May 15, 2020 | coronavirus, Market News, Market Trends, Market Value, Real Stories, Selling
Quarantine 24/7 has reshaped what home owners and buyers now find crucial in their spaces. Perhaps things that never would have caused pause, are now super important moving forward. Nothing like polling on Instagram to find out immediate thoughts and trends in the...
Apr 23, 2020 | coronavirus, Market News, Market Value
Do you remember the 2007/2008 housing market crash? I do, because I was selling real estate during that time. I did countless short sales, had tons of appointments with sellers while delivering news that they were completely upside down on their home. They had zero...
Apr 16, 2012 | Buying, Market News, Market Trends, Market Value, Selling
Have you noticed that there’s not much inventory on the market? There also seems to be an extra number of multiple offers and bidding wars too. What happened? Here in Orlando (Orange and Seminole County, graph above) the sales have dramatically...
Oct 10, 2010 | For Sale By Owner, Foreclosure/Short Sale, Market News, Market Value, Real Stories, Selling
There’s a window of opportunity out there for home owners wanting to sell their properties and either move up or downsize. With Bank of America stopping their foreclosures in all 50 states last week, and other banks following in BOA’s footsteps, it stands...
Oct 4, 2010 | For Sale By Owner, Market Value, Real Estate Tips, Selling
Every homeowner must pay for routine home maintenance, such as replacing worn-out plumbing components or staining the deck, but some choose to make improvements with the intention of increasing the home’s value. Certain projects, such as adding a well...
Sep 29, 2010 | For Sale By Owner, Foreclosure/Short Sale, Market Value, Real Estate Tips, Selling
Sellers think their homes are worth more than their real estate professional recommends, and buyers think these same homes are worth less. It’s a difficult disconnect that makes selling properties a challenge. Successfully marketing a home requires that the price be...