Many homeowners have pets and consider them to be a part of the family. When it comes to selling you residence, however, pet issues can become a stumbling block. Pets and Selling Your Property As painful as this is to write, pets nearly always hurt...

It is undisputed that the decision to purchase real estate is very much an emotional one. To spike the emotional interest, you need to consider the paint schemes of your property. Considering Paint Colors When Preparing Your Property for Sale A ver...

One tends to hesitate when trying anything for the first time. In the case of selling a home by owner, overcoming this hesitation can save you a bundle of money. Overcoming Hesitation as a FSBO Seller If I asked you to go skydiving with me, you mig...

When a person decides they are ready to buy a home, they tend to start looking for the most they can afford in the best possible neighborhood. Alas, there is another approach. Looking At Geography Can Lead To Real Estate Buying Opportunities Geogra...

It is no secret that the blazing real estate market is not so blazing anymore. If you recently bought and are looking to sell, going FSBO is the best way to save your equity. Recent Buyers Need To Go FSBO With The Cooling Market For the last six yea...

Contracts are created to focus on the legally binding aspects of the real estate transaction. The good news is contracts come pre-printed for easy use in FSBO transactions. Buying or Selling A FSBO Home - Contracts When we talk about a contract for...

Applying for a mortgage can be frustrating to say the least. Frankly, you are just a number to the lender, one of many more or less begging for a loan. Alas, there is one way to improve your stature. The Value of Good Mortgage Brokers Good mortgage...

Going through the purchase of your first property can be a bit intimidating. Yes, you can read books and get help, but doing something for the first time is always a bit stressful. Just to add to your fun, picking up a property also requires you to get a ...

Real estate signage is part and parcel of the FSBO sales process. That being said, you have to know how to use them to get the biggest bang for your buck. FSBO Sellers - Real Estate Signage When it comes to selling real estate, it is important to u...

As the real estate market cools across the nation, many homeowners are wondering if they should sell now or wait till some point in the future. Should You Sell Your Home Now? If you are worried about real estate values dropping, you need to take a ...

The recent conviction of Oliver Hooper, the real estate rapist, presents a grim and important lesson for homeowners. In your urge to sell your home, do not throw common sense out the window. The Lesson of the Real Estate Rapist Conviction The story...

As has been reported in the media lately, the real estate market has cooled off dramatically. This raises the question of whether you should buy now or wait for a bit for prices to fall further. Should You Buy Real Estate Now? First off, timing any...

A home with a garage is always more attractive to buyers than one without a garage. That being said, issues concerning your garage go much farther than just the existence of one. The Power Of Your Garage When Selling If you have ever lived somewhe...

There is a common misconception among people who decide to sell their home without a real estate agent. The misconception deals with getting their home in MLS listings. For Sale By Owner and MLS Listings Making the decision to sell your property wi...

A home is not a stand alone object when it comes to living life. When considering making an offer on a home, the issue of how one's furniture will look in the property comes up. The Issue of Furniture and A Prospective Home When selling a home, you...