by Heather | Dec 17, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points Homeowners should be wary of anyone selling home security systems door-to-door. According to the state Dept. of Consumer Affairs, the salesperson could be breaking the law and trying to scam homeowners. The department warns homeowners that anyone...
by Heather | Dec 10, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points Although real estate is local, in general, there are at least five significant contributors to rising prices: Housing affordability, increasing housing formation, rising rents, low inventory, and limited supply of distressed sales. Housing affordability...
by Heather | Nov 28, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR
Talking Points The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which insures loans for borrowers with low down payments, announced last week that it will exhaust its capital reserves and face a deficit of $13.5 billion, leaving some to wonder how this will impact borrowers...
by Heather | Nov 12, 2012 | C.A.R.
Talking Points It’s important to be prepared for a natural disaster and to have a plan in place prior to one happening. One way to prepare is to hold a neighborhood meeting and take an inventory of neighbors’ skills. Identify people who have medical, electrical, child...
by Heather | Oct 24, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points Want to sell a house fast? It’s not what’s sad, but how it’s said that matters. Houses that real-estate agents describe as “move-in condition” sell 12 percent faster than homes listed without those words. “Starter homes” sell 9 percent faster. But be...
