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WTH(eck)!?! More Crazy Real Estate Headlines

So true...let me know if you need to talk more about your housing situation after reading this... WTH(eck)!?! More Crazy Real Estate Headlines

18 Ways to Prep Your Home’s Exterior for the Spring Market

It amazes me how an agent was offended when I told her that her seller should pick up the old roof shingles on the ground. :-) See more here... 18 Ways to Prep Your Home’s Exterior for the Spring Market

Interactive Home Plan Library

Interactive Home Plan Library...Searching for the perfect home? This interactive home plan library CD has over 500 plans for you to browse through. By utilizing specific search criteria, such as home style, size, garage type, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and kitchen preferences, the perfect home is right at your fingertips. Visit http://tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=30481

Should Your Buyers Increase Their Offer?

It can be a difficult situation when a home buyer finds a home they love. View more here - Should Your Buyers Increase Their Offer?

The 10 Priciest Real Estate Markets in the World

Another Big Leap for Home Prices

Home prices are gathering steam! :-) Please see this article: Another Big Leap for Home Prices

I've posted a new listing!

No time for storm cancellations! We have a gorgeous condo for sale, the price has been reduced and it's easy to show. :-) I've posted a new listing!

Stop Renting and Buy Condo in Hartford

This condo is almost brand new, meticulous condition, 3 bedrooms, small private yard and even a 2 car private garage. Now might be the time to stop renting and buy. I've posted a new listing!

Rent to Own - Bloomfield

Need a rental for a few months UNTIL you are ready to buy? Seller will consider renting to you if you are ready to make an offer too! I've posted a new listing!

I've posted a new listing in Windsor Locks!

Enjoy single floor living in this ranch with large deck, level yard & 2 car garage. The interior boasts a large front living room, 3 bedrooms and hard wood floors throughout. Extra living space in home can be used as a 4th bedroom or family room. A little TLC and it will be a masterpiece! Easy to view to, we can look at it tomorrow if you would like. I've posted a new listing!

How to Use Comparable Sales to Price Your Home

How to Use Comparable Sales to Price Your Home By: Carl Vogel Published: August 5, 2010 Before you put your home up for sale, use the right comparable sales to find the perfect price. Knowing how much homes similar to yours, called comparable sales (or in real estate lingo, comps), sold for gives you the best idea of the current estimated value of your home. The trick is finding sales that closely match yours. What makes a good comparable sale? Your best comparable sale is the same model as your house in the same subdivision—and it closed escrow last week. If you can’t find that, here are other factors that count: Location: The closer to your house the better, but don’t just use any comparable sale within a mile radius. A good comparable sale is a house in your neighborhood, your subdivision, on the same type of street as your house, and in your school district. Home type: Try to find comparable sales that are like your home in style, construction material, squa

4 Big Short Sales Hang-ups

4 Big Short Sales Hang-ups DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 Short sales are increasing this year, and these transactions can take up to three times longer than a traditional transaction. A lot can go wrong in that timeframe. These are the most common delays, according to a recent article by George “Gee” Dunsten, a real estate broker and president of Gee Dunsten Seminars, at RISMedia. Title issues: Be sure to do a title exam at the beginning in order to identify all individuals on the deed and mortgages, and determine all lien holders. Lack of communication with the lender: Lost documents and misunderstandings commonly cause delays. Make it a habit to follow up with the mortgage servicer twice a week to avoid unnecessary delays. Delaying the start: Some short sales have not even begun until a contract to purchase has been initiated. But this could add up to two extra months to the process. The lender won’t even look at a buyer contract until a seller