Before you open your home to buyers De-decorate it. The potential buyers are not there to see your family photos or collectables and stuff. They want to see where they would put their Family Photos, collectables and stuff. You plan on moving anyway, so go ahead and pack those items up ahead of time. Leave… Continue Reading
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Mortgage Checklist
Mortgage Checklist The following information is usually required during the loan process: Your Social Security number Valid Driver’s License or picture I.D. Current pay stubs or, if self employed, your tax returns for the past two years Copy of last year’s W-2 (most recent 2 years’ for FHA) Bank statements for the past… Continue Reading
Appraisals Myths Vs Facts
Appraisals Myths Vs Facts MYTH: Appraisals are preformed for the Buyer to make sure they don’t over pay for a home. FACT: Appraisials provide valuable information for the buyer and seller, but the appraiser’s primary mission is to protect the lender. Lender’s don’t enjoy owning overpriced properties any more than they relish lending money to… Continue Reading
Selling Series – Preparing the House
4 Topics for prepping your house to sell 1. Deep Clean – start at the ceiling and work your way down. Dont for get the Ceiling fans and light fixtures & Wash the globes it makes a Hugh difference. Clean the carpet, drapes and windows. Dust the tops of the base boards. a clean home shows… Continue Reading
selling series
Selling Series Built ins O’Boy heres a good when selling your home you not only need to de-decorate your built in’s most of us need to de-Junk them. Built in’s for a number of us become a catch all for the kids and us adults that just put it there because we did not know… Continue Reading
All American Home
All American Home Building a home with and buying other item made with ALL AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS. I have watched interviews, videos, and research this on my own as well. Not only are the the products better, they are also either the same cost or cheaper in some cases. If we would just buy American made and support… Continue Reading
Money & Finance
Money & Finance These are just a few of the types of articals and information you will find on the Bigelow Group Website in addition to Real Estate and MLS Home search capabilities. How To Handle a Cash Crunch In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. If… Continue Reading
Should I Lock or Float My Mortgage Interest Rate?
Should I Lock or Float My Mortgage Interest Rate? When shopping for a mortgage, what is the best time to float your rate and when should you lock it in? The answer to this question depends on two things: 1. Your objective – if you are buying a home, would your chances to qualify for… Continue Reading
7 Steps for Removing Mold From Listings
7 Steps for Removing Mold From Listings Mold is a common home intruder that can quickly turn a desirable house into a risky purchase for potential buyers. So, what can sellers do about it? April 2009 What Is Mold? Mold is a type of fungus made up of tiny microscopic organisms that can grow… Continue Reading
Appraiser Checklist
Appraiser Checklist Help clients understand what to expect during the appraisal process by sharing information on how appraisers reach their property value estimates. By Barbara Ballinger | April 2009 Here are some of the factors that appraisers Joni L. Herndon of Real Property Analysts/Gulf Coast in Tampa, Fla., and John A. Hillas of Hulbert… Continue Reading