Divot's Blog

DEMAND IN HOUSING WILL INCREASE IN 2011

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:37:00 GMT

Holiday news has arrived today from Real Estate Guru Steve Harney in his newsletter's message about the creeping surge of consumer demand of real estate in 2011.

Three Distinct Steps in Today's Real Estate Transactions!!

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:36:00 GMT

Consumers may be a bit perplexed by the number of "fall throughs" we have in the real estate industry today. In the market of 2010, there are really three distinct steps involved in each transaction, and each one may take on a personality of its own.

Would You Like Your Property to Sell in 30 Days??

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:26:00 GMT

Real estate is selling and it is quite possible for your property to sell in thirty days if the seller looks at the property through the eyes of a buyer!! Let's go shopping!!

Fractional Properties Sellers Must Be Realistic About Pricing

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:37:00 GMT

Much like any other resort property in the current real estate marketplace, fractional properties can be the source of great buys. The sellers of these properties must be realistic about the decrease in their value in direct proportion to whole properties in the area.

When Will Sellers Get It??

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:11:00 GMT

If it costs a seller x amount of dollars per month to keep a property on the market, and he insists on pricing above the market, he only chases the market, costs himself money that he is perpetually losing, and still is sitting on his property.

'Twas the Month After Christmas

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:29:00 GMT

Mom says even though the weather is cold, we all have had to return to the real world today. Some people had trouble buttoning pants; I was most anxious to return to playing with my friends at Rover's Ranch, but these few words are definitely words of wisdom for January!!

CREDIT SCORE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER IN MORTGAGE APPROVAL

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:22:00 GMT

A few years ago a credit score of 580 and a 20% down payment would assure loan approval for a potential homeowner, but not true in today's market.

How New Rules for Short Sales Will Impact the Real Estate Market

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:31:00 GMT

Mom tells me that the U. S. Treasury Department has released new rules this week governing short sales. With this simpler way to implement a short sale, it should decrease the amount of foreclosures and thus, protect property values

Thankful for Real Estate Market Surge

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:22:00 GMT

- "Home sales surged for the second month in a row in October, climbing to the highest level in 2 1/2 years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of an expiring tax credit." Now that is something to be thankful for ," says Divot, the real estate dog!!