Owning the Fence

In previous posts I discussed bidding on REO listings and provided tips for making a successful REO listing presentation.  This posts discusses tips for a preliminary interview with a lender that can help you create a listing presentation that will give you the best chance of being chosen to represent a lender’s REO inventory. When [...]

  Buying a home is exciting, but it can be tough to decide if and when it’s the right time to make a big move. The good news is that right now mortgage interest rates continue to be at an all time low AND prices are still lower than they were a few years ago. [...]

Well, not literally green. But if you’re ready to put your home on the market, taking some steps to increase the energy efficiency of your property can help make it more attractive to buyers. This video gives you tips and suggestions for changes that can make a difference when it comes time to put your [...]

This post from Brazen Careerist came into my inbox and I almost passed it over – deleting it before I considered what it could mean. Mentors are supposed to be more experienced than you are, right? Then I thought about it. I am lucky enough to have a network of peer mentors from my grad [...]

  You’ve probably heard the buzz about Pinterest – how it’s the new, hot social platform and everyone is using it. We’ve talked about how buyers and sellers can use Pinterest. There are many resources talking about how to use Pinterest for business (here and here) – but I’ve yet to find any that focus on [...]

Do you dream of owning the perfect vacation home? To make that dream a reality, you need to ask yourself three questions: Where is it? What does it look like? Who will use it with you? These are all important questions that you must answer before you begin your search. This video which walks you [...]

When you decide to put your home on the market, you want to know two things – How quickly can I sell my home? And how much can I get for it? This video answers your questions and takes you though exactly what you need to know about finding the right price for your home [...]

Dreaming about your new home is always more fun than some of the other more practical considerations when you’re buying a home that we’ve already covered on this blog: How much home you can afford? Should get pre-approved for a mortgage? Where do you want to live – near urban kids or maybe in an [...]

Auld Lang Syne always sounds better with a glass of champagne in your hand. Doesn’t it? But if you’re like me, and not a huge fan of champagne, what do you do on New Year’s Eve? Last year I found the solution! It’s a recipe for a champagne punch from Bon Appetite called “The Long [...]

Okay. Maybe not exactly. But Pinterest can be a great source of inspiration when it comes time to sell your home. We’ve all spent time on Pinterest looking at images of fabulous kitchens, perfectly decorated living spaces, luxurious bathrooms and manicured lawns. If you’re like me, you probably think all that time spent dreaming is [...]