Mike Hughes' Blog

                                             * * * *  HARD CORE REAL ESTATE TALK  * * * * LOAN MODIFICATION - The government's failure to help home owners is an open invitation to scam artists to swindle home owners out of what little they have left. George Souto post an interesting article today...

 With all the posts out there about how now is the best time in history to run out and buy a home, I thought it only fair to show you the reasons that you should not do so. The last thing this economy needs is for consumers to start spending money, that would actually cause the great deals to go ...

Many of us use Youtube to host a variety of Real Estate and personal videos.  I noticed that when videos are done playing, in most cases, other videos will pop up on the screen that have a similar topic or title.  Does this hurt or help you?  I guess this depends on how you "see" it, no pun inten...

To me, the answer seems simple: This is illegal and poses a serious threat to agents who are trying to show these properties to prospects.  Further, they are dangerous to be lived in ... they may not contain smoke detectors, etc.  Public housing needs to assist ... allowing people to live illegal...

I am going to write about a very sensitive subject.  There are strong opinions on both sides - however I am someplace in the middle.  Now this was inspired by someone whom I have the utmost respect for; fellow blogger and Real Estate Broker, Lenn Harley."They Bought Homes They Couldn't Afford" Is...

Part one : I do a lot of short sales... well, not hundreds but a few at the time that I devote a lot of personal attention and have closed a few ( the ones that don't close is most times because the buyer walked away right before the approval came back). I know a lot more about the process from e...

Quadruple Taxation Threat:- Tax to seller on selling - Tax to seller on profit - Tax to agent on commission (income tax) - AND (!!!) Tax to Seller on Service for Selling!I spent Wednesday morning in Hartford for Realtor Day At the Capitol, where we were given details on issues that we should cons...

What is Home Staging?  Home staging is the process of preparing a home for the market in such a way that it appeals to the widest possible audience.  This is accomplished by depersonalizing, updating and neutralizing the space.  It also encompasses minimizing the negative and emphasizing the posi...

  You have the wonderful opportunity to work with another agent on the selling of your listing. Simple courtesies and added little touches can make you shine as a professional and be the Realtor that agents enjoy and look forward to working with on a transaction.  Making the experience seamless a...