Michael Sinton's Real Estate Blog

Rising real estate inventories are presenting buyers with more options and sellers with more competition.  In the center of it all, you'll find the guidance and expertise of real estate agents and brokers.  If you price a home reasonably, buyers will buy.  If buyers make a reasonable offer, selle...

DescriptionThis four bedroom, one full-bath Cape is located in the Colonial Lakes neighborhood of Lawrence Township. As you enter the home, you'll be impressed by the large living room/dining area; the kitchen floor has been recently replaced and the Timberline roof was put on in 2004. A large ba...

While the pundits determine whether the real estate market is plunging or recovering, buyers are in the unique position of looking at a glass that is half full, not half empty.  When sales are slow, that's actually a good thing for qualified buyers, and there has not been a better time to conside...

As you prepare to list your home, you'll need to determine how to set your asking price.  You may come across the term "Comparative Market Analysis", which is used as a tool for gauging the perceived value of your home.  However, as a seller, you should think of that informal appraisal more as a ...

As a buyer, you may find yourself drifting on an ocean of financing options.  As lenders tighten their requirements, there are a few aspects of the loan application of which you should be aware before applying for a mortgage. First, determine whether you are seeking "pre-qualification" or "pre-ap...

There are many factors that affect how you'll price your home when you're ready to sell. In spite of market conditions, interest rates, and so on, every transaction is unique. You should seek the assistance of an agent and prepare yourself and your home well in advance of placing the For Sale sig...