August 27, 2011 – 8:36 am
In the midst of the housing crash demand for rental properties rose significantly, and now according to CNNmoney.com renting is more expensive than buying in 74% of the country’s 50 largest cities. Across the nation low housing costs and very low interest rates have played a major role in tipping the scale towards buying, however in a few [...]
March 10, 2011 – 12:42 pm
Finding a neighborhood that is a good fit for you and your family can be difficult. A recent article by U.S. News offers a few quick tips for prospective homebuyers. From getting a feel for your neighbors to researching public services, these bits of advice are great to have in mind when looking for your next place to call home.
December 29, 2010 – 4:28 pm
According to a recent interview with AOL, Barbara Corcoran’s advice to someone looking to buy in 2011 is: “Do not wait.” Click here to read more about what Corcoran’s forecast is for 2011. Happy New Year from William Means Real Estate!
December 14, 2010 – 2:33 pm
The Wall Street Journal ran an article yesterday featuring unique ways to sell your home. Some ideas include holding a party or art opening at your home to get people to come into the home. Or even just displaying oranges in your home because oranges are associated with good fortune in some cultures. To read [...]
December 10, 2010 – 11:40 am
Trulia posted an article with five steps that could help a future home buyer to prepare to buy a home in 2011. 1. Minimize your holiday spending and save your cash. 2. Research financing, areas, homes, prices, agents and online. 3. Rehab your credit, if you need to. 4. Run your numbers. 5. Talk to [...]
August 9, 2010 – 8:00 am
According to an article on ForSaleByOwner.com the economy is evening out and home prices are holding. It’s a great time to buy a home and here are five overlooked reasons. 1. Low mortgage rates serve as an equity shock absorber. When buyers borrow at today’s record-low rates, they start building equity as soon as they close. [...]
June 24, 2010 – 3:24 pm
ZipRealty surveyed 1,000 home shoppers to find out if men and women are looking for the same features when it comes to home buying. Here are the top 10 features most desired by men: Garage or designated parking space – 85.5% Master suite – 79.8% Ample storage space – 71.2% Guest bedroom – 70.2% Large [...]
March 12, 2010 – 8:35 am
Forbes.com recently published, 10 Ways to Get More Money From Your Home. We all know it’s a buyers market and sellers need to put their best foot forward. Usually it’s the simple touches that stand out to buyers mind so here’s a list of things you can do help your home stand out in the crowd.
March 10, 2010 – 11:10 am
According to CNNMoney.com, it’s time to nab a real estate deal, while you still can. Home prices have dropped, mortgages have hit an historic low and the tax credit is in effect until April 30th. So how do you know if it’s time to make your move?
Ask yourself: Do I qualify for the tax credit? How much could I lose by waiting? How quickly can I sell my current home?
February 5, 2010 – 3:07 pm
“We have many clients, both buyers and sellers, who are very confused about what happens in short sale or foreclosure situation. Many people believe that if their home is sold for less than their bank note the difference is forgiven. This article from cnnmoney.com does a great job of explaining how this may not be [...]
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