The Realtor's Helper

Dos and Don’ts of Homebuyer Incentives By: G. M. Filisko Homebuyer incentives can be smart marketing or a waste of money. Find out when and how to use them. When you’re selling your home, the idea of adding a sweetener to the transaction—whether it’s a decorating allowance, a home warranty, or a ...

Finally, A Sensible Solution to Ensure Affordable Mortgage Rates Many pundits and policymakers insouciantly throw around the idea that Congress ought to get rid of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Sure, Fannie and Freddie have their fair share of warts — they became insolvent after buying bundles of ...

Now that we have hit the first heat wave of the summer here is a way to keep your home cool for those dog days of summer without draining your wallet! By: Laura Fisher Kaiser A whole-house fan is a simple and inexpensive method of cooling a house.   Maximum cooling from your whole-house fan Whene...

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS July 12, 2011 Forecast: 15 top-performing real estate markets for remainder of 2011   Despite Q2 uptick, overall home prices expected to dip further by year's end By Inman NewsInman NewsTM Share This U.S. home prices rose slightly in the second quarter, but ultimately fell...

 With the housing market being in the state that it is currently in some homeowners are considering renting their homes until recovery happens. If you are considering renting out your home here is more information on how your insurance coverage may be affected. By: Dona DeZube Turning your home ...

Dee Langley | Keller Williams Realty Ballantyne Area | (704) 989-9793 4313 Red Hook Rd, Monroe, NC Stunning First Home! 3BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $139,000 Year Built 2005 Sq Footage 1,591 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 0.13 acres HOA/...

Dee Langley | Keller Williams Realty Ballantyne Area | (704) 989-9793 3003 Kansas City Drive, Monroe, NC Wonderful Home & Neighborhood 3BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $129,900 Year Built 2004 Sq Footage 1,460 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size ...

I have spoken with several agents who USED to specialize in new construction and several agents who are in new construction now.  I have noticed that the terminology the builders are taking now for appraisals is completely different.  You will get an appraisal for your chosen upgrades BEFORE the ...

Have a Happy, Safe, and Blessed July 4th!!

By: Terry Sheridan Know the basics of FHA loan rules and you stand a better chance of selling your house or condo. If your house passes the FHA rules, it will appeal to buyers who plan to use an FHA-insured mortgage. If your house doesn't qualify for an FHA loan, you're cutting out 30% of potenti...