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Dec 31, 2012

The 2013 Real Estate Market

It seems like 2012 came and went so quickly. Was this a good year or a challenging year for you? Let’s take a look at the 2012 real estate market and the 2013 real estate market and make some predictions for the year to come! The National Association of Realtors reported that home sales were up 5.9…View the full report…


Dec 22, 2012

How Much Does A Doomsday Preppers Bunker Cost?

I never thought I would write a blog post like this, however, the recent chatter all over the media and internet really piqued my curiosity. What am I talking about? The Mayan apocalypse, of course! No, I certainly never believed the rumors of an impending doomsday, but what I am curious about are “doomsday preppers”…View the full report…


Dec 16, 2012

Top Celebrity Real Estate Deals of 2012

Celebrity homes come and go on the real estate market. One day, a big name comedian owns a mansion and the next day, a rising starlet is the new proud owner. This isn’t news in Hollywood, but as New Years Eve of 2013 approaches  take a look at some of the biggest celebrity real estate deals…View the full report…


Dec 07, 2012

Iconic Neighborhoods And Neighborhood Value

When it comes to location, it always matters. The location of your home makes a difference in the resale value. Of course, you can’t always control how demographics will shift, however, you can look at certain trends to determine whether or not the neighborhood you’re buying in will help with the price appraisal of your home. For…View the full report…


Dec 01, 2012

Can You Negotiate The Appraised Value?

The thrill of negotiating or bargaining a sales price appeals to many of us. Once, on a vacation with my family in Barbados, we spent time bargaining with local salesmen on antiques. This was, of course, a big part of the fun. When it comes to appraisals, I’ve heard people ask if there is any room for negotiating,…View the full report…