Online Transaction Management
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 Posted in Buyer Stuff, Inside Real Estate, Seller Stuff | No Comments »I use Title One for my title and escrow services whenever possible. Title One offers truly remarkable service, perhaps due the fact that they were smart enough to hire the best professionals in the business and give ...
Fed Rate Cuts May Not Mean Lower Mortgage Rates
Monday, March 24th, 2008 Posted in About Our Area, Buyer Stuff | No Comments »Don’t be surprised if mortgage interest rates rise in the aftermath of the recent Federal Reserve interest cuts. Why? Because mortgage rates are tied to the 10-year treasury bond; not short-term interest rates controlled by ...
Profile Of A First-Time Buyer
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 Posted in Buyer Stuff, Inside Real Estate | No Comments »I had a lot of fun this past weekend helping an incredible young couple buy their first home. Mike and Susie (names changed to preserve confidentiality) were referred to me by Susie’s mother, an old friend. ...
The Appraiser's Role In Boise Real Estate Prices
Thursday, March 13th, 2008 Posted in Buyer Stuff, Inside Real Estate, Seller Stuff | No Comments »Many listing agents overlook the role of the appraiser in a real estate transaction in their haste to "take a listing" or "close the sale". The lender needs to know the value of the property in order ...
Why Doesn't My Agent Return My Phone Calls?
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 Posted in Buyer Stuff, Inside Real Estate, Seller Stuff | No Comments »According to a recent survey, the #1 complaint about Realtors® is poor communication. Given the number of part-time agents, that really isn’t very surprising. It’s interesting to note that, despite a steep plunge in the ...
