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5 Tips for Working Effectively with your Real Estate Agent

Eric Miller

Friday, March 9th, 2012 at 1:45pm. 538 Views, 1 Comments.

When it comes to buying or selling a home, working as a team with your real estate agent is essential. While your agent is certainly the one who will take on the primary responsibility of getting your home sold or finding the right home for you, you will complete the buying or selling process more quickly and easily by working cooperatively with your agent throughout the process.

Whether dealing in Downtown Denver real estate or a home in Fort Lauderdale, by following these 5 simple tips you will be able to work more effectively with your real estate agent to get your home sold or to find the perfect home to suit your needs.

Tip #1: Keep Your Appointments While your agent should certainly make every effort to make each client a priority, keep in…

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Exploring Mortgage Options

Eric Miller

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at 12:24pm. 348 Views, 1 Comments.

Whether it is your first home or your fifth, the decision to purchase a home is quite significant. After all, you will be investing a substantial amount of money into the home while making a major commitment to repay the money that you have borrowed. Whether interested in purchasing Austin real estate or a home in Ft. Lauderdale, it is important to explore all of the financing options that are available to you. This way, you can be sure you are taking on the mortgage loan that best suits both your current and future needs.

Taking Out a Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loan

When choose from among your mortgage loan options, there are many different choices to select from. The most common option selected by homebuyers is the fixed-rate mortgage loan. With a…

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Getting Your Home Ready For Showings

Eric Miller

Friday, December 9th, 2011 at 5:27pm. 368 Views, 0 Comments.

The condition of your home affects your final sales price and it’s one of the only pricing factors you have control over. Buyers tend to exaggerate even minor flaws and a clean home that needs a few repairs will get a better price than a dirty home that needs no repairs. If you want top dollar for your home, it’s always worth the extra effort to make it shine! For a quick sale at a high price, make the commitment to follow these steps in order to impress potential buyers.

General Cleaning: Spotlessly clean every room. Dust, remove clutter, steam clean carpets, and wax floors. Wash walls, windows, and light fixtures. Use polish on all trim and wood surfaces. Tighten loose stair railings and touch up any unfinished painting. Kitchen and Baths: These rooms…

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Mortgage Broker vs Bank

Eric Miller

Friday, December 9th, 2011 at 11:00am. 590 Views, 4 Comments.

Loan Are you planning to purchase a home in the near future? Whether you're searching for Ft. Lauderdale real estate, Denver CO luxury condos, or just about anything else, it is a good idea to gain a clear idea of the mortgage loan options that are available to you. When it comes to obtaining a mortgage loan, there are two primary paths you can take. The first is to obtain a loan directly through a mortgage lender, while the next is to hire a mortgage broker to help you find the right loan to suit your needs. To help decide which route is best for you, it is important to explore the pros and cons that both options have to offer. Going Directly Through the Lender If you are comfortable with exploring your mortgage loan options, going directly through the…

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Finding a Footing in Fort Lauderdale

Eric Miller

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 at 11:38am. 1258 Views, 1 Comments.

Despite wavering stability in the nation as a whole, a spurt of real estate sales activity along the eastern coast of Florida has seen the markets in areas like Miami and Fort Lauderdale doing a dance of recovery, suggesting that buyers are once again recognizing the tremendous value-add of life amid Florida’s sun-drenched beaches.

Following price drops through 2010, Ft. Lauderdale has enjoyed a stabilization in 2011, with sales activity proving strong throughout the summer. Investors and international buyers provided some of the steam for the summer rally, with luxury condominiums and beachfront properties—particularly popular with these buyers—selling fast and furiously. Collective prices for the summer months of June, July and August were up 13…

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Real Estate 101: Your Buyer Checklist

Eric Miller

Friday, June 24th, 2011 at 2:09pm. 4044 Views, 54 Comments.

Purchasing a home is a major investment. As such, it is essential to take the steps necessary to ensure you are making a sound investment. By checking on all of the following items, you will be sure to make the best choice for you and your future.

Location, Location, Location

Everyone knows that location is the first rule of real estate, but what things should be taken into
consideration when examining the location of a home? Whether you’re shopping for Bethesda real estate or a home in Los Angeles, working with an agent who’s knowledgeable in your area may be particularly helpful. Here are a few things you should do to ensure the property is located in the right neighborhood to suit your needs:

Visit the community during the day as well as during the…

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Tips for Recession Proof Home Buying

Eric Miller

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 at 12:31pm. 3303 Views, 2 Comments.

Tips For Recession Proof Home Buying

Home buying today for many is a scary thought. There is a lot of unrest due to the many unknowns as our economy pulls out of the recession. Although many questions remain about where our economy and real estate markets area headed in the future, there are a few things you can do to ensure your home purchase survives these economic uncertainties.

Recession proof home buying is all about finding a home with attributes that can weather the storm. Although many areas around the country are experienced housing declines, if you can find the homes with these attributes, they can help offset falling prices now and continue to do so in the long term future.

So how do you protect your investment against the doom and gloom…

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Buying a HUD Home

Eric Miller

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 4:09pm. 1005 Views, 2 Comments.

If you're like many home buyers in today's market, you're looking for a great deal. HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) homes provide the chance to get that great deal, but buying a HUD foreclosure is a little different than a normal real estate purchase. In order to understand the HUD home buying process you must first understand what a HUD home is.

What is a HUD Home? From the HUD website, it states:  "A HUD home is a 1-to-4 unit residential property acquired by HUD as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner and offers it for sale to recover the loss on the foreclosure claim." There aren't a whole lot of HUD homes available, but with the increase of FHA mortgages as of late, we can…

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The Essentials to Getting a Home Sold

Eric Miller

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 11:04am. 602 Views, 0 Comments.

The Essentials to Getting a Home Sold

by: Marc Rasmussen – Sarasota Real Estate

Selling your home in a market that is flooded with available homes is still possible. Home owners looking to sell should use the following guideline as a way to move their home quickly in any type of market.

1. Price your home to sell. While most home owners value their home above all other possessions, realistically the price of the home should meet market pricing in the area. A market survey will show what comparable homes in your area are selling for, and pricing your home within that range will help you move the property fast. However, home owners should keep in mind that the price should be a little higher than anticipated to allow for negotiations during the buying…

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Short Sales Benefit Lenders and Seller

Eric Miller

Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at 5:56pm. 526 Views, 1 Comments.

Often homeowners find themselves in the difficult position of being months behind in their mortgage payments with no way to catch up. In these cases, a foreclosure would appear to be imminent. But there is another option that is getting more attention during the current housing crisis. A real estate “short sale” may be a good alternative to foreclosure.

In a short sale, the lender agrees to accept a sale of the home for less than the current outstanding loan balance. It might seem no lender would agree to these terms, but there are times when a short sale is preferable to foreclosure. For example, if the home is in an area where numerous properties are on the market, a short sale could be a good idea.

Not all properties or homeowners qualify for a short…

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