Archive for November, 2009

Job-loss Mortgage Insurance: A Second Chance at Madison MS Homes for Sale?

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Even those with a steady job and sufficient income are cautious about signing their mortgages for Madison MS homes for sale. They realize that signing mortgages set them up with payments for a significant amount of their lifetimes. Others worry, especially now, about losing their jobs in an unstable economy. The “what if” game begins, [...]

Holiday Candle Safety for Ridgeland MS Real Estate Homeowners

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

More festive candles are used in your Ridgeland MS real estate home or condo during the holidays than at any other time of year, so it’s important to review the safety rules.  Here are few tips to keep you safe:
Candle Placement Preparation
It may sound silly, but if you’re a Ridgeland MS real estate homeowner, you [...]

Brandon MS Real Estate Home Construction: What Does It Mean To Go Green?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Working to have a safe home environment is important to everyone who owns Brandon MS real estate.  We want our children to have safe water, clean air, fresh food and a healthy earth for their future.
One area where you might consider decreasing your impact on the environment is in your own home construction.  There are [...]

Madison MS Homes for Sale: Are You a Competitive Seller?

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Do you have a competitive nature? Do you always have to have the last say? Do you always feel you have to win? If you have one of the Madison MS homes for sale, you may have “competed” yourself right out of a buyer. Please, read on to find out how NOT to make this [...]

Owning Madison MS Real Estate – Has the American Dream Died?

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Some people who are supposedly “in the know” believe the American dream of owning a home has died.  They spout “facts” that say home ownership – not just for Madison MS real estate homes, but also across the nation – is no longer on the minds of the majority of Americans.
Additionally, according to some of [...]

Decreasing Madison MS Real Estate Foreclosures

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Good news for Madison MS real estate home owners.  Third quarter reports show the home foreclosure rate is decreasing in Madison County.  We’re beginning to turn the corner and the past three quarters of 2009 show a 10.7 percent reduction in Madison County home foreclosures.
The 6.3 percent unemployment rate in Madison County has had an impact on Madison MS [...]

Brandon MS Real Estate Owners: Let’s Get a Little Down to Earth About Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Yesterday, I was driving through the city, wondering if a potential buyer was going to show up to look at some Brandon MS real estate I’m showing. I’d had a bad day; the car didn’t want to start, what I’d planned to wear was dirty, I’d run out of milk and so on, and so on. [...]

Raking, Redecorating and Metro Jackson MS Real Estate Agents

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Yes, it’s true.  Metro Jackson MS real estate agents get a chance to see more of the city and surrounding areas than most of the people who live here. It’s a beautiful place to live, and I’m glad to be a part of it. As Thanksgiving nears, and the leaves change color and fall, I [...]

Ridgeland MS Real Estate Homeowners – Get Your Fireplace Ready

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Winter is almost here and few things are as comforting for Ridgeland MS real estate owners than the smell of wood burning in the fireplace of their home.  Before you light the first fire of the year, there are a few things you need to do.  Here is the short list for fireplace safety:
Clean Out [...]

Madison MS Homes for Sale – Waiting for Prices to Plummet May Be a Mistake

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

If you’re looking at Madison MS homes for sale, want to buy a home and are waiting around for better prices, you might want to rethink your strategy.
If you’re a market watcher, soaking up the information overload across news media and Internet websites, you’re probably overwhelmed with confusion by now. Is the housing market getting better? [...]