Less than 3 percent of REALTORS nationwide carry this prestigious designation. Both Carrie and Mary are Certified Residential Specialists and ready to assist you with all your real estate needs. Continue Reading
The decision to buy first or sell first, has always been a little of the "Which came first: the chicken or the egg?" type of question. Is it better to buy another home before you sell your current one or sell the current one before you buy the replacement? Some Continue Reading
In divorce situations, it is common, for the spouse who keeps the home to refinance to remove the other spouse from the loan. Equally as common, first-time buyers who don't have enough income to qualify may ask a parent to co-sign and must add their name to the Continue Reading
The fall colors in the Tahoe area have been spectacular this year. I wish we had fewer pines and more deciduous trees, but then we'd look like the east coast! :). All kidding aside, I'll share a couple of "colorful spots" for viewing next fall season. Just reach out Continue Reading
U.S. homeowners with mortgages have seen their equity increase by a total of $2.9 trillion or 29.3% since the 2nd quarter of 2020. Continue Reading
The highest activity during a listing period happens in the first weeks it comes on the market because of the surge of buyers wanting to see the "new" listing. After that, it only new buyers to the market who will look at it. Continue Reading
With the rapid appreciation that homes have had in the last two years, most homeowners have equity. A common way to release part of the equity is to cash-out refinance but some homeowners may not be eligible currently. This type of loan replaces the current mortgage Continue Reading
In the Boy Scouts, a certification, called a Totin' Chip, is required for scouts to carry, and use woods tools like a knife, axe and a saw. They must read and understand the use and safety rules from the scout handbooks and demonstrate the proper handling, care, Continue Reading
A Seller's equity in their home is the difference between what the home is worth and what they owe. At any point in time, it is an estimation because value is a very subjective term. If the seller thinks the home is worth more than an actual buyer will Continue Reading