You know the fairy tale, "Goldilocks and the three Bears." Goldilocks is looking for the perfect circumstances--the porridge being just the right temperature, the chair being just the right size, and the bed being just the right softness. However, she doesn't own these items, the three bears do. My job as a Realtor is [...]
You qualify as a first-time home buyer if you haven't owned or co-owned a home within the past three years. First-time buyers still have to meet mortgage lender qualification requirements. The lender may be more flexible, but it will still look at your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and available down payment. You can qualify [...]
I recently earned a designation through the National Association of Realtors to be a Short Sales & Foreclosures Resource (SFR) agent. So what is a short sale and how does it differ from a foreclosure? [Note: the following is not to be construed as legal advice] Short Sale A short sale is when a [...]
Because housing inventory is so low, there are a lot of buyers who have lost out on their next home even with strong offers. Even cash offers, over-asking, short closing dates, and an inspection for educational purposes are being rejected. So what can a real estate agent do? According to Cara Ameer of Inman, [...]
Land Use I listed two adjoining properties in Dane County (Wisconsin) in an unincorporated town named Mt. Vernon, in the Township of Springdale. The zoning is classified as HAM-R, residential hamlet. The land use is under the auspices of Dane County Planning and Land Development. The required lot size is 20,000 sq ft and [...]
Are you pre-approved for a mortgage? Due to COVID-19, most sellers want a minimum number of people in their homes after being listed. One of the ways to adhere to that request is for a prospective buyer to have a buyer's agent and be pre-approved for a mortgage. This usually ensures a prospective buyer [...]
You are probably aware that a home stager is vital if selling a vacant house as it gives a prospective buyer the size and scale of each room. It is also vital to use a home stager if you are still living in the house so that the home's features are best enhanced. But, [...]
[Note, I am not an attorney, nor am giving any legal advice here.] We have been in a Sellers' Market for a few years now. What makes it a Sellers' Market? There are more buyers than inventory. One reason is because sellers are reluctant to put their property on the market during a pandemic. [...]
A History of Fair Housing These last few weeks of unrest in our country brings to light, "How did we get here?" and "What can we do?" Take a look at the video below to answer the first question, and then perhaps you'll want to personally reflect on what you can do. Thank you. [...]
Mavic Air 2 The Mavic Air 2 drone is a small aircraft weighing only 1.25 lbs (570 g). The drone plus the controller and accessories fit into a small carrying case, which is included. There are three batteries, each lasts for about 34 minutes. The resolution is 4K Ultra HD and the motion flow [...]
