by LRA Real Estate Group | Sep 28, 2013
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” the age-old adage goes. And this is particularly true in real estate, which is why it’s so critical for sellers to make sure their agents post polished photos that tell an accurate story about their home, while showing it in its best light. That said, in most listing systems and property flyers, you don’t have the opportunity to post a thousand words’ worth of text describing your home: you might get 100 words, at best – and many systems limit you to just a couple of hundredcharacters in total.
by LRA Real Estate Group | Sep 28, 2013
Helpful information to help you decide if a reverse mortgage is right for you.
by LRA Real Estate Group | Sep 28, 2013
If you’re in your 60s and own your home, chances are you’ve heard about reverse mortgages—or will soon. Reverse mortgages allow you to tap the equity in your home. But they have risks and can be costly. Here are five tips to consider:
by LRA Real Estate Group | Sep 27, 2013
What You Can Do to Improve Your Credit Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are big factors in determining whether you’ll qualify for a loan and what your loan terms will be. So, keep your credit score high by doing the following: Check for and...
by LRA Real Estate Group | Sep 27, 2013
[courtesy of Realtor Mag] Tips for Buying in a Tight Market Increase your chances of getting your dream house in a competitive housing market, and lower your chances of losing out to another buyer. Get prequalified for a mortgage. You’ll be able to make a firm...
by LRA Real Estate Group | Sep 2, 2013
(courtesy of Realtormag, August 30, 2013) More Americans are opting to live alone, with single buyers making up a quarter of all home purchases last year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. In the U.S., there are 33 million one-person households, and...
by LRA Real Estate Group | Sep 2, 2013
(courtesy of Realtormag, AUGUST 30, 2013) Foreclosure inventories nationwide fell 32 percent in July compared to a year ago, another sign that the foreclosure crisis may finally be over, according to CoreLogic’s latest foreclosure report released Thursday. In...
