Mortgage rates down again???

There's great news for home buyers and for homeowners who want to refinance their existing mortgages.

Rates on fixed-rate mortgages tracked by Freddie Mac hit new lows this week, with 30-year fixed-rate loans averaging 4.42 percent with an average of 0.7 point.
That's down from 4.44 percent last week and 5.12 percent at the same time a year ago, and is a new low in records dating to 1971.

It was the ninth straight week that 30-year-fixed mortgage rates met or set a new record low in Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Having Trouble with the Neighbors?

It may be difficult to reach amicable decisions when it comes to neighborly disagreements, where relationships can be stretched and boundaries pushed if issues are not worked out carefully.

When you share a property line with someone, there will come a time when you will be involved in joint decisions. Should your fence be replaced? Who is responsible for the cracking sidewalk? And can you cut down that overgrown bushes or trees obstructing your view?

Here are some of the most common causes of neighbor disputes, and how to handle them in a "neighborly" way.

Let's talk about staging... I mean SELLING your property

You've heard about home staging right?  Most people have and most people think it's a great idea.  Unfortunately, most of THOSE people don't want to invest the time or money to implement a proper home staging plan to get there house or condo sold.  Make sense?  It doesn't to me either.  Here's a thought.  Only 10% of buyers have the vision of seeing your property and imagining themselves living in it.


For those of you who are interested in staging your property.  Here are my top suggestions for assisting you compete in today's real estate market.  Remember this and repeat it to yourself: The first impression is the only impression.