Stephanie Barnes's (caring) Blog

Don't be afraid!  Just make the offer!  You are afraid because what you would like to offer and the seller's price are very far apart, right?  And maybe you are afraid that you will insult the seller and he/she will not negotiate with you.  Sound familiar?  Talk to your agent about this, and whil...

The Forgivable Tax act expires 2012... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8v_xrO5abY&feature=related Given that the forgiveness tax will expire in 2012, what do you think the expiration of the tax credit will do to Real Estate markets in 2012? Will the market become flooded with people who have been...

Realtors! When you see a home that has been on the market for consecutive months, or even years... What are your thoughts on the reason this property did not sell. Is it price, or is it marketing? Or both? When I think of marketing, I think of several things: Internet exposure Staging Open Houses...

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    Why does the spring market begin to take flight in March? There are the obvious reasons: the winter thaw is dissipating, and the days are getting longer. Buyers come out of a long hibernation; and those who have been thinking about purchasing a new home are preparing themselves, not onlyto b...