Sheri's Real Estate Tips

                       How to remove FHA Mortgage Insurance FHA allows for only 3.5% down when buying a home, but the FHA mortgage insurance can be pretty costly.Unlike Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, FHA does not buy mortgages, they insure them against losses.  This insurances convinces mortgage len...

Veteran’s Day is a day to honor the men and women in the military who honorably served our country. Whether you served during wartime or peacetime, we want to thank all of you for your service to our country!There are many veterans who want to purchase a new home, but do not know where to start. ...

    Looking for Prime Equestrian Property where you can board your horses on your property? Welcome to an Equestrian’s dream in Rancho Cucamonga ~ Alta Loma!  Located at the base of the Cucamonga Peaks, you will find amazing homeswith half acre lots where you can keep your horses at home!   Areas...

All over the internet you can find negative opinions concerning open houses. Before you dismiss the open house idea, check this article that discusses some of the positives!For Sellers: Rather than having a traditional open house, consider having a broker’s open house. These events are usually he...

You have decided to embark on the adventure of buying your first home. Many first timers start this approach haphazardly and, in the end, come a way with a horrible experience.Here are a few tips to help you be prepared for the path you are about to take:Credit & Prequalification: Many first time...

 In our last article, Repairs and Home Selling, we discussed making minor repairs to sell your house. Perhaps your house has no need of repairs, but could use a little updating.Those 80’s! The 1980’s brought us fashion trends from mullets to leg warmers; and oh those parachute pants! Home trends ...

 Take a look around. Those little fixes that you have been putting off may cause you to lose money on the sale of your house. You want to get the best price possible with little expense; so why not tackle the small repairs around the house! Doors & Windows: Replace worn out or broken window scree...

Some people have the ability to look past clutter in a room and see its potential. However, most of us see clutter as distracting and uninviting. Before listing your house, make sure that each room is free from clutter. Kitchen: Kitchen counters need to be free from extra appliances, such as toas...

                           First impressions are everything - at least when it comes to selling your home. According to the National Association of Realtors, 63 percent of homebuyers will drive by after viewing a home they like online. What will they see? The home's exterior – including the front...

                                                      You have decided to take the plunge and sell your house. To save money, you opted out fromusing a listing agent. After all, why would you want to share the proceeds of the sale. So you plop a sign in the yard and hope for the best. Did you kno...