Buying a home in a historic city comes with many perks, and a few risks as well. Whether it's the founding of America in cities like Boston and Philadelphia or the Wild West in San Antonio and Santa Fe, there is a city that fits every type of search for a blast from...
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Buying a Home Out of State Requires Planning
When you're buying a home out of state, there's a lot to consider. You have to go through all of the work tied to buying a home, but remotely. Either you have someone on the ground in the new place who is doing the legwork for you, or you visit briefly in order...
Love to Entertain? Here are 7 Features a Home Should Have for Good Hosting
Are you a person who loves to host parties, get-togethers, and even full-on New Year's Eve bashes at home? If so, then you'll need a home with all the essential features that make hosting a breeze. If you're looking to buy a home, here are seven features to consider...
Mortgage Loan
Your Exclusive Buyer Agent will empower you with information about the mortgage financing process. This will help you select the right mortgage lender and mortgage loan for your needs. Here's a look at different mortgage types and their general requirements:...
Short Sales
Today we see four different types of home sale transactions: Private owner sales. Bank sales. (Foreclosures) Short sales. Private owner sales that are unlisted. (For-Sale-By-Owner or FSBO) Of those four the most difficult by far is the short sale. Short sales are a...
New Construction Homes
Home builders market newly-built homes as if they offer worry-free living. While brand-new homes offer some advantages when it comes to energy-efficiency and modern amenities, they are rarely completely free of defect. Without the representation of an Exclusive Buyer...
Investment Properties
An Exclusive Buyer Agent can help you find excellent real estate investment opportunities. Your EBA will also provide strategic market guidance and fiduciary representation, helping you obtain the property at the best price and terms that serve your interests. If...
Vacation and Second Homes
Whether you are considering a vacation or second home for a weekend escape or a family legacy property, let your Exclusive Buyer's Agent (EBA) guide you through the decision-making process as well as the transaction assuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Many of...
7 Steps for Home Buying Success
Buying a home is a complex and expensive process, but having the right guidance makes all the difference! If you are thinking of becoming a homeowner this year, these 7 steps will help you! 1. Educate yourself with home buying information from the National Association...
Why “Pocket-Listings” are a Disadvantage to Home Buyers and Sellers
Insider trading is forbidden in the stock market, but the real estate industry has no such restriction. As listings become scarce, selling agents are taking advantage of conditions by promoting “pocket listings” to other agents, before the home is available to the...
Why “Pocket Listings” Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon
In our prior blog post, we explained what pocket listings are, and how they are a disservice to both home buyers and sellers. As a quick refresher, a pocket listing is promoted to other agents before it’s marketed to the public. The objective of a pocket listing is a...