professional: Is It or Isn't it?
- 06/10/25 07:25 AM
It's long been known that owning Real Estate is one of the smartest and best ways to accumulate wealth. As with any investment, the increase or decrease in value is not straight up or straight down. Yet, even with the ups and downs, the average yearly increase in value, before inflation, since 1929, is in the 4% per annum range.
Remember, for the average person, you build and keep wealth over the long term, no matter your investment of choice. In my opinion, hard assets such as Real Estate, precious metals, art, coins, etc, provide a hedge against inflation and protect your … (11 comments)
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professional: Do You Want One Of These?
- 04/10/25 08:44 AM
Then, you need to understand the importance of a proper pricing strategy.
Inventory is picking up across the nation. This relieves some of the buyers' pressure, as they will have more properties to choose from. So, when sitting with your local Real Estate Professional, ensure you understand the pricing strategy to make your home stand out even more.
The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that’s generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. … (8 comments)
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professional: Recession...It's All The Talk
- 04/07/25 05:43 AM
Good Morning,
With all the talk of tariffs, reciprocal tariffs, recessions, et.al. I found an article, through KCM, that presents a thumbnail discussion about recessions and housing markets. If you are contemplating buying or selling, reach out to your ***local Real Estate Professional*** for an educated conversation on how markets act in various situations. I don't have a crystal ball, but always remember, markets can go up, markets can go down, and markets can go sideways, but over the long haul, you have a better opportunity for wealth creation with real estate.
Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market Recession … (8 comments)
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professional: DON'T DO IT!
- 06/21/24 06:49 AM
There's an old saying "A man who represents himself has a fool for a client." This is also known as pro se representation. There are some activities where we ALL definitely need professional assistance. A court of law, a skilled contractor in any field, your local professional Realtor@ etc.
Real Estate is an emotional purchase and sale. Why add the burden to your current list? Do you have all the tools to properly represent yourself? Real Estate is much more than providing tours of property.
The information below is for your benefit.
The Downsides of Selling Your House Without an Agent Some Highlights Considering selling … (28 comments)
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professional: Winter Selling...Are You Ready?
- 01/08/24 07:28 AM
Winter is finally settling in around the country. Here in Northeastern Massachusetts we just experienced our first Nor'eastah of the year which dropped 18" of snow, at my house.
No matter the season or economy, Real Estate is still transacted. People buy and sell. SO, during the winter season how do you proceed in preparing your home for the market?
The FIRST thing to do is consult with your local Real Estate Professional (me...lol)
Get Your House Ready To Sell This Winter Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, there are a few things you should add to your to-do list … (16 comments)
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professional: How Much??
- 12/15/23 07:58 AM
When we were considering the purchase of our home the traditional downpayment was 20%. It was something we had strived and saved for. Now, times have changed and it is nearly impossible for most people to come up with 20% given the price of homes. BUT, the good news is that you do not need that 20% as shown below in the infographic.
What You Need To Know About Down Payments Some Highlights If you want to buy a home, you may not need as much for your down payment as you think. There are various loan options for qualified buyers with down payments as … (13 comments)
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professional: Should I Sell, Or What?
- 05/17/23 10:13 AM
There are many reasons to sell your home and only you know why you are considering placing it on the market. The first thing you should do is contact your local Real Estate Professional and schedule an appointment with them to discuss your options.
Much depends on where you are living but some things are pretty static. There is much demand and there is still a low inventory. Rates are what they are so you must understand that people sell and purchase homes in all markets,
Below is a basic infographic to help you along the patrh
Reasons To Sell Your House Today … (6 comments)
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professional: 2nd Homes...What to Do??
- 01/19/23 10:41 AM
Many people own 2nd homes, usually vacation or getaway properties. The question is, what do you do if you no longer use that property? Sell it? Keep it?
This past summer we went to the mountains for a short period. We were amazed at how much new and expensive construction that was taking place. I was scratching my head with curiosity. I mean, Pam & I drove around the entire area. We drove up and done mountainsides replete with new roads and new construction. We were fascinated.
By chance, we ran into a local real estate pro and had coffee. The subject of … (12 comments)
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professional: Are You A First-Time Buyer?
- 10/17/22 01:55 PM
The Real Estate market has been crazy for the last couple of years and first-time buyers are wondering if they're being priced out of the market. I can't blame them for having that viewpoint. But listen up! There are things you may want to do or look into before you give up the search or lose all hope.
The infographic below is rudimentary but helpful. The first thing to do is hook up with a Real Estate Professional. They will be able to guide you through the waters and suggest some things you may not know about, such as first-time buyer assistance … (16 comments)
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professional: Are You Preparing...
- 08/27/21 07:55 AM
Are you preparing to sell your property?
Wondering what you need to do?
Then a checklist is probably right for you (I highly recommend it) A checklist will keep you focused on the things you need to do and not sidetrack you. It will offer peace of mind (at least I think it will).
Below is a rudimentary graphical checklist. For a more in-depth checklist contact, the Real Estate professional you decide to list with.
Your Checklist To Get Ready To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights When it comes to selling your house, you want it to look its best inside and out. It’s important to … (7 comments)
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professional: To Sell or Not to Sell?
- 02/04/21 09:56 AM
...That is the question.
Are you contemplating selling your home in 2021? Many are... but are not totally confident about what to do. That's why it's important to find a qualified Real Estate Professional to help you through the process of selling, buying, and negotiating a home sale or purchase. Remember, interest rates are low, inventory is low and demand is high.
Below is a thumbnail sketch showing some high view information about the market last year, year over year. What you see may surprise you BUT believe it or not the market is hot and homes don't stay on the market for … (6 comments)
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professional: Are You Safe?
- 11/10/20 09:59 AM
Here we are in November of 2020 and the housing market is still chugging along with rising prices, movement from the cities to the suburbs, low-interest rates, low inventory, multiple offers, and uncertainty because of a virus.
Media reports a resurgence of cases of CV-19 in many areas. Some State governments are reinstituting more restrictive measures which are causing increased uncertainty among sellers and buyers who wonder about safety in the home selling and buying process.
All I can say is this; the professional Realtor® community learned a great deal about health safety over the last 9 months. We instituted Zoom meetings, Open … (2 comments)
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professional: Are You Thinking Of...?
- 09/12/20 08:29 AM
I think after the 1st of the year, this year, we all went to bed and while we were sleeping some alien force teleported us to Bizarro World where things are not anything like we are used to!
Who would have thought that during a "worldwide" health crisis, where economies and people were locked down, and people suddenly became unemployed, and businesses closed OR, where business was transacted over ZOOM, GoToMeeting, BlueJeans, or any of those streaming services, just who would have thought that many, many Real Estate professionals would have a banner year? Even in States where Real Estate was … (25 comments)
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professional: Tips on Selling...
- 12/06/19 10:20 AM
...Your Home. When a seller decides to place their home on the active market they are always wondering what they should do to get it ready for the buying market. The folks at KCM have put together a shortlist of tips. Your local professional Realtor® will walk you through the different stages of the transaction.
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster When selling your house, there are a few key things you can prioritize to have the greatest impact for a faster sale:
1. Make Buyers Feel at Home Declutter your home! Pack away all personal items like pictures, awards, and sentimental … (4 comments)
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professional: Do I Really Need A Realtor?
- 05/11/19 08:17 AM
So, you've decided to place your home on the open market and you're toying with the idea of selling it For Sale By Owner (FSBO). You figure the market is hot so why not and you'll save having to pay a Real Estate Commission. How hard could it be? After all, what does an agent do other than list the property, show it and fill out a bunch of forms. Here's a good article from the folks at KCM that discusses this subject
Selling Your House: Here’s Why You Need A Pro In Your Corner! With home prices on the rise and buyer demand still … (8 comments)
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professional: 12 Days of Thanksgiving #5
- 11/17/17 06:34 AM
Today is day 5 of the "12 Days of Thanks Giving 2017- ActiveRain Challenge"
offered by Debbie Reynolds.
I went to an event titled the American Warrior Real Estate Professional Boot Camp, sponsored by our local Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. The course is designed to better equip real estate professionals with the knowledge and understanding to be able to provide military personnel, veterans and their families a positive experience.
Not only was this an informative session it was also very moving as we heard stories of veterans experiences and needs when it comes to housing.
Jason Parnel, Army Veteran & Louise Thaxton, Fairway Branch Manager are co-founders of … (8 comments)
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professional: How To Make A Wearable Coffin For Your Halloween Costume!
- 10/21/17 09:10 AM
Leave it to a Professional Home Stager to come up with this idea for Halloween wear. I found these costumes that Sharon designed to be extremely creative and shows a GREAT reason to use Sharon Tara as your personal Home Stager.
Years ago I created some wearable coffins for a Halloween costume. The coffins were comfortable and fun to wear!
My daughter, my aunt, and I were the three "Stages of Death"
One recently deceased, one decaying corpse, and one skeletal remains.
I wore the skeleton costume.
We won First Place!
I created a decaying corpse costume for my husband and
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It's long been known that owning Real Estate is one of the smartest and best ways to accumulate wealth. As with any investment, the increase or decrease in value is not straight up or straight down. Yet, even with the ups and downs, the average yearly increase in value, before inflation, since 1929, is in the 4% per annum range.
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