This just happens to be day 10ish, so here we go!!! Should it be pie, ice cream, brownies..ooooohhh brownies, maybe chocolate chip cookies? from GoodNews Network…. I love this site 🙂 According to a recent study, indulging in a diet cheat day could actually help boost your metabolism and lose weight. Sounds too good to be true, but… Read More
Discounts for Home Sellers
So many listings… so little time!
from Buyer’s FAQ on www.yourValleyProperty.com There seems to be so much to choose from right now, it’s hard to know where to start. Often we have only vague, preconceived notions of what we want in a home, with the result of never finding exactly what we originally pictured. I suggest that you compose a list… Read More
How much will this cost me? Home Buyer’s up-front costs.
Before you even think about investing in Real Estate, you need to know that you shouldn’t start shopping for a home without first setting aside a little cash. from ‘A Heads-up For Home Buyers’ 11 Things you might not have though about. This is an Investment, Treat it That Way. Consider carefully, your up-front costs…. Read More
An IRA for Real Estate?
Real Estate As An Individual Retirement Account Investment If you think the stock market is overvalued, you’ve been disheartened by the relatively low rates of return offered by your traditional fixed income investments or you need to diversify your retirement portfolio, you can open a self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that invests in real estate…. Read More
Selling Your Home? What Should Your Real Estate Agent Be Doing For You?
How Can I Help You? Don’t let anyone tell you that selling your home is confusing, complex or exhausting. If that’s the case then your agent isn’t doing their job. This isn’t my first rodeo, it’s what I do every day. For me it’s all par-for-the course. Below is a list of some of the… Read More
Do you need an agent when you buy a New Construction home?
I’m not sure why you would even consider buying New Construction without an agent to represent you. There are so many questions that will not be answered by anyone else. Who is negotiating on your behalf? Is the price fair? Are there incentives that might be overlooked? In comparison, what are other builders doing, where,… Read More
Avoiding home insurance claims will keep your rates down.
Filing a claim can raise your homeowners insurance premiums. In some cases insurance companies can refuse to renew your policy. Use this To-Do list to make simple changes around your home that reduce your risk for some of the most common home hazards like fires, falls and water damage. Trim trees away from the house… Read More
New coating protects decks and outdoor surfaces better
If you’d rather salvage your old wooden deck rather than spring for the cost of a new one, you may want to consider trying one of the new super-thick 100 percent acrylic latex deck coatings designed specifically to restore, as well as refinish, weather-beaten wood. Recently introduced as a means of rescuing endangered surfaces of… Read More
Warm the heart of a hero with the Send a Soldier a Smile Program
Send a Soldier a Smile Lynda and Mike Wooten, whose son was an Army Medic, began a little endeavor, sending Christmas cards to soldiers deployed overseas. It’s turning into a full-time occupation including Valentines Day cards and Girl Scout cookies, and holiday remembrances throughout the year. But Lynda and Mike are not slowing down. Each… Read More
Some Practical Advice for First Time Home Buyers
Before you even begin, remove the words “overwhelming”, “complicated”, “exhausting”, “disappointing”, from your vocabulary. I do not believe in scare tactics and none of these things should be allowed to effect your home search. Having said that, owning a little nervousness is not only natural but probably a very healthy approach to a significant investment.There… Read More