The way we distribute and consume information has changed a lot over the last decade.  If you are considering listing your home for sale, it's important to take this into account, and have a good understanding of where buyers are actually consuming information about real estate in their area.  Check out the image below for a breakdown of where buyers found the home they actually purchased.What do these numbers mean?  The importance of working with a professional real estate agent, and having proper o... read more

So you’ve prepped your home cosmetically for sale in every imaginable way – fresh paint, a deep cleaning, new landscaping, decluttered closets and even organized the garage! Your house looks better then it ever has and you are ready to hit the market! Before you proceed with the “For Sale” sign in the ground, there are several key pieces of information that you should consider gathering that today’s savvy buyers are going to want to know. DAVID MARINE Guest post by Cara Ameer 1. ... read more

What’s the CMA of your home and does the buyer have a plan for paying the closing costs? Does that sound like a lot of mumbo-jumbo? If it does, then it’s time that you get up to date on the latest real estate lingo. When selling a home, it’s impossible to avoid real estate terminology.  Everyone uses it from your real estate agent to your bank loan manager and the home seller. If you don’t know what they’re saying, you could put yourself at risk of a bad deal or an unfor... read more