TURNING RENT INTO EQUITY!Larger home inventories coupled with tougher financing requirements have made it difficult for both sellers and buyers to achieve their respective goals.  In the search for creative solutions, one has recently begun catching on – Rent To Own.

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BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!Foreclosure is forcing the sale of many homes, putting homeowners in a very stressful and challenging position.  While most people think of real estate agents as mediators between buyers and sellers, realty professionals also work with lenders, who are likewise facing challenges.

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PLENTY OF FISH IN THE SEA!While many areas around the country are experiencing a “buyer’s market,” you need to exercise caution when offering to purchase at below asking price.  Bargaining is indeed an art, and the last thing you want to do is to insult the sellers.

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HOT SALES IN COOL MARKETS!While some real estate markets are experiencing increasing listing times and decreasing sales, others are still doing well or even booming.  Regardless of which applies, how do you position yourself for a quick, full-price sale?  Even in slow markets, some houses sell quite quickly, and it’s for the very same reasons that they would in a hot market.

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