Category Archives: Buying a Home

After 12 years in the real estate business it all comes down to a few basics for me. If your looking for someone to shoot strait with you and help you get buy or sell give me a call today! SUCCESS in any business comes not only from your head but also from your HEART. I BELIEVE in Real Estate, I BELIEVE in myself. I LOVE MY JOB, and I prove this to you through Results not Talk, Hype, or Crazy Gimics! Because Real Estate is more than just a […]

My goal is to make the transaction as easy and stress free as possible. You work with me, not an assistant agent. I’ve lived in Albuquerque for over 30 years. I know the neighborhoods from the foothills to the Petroglyphs; the trendy hot spots like Nob Hill to the rambling Adobes and horse properties of Corrales by the river! I am committed to bringing you the best service possible. On a personal note, I really like Albuquerque for all the great stuff you can do. I love to hike the […]

Freddie Mac announced that it is offering $1,000 bonuses to real estate agents representing buyers of one of its HomeSteps REO properties. Listing agents may be eligible for $500. The agent bonus program applies to 20 states. To receive the bonus, offers must be received between Nov. 15 and Feb. 28, 2013. Closing must occur on or before April 15, 2013. Investor purchases, auction sales, and bulk sales are not eligible for the program. The bonus program, known as HomeSteps Winter Sales Promotion, is to help HomeSteps unload some of […]

The median down payment sank to its lowest level since 2009, averaging 9 percent for home buyers this year, according to housing data by the National Association of REALTORS®. First-time home buyers’ median down payment was 4 percent and repeat buyers averaged a 13 percent down payment, according to the housing data. “First-time buyers historically make small down payments, but repeat buyers like to put down 20 percent if they can to avoid paying mortgage insurance,” says Paul Bishop with NAR. “The general loss in home value since the peak […]

Originally from the middle Georgia area and fresh out of the U.S. Army, I moved to Savannah in 2001 in pursuit of a career in business after taking a management position with a well-known national organization. Since that time I have obtained my Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and have taken advantage of a number of opportunities in sales and sales management positions in the Savannah area, all of which have taught me a great deal and helped make me very successful. One of my […]

Why John ? Because the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the Maine Real Estate Market and is positioned to stay ahead of the game. The Group is a team of dedicated real estate professionals, ready to meet all of your Greater Portland real estate needs. Put #1 to work for YOU! Selling? Talk to John and learn why he is “A House SOLD Name”. Buying? Our exclusive Buyer Agents, Cindy Olsen and Jeff Lunt represent only buyers, guiding […]

“OPENING NEW DOORS EVERYDAY” When its all said and done. Its all about you and your successful real estate experience. Welcome to your one stop shopping for real estate in Vermont. I offer you the highest quality of service. Be it buying, selling or relocating. My goal is not only your satisfaction and success, but to earn your trust and friendship along the way. I have a web site that is designed to ease you through the process all the way. For your successful real estate experience contact me today […]

Richard received his real estate license in 1988 while working in the financial services industry. After 20 years of helping friends, family and co-workers buy and sell properties, Richard became a REALTOR full time. His experience in financial services and technology as well as his real estate history make him uniquely suited to today’s Internet fueled real estate world. Richard received the SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation, and is experienced in helping buyers and sellers of all ages realize their real estate dreams. Click here to search for a […]

It’s been a tough several years but the market is improving and REALTORS® share in the credit for that, NAR President Moe Veissi told a standing-room-only crowd at 59 ½ Minutes, the member and director forum that kicked off the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo here in Orlando last night. It’s been a tough several years but the market is improving and REALTORS® share in the credit for that, NAR President Moe Veissi told a standing-room-only crowd at 59 ½ Minutes, the member and director forum that kicked off the […]

The percentage of Americans who have been waiting to buy a home over concerns about the economy has dropped by more than half since 2010, a new survey by FindLaw.com says. Sixty-three percent of Americans surveyed said in 2010 that they were putting off homebuying decisions because of the sluggish economy. In 2012, the percentage has dropped to 30 percent. “Two years ago, the economic situation was driving a lot of potential home buyers to the sidelines,” says Stephanie Rahlfs, an attorney and editor with FindLaw.com. “But today we’re finding that […]