Dear Readers, I am UTE.  I have posted many blogs on the Internet and written about the local real estate market, posted photos, area info or simply wrote about things one should know or be aware of in any real estate transaction, if one sells, buys or leases a home. Today, I want to tell you

YES, OF COURSE, YOU KNOW IT ALL !  Whether  selling, buying or leasing a home, the real estate agent you hire is critical to guiding you to make the right decision. Most agents can walk one through the process and explain the industry language and terms, but one should expect from an agent much m

 9 Reasons for a Contract to fall through  ;-(   Appraisals Nowadays appraisals are tougher and more strict and thorough than a few years ago. They have strict guidelines now and the lender cannot pick any longer a "favorite" but appraisers are picked via a lottery system. Of course, u

 Ask ME at least these 10 Questions when you plan to buy a home: We have been house hunting and now we found a home you really love and you like to make an offer to purchase. And you are excited to have found what seems to be just the right home.   And  I want to make sure you ask me these quest

Here are the first 5 things you need to do to buy a home in an easy to follow list: 1. Saving for the down payment You will need to have a good bit saved up for your down payment, so start saving as soon as you can! Depending on the type of loan, down payment's can vary. 2. Find a Lender Compa

You have just made a large investment in a home, whether this is your first or 5th home you will want to make some changes to make it your happy place! It may be as simple as painting the walls a color you love or as major as upgrading the kitchen or bathroom.Whatever your plans would be I would li

Buying a first home can be many things.  One can feel pride at achieving the 'American Dream' or a sense of relief that you're paying yourself for the first time versus a landlord.  The process can also be a little scary and confusing as there are numerous steps involved before you finally are hand

I've decided to do a follow-up to my last blog, "5 Steps to Getting Multiple Offers on your Home with Elissa," since Multiple Offers are simply part of the business now. Although we are technically in a "Sellers Market, Buyers are winning BIG too with these unprecedented interest rates. I mean, they