by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 9, 2015 | Canada and Canadians, Global Buyers + Foreign Investment
The total dollar volume of the sale U.S. real estate to foreign buyers were estimated at $68.2 billion, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2013 Profile of International Home Buying Activity. As reported in my previous two articles on the 2012 Profile...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 9, 2015 | Preparing a Home for Sale
Last year I gave five important home preparation tips. I emphasize those again, with a twist, because they are worth repeating. But this time I’ve added a couple more to help you prepare for your next listing and sale. Paint. Exterior for critical curb appeal when...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 9, 2015 | Home Buying, Title Insurance + Escrow
When buying a home or refinancing your existing mortgage, you should ask whether you are entitled to a title insurance discount. Reduced premiums are often available, yet usually are not volunteered or offered. When considering how much that insurance can cost, it...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 9, 2015 | Preparing a Home for Sale, Selling Your Home
It’s no secret that unpleasant smells turn off potential buyers. One of those smells comes from smoking. It can be barely noticeable or overwhelming. When it is obvious, my experience is that buyers always notice and comment on it. But what effect exactly does it...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 6, 2015 | Home Buying, Renters and Renting
In 2011 I wrote about the advantage of buying a home over renting one. It was based on a report of the greater Phoenix area prepared by local analyst Fletcher Wilcox of Grand Canyon Title in 2010. It analyzed whether it was cheaper to pay rent or pay a mortgage on a...
