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Insight from Jim Weichert The beginning of a new year is always a time to reflect and consider goals and opportunities for the year ahead. As we begin 2012, there are many reasons for encouragement when it comes to the economy and real estate. If recent economic and real estate trends are any ind...

What happens first, what can wait for what?  Appraisals, inspections, second deposits, oh my!! Here’s how it goes: you make an offer, accompanied by a $1000 good faith initial deposit.  Your Realtor will likely hold this check until the offer is negotiated and you will get it back if the deal doe...

I had a client ask how high over the top of their price range should they be looking when searching for a home.  If their range tops out in the $700,000s is it worth it to look into the mid-$800,000s? My opinion is this: If you don’t want to go over $800 then looking up to $850 might be frustrat...