Full time devoted Realtor with over 9 years of Real Estate experience and 15 years of sales experience!Carl is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, therefore very knowledgeable of all areas. Carl sells Real Estate in all areas Birmingham and surrounding cites and counties. He represents both buyers and sellers in all price ranges. When you are buying or selling property in today’s real estate market it’s important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Carl’s commitment as your local […]

Representing Buyers and Sellers in the Greater Nashville area, I have relationships with lenders, inspectors, builders, and appraisers to help make your real estate transaction a pleasure from start to finish. Real estate transactions can be confusing and frustrating. When you work with me, you can rest assured that I will not only handle the details, but make sure your interests are protected. Whether you’re a first time homebuyer, selling your current home, or relocating to the area I would […]

Short sales are increasing this year, and these transactions can take up to three times longer than a traditional transaction. A lot can go wrong in that timeframe. These are the most common delays, according to a recent article by George “Gee” Dunsten, a real estate broker and president of Gee Dunsten Seminars, at RISMedia. Title issues: Be sure to do a title exam at the beginning in order to identify all individuals on the deed and mortgages, and determine […]

The number of homes for-sale has dropped to its lowest point since Realtor.com started collecting such data, and inventories are falling the most in the Golden State. California metros made up all spots in the top 10 of areas posting the largest year-over-year drops in inventories. Nationwide, inventory levels are down 16.47 percent in January year-over-year, and are less than half the peak of 3.1 million units reached in September 2007, according to Realtor.com’s analysis of the latest MLS data. […]

Several foreign firms are jumping into the single family homes rental market of late, seeking high returns by snagging up homes at discounts, turning them into rentals, and waiting for an improved housing market. “The business of buying and renting houses, long dominated by local mom-and-pop investors, has morphed over the past two years into one of the hottest investments on Wall Street,” The Wall Street Journal reports. For example, US Masters Residential Property Fund, a real-estate investment trust mostly […]

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make in your life. With this in mind, Rick approaches each client’s transaction with enthusiasm, understanding, and diligence. Rick’s interpersonal skills have helped him appreciate not only the business practices of buying and selling, but also the emotion involved in the process. His consistent dedication and ability to relate to his clients helps provide ease and comfort throughout the entire process of the real estate transaction. Rick’s dedication […]

I live in Kansas City Missouri and focus on assisting non-traditional families with their real estate needs. Platinum Realty has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of the real estate market and is one of the largest real estate companies in the region. Please contact me today. Click here to search for a gay or lesbian real estate agent anywhere in the country. Professional/Personal Distinctions:   Specialties: Residential Real Estate ~ Resale and New Construction. Single Family Homes […]

Inventories of for-sale homes have fallen to record lows in many areas, but some markets are still reporting plenty of choices for home buyers. Plus, in some areas home prices haven’t experienced large increases as in other places this past year. Realtor.com reports the following five best locales for home buyers for 2013: Asheville, N.C.: Prices here are down 0.40 percent year-over-year, and properties are taking longer to sell here than other places — a median of 149 days homes […]

Moves across county and state lines are falling, with the 2007-2009 recession blamed for changing Americans’ moving patterns, according to an analysis of census data through 2010. The Great Recession caused more Americans to move because they could no longer afford to remain where they were. That’s a big change in what traditionally motivates Americans to move — a bigger home or higher paying job, USA Today reports about the analysis. Nine percent of Americans stayed local with their moves […]

Builder confidence in newly built single-family homes dropped one point in February, virtually leveling out after solid gains the past year, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index shows. Still, the index remains near its highest level since May of 2006. “This is partly due to ongoing uncertainties about job growth and consumer access to mortgage credit, but it’s also a reflection of the fact that builders are now confronting rising costs for building materials and, in […]