Archive for December, 2009

Real Estate, Where are We?

Saturday, December 26th, 2009 Posted in Buyers, First-time Homebuyer, GENERAL INFORMATION, real estate information | 35 Comments »

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="143" caption="It is a buyer's market"][/caption] When it comes to real estate the general sentiment appears to be that of putting 2009 in the past and looking forward ... Read more..

Get a Mortgage Before Searching for Real Estate

Monday, December 21st, 2009 Posted in Mortgage rates, real estate information | 19 Comments »

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="194" caption="Finding a mortgage before looking for real estate is a smart idea"][/caption] The first step in purchasing real estate should be getting a mortgage.  Getting a mortgage, ... Read more..

Six Gifts That Don’t Cost a Cent

Sunday, December 20th, 2009 Posted in Thoughts | 1 Comment »

The Gift of Listening...But you must really listen.  Don't interrupt, don't daydream, don't plan your response.  Just listen. The Gift of Affection...Be generous w/appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back.  Let ... Read more..

Waiting For the Bottom

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 Posted in real estate information, real estate news | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_809" align="alignright" width="120" caption="Waiting for the bottom in real estate is similar to grabbing a Yo-Yo at the bottom, you are usually a little early or a little late"][/caption] There ... Read more..

Love Never Dies – The Phantom of the Opera sequel

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 Posted in Theatre | 6 Comments »

  Love Never Dies is a musical with a book and lyrics by Glenn Slater and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. A sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, it will ... Read more..

Examine the Closets in Your Home

Monday, December 14th, 2009 Posted in real estate information | 1 Comment »

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180" caption="An organized closet can make the difference when trying to sell a home"][/caption] When considering selling real estate the question surfaces, what can I do to improve ... Read more..

Obama Plans to Introduce Legislation Offering Incentives for Energy Improvements to Homes

Saturday, December 12th, 2009 Posted in going green, real estate information | 3 Comments »

Energy efficiency and greener building practices have begun to take hold across the Country, spurring incentives that warrant making home improvements to existing homes as well as better ... Read more..

Selling a Home? The First Impression Might Be the Lawn

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 Posted in Sellers | 5 Comments »

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="206" caption="A beautiful lawn can make the difference in your home's curb appeal"][/caption] When it comes to selling a home the first impression counts.  In a competitive seller’s ... Read more..

To Rent or To Buy, That is the Question

Saturday, December 5th, 2009 Posted in real estate information | Comments Off

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="160" caption="If monthly payments are affordable buying a home can make more sense than renting"][/caption] A question that surfaces on most people’s mind at some point is, whether ... Read more..

Home Inspection Before You Sell

Friday, December 4th, 2009 Posted in real estate information | Comments Off

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="215" caption="Consider doing a home inspection before selling your home"][/caption] If you are considering selling your home in the current real estate market it would be prudent to ... Read more..