Bernadette James' Blog

It is so very important that buyers are pre-qualified by a reputable mortgage professional when starting the search for a home.  Knowing that you have taken the time to go through the first phase of the mortgage process assures your agent that 1.) you are serious, 2.) it takes the guesswork out t...

A Surprisingly Quick Bank of America Short Sale I have had my ups and down with Bank of America short sales because they are so unpredictable. The files that I had anticipated would be smooth, quick and straight-forward have turned out to be anything but. The ones that should have been difficult ...

Sugar Land Real Estate-A Landlord's Nightmare Landlords make huge investments of time, money and emotion into their rental properties. They expect to find the right tenant(s) who will take good care of the property.  Unfortunately, it doesn't always go as planned. A prospect who contacted me abou...

Are You Kidding My Child Wells Fargo? My 17 year old daughter is a hard-working high school senior who has a part-time job. She loves her job paycheck. Who doesn't? She earned every one of those pennies.  Every payday, religiously, she picks up her check then deposits it into the neighborhood Wel...

  Attn: Mr. Listing Agent, You listed the WRONG Home For Sale My first-time home buyer was searching online and found your Houston, TX house for sale at 12723 xxxxx Street and fell in love. I scheduled the appointment directly with you and was told that it was a "go and show" because the property...

Every once in a while you will run across a seller who, even though they say they are motivated to sell, their actions and words tell an entirely different story. Here are 6 warning signs. 1. No MLS picturesBuyers start their searches on the internet. Some sellers refuse to authorize interior pic...