I have been talking for years about home buying mistakes that even my smart clients make and many real estate experts agree that these recommendations are vital to successful home buying. Don’t let enthusiasm cloud your good judgment. From emotions to economics observe the following guidelines and increase the likelihood of achieving the best home [...]
Archive for November, 2007
- Part I: The 12 Biggest Mistakes Even Smart Peninsula Home Buyers Make
- What’s My House Really Worth?
- Common Questions and Answers About Your Real Estate Transaction
- Why Didn’t My House Sell?
- How Much Can I Afford to Spend on a House?
What’s My House Really Worth?
In recent weeks, I have seen more and more houses that are not selling because they are simply overpriced. The market has changed and the days of 10 offers, all thousands over the list price are over. It can be difficult to price your house, but it is important to remember that the value of [...]
Common Questions and Answers About Your Real Estate Transaction
If you’ve been doing your homework, you are hopefully more comfortable with your real estate transaction now, but don’t worry if you still have some questions. Here is the latest group of common questions my clients have… Should I be concerned about a housing bubble? All real estate is local and particular and so national [...]
Why Didn’t My House Sell?
Selling a home is complex, but it’s not mysterious. To be blunt about it, there are three reasons why a home sells or does not. Houses sell when they are: Priced Right Staged Right Readily Accessible Houses don’t sell when they are: Over Priced Inaccessible Factual Data Inaccuracies Price is the single most important factor. [...]
How Much Can I Afford to Spend on a House?
Recently, I get this question more and more from home buyers who are concerned about the recent subprime mortgage crisis. Understanding the mortgage process is important to understanding what you can afford. Here is a basic description of some common terms to remember… Before you start house hunting, you need to determine how much house [...]
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