According to responses to surveys, 87% of the final decision on which home to buy are made by women. All most men are looking for is to have their own space somewhere in the home. Ironically, in only 35% of the cases do they decorate it themselves. If men had their way they would choose to decorate […]
Posted on June 15th, 2007 by Brent DeRobertis
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We all like to go on line to get information. When we go to different on-line financial calculators for rates or quotes we realize they are only guestimates and only as accurate as the parameters that define the calculations. They simply analyze the data that they have been programmed to include and crank out a number from the […]
Posted on April 26th, 2007 by Brent DeRobertis
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More Homebuyers Turn to Parents for Help
With many first-time and even move-up buyers strapped for down-payment cash, an increasing number of parents are helping their grown children buy a home — and taking an equity share in return.
Typically, parents put in cash to help the buyers amass a down payment of at least 20 percent. […]
Posted on April 20th, 2007 by Brent DeRobertis
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The following article has just a few tips on working with builders. There are many more. See your Realtor for a consultation.
New Rules for Buying a Home Before It’s Built
As the housing market has cooled, the developer’s mindset has changed. Rather than construct new developments quickly and wait for the buyers to flood in, more […]
Posted on April 10th, 2007 by Brent DeRobertis
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Many first time buyers will not remember the Savings and Loan Crisis of the 80’s. This was a similar situation to the current rash of failure of today’s subprime lenders. Federal government had to step in and right the boat with money and better controls. My take is this is what will happen again. The […]
Posted on March 16th, 2007 by Brent DeRobertis
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Since Daylight Saving Time starts 3/11 this year the Spring market should heat up sooner as well. Interested buyers will be able to view properties in the light in the evening. Sellers will have light to get their homes ready to put on the market. The other factor that might move late March activity is, […]
Posted on March 2nd, 2007 by Brent DeRobertis
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You are not alone.
Does anybody remember the old days when home buyers actually made sizable down payments, often 20 percent or more, when they bought their first house? New national research reveals just how dated and quaint that concept has become, because of rocketing home prices that have far eclipsed buyers’ incomes and savings. From […]
Posted on February 14th, 2007 by Brent DeRobertis
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Daily Real Estate News  |  February 7, 2007Exurbs Hard Hit by Slowing Market
Suburbs farthest from the urban core, also known as exurbs, are experiencing more dramatic drops in home sales and prices than close-in suburbs.
Ever since the five-year U.S. housing boom ended in the summer of 2005, home construction in these distant exurbs has slowed […]
Posted on February 7th, 2007 by Brent DeRobertis
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Here are a few tips from a columnist.
Daily Real Estate News  |  February 6, 2007
6 Ways First-Time Buyers Can Prepare
A cooling housing market gives buyers, especially first-time buyers, more opportunities to snatch up a good deal. But just because there are good deals, doesn’t always mean buyers are ready to make the leap.
These six tips will help […]
Posted on February 6th, 2007 by Brent DeRobertis
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Unless you plan to be in your new home for 10, 20 or more years you should consider the resale potential of your home at purchase time. Real estate history shows that in any previous decade, in the last 100 years, that homes appreciated, which indicates that real estate is a good long term investment. While I don’t recommend […]
Posted on January 25th, 2007 by Brent DeRobertis
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