Mark's Blog

If it’s a small amount of mold, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suggests you try cleaning it yourself (see the Tips column in this issue for advice and guidance).   However, if the contaminated area is larger than three square feet, if you suspect your heating system is contaminated, or...

In the past, many homeowners considered mold nothing more than an annoyance; something to be wiped away, painted over, or just plain ignored. But now, most understand that significant mold build-ups can bring with them some serious health consequences, plus impact your home’s resale value, and e...

1)  Education and Experience - You don't need to know everything about buying and selling real estate if you hire a real estate professional who does.  Henry Ford once said that when you hire people who are smarter than you are, it proves you are smarter than they are.  The trick is to find the r...

Our company sends out customer service questionnaire to our clients after ever closing, and this one came back with great feedback.  Besides giving me 10 on service, professionalism and knowledge of the Real Estate Process this is what my client said. "I am a second language speaker, I spent the ...

Have you been thinking of selling you home by yourself instead of hiring a real estate agent?  There are some advantages of selling your home yourself, but there are disadvantages as well.  The most important advantage to selling your home yourself may mean more money in your pocket.  By selling ...

Take Notes:  Make a not of you shipment registration number and keep it with you in case you need to callyour mover with questions about your shipment. Get the bed ready:  Designate one drawer of a dresser for sheets and towels so that you won't have to rummage through boxes for these essentials ...

Recently, news about how to purchase real-estate owned (REO/bank owned), foreclosure property or short sale is everywhere.  Bank owned homes are sold directly fro the lender after the foreclosure process is complete, and while you may save quite a bit of money by choosing to go for this type of ...

Making an offer on a home without being pre-qualified Not Having a home inspection Limiting your search to open houses, ads or the Internet Choosing a Real Estate agent who is not committed to forming a strong business relationship with you. Thinking there is only one perfect house out there. No...

If you have not heard yet we will be getting new business to the location by the new 11400 South exit near Costco.  Sheels Department store will be coming to the development and will be in a large 220,000 square foot building.  The will offer a large selection of sports equipment, men's and woman...

Thanks to all-time-low interest rates, the number of homeowners refinancing their mortgages is at an all-time high. Of course, no one should refinance just because everyone else is doing it. But, for many homeowners, the benefits are simply too good to ignore any longer: Save money each month. A...