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How To Handle A Home Appraisal

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 2/3/2012

Whether you're buying a home or selling one, if you're unsure of the true value of a home then you will need to get a home appraisal. Even if you are planning on refinancing your mortgage, your lender will most likely... More

30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit New Record Low Again

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 2/2/2012

Freddie Mac announced today that the interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage hit 3.87 percent which is below the previous record two weeks ago of 3.88. It's also down from 3.98 percent from last week. To date... More

Real Estate Marketing Strategies: Powerful Tips For Maximizing Your Success

By Maya Bailey Ph.D. - Contributing Writer | 2/1/2012

What is Success to You? In my 15+ years of experience in coaching my clients to maximize their success, I have created powerful tips to help you accelerate your progress. The first of these is for you to get clear on... More

Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Buying A Foreclosure

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/31/2012

We all know buyers are looking for bargains and one of their main sources are foreclosures. Despite the low price buyers can get foreclosures for they should be aware that foreclosures can also come with risk, some... More

Existing-Home Sales On The Rise Once Again

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/30/2012

The National Association of Realtors just released their latest existing-home sales survey which indicates that sales are on the rise once again making this is the third month in a row of increases. All of 2011 showed an... More

The Underwriter

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/27/2012

You've just sold your home and now you're in underwriting. What does that mean? When you're selling your home and both the buyer and the seller have agreed to an offer the next step is for the entire... More

How Long Will It Take To Sell Your Home?

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/26/2012

For many sellers once they decide to put their home on the market the first question they may ask themselves is, "How long will it take to sell?" Sadly, there's no set formula on how long it will take to sell, but there are... More

Real Estate Marketing Strategies: Create Your 2012 Success Blueprint

By Maya Bailey Ph.D. - Contributing Writer | 1/25/2012

Many people who want to create success for the New Year don't realize that in order to do that, they need to have a blueprint for success. What does that mean specifically? It takes two things to create a... More

Buying A Home Will Soon Be More Affordable Than Renting

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/24/2012

After the housing markets bubble burst many people shied away from home ownership and started renting affordable apartments. However, that trend is changing due to several factors. First, the cost of rent has been... More

30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops To New Record Low

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/23/2012

Reaching its eighth record low in a year the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen once again to a new record low. Freddie Mac has announced that the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage... More

Small Increase In Home Sales Shows Recovery Beginning

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/20/2012

The supply of available properties on the housing market dropped close to a 7-year low as sales of previously owned homes rose to an 11-month high this past December pointing to a small pulse of recovery for the... More

4-1/2 Year High For Homebuilder Sentiment

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/19/2012

The National Association of Home Builders released the results of a survey they conducted at the beginning of January indicating that homebuilder sentiment has unexpectedly jumped to its highest level in four and a... More

Real Estate Marketing Strategies: Stop Being So Hard On Yourself

By Maya Bailey Ph.D. - Contributing Writer | 1/18/2012

Do you have to be hard on yourself in order to succeed? When I coach real estate agents in creating their multiple six-figure incomes, I often hear this misconception: "I need to be hard on myself in order to succeed." When... More

How To Find A Realtor When You Are Looking To Buy

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/17/2012

If you're in the market to buy a home then you are going need help from a professional real estate agent. Using an agent will not only help you navigate through the maze of one of the biggest transactions you will... More

New Record Lows Reached For Mortgage Rates

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/16/2012

According to Freddie Mac for the sixth consecutive week the average rate 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has dropped to 3.89% down from 3.91% last week which the lowest rate on record since 1971 when the survey... More

Politicians, Watch Out For Homeowner Voters

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/13/2012

The results of a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders sends a clear message that a majority of American voters say they value home ownership and oppose any government... More

Homes Have Not Been This Affordable Since 1971

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/12/2012

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), due to record low mortgage rates and falling home prices, home affordability has hit 1971 levels. Bob Nielsen, chairman of the... More

2012 Should Continue To Post Low Mortgage Rates

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/11/2012

All throughout 2011 there were record low mortgage interest and that trend is likely to continue throughout 2012. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve has pledged to keep mortgage interest rates low through 2013. Experts feel... More

Selling With Or Without Furniture

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/10/2012

When people start planning to sell their home they are often left with a question in mind; should they try to sell their home with or without furniture? Before you begin to focus on whether or not you should have furniture... More

Relocating And Need To Sell Fast? You Have Options!

By Chris Largent - Staff Writer | 1/6/2012

With the latest employment numbers showing gains last November and December there's always the possibility that if you are looking for work outside your current area in which you reside or your current jobs requires... More