haymarket homes for sale: How To Get Your Financial House In Order
- 11/02/10 09:05 AM
Lately, we have been hearing about the expense of gas, the fact that it has recently been going up in price! The cost of groceries has been on the rise, too. Many homeowners and families around our area and even the entire country are experiencing financial issues and concerns. For proof, simply take note of the many Short Sales and Foreclosures. Coupled with all of this is the extended Recession and more. For certain, we are feeling the financial squeeze. The question becomes: So what are some smart money moves that we can make during these challenging financial times? The truth … (0 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: Tax Information For First Time Home Buyers
- 11/01/10 08:52 AM
It’s getting close to that time of year again throughout the country – Tax Time! Every year from around the 1st of November through January of the next year, I’m always busy gathering all of the information necessary to complete our taxes and I’m sure you are, too! Perhaps, you are a First Time Home Buyer this year. You really need to understand what that means when you go to preparing your taxes for 2010. I can assure you there are some important preparations you must follow thru on. Here is a writing that will help to inform you about what … (0 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: Steps You Should Consider Following When Selling Your House
- 10/31/10 03:13 AM
The stories I’ve heard from sellers are truly amazing and sometimes disastrous in reference to costly mistakes they’ve made throughout the selling process. I’ve had some tell me their errors in judgment have cost them time and money causing them to experience huge disappointment. Below is a list of steps that I have recently revised and updated. The list is not complete because other Realtors® like me, through their experience, could add to it again and again. Here are the steps: 1. Cease calling it your home and look at it as a house for sale You probably believe, your house … (1 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: Read This Before You Upgrade Your House
- 10/26/10 07:40 AM
Often when I speak with Sellers, specifically those who want to get their home on the market, I hear things like this: “Before listing the house I must perform some upgrades, some home improvements!” This is generally where I caution prospective sellers to be very careful because the truth is, some upgrades at this point, just before listing their house, can be a waste of time and a complete waste of money. Here is an excellent article, 4 Housing Upgrades That Don’t Pay that all potential sellers need to read. Five minutes spent here can save you valuable time and keep … (1 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: Mistakes To Be Avoid When Approaching Retirement
- 10/25/10 06:05 AM
Once we reach our late 50s and early 60s, we cannot afford to make Real Estate mistakes and for sure any kind of slip-up that involves financial error. If you are like me where you plan to work a few more years and then retire or at least slow down a bit, then this is a writing you really cannot afford to miss. Here is a link that discusses the 9 Dumbest Retirement Moves - Like excitement? Follow these sure-fire ways to live out your golden years on the edge of a steep cliff. I urge you to take a moment … (1 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: More Home Energy Saving Suggestions
- 10/17/10 06:34 AM
I know that not everyone reading this article will agree, but I enjoy the four seasons in Northern Virginia. They are clearly, distinctively marked as each individual season approaches. Having said that, fall weather has certainly moved in and that means winter and heating bills will be arriving soon. The question becomes, “Is there anything we can do to help ourselves with energy savings?” The answer is, “Yes” and in fact, a while back, I literally stumbled across this article that takes about two minutes to read. I’ve been preparing my house in much of the same ways recommended by this … (0 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: Twelve Easy To Follow Suggestions For Home Buyers
- 10/14/10 07:35 AM
I’ve had many people contact me over the past few months indicating a strong interest in beginning their home search. When I begin visiting with them I find they have considered where they want to live, how large the house should be, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms as well as the size of the lot. However, after I’ve listened for a while, I usually inject some thoughts of my own. Specifically, their search for a home must include some key ingredients. In fact, these ingredients can be a positive launching pad that will propel them into a successful transaction. I … (1 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: Tips On Performing Home Maintenance
- 10/11/10 07:49 AM
Alright, I will admit it; I am not a fan of Home Maintenance. In fact, my favorite view of someone performing Maintenance on their home is when I’m teeing off on my favorite Golf Course. Having stated the above, here is what is true: Like it or not, performing Home Maintenance is a necessary part of Home Ownership. It really is a mandate! When you do it right, you will in all likelihood enjoy your home for many years. Ignore it and you might end up paying a huge price at a time you least likely want to part with your … (1 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: Useful Tips On Preparing Your Home For Winter
- 10/09/10 08:26 AM
I know, the last thing you want to be reading or talking about, if you live in the Northern part of our great Country, is Winter! The truth is, the middle of October means you have about 45-60 days left to prepare. Don't be mad at me yet! You will in fact appreciate this writing when I am finished because doing this will not only help the environment, but will also help lower your Winter Energy bill. I don’t know about you, but at our house conserving energy is a big thing. We all know that energy costs continue to rise … (1 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: This Writing Will Help You With Your Next Home Purchase
- 10/08/10 07:17 AM
Buyers have multitudes of questions when it comes to purchasing a house. What should be first on my agenda? How will I know if I’ve chosen the right house? Is there anything I should NOT do? And the list continues on and on and on! While this writing is not about most of these questions, it does cover some simple steps you should be prepared for when making your house purchase. 1. Get Your Pre-Approval Someone stopped by the office the other day and inquired about house shopping. The first thing I indicated is the importance of being pre-approved for a … (0 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: This Writing Will Help You With Your Next Home Purchase
- 10/08/10 07:14 AM
Buyers have multitudes of questions when it comes to purchasing a house. What should be first on my agenda? How will I know if I’ve chosen the right house? Is there anything I should NOT do? And the list continues on and on and on! While this writing is not about most of these questions, it does cover some simple steps you should be prepared for when making your house purchase. 1. Get Your Pre-Approval Someone stopped by the office the other day and inquired about house shopping. The first thing I indicated is the importance of being pre-approved for a … (1 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: What Is Involved In Securing A Veteran's Loan?
- 10/05/10 05:32 AM
How can I ever forget the first time I decided to use my Veteran status to help me secure a Veteran’s Loan? It all happened about 40 years ago, before my Real Estate days and I have to admit, I was really quite uninformed about how to use my Veteran benefits. Remember, although I hate to admit it because it dates me, we are talking about the days before the internet. The process just seemed awkward. I recently found this excellent writing, something to guide all Veteran’s thru the home buying procedure, specifically securing a VA Loan: VA Loans Offer Good … (0 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: How To Break Away From Paycheck To Paycheck Living
- 10/04/10 04:47 AM
I’ve had many prospective clients down through the years say, “We just can’t manage to save for a house”. They continue on to indicate they live paycheck to paycheck, have bills, college debt and are raising a family with huge expenses. Again, I hear, “We can’t seem to save!” One of the leading obstacles to home ownership is most often centered on finance and money within many households seemingly in short supply. In fact, it is known that many Americans literally live paycheck to paycheck to paycheck. This goes on week after week; month after month and year after year because … (2 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: First Impressions Can Be Huge When Selling Your House
- 09/30/10 08:08 AM
So you have made the decision to sell your home and you have to quickly prepare it “For Sale”? Many believe “quick” preparation to sell a house is simply about hiring an agent, agreeing on a price and slapping a “For Sale” sign in the front yard and then they are ready to go and the sale will just happen. Often this kind of individual fails to think about, “What is the real price that I will have to pay to make this happen?” If you have adequately prepared your house to sell, then you must consider the cost of time, … (1 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: Saving Energy Right Where You Live
- 09/25/10 08:42 AM
We all know that saving energy at home is very important. In fact, we understand by personal experience that energy is not costing us less, but in fact prices continue to rise. Is there anything we can do to save on home related energy and as a result, save money? Here is an article to that could be worth the time it takes to read. Hopefully you won’t just read it but you will act on the thoughts that are shared. By the way, we’ve changed several of our lights in our home to energy saving bulbs. Additionally, we’ve caulked around … (0 comments)
haymarket homes for sale: Trying To Sell Your House? Here Is An Easy To Do Home Selling Tip
- 09/20/10 06:05 AM
I decided to take a brief, momentary break a few days ago. It was in the middle of the day. I observed a furniture store I hadn’t been in before and I love furniture! This particular store was in a prime location within an attractive shopping center. The store was housed in a beautiful building and possessed an easy to maneuver parking lot. The entrance was very appealing! I guess we could say, “This store had great curb appeal!” I pulled in, got out of the car and went inside. I no sooner walked in the door and a salesman came … (4 comments)
This blog is written for Buyers and Sellers about the subject of Real Estate. The information is presented in a simple and informative format so that whenever readers have a Real Estate transaction, they will feel more adequately prepared.
Lately, we have been hearing about the expense of gas, the fact that it has recently been going up in price! The cost of groceries has been on the rise, too. Many homeowners and families around our area and even the entire country are experiencing financial issues and concerns. For proof, simply take note of the many Short Sales and Foreclosures. Coupled with all of this is the extended Recession and more. For certain, we are feeling the financial squeeze. The question becomes: So what are some smart money moves that we can make during these challenging financial times? The truth … (0 comments)
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