Archive for August, 2008

August 13th

Now Is A Great Time To Buy A Home

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Now Is A Great Time To Buy A Home
 
 By Kelly Shewan – Sales Representative
Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage
 
If you’re ready to buy a home and can afford it, now is a great time to buy. Mortgage interest rates remain very low. In many areas, buyers have a lot of inventory from which to choose and long-term [...]

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August 13th

Preparing Your Home for a Successful Open House

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Preparing Your Home for a Successful Open House
 
 By Bob Dilts – Sales Representative
Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage
 
Buyers are drawn to homes that appeal to their senses. This is important to remember when preparing your home for an Open House. Through sight, sound and smell, buyers should leave your home with a lasting impression. Here are some [...]

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August 13th

A Home Shopper’s Must-Haves and Wish Lists

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A Home Shopper’s Must-Haves and Wish Lists
 
 
 
By Bonnie Summers - Sales Representative
Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage
 
Shopping for a home is an exciting adventure and it’s easy to get lost in a sea of dazzling for-sale homes and all of their fabulous amenities – which can cause you to temporarily forget that a large backyard is your [...]

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August 13th

Strategies for Selling a Vacant Home

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Strategies for Selling a Vacant Home
 
 
 
By Anna Woszczyna - Sales Representative
Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage
 
As the real estate market continues to stabilize, sellers may find that their property remains on the market significantly longer than the days of “list today, sold tomorrow.” There is also more competition for buyers. So, it can be frustrating to put [...]

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August 13th

Moving With Children

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Moving With Children
 
 
By Rob Switzer - Sales Representative
Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage
 
Moving is an exciting time full of commotion that can be tough on everyone, including the
children. The impact the move will have on kids usually is age-related. Babies, toddlers and young children tend to deal well with moving, while adolescents may resent and resist [...]

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August 13th

Avoid These Seller Mistakes

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Avoid These Seller Mistakes
 
 
 
By Stewart Blair - Sales Representative
Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage
 
You want to get the best price for your home, plus sell it in the least amount of time. In a buyers’ market such as the one emerging now, homes will take longer to sell. Therefore, it’s important that you make the right moves [...]

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August 13th

Five Tips For A Green Home!

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Five Tips for a Green Home
 
 
 
By John Goodwin - Broker of Record
Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage
 
Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Global warming. Energy-efficient. These catch phrases have become part of our lexicon as we’ve become more aware of our impact on the environment and our role in protecting it. As a homeowner, there are some simple, inexpensive steps [...]

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August 13th

Can You Afford That House?

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Can You Afford That House?
 
 
 
By Adam Miller - Sales Representative
Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage
 
Before you start searching for your dream home, you first need to determine a price range you can afford. Depending on the consumer’s current debt ratio, most people can typically afford to pay 31 percent of their gross monthly income for mortgage payments. [...]

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August 13th

Tips for the First Time Home Buyer

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Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
 
 
 
By John Goodwin - Broker of Record
Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage
 
Home-price adjustments in markets around the country have opened doors of opportunity for many renters. If you are transitioning from renter to homeowner, the prospect of making such a large investment may be exciting, while at the same time overwhelming. But it doesn’t [...]

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August 13th

Should Buyers use a Real Estate Professional?

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By Cheryl Miller 
Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage 

 
With just the stroke of a few keys, you can find myriad resources on the Internet to help you in your search for a new home. Besides property listings, you can find out about specific communities, schools and mortgage options. Prudential Real Estate has made three great resources – Environmental Profile, Property [...]

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