Real Estate Realist

In today’s real estate market we are seeing changes that can be expected in any recession, however, they some of them rock it to its core. Take for example the overused quote in the field of “location, location, location.” Yes, of course people still crave the homes closest to work, good schools, public transportation and [...]

I never like to willingly admit it, but there are certain topics, or particular subjects that seem to make my mind shut off. Perhaps you too have experienced this, and know where I am coming from. As I get older, and find that my peers expect me to know about these matters I realize that [...]

While people who are trying to sell their homes often go to great extents to make their house look its best, sometimes they forget the things that are truly most important. Of course it is to be commended when a home seller goes the extra mile to identify things they can do to boost the [...]

If you are preparing a home to be placed on the market, in general I would argue against using any themes when decorating. People can have rather strong feelings about these things. However, I do not believe this applies to a classic beach theme. Nothing says seaside style like the combination of blue and white [...]

Oh the mere thought of having to sell your house can send us to the comfort of our beds, or the couch with a blankie on top. You know as well as I that unless someone else is handling all of the details, the amount of time involved in sprucing things up is a pain. [...]

I have a very close friend who has the most difficult time getting motivated to do tasks that she does not want to do. I have seen her struggle with this since childhood, and as an adult it has not improved, but instead gotten even worse with the birth of three children. So, when she [...]

We constantly hear about others who have bought a flat or house in an up and coming area, and ultimately made a bundle on it. Boy they sound so astute and it makes us envious. However, try to remember that up and coming areas can remain that way for an undetermined amount of time. Or, [...]

The majority of people in the market for a new house would like all the assistance they can find in order to choose the best home and location for them. The first step is usually to carry out some initial research using magazines, websites, newspaper articles, friends and colleagues to build up a better idea [...]