Dolores Gaskell's (dgaskell) Blog

Consumers today have an inadequate level of understanding about the process, opportunities and risks facing them in real estate transactions, and they need to be able to identify a real estate agent that they can rely on for relevant, factual information...as opposed to the constant stream of neg...

In simple terms... A short sale is a sale of real estate in which the proceeds from the sale fall short of the balance owed on a loan or mortgage secured by the property sold. The process can be lenghty and requires the homeowner to work with their lender's Loss Mitigation department and provide ...

Well, the year is nearing the end. Politics are headlining everywhere and Michigan is still sliding in property values.  The last six houses I have sold have all been bank owned properties.  Home owners need help and the Hope for Homeowners program may be just what this economy needs to stop all ...

It's been an interesting ride in the real estate industry for the past few years. And as 2007 ends I look eagerly forward to an even stronger 2008. Good news is that sales for Chesterfield Township has picked up and there was an upswing in sale prices as well. Even better is that the number of ne...

Although listing and selling homes remains my primary business, my staging company is getting noticed. I offer my services to homeowners and to real estate agents who have houses that need that "Wow" factor to compete in this Buyers market. I can provide the homeowner with a written list of items...