Barbara Harris's (barbaraharristeam) Blog

I can imagine everyone knows someone right now that is having a difficult time selling a home. Everywhere you look these days, you see a for sale sign. Lots of homes on the market, and tighter lending guidelines is causing some homeowners to lower the price of their home, possibly putting them in...

In this age of instant gratification, I believe a personality trait that gets overlooked is that of tenacity.  As REALTORS, we want to meet the Buyer, find out what they want, show them some homes, and then write a contract, closing 30 days after getting the contract accepted.  That is the norm w...

Thinking about downsizing or simplifying your lifestyle? The housing choices for buyers approaching retirement can be confusing at best. Seniors are fortunate to have so many choices today, but making the right choice for your lifestyle can be daunting. Here is some guidance as to the choices ava...

With climate changes and energy costs soaring, saving money on cooling your home this summer will be a priority. There has never been a better time to improve the energy efficiency of your home air conditioning systems. Just like forced air furnaces, air conditioning units have improved over the ...

Navigating through today's real estate market, no matter where you live, can appear to be hazardous to your health!  The news media has painted the prospect of selling or buying a home with doom and gloom.  The news is that prices have fallen, loans are difficult to obtain, and that foreclosures ...