Foreclosure Effort Makes Modest Strides - Wall Street Journal Online (Sept 11th, 2009)

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration's $75 billion foreclosure-prevention effort made modest strides in August, according to a report released Wednesday by the Treasury Department. Read More>>>

Nine Deadly Mistakes Home Sellers Makes

Mistake #1. Using a real estate agent instead of a Realtor. When you’re looking for help buying or selling property, it’s important to remember that the terms “real estate agent” and “Realtor” are not synonymous. Realtors can provide an extra level of service, and to be a Realtor you must be a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The equivalent organization in Canada is the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Read More>>>

How to Get Top Dollar From Your Home With a Small Investment

Anyone who has owned a home for any length of time can attest to the ongoing maintenance required to keep a home in good condition, not to mention the time and expense involved in updating and improving. Over those years, it’s not unusual for some of the “little maintenance jobs” to have been overlooked or even forgotten. As a result, features and systems in homes vary considerably in age and condition. In many cases, the fact that these features have not been replaced or improved can present a substantial negative when it’s time to sell. Read More>>>

The 10 Dumbest Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying or Selling A Home – and How to Avoid Them.

Mistake #1 Not knowing how much they can afford before they make an offer. Get pre-approved by a Lender so you know how much you can afford.

Mistake #2 Not realizing whom the real estate agent represents. Most people think that the agent they’re working with is working for them. Read More>>>