
How will the 10% mortgage rule affect local real estate?
This week, a new mortgage rule went into effect. Home buyers are now required to put down a minimum downpayment of 10% on the…
Read MoreThis week, a new mortgage rule went into effect. Home buyers are now required to put down a minimum downpayment of 10% on the…
Read MoreI’ve been busy. My thoughts about real estate have been building up. That’s a good thing, being busy. But when you’re in sales, when…
Read MoreThese 21 Rules about Selling Your Home Privately are from the book 365 Rules about Real Estate. Subscribe. Get the book. Learn what the…
Read MoreRule #56: Look for clues to the seller’s motivation in order to judge his bargaining strength.
Read MoreRule #54: Be prepared to take advantage of a great deal when it appears. Some homeowners, for various reasons, are in a hurry to…
Read MoreRule #49: The social and psychological power of a house is huge. Don’t be taken in by houses that have been staged or have…
Read MoreRule #47: If you’re waiting for prices to go lower, don’t wait. Real estate isn’t like the stock market. It’s more predictable. Although prices…
Read MoreRule #43: It’s important to find a Realtor early in the process. You don’t really want to be dealing with the Realtor who is…
Read MoreRule #40: The average person has to see about 16 houses before they are confident enough to put in an offer. Some people see…
Read MoreRule #33: Plan the work then, work the plan. Don’t get distracted by magazine and newspaper advertisements, houses that are out of your price…
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