Home Buying 101 By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Home Buying 101
There is so much to consider when you are buying a home. First and foremost when you are planning to buy a home find a qualified agent that you will enjoy working with. Someone who listens twice as much as they talk and someone whois not spread

Palm Coast, Florida Mortgage Loan Information Types - 1st Step to buy is to get prequalified By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Types of Loans

Via Sue Harris (HARRIS REALTY & ASSOCIATES):
Understanding Different Types of Loans
Today's homebuyer has more financing options than have ever been available before. From traditional mortgages to adjustable-rate and hybrid loans, there are financing packages designed to meet the needs of virtually anyone.
While the different

Chapter 7 or Chapter 11, Which Should I Use? By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

The differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 11

Via Ki Gray - Austin Real Estate:
Have you done all you can to settle your debts, but do not have enough income to cover all the debts? Maybe you lost your job, like 90% of the most other individuals who file

Foreclosure vs. Short Sale By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Short Sale is a better option than Foreclosure
Short Sale is a better option than Foreclosure

Via Patrick Casey (MW & Associates):
Did you know that:
Foreclosure: Foreclosure is the most challenging issue against a security clearance outside a serious misdemeanor or felony conviction. If a client has a foreclosure

How to help prevent indoor air pollution By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Pittsford Home Indoor Air Quality
Pittsford Home Indoor Air Quality
How to improve your home indoor air quality
Clean air and helping your home to breathe

Via Russel Ray, San Diego home inspector (Russel Ray, Property Consultant):
Today's construction methods seek to prevent any noise or air coming in

Painting your electric panel By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Pittsford Homes Electrical Safety tips
Pittsford Homes Electrical Safety Tips
Don't paint your electric panel
Closet electrical panels are a very dangerous fire hazard

Via Russel Ray, San Diego home inspector (Russel Ray, Property Consultant):
At a recent inspection for one of Steve Hall's Buyers, it was pretty obvious

2009 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers is Expiring By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Pittsford Homes First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is Expiring
Pittsford Homes First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is Expiring
How much is the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
How to qualify for the first time home buyer tax credit



Via Kammie Quinones, Santa Rosa Realtor

Cardboard Staging Furniture-the Future of Staging By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Pittsford Homes Cardboard Furniture Staging
Pittsford Homes Cardboard Furniture Staging
How to stage your home to sell for a low cost
Tips on staging your home with cardboard furniture

Via Karen Nielsen (NextStage Furniture):
Cardboard Staging Furniture
It sounds too good to be true, Cardboard Staging Furniture, but when you

Living At Home vs. Selling Your House By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Pittsford Homes- staging and sellingyour home
Pittsford Homes-Staging and selling your home
How to stageand sell your home
Tips on home staging

Via 2M Realty:
Are you selling your home? If so, there are several things to considerbefore a potential buyer comes through the door.
1) Is cleaning the home

Home Selling Pitfalls By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Pittsford Homes- Selling Pitfalls
Pittsford Home- Selling Pitfalls
How to choose the best agent to sell your home
Tips on what to avoid when selling your home

Via Christina Asad Edwards @ www.DaytonOhioHouse.com (Real Living Realty Services):
Avoid these home selling pitfalls!
Don't just go with the agent who gives

10 Commandments Home Buyers Must Follow By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Pittsford Homes Ten Commandments
Pittsford Homes Ten Commandments
Ten Commandments for Home Buyers
How to keep good credit for the purhase of your home

Via Dr. Chantal Saucier (Keller Williams Realty Acadiana):
These 10 Commandments home buyers must follow may seem like common sense to many. Buyers, however, can

What is Mortagage Insurance By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Pittsford Homes-What is Mortgage Insurance
Pittsford Homes-What is Mortgage Insurance
How to protect your family from losing their home
Protect your home with mortgage insurance

Via Cal Coakley (Adzzoo):
What is Mortgage Insurance?
Mortgage insurance is protection to ensure that your family will never lose their home, even

How Long Does Money Have To Be In A Bank Account? By: Darlene Masucci (Hunt ERA Columbus Division)

Pittsford Homes- how long does money have to be in a bank account
Borrower funds should be in bank account two months
Gift money does not need to be seasonedfor the borrower
Gift funds need to beproperly paper trailed from the source of where the gift money is coming from.

The Perfect House Verses Compromising By: Mary Shelsby (Re/Max First)

Last night, a young couple that I've been working with for several months found a beautiful home in their price range. The kitchen was simply stunning with Shaker style cabinets and a beautiful tile backsplash and floor. Both bathrooms were updated and the hardwoods were in great condition. It was so

Open House Alert! 9/21/08 2-4 p.m. By: Kristen Wahl (Kristen Wahl, RealtyUSA)

I'm holding the following property open tomorrow for an agent in my office who is going to be out of town. Feel free to stop by and say hello if you're going to be in the area!

And a Good Photo's Worth Thousands of Dollars By: Mary Shelsby (Re/Max First)

Earlier, I wrote about some very bad photos in the Rochester MLS. Now, I'd like to provide a few tips to get your home ready to be photographed to put on the market.
Looks are everything in today's real estate market. The current public watches tons of HG-TV and their expectations are