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4 reasons home sellers reject VA-backed offers (and why they’re wrong)

August 23, 2016
Michael Shane
Blog, Home Seller Tips, Home Selling Tips

The VA Home Loan Program is the most important benefit available to veterans who have served our country in the military or who are still serving. The VA Home Loan allows a veteran to buy a home with no down…

Yes, you can buy and sell your home when self-employed

June 2, 2016
Michael Shane
Blog, Home Mortgage Tips, Home Selling Tips, Homebuyer Tips, Small Businesses

Dale was the picture of discouragement. He slumped in his chair across from me and seemed reluctant to meet my eyes. He had bought his small condo in Bellevue nearly ten years before. Now, it was worth much more, and…

Good News! Existing Home Sales, FHFA Home Prices Increase

August 6, 2015
Michael Shane
Federal Reserve, FHFA, Home Financing Tips, Home Mortgage Tips, Home Seller Tips, Home Selling Tips, Interest Rates, Market Outlook, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, The Economy

Housing markets show continued signs of strengthening according to reports released on Wednesday. The National Association of RealtorsÂ® reported that sales of pre-owned homes rose to 5.49 million in June as compared to Mayâs revised reading of 5.32 million pre-owned homes sold and expected sales estimated at 5.42 million sales. Expectations were based on Mayâs original reading of 5.35 million sales. Juneâs reading was the highest since February of 2007. Readings for existing home sales are calculated on a seasonally adjusted annual basis.

Should YOU Be The One To Finance The Sale Of Your Home?

June 18, 2014
Michael Shane
Home Mortgage Tips, Home Selling Tips, Real Estate Tips

You've decided to put your home up for sale. Now, how are you going to make the most money selling it and get it sold the fastest? Perhaps you should consider providing owner financing, also known as seller financing.

Want To Get The Full Selling Price For Your Home? Here’s How

When it comes to selling your home and getting the full selling price you want, there are certain tactics and methods you can employ to ensure that this wish becomes a reality.

Flaws You Cannot Hide By Staging Your Home

When you sell your home, you want it look as good as possible. To do this, your real estate agent will help you stage your home or, if needed, help you find a professional to stage your home.

Home Inspection Tips

Home inspections are a tense time for everyone. Sellers are fervently hoping that nothing major is wrong with their home that could hold up the transaction.Buyers are eager to hear that their new house is in prime condition. Whatever the wishes, one thing is for sure; any news from an inspector is usually bad news.

What Home Renovations Add Value To Your Home?

When you own a home, there are additions that you can make to the property that will improve the value of your home. For example, a newly renovated kitchen or bathroom is a popular choice that will really make the home more desirable to buyers.

The Best And Worst Times Of The Year To Sell Your Home

Does the time of year when you put your home on the market affect how well it will sell? What about the final sales price?According to many specialists in housing trends the answer is yes. The time of year when you sell your home can have an effect on how many people are interested and how much the home will sell for.

Avoid These Common Mistakes When Pricing Your Home To Sell

It can be very difficult to determine what your property is worth in the current marketplace, because you are biased by what the property is worth to you. These emotions can get in the way of impartially evaluating a property and often cause sellers to overprice their home.