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We know that everyone reading this blog has already filed their taxes, right? Not everyone? The good news is that the government has given us an extra couple of days by taking a day of. The bad news? Only that today … Continue reading
Michael McFarlane
This morning I posted this question on our facebook page. There seems to still be a lot of controversy over that question. Indeed, ARMs have been blamed for the current financial melt-down. It seems that most of what we hear … Continue reading
Of late there has been a lot of criticism of the real estate industry. Much of this has focused on the agents themselves. It seems that our society has decided that to place blame is the solution to a problem. … Continue reading
A majority of Americans, both owners and renters, still believe in the importance of home ownership. That’s according to a study conducted by Fallon Research & Communications Inc., which reveals that 91 percent of owners and 72 percent of renters … Continue reading
Over the last few weeks we have published articles on how to choose your Realtor® and why you would even want to. Those articles focused mainly on the selling side of the transaction. Buyers also need the expertise, skills, and … Continue reading
There is currently a proposal to do just that! The reasoning is that it is more economical to complete a short sale than to allow the delinquency to progress to a foreclosure. We have been arguing this fact for some … Continue reading
Recently we published an article pointing out some of the issues involved with choosing which Realtor® you might have represent you. Something not covered in that post was the question of why choose a Realtor® at all. For Sale by Owner … Continue reading
We think that most would agree that the term generally means to use our resources more efficiently. But that is where the paths seem to part. Part of this is commercialism; the need to make money. Part may be due … Continue reading
While there are many benefits to owning your home, saving at tax time is doubly appreciated by many. Save money, build personal wealth, invest in your own retirement, building better communities, and many more advantages rate right up there, but … Continue reading
That lack of an adequate down payment is the primary obstacle to many new or first time home buyers. While most may have heard that assistance is available, many don’t know where to turn. The mortgage industry has become very … Continue reading