Residential Listings: There are currently 1,558 (up from 1,538 last week and 1,555 three weeks ago) and another 487 (down from 497 last week and 469 five weeks ago). So far this year there have been 854 sold listings in the MLS database and in June so far there have been 152 sold listings recorded.  Home sales trends for the last couple of [...]

TO HOME WARRANTY OR NOT? In today’s strained economy homebuyers are looking for ways to save money when it comes to their real estate transaction.  While it may seem as if purchasing a Home Warranty may be a “luxury” for your real estate purchase, it is more like insurance against many costly repairs that could [...]

Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service and meet your unique needs. 1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate — like many other professions — is mostly learned on the job. 2. How [...]

10 Easy Ways to Boost Property Value Homeowners play an important part not only in how their home is perceived by prospective buyers, but also its actual appraised value. To help sellers better maximize their profit potential here are 10 tips for readily increasing a home’s worth: 1. Paint the exterior – A fresh coat [...]