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Is It a Shutout for First-Time Buyers? 3 Jun 2013 | 08:42 pm
Q. I want to buy my first house. Are first time buyers being shut out of the housing market? A. Congratulations on getting into the housing market. Don’t give up! In the current market it is diff...
Winning a Multiple Offer 21 May 2013 | 01:38 am
Q. How can I compete if there are multiple offers? A. Many buyers are finding themselves in multiple-offer competitions in our current market. When inventories of homes for sale are low and interest...
Appraisals are Tricky for Homebuyers 22 Mar 2013 | 11:06 pm
Q. We are having a problem with the appraisal on a home we are selling coming in at the offered price. Why don’t appraisers just figure out the price per square foot? If they did that our appraisal ...
Homeowners move away from Downsizing, but they’re still Moving 29 Jan 2013 | 10:54 pm
Lynne French – Real Answers Q. What are some of the new trends in our current Real Estate market? A. Thanks for asking that question. I have found some fun facts to share with you. The California A...
Do Short Sellers still have Tax Forgiveness? 24 Jan 2013 | 10:07 pm
Lynne French – Real Answers Q. We are in the middle of a short sale. A tax forgiveness measure was supposed to expire on December 31, 2012. Did it expire? If so, I heard I will be taxed on the for...
Storage, Efficiency Top Buyers’ Wish Lists 5 Jan 2013 | 02:00 am
Lynne French – Real Answers Q. What are some of the current trends in what home buyers are looking for? A. As in every market, but especially this current economy, buyers are looking for good value....
Unique Properties Deserve a Fair Appraisal 28 Dec 2012 | 11:53 pm
LYNNE FRENCH – REAL ANSWERS Q. We will be selling a property that our realtor calls “non-conforming” for the neighborhood. It happens to be in the middle of a subdivision of newer homes. Though old...
What does the ‘fiscal cliff’ mean to Real Estate? 11 Dec 2012 | 10:15 pm
LYNNE FRENCH – REAL ANSWERS Q. How is the problem with the fiscal cliff going to affect the real estate recovery and interest rates? A. The so-called “fiscal cliff” is a combination of tax increases a...
Humans Aren’t Alone in their Stress over Moving 19 Nov 2012 | 10:48 pm
Q. My family is going to be moving soon. We have a dog and a cat. I am worried about how they will adjust to the move. Any suggestions? A. Moving is an adjustment for humans but it is also difficult...
It figures that owning makes more cents than renting 31 Oct 2012 | 03:11 am
Q. I am deciding if I would be better off financially by renting or buying a home. How do I do the calculation? A. It is really simple. If you bought a $500,000 home your property tax would be aro...
