5 Negotiating Need-to-Knows

From AskTara@Trulia Reactions to the prospect of negotiating run the gamut, almost like a Rorschach of people’s comfort levels when it comes to thinking, talking and asserting themselves about money matters. Some people get so excited about haggling they adopt an entirely new...

6 Turnoffs for Buyers and Sellers

I want to share this as I found this to be very interesting and informative for my buyers and sellers. Written by AskTara@Trulia In the wild world of dating, when you encounter a “turn-off,” you can just pack it in and not to go on another date with that guy or gal again....

SeaGlassProperties.com – Web Updates

We have added a few new features to our site to enhance your experience while searching for homes: #1. New Listings display on the homepage: view the newest listings on the market from St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, and Water Island. You can also click here: #2. Puerto Rico...

Homes for the Holidays!

Are the holidays a good time for selling your home? According to a survey by Realtor.com, they are. An article from the National Association of Realtors says more than three-quarters of Realtors report that serious buyers come forward during the holidays. That's a mainland statistic,...

Renters – Don’t be Embarrassed

As a real estate agent, I deal with an assortment of people with different needs.  And very different pocketbooks.  So, if you’re looking to rent a property, it’s important to understand that there is no shame when it comes to what you can or cannot afford.  Looking at...

Can't sell? Here's one suggestion

The old adage in real estate has long been that investments in updating kitchens and bathrooms will be covered at the closing table, and then some. But, a recent New York Times article from the real estate section argues that times have changed. These days, more and more sellers...

The Housing Market Update

New Home Sales Climb: Sales of new homes rose in September after four straight monthly declines. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that sales of new homes rose 5.7 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 313,000 homes. A big reason for the gain was that...

Private Sector Sees Job Growth

We received a couple of reports on employment levels last week. The ADP Private Payroll report continued to show gains in hiring in the private sector. Their monthly gauge came in at 110K which was much better than market expectations of 101K. In a separate report, the national...

What A Realtor Can Do For A Potential Buyer

There are many sites and tools on the internet to assist homebuyers in the preliminary work to find homes for sale and to research information on neighborhoods and recent sales. But buyers often use real-estate agents to identify long-term value in properties, negotiate prices...

Loan Appliction Process – What You'll Need

So you've been working with your real estate agent and together you've found the home of your dreams.  So now what?  Contacting your financial institution to begin the loan application process.  However, you'll want to gather some important documents before your appointment...