Coldwell Banker Real Estate ranked "Highest Overall Satisfaction For Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms" according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Buyer/Seller Study.
The sun has decided to make an appearance and it's starting to feel like spring is just around the corner. March came in like a Lamb hopefully it will leave like one too.
With the weather, Parade of Homes and the Tax Credit, things should start to heat up for the Spring Market. Remember it's not too late to take advantage of the Home Buyer's Tax Credit. You have until April 30th to write a contract. Contact me for more details.
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling, give me a call. Now is a great time!
Sincerely,
Lori McCahey
Signs That You're Ready to Buy
Six tips that tell you it's time By Michele Dawson
Figuring out whether you're ready to buy a house - whether you're a renter or are aiming to move up or size down - can be a daunting task. But there are signs that will indicate whether you're ready to take the buying plunge.
If you are thinking about buying, you're not alone. So are you ready to make the move?
You might be if you: 1. Are familiar with the market. If you've been paying attention to how much houses are listed for in the neighborhoods you're eyeing and have a realistic view of how much a house will cost you, you're in good shape. But if you're dreaming about that big corner house with no clue about it's asking price, you may want to spend some more time becoming familiar with the market and how much houses are going for.
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Boost your home's sales price by spring: 10 cheap ways
This selling season is predicted to be the most vibrant in years. Make sure you get the best price for your home without burying yourself in expenses. By Luke Mullins of U.S. News & World Report
As the temperature drops and the snow piles up, it's easy to forget that spring is quickly approaching. After more than three years of a painful housing swoon, real-estate experts predict that lower prices, attractive mortgage rates and a tax perk from Uncle Sam will create the most vibrant spring home-selling season in some time. "This is going to be probably the most pleasant experience for a home seller in the last four or five years," says Mike Larson of Weiss Research. "If you have been beating your head against a wall, this is going to feel a lot better." But even if the market does perk up, buyers are likely to retain the upper hand throughout 2010. So to help property owners get the best selling price they can - without burying themselves in expenses - U.S. News has created a list of 10 cheap ways to boost a home's sales price by spring:
