Category Archives: Buying a Home

The number of mortgage applications filed for the week ending Oct. 5 fell 1.2%, the Mortgage Bankers Associationsaid Wednesday morning. The decline occurred as refinancing activity fell 2% from the previous week. Still, the purchase index rose 2% from a week earlier and increased 12% from year ago levels, suggesting an uptick in homebuyer demand. “Refinance applications declined somewhat last week although volume is still near three-year highs, and purchase applications increased to the highest level since June, with both conventional and government volumes increasing,” said Mike Fratantoni, the MBA’s […]

Matthew graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in accounting. After working as a Senior Financial Analyst for 5 years, he then made the move into the Real Estate field over 8 years ago. As a gay realtor in Kansas/Missouri, Matthew is an expert in what the area has to offer. With a strong business and finance background, he brings valuable additional knowledge to his clients when negotiating a contract. TESTIMONIAL Matt – Thank you very much for everything you did to help me with the sale of […]

Move Inc. ($8.36 -0.17%) acquired Relocation.com, a site that connects homebuyers and renters with moving and storage companies for $11.5 million in cash. Move said $9.5 million for the acquisition was paid upon the deal close. The remainder will be paid in two equal amounts on the first and second anniversaries of the close, the company said. The financial impact of the transaction will be reflected in Move’s fourth quarter financial statements, which expects the acquisition to contribute revenue in the fourth quarter and to be accretive to 2013 earnings. […]

Dedicated Multi-Million dollar seller who knows how to listen. After 12 years in the business I think my previous clients say it best… “Our family has moved eight times and we have never worked with a realtor who was as professional, thorough and concerned for our move as Allen was.” R.H. Intl Paper “Allen helped in all sorts of ways. He made sure that he understood what we wanted in a home,…His professionalism, preparation, intuition, extreme hard work and knowledge helped make the steps between signing the contract and closing […]

Professional Kenneth offers extensive award-winning marketing and sales experience serving the communities of Middle Tennessee since 1981. Mr. has dedicated his talents to the real estate and security industries leading companies as the Director of Marketing, Marketing Services Manager, Customer Care Manager, Sales Manager, and various successful sales positions. Mr. currently directs his attention in helping individuals and families live the American dream and continues to assist companies with small marketing projects under the name Solutions and is a proud member of Pilkerton Realtors based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Personal Kenneth […]

At Signature Properties we pledge to donate a portion of every commission earned to the charities of our client’s choice. I utilize the latest technologies, research and business strategies to exceed your expectations. More importantly, I listen and that means we find solutions that are tailored to you. Whether you are buying or selling I will be happy to speak with you. If you need to buy or sell a home please contact me!   Click here to search for a gay or lesbian real estate agent anywhere in the […]

Third generation Real Estate. I’ve been in the business for 20 years and have a degree in Real Estate. I am also a native of San Antonio. I have extensive knowledge in residential construction and also own a homebuilding company with my partner, Ron McIntyre, called Keepsake Custom Homes.   Click here to search for a gay or lesbian real estate agent anywhere in the country. Professional/Personal Distinctions: Degree in Real Estate     Specialties: Residential, New Home Construction, Remodelling.     View Mark’s  Complete Profile & Contact Him Immediately by […]

Fifty-one percent of real estate professionals say they expect home values to increase in the next six months, a rising number from 48 percent in the second quarter, according to HomeGain’s third quarter National Home Values Survey of real estate professionals and home owners. Meanwhile, thirty-four percent of home owners say they expect home values to increase in that time period, up from 27 percent in the previous quarter. “Optimism about the direction of home prices continues to grow,” says Louis Cammarosano, general manager of HomeGain. “The survey shows an […]

U.S. housing prices are starting to creep up from the rock-bottom levels of recent years, which is prompting foreign buyers to invest now before the bargains disappear. Traditional favorites, such as Florida, Arizona, Texas, and Southern California, stand to benefit most as they scoop up the deals still remaining in those preferred destinations. Canadians — accounting for nearly a quarter of home sales to foreign buyers in the 12 months ended in March, according to the National Association of REALTORS® — will likely continue to lead outside investment in the […]

The street name of a neighborhood can affect the asking price on a home, at least according to a new survey by Trulia. Trulia analyzed the median asking price per square foot among various types of address suffixes, like “Lane” and “Park.” Street addresses with the words “Boulevard,” “Place,” and “Road” were found to have higher average asking prices than homes with addresses ending in “Avenue,” “Drive,” or “Street,” according to the Trulia study. For example, homes that were located on streets with the word “Boulevard” in the address sold […]