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tips: PODS... Alien Beings, or Real Estate Tool? - 02/17/10 10:28 AM
When you hear the term PODS, does it invoke images of extraterrestrial parasites bent on dominating the Earth?
If so, you're probably a fan of classic Science Fiction films. However, there is another, less eerie definition of the term PODS, and it can be a very helpful tool for home sellers.
PODS also stands for Portable On Demand Storage. Think of PODSas your own personal storage container. As homeowners, we all accumulate a lot of "stuff" in our homes. That's perfectly fine when you're living there, but when you decide to sell your home, your belongings can become a detriment. Buyers want to … (3 comments)

tips: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from The Money Pit - 01/05/09 09:40 PM
Have you ever seen the 1986 movie The Money Pit? In it, a young couple, Walter and Anna (played by Tom Hanks and Shelley Long), purchase a seemingly gorgeous house that ends up wreaking havoc on their finances, their relationship, and their sanity.
I had seen the movie years ago, but just watched it again for the first time since starting my career in real estate. It was certainly interesting to see this movie through a Realtor's eyes! While I found it absolutely hilarious, I also couldn't resist writing down some lessons that can be learned from the couple's experiences in … (11 comments)

tips: Steps to Homeownership: Finding Your Dream Home! - 12/14/08 05:21 PM
This is the second of a series of posts aimed at educating first-time homebuyers in the Rochester area about the home buying process. I've worked with many first-time buyers who are interested in becoming homeowners but have no clue where to begin. This series will explain the steps to homeownership, as well as giving first-time buyers tips to help the process go as smoothly as possible!
If you missed it, take a look at my post on the first step of the home buying process, Establishing Financing.



Step 2: Find the Right Home
The first step in finding the home of your dreams … (0 comments)

tips: Steps to Homeownership: Establishing Financing! - 11/30/08 05:35 PM
This is the first of a series of posts aimed at educating first-time homebuyers in the Rochester area about the home buying process. I've worked with many first-time buyers who are interested in becoming homeowners but have no clue where to begin. This series will explain the steps to homeownership, as well as giving first-time buyers tips to help the process go as smoothly as possible!
 
Step 1: Establish Financing
It's important to speak with a mortgage professional before you begin seriously looking at homes. They will look at a number of factors and issue you a pre-approval letter.
Some … (0 comments)

tips: To Close, or Not to Close? - 11/05/08 03:14 PM
I've had clients in the past become frustrated because their home didn't close on the day written in the contract. Although I always mention this when writing up or accepting an offer, I want to reiterate it here. The closing date in a real estate contract is an on or about date. It may close early, it may close late... it depends on a variety of factors, including:
The timeliness of the mortgage process How quickly the mortgage company can clear the buyer to close How quickly the attorneys can obtain the title, abstract, and survey Whether or not the seller's … (0 comments)

 
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