buying a home: "If The Seller REALLY Wanted To Sell, He Would Blah, Blah, Blah!" - 09/24/13 03:05 AM
How many times have you heard this one?
 
“Well if the seller REALLY wants to sell, he would blah, blah, blah [insert unrealistic action here]…”
Let me see the home with a few minutes notice even though I am not ready to buy yet.
Drop the price 20% below market value.
Fix every little thing in the home even though it is priced accordingly.
Bend to my every whim!
Most buyers that I encounter are serious about their home search.  We meet and go over the process, get them pre-qualified so they know what price range to look at, discuss … (101 comments)

buying a home: How To Buy A Home in Maine: When to Buy - Renting vs. Buying - 11/08/10 02:57 AM
How to buy a home in Maine.  When to buy a home in Maine - Renting vs. Buying.
You've been watching the news, checking out the real estate websites, and thinking that now might be the best time for you to buy a home.  After all, how long do you want to continue to send money every month to your landlord, adding to his income and investment portfolio?  When do you get to own a place of your own and pay into your own investment?  Is rent just money down the drain?
There are both long term and short term factors … (9 comments)