When I was in the legal field, the people I worked with (myself included) couldn't wait to get the magazine from the California Bar Association. Not because it was interesting or was something we could learn from, but we all had ulterior motives. It wasn't just me - really, it was all of us. A
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07/23/2006
I hate to admit it, but I'm one of those who, at 41, still has yet to plan for my future (i.e., retirement, etc.). Wasn't it just a few years ago that I was 25 and 65 seemed forever away? Wha' happened? When people ask me how old I am, I still say "twen...umm...forty one." I know those aroun
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07/22/2006
So this post is going to begin with a brag. :o) My website is #1 on MSN for Leipers Fork Real Estate. OK, Leipers Fork, TN isn't the largest of towns, nor is the neighboring "city" of Franklin, TN but with homes well over the $1 million mark, with "average homes" costing upwards of $500K, I'm
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07/22/2006
Maybe I'm anal. (Ok, I know I am.) Maybe I'm obsessive. (Yep, I am that .) But it constantly amazes me at how little some agents do, yet seem to consistently get listings (which of course sit on the market forever because they aren't actively being marketed). Am I jealous? A little. But I k
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07/22/2006
1) Not Being Pre-Approved For Financing Before Looking It is important to know how much you can comfortably afford to spend on a home BEFORE you start to look. Nothing is worse than being turned down after you've fallen in love with a home. By getting pre-approved for financing, you wil
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07/19/2006
1) Being Oblivious of Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesIt is extremely important that you understand the details of your real estate contract. As well as being legally binding, they can often be very complex and confusing. Make sure you know your responsibilities and rights BEFORE
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07/19/2006