All Real Estate Talk

Part I_Some Preliminary Information Be it the real estate market in 2008 or any other real estate market for that matter, the structure of a real estate purchase contract offer can be the difference in it being accepted or rejected. No, the offering price is not the only factor in negotiating a c...

When selling a home, there are many factors which affect market value and the eventual sale price of a home, such as location, condition, size, amenities, features, improvements and upgrades, local economic conditions, the current real estate market and mortgage interest rates, among others. Some...

Now is the Time to Think About Saving Money! Mortgage Interest Rates continue to fall! As reported yesterday by Freddie Mac , "the average rate on 30 year fixed mortgages dropped to 5.19% from the year's previous low of 5.47%". And that is the average rate for mortgages across the Country. I have...

Why Isn't There More Excitement? It is not too late to take advantage of the new $7,500 First Time Buyer IRS Tax Credit, included in the enactment of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, which applies to first time buyer home purchases of a principle residence between April 8, 2008 and ...

Is there a difference between a Mortgage Pre-Qualification letter and a Mortgage Pre-Approval letter?Considering taking advantage of the favorable mortgage interest rates?  Considering taking advantage of these historically low mortgage rates to look for and buy a home?  Before taking the time to...