by Shannon O'Brien | Jan 13, 2014 | Real Estate Discussion
Low housing inventories and über-low interest rates combined to make the housing sector the economy’s comeback kid in 2013. Like a precarious stack of Jenga cubes, however, pull one leg out from under that delicate balance and the whole thing comes crashing down – or...
by Shannon O'Brien | Jan 2, 2014 | Real Estate Discussion
Just like brides and grooms can freak out and leave one another standing at the altar, those involved in a real estate transaction can also be guilty of jilting or – heaven forbid – at risk of being jilted. It’s called “cold feet” when you leave your...
by Shannon O'Brien | Dec 12, 2013 | Marketing
Whether you’ve decided to make working with first-time buyers your niche or you just need to diversify your funnel, you’ll find no shortage of potential clients. Proof: Every homeowner was at one time a first-time buyer. Where to Find First-Time Buyers Finding any...
by Shannon O'Brien | Oct 10, 2013 | Real Estate Discussion
We are a nation of fixer-uppers. For an active real estate agent, this isn’t news. With so many foreclosures that sat vacant and unattended for far too long, and inventories tight, much of the scant housing stock available has problems. A fixer is always a good...
by Shannon O'Brien | Jul 3, 2013 | Real Estate Discussion
Anyone who has ever worked with even one homebuyer knows what they want: A decent price – the lower the better. A home in move-in condition. A home in a desirable area. Assurances that the home’s value will increase. Those are the rudimentary desires of most...