to mind new trends that everyone should know about. I am extremely passionate about green homes and real estate that's good for the soul, so the positive reviews on energy efficient and sustainable homes make me very happy. If your house was powered by solar panels, a big storm that knocks out your town’s electricity wouldn’t bother you so much.  
But let’s bring the benefits to resale value. Beyond the documentable savings on utility bills, do … (1 comments)

How to Price your Home - 08/26/11 02:29 PM
“We can always go down, but we can’t go up,” is a common phrase thrown around when deciding how to price a home. My clients and the clients of agent’s everywhere often want to leave a little “room to negotiate” in their original pricing by adding a few percentage points to the cost.
Here’s why adding that padding is often a mistake.
1.      It can limit the number of potential buyers who can afford your home. It reduces showings and creates an impression in the marketplace that the homeowners aren’t really serious about selling.  
2.      Serious homeowners who overprice their … (1 comments)

Focus on You - 08/09/11 06:14 PM
The stock market news and unemployment issues are hindering the real estate market. People are still waiting for the best deal on the market, imagining that prices could get even lower. Many families looking to expand and move up in the housing market are also worried that their job security leaves something to be desired. But all these statistics and issues within the government don’t translate to an individual basis.
Do you need a place to live? Is your job secure? Do you plan to stay put for a few years once you’ve purchased? Do you have enough money for a … (2 comments)