Dominique Nabholz's (dominiquenabholz) Blog

Personally, I don't hold open houses unless a seller absolutely demands one.  I suspect the the efficacy of open houses is directly related to the type of market (urban, suburban, rural) and the climate (buyers' market, sellers' market, etc.)  What do you think?http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf...

First of all, I'm sorry for the delay in writing this blog.  It has been nearly a month since I written anything.  Business has been booming the past several weeks after a quiet summer, so I've been spending my days in the field.  I'll try to set aside some time at least once a week to write or a...

DO consult a Realtor to get up-to-date comparable properties.  Comps change on a monthly basis, especially with the sub-prime mortgage market fallout.  Many buyers are freezing right now because they don't know what homes are worth.  Make sure it will be clear to them (and their agent) that your ...

After reading the recent article on realtor.org http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007083101?OpenDocument on the modernization of FHA, I'm left wondering.  Will it be enough?  Will buyers be ready to, well... BUY? Of course, this initiative will help owners of existing homes that are ...

I've received several emails from my ActiveRain colleagues regarding our company's reduced commission rates.  I thought I would answer a few common questions that can help you decide if it is right for you.Q:  Is this limited service?A:  No, we offer full service residential at 4.9% (land and com...

Cozatt & Nabholz Real Estate is pleased to announce their agency agreement with Jim and Sandy Kinnamon, of Kinco Construction, who plan to develop a new community in Fort Ashby.  The development, called Creekside Manor, will allow residents nearly half a mile of access to Patterson's Creek for fi...

The National Association of Realtors recently completed its annual satisfaction survey and it got me thinking...What do you think of me?  So, with a little help from my good friends at Survey Monkey, I composed a satisfaction survey of my own.  It only takes 5 minutes (10 questions).  The results...

The no-money, no-time guide to home sellingSo you're planning to sell your home, but you don't have money to invest beforehand.  You also don't have the time to tackle big weekend projects.  What to do? Here are five easy low-to-no-cost suggestions to expedite the sale of your home:1.  If it's br...

http://money.cnn.com/2007/06/22/real_estate/bust_what_bust/ An excerpt from the article:"In Cumberland Maryland, which had the largest home-price increase in the nation by percentage (up 17.1 percent), the median home sold for just $100,000."