Lisa's Real Estate Blog
Rise to the Top of the Pool by Selling YOUR House Today
With the release of the latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), results show that people selling their houses today are holding strong on price. According to the most recent data, 74% of real estate ...
Read MoreWorking at Home Tips
I’ve been working from home for years. Right now, a lot of people are adapting from a typical office environment to their home office. I just wanted to share some tips for working from home. I hope these help! If you need anything or have any ...
Read MoreThings to do While Social Distancing
We are now in week 3 of our current reality. I’ve put together a list of things to do to stay busy and avoid the monotony of staying home. Please check out this list for some ideas. If you need anything or have any questions, please ...
Read MoreHow To Support Your Community
If you are working from home, physical distancing, had a trip or event canceled, or are lost without your favorite sports game, we’ve put together a list of ways to give back during this time. If you need anything or have any questions, ...
Read MoreAnna, TX - The Next Big Thing in North Texas!!
Charles Schwab, Toyota and Jamba Juice are three very different companies with one thing in common: They moved out of their California headquarters to make a new home in North Texas. Companies have been leaving California in droves for years, ...
Read MoreHow to Shop for a Mortgage Without Hurting Your Credit
Whether you’re buying a new home or refinancing an existing mortgage, shopping around for a good interest rate might save you money. At the very least, rate shopping can help you confirm you’re getting a good deal. But there’s an ...
Read MoreFinancing Outside of Single-Family Homes
Most of the time, if you think about taking out a loan to purchase real estate, you’re likely picturing a single-family home. Depending on your needs and the properties available in the area you’re searching, though, you may find that ...
Read More5 Criteria for Pricing a Home Right!
When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent ...
Read More5 Negotiating Tactics That Can Kill a Sale
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation ...
Read MoreCan't Afford to Buy a Home? Have You Considered Down Payment Assistance?
What's the number one hurdle for renters making the leap to homeownership? That pesky down payment. Even with an FHA loan that only requires a minimum of 3.5% down, the thought of setting aside several thousand dollars is daunting (and for some, ...
Read MoreWhy Is There So Much Paperwork Required To Get A Mortgage?
Why is there so much paperwork mandated by the lenders for a mortgage loan application when buying a home today? It seems that they need to know everything about you and requires three separate sources to validate each and every entry ...
Read MoreLandscaping Tips That Can Help Sell Your Home
Use these 10 tips to increase your home’s curb appeal and find out how an attractive and well-maintained landscape can add as much as 10 percent to its value! Potential home buyers form their first impression of a home from its curb appeal....
Read More3 Reasons Why You Should Move Before School Starts
It’s almost time for school to start up again. Are you in a great school district? Find out your schools’ scores here: https://bit.ly/2sxHyDX If you have school-age children, it’s important to be sure that you are in a highly rated ...
Read More5 Reasons Why You Should Not For Sale By Owner!
In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a ...
Read More5 Things Your Real Estate Photographer Wishes You Knew
Folks, it’s 2019! Contrary to what you might have heard, a buyer’s first impression is no longer that special moment when they first pull up to check out your curb appeal. In fact, more often than not, they’ve already ...
Read MoreThinking about buying soon? Make sure your credit is in order
There’s no more important time to work on your credit score than when you’re about to apply for a mortgage. Improving your credit can save you a ton of money—we’re talking about thousands of dollars over the life of the loan....
Read MoreDealing with Financing
As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take ...
Read MoreOne-Story Versus Two-Story home: Which is Better?
When house hunting, this question is worth considering—and the answer isn't as simple as you might think. The number of floors in a home affects not just the way it looks, but also how easy it is to navigate and maintain, how much you'll pay ...
Read More5 Tips for Buying a Home
Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible. Get your finances in order. Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and ...
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