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Help you buy or sell a house!  Some folks are just terrified of the process, so I try my best to make it as stress free and easy as I can. You don't need to know anything, just let me know your'e interested and I'll begin the process.  I have...

See All Steps to Buying a Home Buying a home is complicated. Follow this complete guide to get the right advice each step of the way. See All Steps to Buying a Home |  Find an Agent & View Homes | Get Home Financing | Make an Offer & Negotiate | Prepare for...

Are Houses Less Affordable Than They Were in Past Decades? There are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive...

A Look at Housing Supply and What It Means for Sellers One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes. Simply put, there are many more potential buyers than there are homes for sale. As a seller, you’ve likely heard that low supply is...

More Young People Are Buying Homes There’s a common misconception that younger generations aren’t interested in homeownership. Many people point to the fact that millennials put off purchasing their first home as a reason for this belief. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist for First American, explains why millennials have put off certain milestones...

Are you seriously considering putting an offer on a home or already have put one in?  Make sure you've had a thorough look at the seller's disclosure statement.  In most states, a person selling a home is required to document any known defects with the home for potential buyers, including...

If you're in the process of buying or selling a home, you may wonder why the county assessment is different than the market and appraised value of the home. Why is your home assessed at $200,000 through the county, but your real estate agent is telling you to list it...

Most home searches begin online.  In fact, According to the National Association of Realtors 93% of home buyers visit websites when searching for homes.  The sellers begin calculating the sale price of their home by visiting Home Estimation Websites online.  While such sites may offer knowledge or facts on some properties, they...

AT  HOME WITH LISA- BUYER'S, SELLER'S OR BALANCED MARKET? Buyer's Market Buyer's market is more favorable toward the buyer- more inventory, lower prices.  This is an ideal situation for a buyer as those looking to sell their home are more willing to negotiate.  Buyers usually end up with a great...

When a home is "For Sale", it's just that-for sale.  In reality though, there are many terms that are associated with a home for sale that can mean very different things about the status of the home.  It's very likely that at some point your Real Estate Agent may mention...

Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most parts of the country, as record-low interest rates are keeping...

Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most likely take into consideration monthly housing costs, tax advantages, and...