In today’s economic crisis and down real estate market this is a term that comes up a lot. But what exactly does it mean? In simple terms, a short sale is a tool that is used by banks and borrowers who have come on difficult times, as an alternative to foreclosure when a borrower cannot repay their loan. When a homeowner takes out a mortgage loan to purchase their house, they agree to pay a certain sum of money, known […]

The real estate market on Long Island is in a state of flux and making the decision of whether to buy or sell your home may seem overwhelming. Understanding your personal goals and needs is at the heart of my dedication to you. I represent sellers and buyers in Suffolk and Nassau counties on Long Island. While my primary focus is western Suffolk, I am knowledgeable of the East End, Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove. For sellers, I will […]

Home Owners Associations (HOA’s) are established to watch out for the interest of the property and individuals that live in the property the HOA oversees. Many smaller HOA’s are self-managed, meaning in addition to managing the HOA, they are actively involved in the daily management, maintenance, budgeting and capital improvements of the property. HOA’s work to establish resident and property criteria that will insure that all residents continue to be satisfied with their living arrangements, that the value of the […]

I love REAL ESTATE! I get to help people live the dream of purchasing a new home. Whether it is buying or selling, your first home or your last, a starter home or your dream home, an existing home or you are building a new home. Regardless of what type of home sale or purchase you are making. I will always treat you fairly, honestly and with respect. After all, I am working for you. If you want to be […]

One of the most important factors that determine the speed, at which the home buying and selling process happens, is the price of the property. If the price is too high, then the property will be in the unsold state for a long period of time, especially in this economy. Hence pricing the house correctly is the most important piece of the home selling process. If you want a hassle-free transaction when selling or buying a property, make sure to […]

I am a Full Time, community involved agent that can provide personal attention to help you fulfill all of your real estate needs, professionally, and confidentially! I was born and raised in Jackson, and serve all of Jackson County, plus offer experience in Hillsdale and Washtenaw counties. I graduated from Northwest High School, and then recieved an Associate in Arts degree from Jackson Community College in 1987. I currently enjoy living with my partner of 10 years on Olcott Lake, […]

Specializing in Tarrant County properties including Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie and the mid-cities. RE/MAX Pinnacle group is a full service agency and our team of agents are willing to assist you with your real estate transactions. Deciding to sell or buy a home is a big step. To make sure it’s a step in the right direction, choose the person best qualified to handle your real estate needs: a RE/MAX Sales Associate. Averaging three times the production and […]

There is no doubt that getting a real estate license will take a large portion of time, devotion, energy and, of course, money… all of which will be done to ultimately “Earn you a commission” (that may be a question). My other question to you would be, “If you put this much time, devotion, energy and investment into furthering your own career, what would the payoff be?” It seems focusing on your career, and working with an expert in the […]

More than 68 percent of home owners and renters in a recent survey say now is a good time to buy a home. In fact, one-third of renters and one in five home owners say they want to buy a home within the next two years. “We thought people would be soured after watching home values fall, but instead we found the typical American still places high value on home ownership,” says Frank Anton, chief executive officer of Hanley Wood, […]

Joseph Reilly lost his vacation home here last year when he was out of work and stopped paying his mortgage. The bank took the house and sold it. Mr. Reilly thought that was the end of it. In June, he learned otherwise. A phone call informed him of a court judgment against him for $192,576.71. It turned out that at a foreclosure sale, his former house fetched less than a quarter of what Mr. Reilly owed on it. His bank […]