Kile Meiklejohn's (kilemeiklejohn) Blog

        "...discover how to protect and capitalize on your most important investment.."     Because your home may well be your largest asset, selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. To better understand the homeselling process, a guide has been prepa...

      "Subtle changes in the way you approach mortgage shopping, and even small differences in the way you structure your mortgage, can literally cost or save you thousands of dollars and years of expense."     Mortgage Regulations Have Changed . . .  Mortgage regulations have changed significant...

        The Real Estate Market Has Changed . . .   "Buyers are far more discriminating, and a large percentage of the homes listed for sale don't sell the first time. It's more critical than ever to learn what you need to know to avoid costly seller mistakes in order to sell your home fast and f...

       "If you're like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn't feel like yours."     It's a dream we all have - to own our own home and stop paying rent. But if you're like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that d...

      "Depending on how a buyer is made aware of your home, price is often the first thing he or she sees. As a result many homes may not be shown because they are discarded by prospective buyers for not being in the appropriate price range."     When you decide to sell your home, setting your as...

    "A systemized approach to the home buying process can help you steer clear of these common traps, allowing you to not only cut costs, but also secure the home that's best for you."     No matter which way you look at it, buying a home is a major investment.  But for many homebuyers, it can be...

    "According to industry experts, there are at least 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. Here are 11 you should know about if you're planning to put your home up for sale."     Homebuyers Want to Know Your Home Inside and Out ...

        "It is best to remove your pets from the house BEFORE you start moving your possessions. Allowing your pets to roam free in the house while the front door is propped wide open, and people are rushing in and out lugging boxes and furniture – just creates a recipe for disaster."     Moving ...

        "Depending on how a buyer is made aware of your home, price is often the first thing he or she sees. As a result many homes may not be shown because they are discarded by prospective buyers for not being in the appropriate price range."     When you decide to sell your home, setting your ...

        ". . . you have to sell your present home at exactly the right time in order to avoid either the financial burden of owning two homes or, just as bad, the dilemma of having no place to live during the gap between closings"     Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you're look...