It struck me how much we mentor one another, whether we are in the same company or not. We share ideas and make suggestions to one another. So why not, here on ActiveRain where we do the same thing over the internet, share and mentor one another.
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09/29/2009
Many of us strive to get out listings out before the buyers so we can make our sellers happy. No brainer. To do this is sometimes the issue we stumble over. Internet syndication is the sharing of information from one site to another. OODLE.COM allows this with TWITTER.COM as an exa
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09/22/2009
Buying a home is a long, complicated process, especially for first-time home buyers. It is not something I would recommend you do alone. I remember when we bought our first home. OMG!!! It was stressful and caused me much anxiety. So if you are considering buying your first home, or an
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09/22/2009
Yes, we are in a buyer's market here in San Antonio. Actually, for much of the nation. Does that mean you cannot sell your house as you had planned? In a word, no. There are many houses here in San Antonio that have sold this year. Even in a buyer's market. It is not because the S
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09/21/2009
When you are looking to downsize or upsize your home, you have a decision to make. To buy first, then sell the existing home or, sell first then go out and buy a new home. Clients often want their agent to tell them what to do. That is not what an agent is contracted for. We are not
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09/20/2009
You have now found the right house for your family and want to place an offer. This is where your agent will assist you in making the right offer. Sometimes a full-price offer is the right choice. Other instances require slightly more or less. Rely on theexperience of your agent to guide yo
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09/13/2009
With the help of your real estate agent, the search for your new home begins. You already know where you want to live and the type of home. Your agent will target the location and type of home in your price range based upon your preferences. In the case of pre-owned homes, your agent w
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09/13/2009
Now that you know what your credit score is and how much home you can afford, the next step is to decide on a new home or pre-owned. Both have their advantages. A new home comes with a longer guarantee. A pre-owned home is in an establishedneighborhood with mature trees and near
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09/13/2009
For many, buying a home is the realization of the American dream. It isnot as simple as buying a car, refrigerator or other consumer item. This isserious business and requires patience, research and honesty. First, a home buyer must be honest with themselves. Is a home purchasea
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09/13/2009
You love to hate ‘em...home inspectors that is. They are a somewhat strange group of professionals here in Texas and throughout the country. Many real estate blog entries either praise them or ... . They provide a service to both the buyer and seller in a home transaction. An inspe
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09/11/2009