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2018 

If you or your client has a rental property, and you have a "no pets" policy, you will want to make sure that you are aware of the HUD policy on Service animals and Assistance Animals for people with disabilities. You can find the full document here:  https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/SERVANIM...
09/20/2018
One of the most overlooked areas of the house when homeowners prepare to sell is the foyer or main entry area. It is where I begin all of my Home Staging Consultations and for a good reason. The first few seconds after a potential buyer enters a house are very important. Buyers wouldn't be there...
09/20/2018
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– I want top floor I hear it quite often. We live on the 10th floor of a 17-story oceanfront condominium. Gorgeous view of the ocean to the east and the Halifax River to the west. We have it all. Newcomers usually want the top floor. Many people believe that the higher you are, the better the vi...
09/20/2018
After all the houses you looked at and all the steps you had to take to finally get to closing day on your new home, there's one last thing homebuyers must do....   The final walkthrough.     When exactly should you do it?   Why are you doing it?   and   How should you do it?     WHEN? I always ...
09/19/2018
  Received a text 4 days ago that read, My client wants to offer $___ cash on the above property. Please advise.   My answer was…Please put it in writing and show proof of funds.   Did I hear back from the realtor?  No.   When I followed up with him, he informed me that he could not reach the bu...
09/19/2018
While the importance of curb appeal will never diminish, the process of buying a home is changing rapidly!  These days, a majority of the searching process is completed online - very few clients, especially first time buyers or those of the younger variety, choose to attend open houses or showin...
09/19/2018
The Fall Market is here which means many First Time Homebuyers will be out looking to purchase their dream home before Winter sets in.  Purchasing a home can be overwhelming especially for First Time Homebuyers.  This is most likely the single largest expenditure they have ever made in their liv...
09/19/2018
I'm Returning Your Love Letter to Sender   Some buyers will try anything to increase their odds of getting into contract and tugging the heart strings of the seller whose home has set their hearts aflutter.  One of the most popular tools for this job is the so-called "love letter."  A love lette...
09/19/2018
Here's another reason buyers need a professional Realtor in Louisville, and frankly anywhere; Realtors understand the language the mortgage brokers and loan officers use when they give status updates. It's amazing how many times the buyer can be told they are approved for the loan but then be to...
09/19/2018
It’s OK to Say This House is Not the Right One, and You Should!     House hunting is a pretty emotional process, with lots of excitement and anticipation once you find homes you are interested in seeing, especially when you are first starting on your search. There can be lots of ups and downs in...
09/19/2018
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