Archive for December, 2008

People often ask what they can do to make their house sell faster once they decide to put it on the market.  Before a seller begins to think about pricing, etc., I strongly suggest they have a home inspection done.  That’s right, the seller.  While buyers usually choose to have a home inspected prior to purchase, I feel that it’s just as important to have the seller conduct an inspection. (more…)

The past few weeks have been full of dramatic shifts in the stock market and dire predictions about our economy. The financial industry in particular has been in the news, and in watching the national news one can come away with the impression that loans, home mortgages especially, are not available for most people at this time. In fact, a quick survey of local area bankers indicates that funds are still available. (more…)