real estate news: What to LOOK for in a Agent when Selling Your Home...
- 08/26/08 09:15 AM
It use to be that choosing a listing agent was a pretty easy task. Choosing a real estate agent has never been as important as New Castle County, Delaware inventory levels have swelled to historic highs and home pricing has become a lot more competitive. This decision should NOT be based on: The fact they charge the lowest commission as discounted service most likely leads to disappointing service. Ask what their marketing plan entails as discounted service normally leads to less marketing! A friend of a friend knows the person and has "heard" they sell a lot of real estate. Ask … (0 comments)
real estate news: The More You Know --- Delaware Crime
- 08/11/08 03:59 AM
They say that the golden rule in real estate is LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! One of the factors that make the location of a home so important is the crime rate in the immediate area. One of the best ways to get an idea of the recent crime and the crime rate in the area is to call the local Police Station. They can be very helpful in providing you with facts, figures and recent reports. Another quick, back of the book way is to visit http://php.delawareonline.com/crime/index.php . This "Delaware Crime Map" shows Delaware with a color coded areas that keep statistics … (0 comments)
It's all about give and take...right? Well that is exactly what congress has done for first time home buyers (Defined as an individual who has had no ownership interest in a principal residence for a three-year period ending on the date of the current home purchase). Under the new law certain homeowners are eligible for a tax credit equal to 10 percent of the purchase price, up to a maximum of $7500. The phase-out for the credit starts for single filers with adjusted income of more than $75,000 and $150,000 for joint … (1 comments)
It use to be that choosing a listing agent was a pretty easy task. Choosing a real estate agent has never been as important as New Castle County, Delaware inventory levels have swelled to historic highs and home pricing has become a lot more competitive. This decision should NOT be based on:;)
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