We're well into the holiday season, and it's time to plan our goals and aspirations for the new year. As we spend time with family and friends, it's clear that the best gifts do not always come wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bows.
2012 brought some promising changes to the real estate market, and the housing prices and market continue to improve. Whether you're buying or selling, it looks like an optimistic start to the new year.
If you or someone you know have a new home on your radar screen, give me a call.
The house-hunting climate may be favorable, but buyers need to be confident in their income stream before jumping into the real estate market. "If you are unsure about your [employment] outlook, there is nothing wrong with renting," says Mike Larson of Weiss Research.
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House hunters should consider getting preapproved by a lender before starting their search. "The idea is to try to work your way through the financing issues before you actually are ready to put an offer down," says Guy Cecala, the publisher of Inside Mortgage Finance.
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11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100
By: Cara Greenberg
Wouldn't it be nice to approach your home's entrance with a grin instead of a grimace? Take our tips for beating a clear, safe, and stylish path to your front door.
First impressions count - not just for your friends, relatives, and the UPS guy, but for yourself. Whether it's on an urban stoop or a Victorian front porch, your front door and the area leading up to it should extend a warm welcome to all comers - and needn't cost a bundle.
Here's what you can do to make welcoming happen on the cheap.
