by Barb Bottitta | Dec 2, 2011 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, Home Ownership
Today’s real estate market is much different than it was five years ago, or even last year at this time. It is becoming increasingly more difficult for home buyers to make their dreams of home ownership come true, simply because of the changes made in trying to...
by Barb Bottitta | Nov 18, 2011 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, Home Ownership
Five Reasons Why You Should Hire Us – Not Them! Watch on your mobile device >> In a sea of agents, trust me – you want to hire someone who can keep your deals afloat and get you the best deal on the home of your dreams. But I’m not suggesting you hire us based...
by Barb Bottitta | Nov 4, 2011 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Ownership
Why use the Services of a Real Estate Agent? This question is often asked, especially by homeowners who consider selling their homes by themselves. The fundamental first answer to this question is that an experienced realtor is an expert at what he or she does. ...
by Barb Bottitta | Oct 19, 2011 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, Home Ownership
Before you make any kind of investment in a home, check your financial “pulse” to make sure you’re financially healthy and able to comfortably afford both the down payment and the monthly payments. Below are common-sense guidelines to follow in this...
by Barb Bottitta | Sep 15, 2011 | Featured Stories, For Sellers, Home Ownership
Basically, a home’s worth is determined by its market value. How is “market value” determined? Most often, it’s figured by a comparison (“comp”) with homes similar to yours in the surrounding area. So, if the homes in your...