Now you know where I am at Downtown. Visit often.

Mark

Here is what you have missed if you have not been watching rates. In the fourth quarter of 2010 rates were down to almost 4.1% and now, just a few months later they are back up to just over 5%. Is the sky falling? Nope, but you need to take a serious look at why and when you will be purchasing your next home, selling your current home or investing. With rates fluctuating like this, NOW is the time to contact me about your Real Estate needs for 2011.

4.1% on 30 Year Fixed Loan Amount of $180,000 = $885.60 P&I
5.1% on 30 Year Fixed Loan Amount of $180,000 = $979.20 P&I

That means that if rates continue to rise you could be looking at $28.00 per quarter point. Experts are predicting that rates will not increase to more than 6%, but if they do you are looking at a payment of another $100 a month. Keep your eye on rates over the next few weeks.

This will bring back a lot of memories, but in Real Estate today it means a lot.  Having a real estate agent that cares about the neighborhood, one that knows the intricate details of that neighborhood and most importantly, one that enjoys living in and playing in that neighborhood.  If you are thinking about buying a home or selling your current home make sure that your Realtor is also a good neighbor!  Sing the song, you know you wanna!

Bye, Neighbor.

Is this really what you want to represent?

I see this daily and it absolutely drives me nuts! It means that the agent is not prepared to take on this listing. Plain and simple! If a photo of your New Listing is not available, then why list the home! You are doing a great disservice to your client and they do not even have a clue that it is happening. Please, if you are signing a contract, make sure that the agent listing your home has a camera ready and better yet, a video camera ready to bring full exposure to your listing.

Can you dig it?