Sheri's Real Estate Tips

USDA home loans offer 100% financing, low rates, and affordable payments. These loans arebecoming more popular as buyers discover an easier way to buy a home with zero down payment.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets lending guidelines for the program, which is why it is also ...

The disadvantages of buying fixer-uppers are obvious: they take time and money to make them livable. The advantages, while not as obvious, may just outweigh the disadvantages for certain buyers or in certain types of markets. With a fixer upperyou have the potential to create the home of your dre...

 In our previous Relocation series, we discussed how to prepare for moving process, Including selling your current home, searching for a new home, etc.Today we will be giving you detailed checklist to for prepare for the actual move. The following checklist is pertinent to domestic moves only. Mo...

For first time homebuyers carrying student loan debt, there are rules that were put in place at the end of 2014 that affect how you qualify. Before September 2014, FHA treated those with student loan debt graciously on DTI (debt to income) calculations. If an applicant was granted a a payment def...

 For the experienced real estate professionals, determining an accurate price for a home is all in a day's work. We can remember, however, when we were consumers like you and how confusing so many aspects of real estate there are. A home's market value is the amount of money that a willing buyer ...

Deep cleaning isn't fun. It's time consuming and hard work. But, if your goal is to get the maximum amount of dollars for your house, it must be done! If you don't have the time or energy to clean your house, hire someone to do it for you.Since the ultimate goal is to help the buyer see your hous...

In part 2 of this series, we looked at how to make your house interior pleasant to the senses. This creates a strong first impression and will keep the buyer interested in viewing the rest of the home.In part 3, we will show why decluttering is an important part of preparing your home for the mar...

In part one of this series, we learned the importance of curb appeal and what to look for when evaluating the exterior of a home. If you followed our advice, you have attracted buyers to look inside the house. Congratulations! Is what the see compelling enough to cause them to venture forth or se...

Before you envision us putting a For Sale sign in  your yard, you need to prepare your house for all the buyers that will be viewing it. This is a crucial step in the selling process that deserves time and effort. Clean, de-cluttered and staged homes sell faster and for more money.Since selling t...

Once you have chosen a moving company, it is time to go over the contract. Read it thoroughly before signing it. Scrutinize it to ensure it lists the correct price, pick up and delivery times are as promised, and everything you asked for in writing is included. Don't sign any contract that has bl...