http://blog.paularicks.com Just another sizzlingpress.com weblog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As you are looking for the ideal home for you and your family, you may find yourself trying to decide between two similar homes. You could have worse problems than this on your Madison MS homes for sale search, but how do you decide which home is better for you ... http://blog.paularicks.com/madison-ms-homes-for-sale-choosing-the-right-one-for-you/ May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go – Irish blessing St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and, as you know, it’s the perfect time for a whole bunch of tomfoolery. What you may not know is that it’s the perfect time for ... http://blog.paularicks.com/st-patrick%e2%80%99s-day-open-houses-and-ridgeland-ms-homes-for-sale/ Even though the economy hasn’t fully recovered yet, there is some great news for business owners looking for commercial Madison MS real estate.  Retailers are looking forward and see a continuing increase in Madison’s population and with the highest per-capita income in the state, an economic construction boom is in progress.     A brand ... http://blog.paularicks.com/madison-ms-real-estate-boom-is-in-progress/ If you’re thinking of buying Madison MS real estate, now is the time to take advantage of this buyer's market. Back in the “good old days,” (a few years ago) it was easier to qualify for a loan, with one-page loan applications, stated incomes and “no doc” (no documentation, meaning nothing ... http://blog.paularicks.com/does-your-madison-ms-real-estate-team-know-what-they%e2%80%99re-doing/ Okay, it never happened; when the Academy Awards were handed out, obviously, none went to a Brandon MS home for sale – but the Academy Awards are still relevant. Bear with me a moment. When someone wins an Academy Award, don’t we expect more from him or her in the future? ... http://blog.paularicks.com/brandon-ms-home-for-sale-wins-academy-award/ You already know that the quality of your buyer's agent can make or break a deal.  To find a quality Brandon MS real estate agent, you know that you need to interview several agents and consider their years of experience and levels of service.  There's one thing you might not have thought ... http://blog.paularicks.com/six-benefits-of-hiring-a-buyers-agent-who-specializes-in-brandon-ms-real-estate/ The FHA, or Federal Housing Administration, has helped many a homeowner buy a Ridgeland MS home for sale by providing mortgage insurance through FHA-approved lenders. However, a change in policy, announced in January, may make it harder for those with poor credit. Before we talk about FHA's change in policy, let's ... http://blog.paularicks.com/fha-changes-the-rules-for-buying-ridgeland-ms-homes-for-sale/ You probably will not be surprised to hear that in 2009, on the average, new-home buyers that purchased Metro Jackson MS real estate bought smaller homes.  To be exact, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released information showing that the average size of a new home decreased by 40 square feet, ... http://blog.paularicks.com/metro-jackson-ms-real-estate-average-sizes-of-homes-are-shrinking/ I can hear you now, “Oh, no! Not another article on curb appeal to sell my Madison MS home!” To which I reply, “Oh, yes.” One more time around the block, but this time, we’re doing it in style. The 21st Century Curb Curb appeal is that thing you do to pretty ... http://blog.paularicks.com/madison-ms-homes-for-sale-curb-appeal-of-the-21st-century-and-beyond/ Even though it may sometimes seem like it, home building and design trends are not conjured up using a crystal ball.  They are the result of surveys, observations, lifestyles, socioeconomic issues, entertainment, technology, and most importantly, the needs and desires of buyers looking for Brandon MS real estate. Here are some ... http://blog.paularicks.com/2010-trends-for-homes-and-brandon-ms-real-estate/