Top 5 Mistakes Buyers Make When Searching for a Home – Part 2
This is the second post in a series called Top 5 Mistakes Buyers Make When Searching for a Home. See Buyer Mistake # 1 here. Buyer Home Search Mistake #2: Assuming an agent will let you into a house with very little personal info on you. For most people, purchasing a home is an exciting and positive event, so most agents hesitate to discuss the negative underbelly of the business, but there is one. Real Estate Agents need to constantly take safety precautions in the interest of their clients and themselves. Gone are the days when buyers would call an agent they don't ...
Top 5 Mistakes Buyers Make When Searching for a Home – Part 1
Buyer Mistake #1: Believing all the property information online is accurate and up-to-date. With so much available information online, finding your dream house yourself is a good possibility. Over 90% of buyers search for their homes online before they ever step into one. There are just a couple of things you need to be aware of: 1. The online real estate information is not always current. Although many of the websites update their inventory of homes daily, it's not always the case. If there are any server or programming issues, it can delay those updates, sometimes for days....and the websites don't share when ...
10 Rules for Red: The Dos and Don’ts of Decorating with Red Paint
During the winter doldrums, and into spring, many of us are thinking about how we can spiff up our homes and get some fresh zing into our décor. A splash of red may be just the right touch of excitement we're looking to add. Red represents luck, good fortune, excitement, warmth, energy, romance, and yes, zing! Here's some things to think about before painting your room (or town) red: Get inspired. There are lots of sites that offer inspiration for red décor. For starters, try CountryLiving.com's ideas on decorating with red. Then RealSimple.com offers advice on the best red for each ...
NJ New Build is Listed at $56 Million
This stunning new build has been on the market for well over a year. The price has bounced around a bit, and is currently listed at $56,000,000. Rumor suggests Richard Kurtz, turned down a 36 million dollar offer sometime ago. This 30,000 square foot home is located in Alpine, New Jersey, one of America's most expensive zip codes. With 42 rooms, 12 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, 11 car garage, indoor basketball court, conservatory and 65 foot swimming pool, the estate is located near New York City in an area that is or has been home to such celebrities as ...
10 Rules for Red: The Dos and Don’ts of Decorating with Red Paint
During the winter doldrums, and into spring, many of us are thinking about how we can spiff up our homes and get some fresh zing into our décor. A splash of red may be just the right touch of excitement we’re looking to add. Red represents luck, good fortune, excitement, warmth, energy, romance, and yes, zing! Here’s some things to think about before painting your room (or town) red: Get... [Read more...]
NJ New Build is Listed at $56 Million
This stunning new build has been on the market for well over a year. The price has bounced around a bit, and is currently listed at $56,000,000. Rumor suggests Richard Kurtz, turned down a 36 million dollar offer sometime ago. This 30,000 square foot home is located in Alpine, New Jersey, one of America’s most expensive zip codes. With 42 rooms, 12 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, 11 car garage, indoor... [Read more...]
Charlottesville Valley View
I’ve passed this Charlottesville, Virginia neighborhood on a couple of trips but this time I finally took the time to stop and photograph it. The picture was taken from Garth (Barracks) Rd and Ingleside Farm Drive and looks down upon the Rustling Oaks subdivision. I couldn’t find an average value online as there aren’t any recent sales or currently listed properties. Behind the... [Read more...]
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Top 5 Mistakes Buyers Make When Searching for a Home – Part 2
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Although I've retired from actively assisting buyers and sellers, I do know several excellent Realtors, contact me if you'd like their names.
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