Author name: Christine Hossack

What is a short sale and what is this doing to the market Check out our listings First off a short sale is a situation where thehome ownerowes more than market value on thier home. The term short sale has been seen more and more lately due to the decline inhome values over the past […]

Buying a home can seem like a frightening prospect. Whether it’s your first home or your fifth, so much is at stake: your savings, your credit rating, and your financial freedom. It is difficult to find the courage to sign on the dotted line even if you want that home very, very badly. How do

Have you been thinking about buying a manufactured home, but you’re not sure if it’s right for you? Or worse -if they’re worth it? Maybe I can help with your decision. Today’s manufactured homes are much different than the mobile and manufactured homes built in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Construction materials are the same

One of life’s tough decisions. Shall we keep on renting or is it time to buy. There are a lot of cliches that people use which scare people into hasty decisions, e.g. renting is dead money. But is it? At the end of the day it’s all about convenience and timing. There is no point

Closing day marks the end of the loooong process to becoming a home owner. Once again, like with the initial contract, you’ll feel like you’re signing your life away. I now understand why there are so many fees associated with closing, to pay for all the paper and ink involved! To start, you should receive

It’s both exciting and stressful negotiating areal estate purchase contract. Once it’s signed by the sellers, buyers can relax a bit, but I can’t. There are still more negotiations, document deliveries, inspections, title details and mortgage tasks to be accomplished to reach a successful closing and walk away with the keys to your newreal estate