Real Estate LESSONS from LISA ORME

With only 15 more days till Christmas, I hope everyone is starting to demonstrate the Christmas spirit.  One more timeless reminder of the Reason for the Season of Christmas comes from Linus of the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Shultz. I'm pleased to re-post this blog entry from my friends Bob ...

53 Strickland Street, Manchester CT 06042 Wrap this one up for Christmas because it is Priced to Sell!  Now REDUCED to $147,900 OVER 1700 SQ.FT, 2 CAR GARAGE, AND MORE! Find more pictures and information on this wonderful home:  Click here

Why do I love selling bank owned homes? They are not usually the nicest homes on the block, and sometimes they are downright ugly. I always tell my sellers that want the highest sale price for their homes to make sure the house is clean, bright, smelling fresh, well maintained....even spotless. B...

Lisa Orme of The Master's Key Realty Team recently closed on the sale of 135 Westledge Road, Simsbury, CT. This Contemporary Colonial home on 4.01 acres was a bank-owned foreclosure listing and was listed for $320,000 and SOLD for $291,000.    This home offered more than 2600 sq.ft. of living spa...

Lisa Orme of The Master's Key Realty Team recently closed on the sale of 921 Delilah Drive, Windsor, CT.  This ranch house was a bank-owned foreclosure listing and was listed for $99,900 and SOLD for $110,000 and offered nearly 1300 sq.ft. of living space on one level.    Foreclosure properties t...

The market conditions are great for buying right now!  Lower prices than a few years ago, historically low interest rates, and lots of property on the market to choose from. Well that's all great news for finding your next house home.  But those same things that make it a great time to buy have t...

Welcome to my Priority One Blog Series.  Saturday was one of those days that went completely in the opposite direction of even one hint of the plans I had for the day. And trust me, I had some plans...a full lineup! I had planned to take photos and preview at least five of my seven BPO assignment...

Well, we've all had them. Here in Windsor, CT, or where ever you are, we've all had them. Those "buyers" who call us and want to see a house....now....or at least VERY soon.  My policy is to ask first if they are either 1.  working with an agent 2.  pre-qualified or pre-approved by a lender Of co...

Welcome to my Priority One blog series.  I choose to start my week on Active Rain with a post about something from the Word of God or my thoughts about walking through this life as a follower of Jesus Christ. This week has provoked thoughtfulness.  As I have pushed through another week another mo...

Well, my friend Alan May saved me the time and trouble of typing up this blog entry and looking for a wonderful graphic.  Don't forget to take advantage of that extra hour of sleep on Saturday night!  CHANGE your CLOCKS!  Don't forget to set your clocks back. _____________________________ Spring ...