buying a home: Popular Home Inspection Misconceptions - 05/31/16 02:08 AM
Common Home Inspection Misconceptions      1.  Thinking that passing code means inspected— Contractors may know of all your local codes, but just because new construction on your home, an addition or otherwise, passes code doesn’t mean you should make assumptions on its quality.  In one example, an inspector discovered missing support beams in the crawl space of a new home to make room for duct work and it had already started sinking.  An inspection will give you an idea of the quality construction that’s been undertaken and could save you from future financial pitfalls.   2.  Choosing cost over experience— … (0 comments)

buying a home: Working Smarter.. Not Harder - 05/31/16 02:02 AM
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Part 2         Whether you’re going for a conventional loan or FHA, it costs time and money to find the perfect house.  Last week I shared a tip on how to spot asbestos siding before spending money on an inspection.  This week I’ll share a few more things to look for and what it could mean for your contract before shelling out a penny.        Lead-based paint is found in almost all older homes and may be present in any home built before 1978.  It peels in a very specific way, with vertical … (0 comments)

buying a home: Think of Investing in your Future - 01/18/16 09:59 PM
Saving for the Future? Think of Investing in Real Estate 
It’s true what they say, investing in Real Estate is not for everyone. It’s not a quick get rich scheme, instead it is something that requires time, patience and most importantly planning. What is funny about this logic is that it is not much different than investing in other investments and it could yield a very high return if done right. Real estate is a tangible good as opposed to other type of investment portfolios so its value doesn’t decrease as quickly as some other riskier ventures, but it does depend … (1 comments)

buying a home: Welcome Active Rain Members! - 01/18/16 09:56 PM
Welcome! 
Hey guys! Welcome to my new blog, I’ve had so many success stories and I have learned so much through my journey of being a Real Estate Agent that I would like to take sometime to talk about my best business practices. I love helping people and making sure that they get exactly what they want when it comes to Real Estate and Housing.
You will find all kinds of tips, tricks, real estate trends and advice in my blog. I spend a lot of time finding information for my clients about getting the greatest possible rates, finding the best contractors … (5 comments)

buying a home: Common Home Inspection Misconceptions - 12/28/15 03:31 AM
Common Home Inspection Misconceptions      1.  Thinking that passing code means inspected— Contractors may know of all your local codes, but just because new construction on your home, an addition or otherwise, passes code doesn’t mean you should make assumptions on its quality.  In one example, an inspector discovered missing support beams in the crawl space of a new home to make room for duct work and it had already started sinking.  An inspection will give you an idea of the quality construction that’s been undertaken and could save you from future financial pitfalls.   2.  Choosing cost over experience— … (6 comments)

buying a home: What Fees Buyers Need to be Aware of When Buying a Home - 11/25/15 12:25 AM
In this video I explain to buyers what are some of the fees involved when purchasing a home, this way they will know about how much they will need when shopping around to buy.
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