Be Responsible For Preventing Abuse Learn 7 steps you can take to prevent child sexual abuse. The Penn State incident has brought the problem of child sexual abuse to all of our attention. Statistics show that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before turning 18, and sadly, less […]
Archive | 2011
How Do I Find A Realtor?
How do I find a Realtor? I’ve heard this question many times. I even asked it before buying my first property. Truth is, they’re not hard to find. According to the National Association of Realtors, there are 1.3 million Realtors nationwide! When I first received my Real Estate License in 2005, I was amongst 72,000 […]
“Green” Your Home And Receive Energy Rebates!
Energy Rebates From Your Utility Help You Manage Rising Energy Costs Surprise: Your utility may offer big-time energy rebates to offset the cost of energy-efficient retrofits. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Choosing a Realtor – How to Interview a Real Estate Agent, Part II
Here is part II in the How to Interview a Real Estate Agent series. Be thorough and consistent with each Realtor you interview. If you decide to use a Real Estate Agent just because they are related to you or perhaps they were referred to you, ask these questions before you sign any contracts – you may […]
Choosing a Realtor – How to Interview a Real Estate Agent, Part I
Choosing a Real Estate Agent to help you buy or sell property? Deciding on the wrong agent can be a very costly mistake. Here are the best questions to ask your potential Realtor during the interview process. (more…)
Does your Realtor have anything in common with your kid in T-ball?
My six year old son has just started his baseball career. T-Ball, be warned! As I watched and participated in the first practice, I couldn’t help but notice the different personalities, abilities, and styles of all the kids. The differences were most obvious when our very, very patient coach split the team in two; sending […]
Greener Homes & Habits – Saves You Money!
In Honor of Earth Day, here’s a great list of 10 ways to go green and save green from Worldwatch Institute. (more…)
Zillow Rent Zestimates: Friend, Foe or Moped to the Accidental Landlord and Prospective Renter?
Internet Real Estate giant, Zillow recently launched its Rent Zesimates with estimated rent prices for 98 million homes. Along with rent prices, Zillow offers a low and high estimate, or range for which each property might rent for. Zillow’s goal is to arm prospective renters with more data and to give landlords a starting point […]
Real Estate Outlook: Existing-Home Sales Rise
While existing-home sales rose again in January and are outpacing year-ago levels, we are still seeing a drop in home prices across much the country. Existing-home sales increased 2.7 percent in January and are 5.3 percent above January of 2010.