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General ThoughtsNovember 19, 2017

Home Buyers: Test Drive The Driveway!

When home buyers in the Triangle drive to properties in a separate vehicle from me, I always tell them to park in the driveway. “Test drive the driveway. It isContinue readingHome Buyers: Test Drive The Driveway!

General ThoughtsSeptember 11, 2017September 11, 2017

Inducements to Buyers Agents on the Rise?

It is only fair that consumers know about incentives offered to their agents. This applies particularly to commissions, bonuses, and spiffs offered to buyers agents by builders, or resellers, whoContinue readingInducements to Buyers Agents on the Rise?

General ThoughtsApril 5, 2013April 4, 2013

Get Pre-approved to have a chance in the Cary Real Estate Market.

Craziness reigns in Cary real estate. But, buyers, if you think you are going to score a new home in a great Cary neighborhood this spring, you are going toContinue readingGet Pre-approved to have a chance in the Cary Real Estate Market.

Real Estate StuffMarch 17, 2013

Buyers’ Market? Sellers Market? Maybe it’s a Ninja’s Market!

Home buyers are noticing that desirable properties, depleted inventory, and great demand are creating multiple offers daily in the Triangle. Welcome to the Cary NC real estate market, 2013 Version.Continue readingBuyers’ Market? Sellers Market? Maybe it’s a Ninja’s Market!

HUD-Owned HomesNovember 4, 2011March 27, 2012

HUD Home: Sold. 107 Cordell Place Apex NC 27502

107 Cordell Place in Apex is a HUD Home with a great deal of potential and good square footage for the price. … Continue readingHUD Home: Sold. 107 Cordell Place Apex NC 27502

HUD-Owned HomesNovember 1, 2011November 2, 2011

HUD Home: 307 Swordgate Drive, Cary NC 27513. Davis Drive, Davis Drive, Green Hope HS

307 Swordgate Drive in Cary is a HUD Home in a great location with Davis Drive and Green Hope School assignments. … Continue readingHUD Home: 307 Swordgate Drive, Cary NC 27513. Davis Drive, Davis Drive, Green Hope HS

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffOctober 10, 2011December 11, 2012

Photos in MLS Listings Carry a LOT of Weight

Poor photos diminish property values … Continue readingPhotos in MLS Listings Carry a LOT of Weight

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffAugust 30, 2011

QR Codes in Real Estate. Popping up all over Cary NC. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

QR Codes are a great marketing tool in Real Estate and are popping up all around Cary NC. … Continue readingQR Codes in Real Estate. Popping up all over Cary NC. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Cary NC, Real Estate Photos and VideosAugust 26, 2011

Basements! Or, no basement. How we roll in Cary NC…

Cary home buyers who want basement homes often have to compromise. Many select finished attics. … Continue readingBasements! Or, no basement. How we roll in Cary NC…

Cary NC, Real Estate StuffAugust 17, 2011August 17, 2011

Cary NC Market Report, Closed Sales in the last 30 days. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Cary NC Market Report, last 30 days closings. … Continue readingCary NC Market Report, Closed Sales in the last 30 days. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

House Tales, Real Estate StuffAugust 16, 2011August 16, 2011

2 Car Garage? 3 Car Garage? Who Knows? 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Check out garage dimensions to make sure you can park 2 cars in a 2 car garage in Cary. … Continue reading2 Car Garage? 3 Car Garage? Who Knows? 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffAugust 8, 2011August 11, 2011

Termites? Termite Protection Plans? We have them both. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Discussion of termite plans, termite inspections, and how that varies from pest services in Cary. … Continue readingTermites? Termite Protection Plans? We have them both. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffAugust 3, 2011

De-Clutter your Attic when Staging your Home for Sale! 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Listing Agents should encourage de-cluttering of storage areas to impress buyers and buyers agents. … Continue readingDe-Clutter your Attic when Staging your Home for Sale! 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Cary NC, Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffAugust 1, 2011August 1, 2011

Listing Your Home For Sale? Updates Trump Allowances! 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Updates bring Sellers more value than offering Allowances. … Continue readingListing Your Home For Sale? Updates Trump Allowances! 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffJuly 27, 2011July 27, 2011

Real Estate Sales Settlement and Closing in Cary NC, 60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC

Buyers need to know when they will receive keys to the house. Typically, that is after Closing. … Continue readingReal Estate Sales Settlement and Closing in Cary NC, 60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC

Cary NC, Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffJuly 23, 2011

For Sale By Owner? Go For it and Good Luck! 60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC

For Sale By Owner Video Blog … Continue readingFor Sale By Owner? Go For it and Good Luck! 60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC

Mortgage and Financial CalculatorsJuly 13, 2011August 30, 2011

How Much Home is Affordable? Mike’s No Hassle Mortgage Affordability Calculator

Calculate how much mortgage you can handle with Mike’s Mortgage Calculator. … Continue readingHow Much Home is Affordable? Mike’s No Hassle Mortgage Affordability Calculator

Mortgage and Financial Calculators, Real Estate StuffJuly 4, 2011August 30, 2011

Mike’s No Hassle Mortgage Payment Calculator

Calcmoolator mortgage payment calculator … Continue readingMike’s No Hassle Mortgage Payment Calculator

Cary NC, Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffJuly 1, 2011July 28, 2011

Home Inspections: Do it Before you Market your Home! 60 Seconds in Real Estate in Cary NC

Prelisting inspections can help a Seller over some hurdles on the way to closing. … Continue readingHome Inspections: Do it Before you Market your Home! 60 Seconds in Real Estate in Cary NC

Real Estate Photos and VideosJune 28, 2011June 30, 2011

Open Houses? I do them. 60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC

Open houses work, but only if the listing agent REALTOR® works them! … Continue readingOpen Houses? I do them. 60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC

Cary NC, Real Estate StuffJune 21, 2011

Comps, Competition, and Compelling Pricing

Cary Home Sales set comps. Competitive pricing compels buyers to buy. … Continue readingComps, Competition, and Compelling Pricing

Real Estate StuffJune 18, 2011June 18, 2011

There’s Mortgage Money in the Vault, and It is “On Sale!” 60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC

60 Second mortgage program conversation with Kevin Martini, SunTrust Mortgage. … Continue readingThere’s Mortgage Money in the Vault, and It is “On Sale!” 60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffJune 13, 2011September 29, 2011

One to Buy, Two to Sell. 60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC

One to Buy, Two to Sell is often a point of contention in real estate sales. … Continue readingOne to Buy, Two to Sell. 60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffJune 6, 2011June 6, 2011

60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC: Buyers Agency Agreement

A few high points on Buyers Agency Agreements, and what they mean in Cary, NC. … Continue reading60 Seconds in Real Estate, Cary NC: Buyers Agency Agreement