Tag Archives: real estate

Get More With Less!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

In 1981, it took 36% of the family’s budget to buy a home.  Today, the average family only needs 15% of that income to purchase a home. History is on your side…..Call an agent today to find out how to take advantage of … Continue reading →

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Free Paint This Saturday!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

So for those of you that know me, you know I love to coupon. While writing blog articles for Distinctive Properties that are Real Estate, it is difficult to combine the two.  Imagine how excited I was when I visited … Continue reading →

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Badger Mountain Flat?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Yup, that’s right!   A new mile long, flat trail below Badger Mountain will open this weekend!  The trail has been under construction since last year.  The trail will provide an alternative to those who would like to experisnece Badger Mountain without the “hike”. The trail will be of … Continue reading →

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Boat Race Weekend Begins Early….

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

  Today at 4:00 p.m.!

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Mistake No. 8: Procrastinating after an offer.

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

Always ensure that the communication between your Realtor and yourself is exceptional and that you are both reachable at all times. Once an offer on a home is made time is of the essence, for instance if you reside within … Continue reading →

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Mistake #7: Anger Over Repair Requests

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

Remember  Mistake No. 3;  being dishonest about the home?  “A seller risks losing a potential sale by hiding something they know is wrong with their house.   When it’s found, inevitably during the Home Inspection, your buyer will wonder what else … Continue reading →

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Mistake No. 5: Limiting Home Showings.

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

So you don’t want dinner interrupted by strangers traipsing through your home, or a call from Joe Realtor requesting a showing in 20 minutes while your kids are in the tub.  No one does; but unfortunately, many home buyers are … Continue reading →

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Mistake No. 4: Having Home Viewed By Unqualified Buyers

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

What is a Pre-Qualified Buyer? Well, simply put, it is the initial step in the mortgage process and is a simple determination of the creditworthiness of a potential buyer. It’s fairly simple; a potential buyer provides a lender, either online … Continue reading →

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Mistake No. 2: Overpricing Your Home.

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Ah….pricing your home right.   No subject could be touchier.  Although no one can place a value on the “home” you have built over the years, in order to sell, an asking price must be reached.  Your homes asking price cannot … Continue reading →

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