Miro Fitkova's (brooklinemarealestateagents) Blog

In today's economic climate, many families are finding themselves in dire straights. The home that was once a blessing has now become a financial burden. In an attempt to avoid foreclosure, which can reap havoc on one's credit for years to come, homeowners are searching out details on short sale...

You may be asking yourself, "Is now a good time to buy?" It's a very important question. As a buyer, you're concerned with getting the best deal possible. Will you be buying at the top of the market? Or will you purchase when the market is in favor of you, the buyer? According to the National As...

Buying a home can be the single largest purchase of a lifetime. And in our society, celebrating that purchase is a common and happy occurrence. But questions arise as to what are the proper procedures and etiquette regarding a housewarming party. Can you throw the party yourself? Are gifts manda...

It is recommended that you have a real estate agent help you with your transactions. But how do you know which agent to select? The choice can be difficult, but here are some questions to ask during potential agent interviews. 1. Do you have references from past clients? Ask their past clients i...

Your real estate agent may not be your fairy godmother, but they have powers to grant you many of your home buying wishes. Your first step in finding your dream home? You must develop a strong image in your mind, and a sound list for your agent, of what you want of your dream home. To make this ...

The recession may have you staying put instead of moving up. Let's look at what the experts say are some of the green design trends for your home in 2010. The American Institute of Architects reports that "without the rapid appreciation in home values seen between 1995 and 2005, design of kitche...

In today's tired housing market, a home inspection can wake up buyers to what "as is" really is and give them a negotiating edge that could lead to cash or repair concessions. For sellers, a home inspection serves as an anti-haggling tool and keeps the dickering down to a roar. An inspection is ...

Points, fees, and adjustable rates. If you are brand new to the home buying arena, then mortgage terminology can be as foreign as reading Greek. The famous quote by Sir Francis Bacon rings true for all prospective buyers, "Knowledge is power." Use the following glossary of terms to help you rais...

Hundreds of real estate and mortgage applications are cropping up in the growing catalogue of housing related apps for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch and they put housing information at your finger tips. While the apps come with the convenience of having your home, mortgage and real estate market...

If you are new to the real estate world, and many are, the process can be quite overwhelming. Application and loans. Meetings and Showings. The terminology alone can be enough to confuse even the most savvy of people. You may hear people use the names "Realtor" and "real estate agent" interchang...