Pamela Lockley's (lockley) Blog

A HUD home is a residential property owned by HUD due to a foreclosure of a FHA-insured mortgage.  Almost anyone can purchase a HUD home.  They are initially offered to purchasers who are buying the home as their primary residence.  If properties remain unsold for a period of time called the (pri...

1.     Failure to Determine Your Time Need- Cash flow, capital appreciation, tax benefits, loss of management, equity pay-down and pride of ownership are just some of the things that need to be addressed before you make that investment.  A service-minded real estate professional can be a tremendo...

1.  Inspect, Inspect and Inspect- Go over the inspection report with a fine tooth comb.  Make sure the report was done by a professional organization.  For condo purchases, go over the by-laws, and association fees.  Don't take anything for granted... inspect everything!         check out all    ...

Don't make decisions based on your emotions.  Deal with the facts about your home.  Look at your home as a prospective buyer would.   Work on inexpensive quick fix-ups.  Landscaping, fresh paint, house cleaning on the inside and outside and remove clutter.  All of the home's windows should be cle...

Visit the neighborhood regularly at different times of the day on weekends as well as week nights. Check for indications of growth in the area:  Will the appreciation rate keep up with your goals for building equity?  How is new home construction handled?  Has the builder implemented a plan to be...

A key element in staging a home for sale is to make it look clean, spacious, and presentable. Learn how to clear the clutter with these quick and easy storage solutions that keep your home looking its best and make moving day a breeze at the same time. Storage Bench or Seat Buy an attractive stor...

We spend at least a third of our day at work, so it makes sense to try to make each day as happy as possible. Part of the solution is a result of the type of work environment you choose - but there are other things you can do to make any workplace happier. Take control. Good employers know that w...

You would exercise if it became a routine and you could make it fit into your schedule.  Here are three tips: 1. Commercial calisthenics: Commercial breaks on television are perfect for mini calisthenic routines. Instead of going to the fridge for a beer, indulge in a three-minute stretch session...

When it comes to evaluating the value of a property there are more ways than meet the eye; like beauty, the value of a property is often in the eye of the beholder. Savvy buyers and investors use several of the following methods to determine if the price is right: Comps: Comparing a property to o...

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