All Agents Are Not Created Equally

The term REALTOR® doesn't just refer to anyone helping people to buy or sell homes. It is a trademark, registered with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) , and can only be used to describe members of the NAR who have gone through accredited REALTOR® training. If you are looking for someone to represent you as a buyer or seller, you need to understand what sets a REALTOR® apart. Membership in the NAR requires one to agree to the association's standard of business ethics, based on ...

Things to Consider When Looking to Buy

So you've got your mortgage loan approval and are ready to look for a home. Here's a couple of ideas to keep in mind when looking for the right home for you. If you love gardening, you'll enjoy finding a home with a large yard, maybe something with ornamental shrubs or even a vegetable garden. Existing gardens or not, a green thumb can make any yard beautiful. However, if you've got no time for working in the garden, you'll prefer a low-maintenance, small yard. In fact, a town home with a ...

The Right Time to Buy your First Home

There are many economic and market forecasts and predictions, however the bottom line is if you want to buy your first home—there is no wrong time. There is because the motivation to buy is not determined by regional market conditions or by location. Industry opinions, economic reports and investor speculation do not sway or predict when a particular individual will be ready to buy. For the great majority of folks, the most compelling reasons to buy a home are based on individual ...