Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Will is a native of Baton Rouge, LA, but has lived in NYC and Boston for most of his adult life. He attended graduate school in Boston and worked… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2015
Portland, I Love You but You’re Forcing Me Out
My name is Carye Bye and I make my living as an artist. My work comes in many forms–some of it I get paid for and some I just do because it makes me happy. You may know my wood-block prints of Portland’s bridges or animals on bicycles, which I create in my one-person print… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Make Your Selling Venture In The Real Estate Market A Success With These Tips
Make Your Selling Venture In The Real Estate Market A Success With These Tips There are so many things that you need to keep in mind when you are trying to sell your home. From the price to the decor, everything about your home matters. While it may seem like a lot it can be… Read more »
San Franciso Real Estate Showing Trouble Signs for Investors
The streaking hot San Francisco housing market is finally showing signs of cooling down and experts are wary of trouble times ahead. Morgan Stanley’s Vance Edelson issued a statement aimed at its valued clients on Friday saying, “The tech IPO slowdown has stoked concern that San Fran, one of the hottest real estate markets, could… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Rachael Felan, Austin, Texas
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. A local Austin resident and a UT graduate, I haven’t found a better place than Austin to call home. Since obtaining my license in 2007 I have enjoyed every… Read more »
Condos Outpace Single-Family Homes in Appreciation
Condos are back in the game as they outpace single-family homes in appreciation. A recent research study released by Zillow stated that condos are appreciating at 5.1 percent annually, outpacing the 3.7 percent rate of single-family homes in the United States. During the past recession, condos were hit hard by the sudden burst in the… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Knowing As Much About Selling Real Estate Is Valuable
Knowing As Much About Selling Real Estate Is Valuable Maximizing your home’s value is important if you’re attempting to sell in today’s real estate market. You need to do whatever you can to add value to your home before listing it. In this article, you will find out some great tips on how you can… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Home Inspector: Terri Stolarz, Houston, Texas
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Teresa is an honest, hard-working professional ome inspector who is dedicated to your peace of mind. She’ll provide a detailed home inspection covering all aspects of your home. If… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Great Advice About Home Mortgages That Anyone Can Easily Follow
Great Advice About Home Mortgages That Anyone Can Easily Follow To a person untrained in the art of real estate, the mortgage financing process can seem incredibly complicated. Although mortgages are difficult to fully understand, by educating yourself on the best mortgage practices you can learn everything you need to know to get a good… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Christine Kinzer, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. From condos to castles, I can help you find the perfect place to live. I’ve been an Associate Broker for over 30 years, and am well versed in all… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Gaining Information About Selling Real Estate Helps
Gaining Information About Selling Real Estate Helps There are a lot of things you can do in order to improve your chances of selling your property quickly and for a nice profit. Information is power in the real estate industry, and this article will help shed some light on various tips and tactics you can… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Selling Real Estate Is Easy When You Know These Tips
Selling Real Estate Is Easy When You Know These Tips The decision to sell a piece of property is a significant one, so you will want to be as well informed as possible before you begin the process. Your sale will go much more smoothly if you know what you are doing. This article can… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Your Real Estate Agent Will Be Able To Help You Apply For A Home Loan
Your Real Estate Agent Will Be Able To Help You Apply For A Home Loan You’ve been looking all day for good tips on buying real estate but have found nothing of use so far. It can be frustrating with the amount of unverified information out there. Pay close attention to the tips provided in… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: What You Need To Know About Your Home Mortgage
What You Need To Know About Your Home Mortgage Mortgages, like any other loan, are a serious endeavor to undertake. Thankfully, a mortgage is backed by a home, meaning you will have an easier time paying it off if you must, but it can still sink you if you don’t complete the process smartly. Read… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Think Your Home Won’t Sell In This Economy? Think Again!
Think Your Home Won’t Sell In This Economy? Think Again! From improving your home aesthetically to staging it properly when holding an open house, there is a lot you need to know about how to effectively sell a home in this type of real estate market. By following the tips laid out in this article,… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Guide To Find The Right Location For Your New Home
Guide To Find The Right Location For Your New Home Timing your home purchase can be a difficult task but when you have the right job, the down payment and decent credit, you have no reason to postpone buying your new home. The tips below will help you to collect the paperwork needed to buy… Read more »
In the Gayborhood: Salt Lake City May Name Street After Milk
Salt Lake City could soon have a street named after pioneering gay leader Harvey Milk, an idea that reflects the progressive bent of the city that’s home to the Mormon church and capital of a conservative state. City officials say they have been working with LGBT leaders on the initiative, which would place Harvey Milk… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: David Carter, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Providing you with expertise in Real Estate solutions – I dedicate 100% of my energy toward serving my clients. I depend on referrals from satisfied clients, so I work… Read more »
Watch the Spread of Million-Dollar Homes Consume San Francisco
Nearly two-thirds of the homes in the city of San Francisco today are worth more than a million dollars, according to the real estate site Trulia that tracks home values. That dizzying number speaks to the city’s affordable housing crisis — a crisis that has officials fretting about housing even for families making $140,000 a… Read more »
Featured Gay Real Estate Agent: Darryl Hunt, Orlando, Florida
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Having resided in Florida for over 25 years, I have been in the real estate business for over 20 years as an Investor, Landlord of multi-family units and a… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Ideas To Make Selling Your Real Estate Easy
Ideas To Make Selling Your Real Estate Easy It is a common belief that selling your home is a stressful process and for some, this may be true. But the problem with most homeowners is that they are not educated on the topic of selling a home. In the following article, you are going to… Read more »
San Francisco Condo Prices Slip
San Francisco condominium prices fell last month and home sales lagged as the frenzied market cooled off. New condo prices fell 3 percent and resales slipped by 2 percent as the number of sales declined by nearly 20 percent between August and September, according to the Mark Co., a condo marketing firm. Paragon Real Estate… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Buying Real Estate Does Not Have To Be A Difficult Process
Buying Real Estate Does Not Have To Be A Difficult Process Buying a house is one of the largest investments you’ll make in your life, as well as one of the most exciting. However, that excitement can quickly turn to sorrow if you end up with a house that appeared to be a steal but… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Save Some Money With Your Home Mortgage!
Save Some Money With Your Home Mortgage! Having a home of your own is a great source of pride. Most folks who wish to purchase a house will need to get a mortgage. It can often be time consuming and daunting to go through the application process. If you wish to get a mortgage while… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate – Selling It Quickly For More Money
Real Estate – Selling It Quickly For More Money A great way to ensure that your next real estate venture is a success is to make sure you work up an overview of the entire process. Selling isn’t always easy, so using the tips listed in this article to give you an edge and to… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Buy The Perfect Piece Of Real Estate With These Tips
Buy The Perfect Piece Of Real Estate With These Tips You want the truth about buying real estate, not just what some random person has said on the internet. There are scores of self-proclaimed experts out there, but you need to know the correct information and be assured that it is legitimate. You will most… Read more »
Is San Francisco a Tech Haven or Gay Bastion?
It’s no secret that that the tech market has exploded in San Francisco in the last few years. According to a report by Dr. Michael Mandel, an estimated 68,000 people in the city of San Francisco work in the technology industry; one report by the Bay Area Council Economic Instituteputs the number of professional science… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Philip Kocev, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Real Estate is in my blood! Growing up, conversation at the family dinner table often centered around buying, selling, and investing in real estate. My mother has been a… Read more »
63% of San Francisco Homes Now Worth More Than 1 Million
In all of San Francisco, according to McLaughlin’s study, more than 63 percent of homes (including condos and town houses) are valued at $1 million or more. That’s up from 39 percent in 2010. The city’s housing crunch is a familiar story. We’ve known that lower- and middle-income families have struggled to stay in San… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Alyx Akers, Northampton, Massachusetts
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Alyx got her start in real estate in 2000 in Orlando, FL. Having learned the business in a high-volume, competitive market, she understands the importance of patience, experience and… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Selling Real Estate With Some Easy Tips
Selling Real Estate With Some Easy Tips Today’s economy is a stressful one, and selling your home can be difficult. Finding ways to get yourself ahead in the current market can not only be helpful, but essential. In this article we will discuss some tips recommended by the experts to help you sell your home… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Buying A Home? Here’s Some Help
Buying A Home? Here’s Some Help Buying a home should be a fun and exciting experience. Don’t let yourself get taken advantage of though during the process as you are too excited to see clearly what you are really buying. Let this article give you some ideas on the best way to buy a home… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Erik Cole, Gig Harbor, Washington
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I have experience in foreclosures, short sales along with personal and professional experience with relocation. The West Sound area of the PNW is so beautiful and full of life… Read more »
Rents in Brooklyn and Queens Nearly As Pricey as Manhattan
Median Manhattan sales prices have reached a new high just shy of $1 million since the recession, and median rent in the borough is expected to follow suit and reach $3,092 in 2015. While that’s not all that surprisingâ€â€everyone knows Manhattan is expensiveâ€â€and at this point, it’s not even all that surprising that some Brooklyn… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Top Tips For Getting Good Home Mortgages
Top Tips For Getting Good Home Mortgages Do you want to purchase a new residence? Or do you want to just refinance an existing mortgage? Borrowing money to finance a home purchase can be done by a mortgage. Though the whole process may be confusing, this information should be helpful. When trying to figure out… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate Selling Advice That Is Easy To Follow
Real Estate Selling Advice That Is Easy To Follow Begin your journey in the real estate market the right way when you follow these tips. This site is designed to provide you with all the tips you are going to need to make your real estate sale move quickly and as smoothly as it possibly… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Be Smart And Know These Tips When Buying Real Estate
Be Smart And Know These Tips When Buying Real Estate There are different rules when it comes to financing, searching, and buying a home, so the whole process can be overwhelming and complex. It is imperative to learn the tricks of the trade in the real estate market in order to have a great home… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate Selling With A Few Solid Tips
Real Estate Selling With A Few Solid Tips When it comes time to sell your home, your rental property or commercial space, there is a lot to consider. Take the time to read the tips and information in this article, to get a head start on your sales project. You’ll be glad that you did…. Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Searching, Viewing, Buying: Advice To Help You Buy Your Home
Searching, Viewing, Buying: Advice To Help You Buy Your Home It’s never an easy thing to venture into unfamiliar territory like the housing market and still come out ahead. A lot of homebuyers out there today, are getting pulled apart from every direction and burned on a variety of real estate deals. Make sure that… Read more »
Is It Time to Worry About Rising Interest Rates?
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise short-term interest rates later this year for the first time since 2006. Will it throttle the commercial real estate boom? That’s a multibillion-dollar question for investors. Real estate insiders talk about the rate hike the way doctors talk about wine: healthy in moderate doses. Even if higher rates… Read more »