Modern technology is a wonderful thing, creating easy “connectivity” between people all over the nation. But it’s also causing problems in many areas, and buying Ridgeland MS real estate is one of them.
Here’s the problem: Many people selling Ridgeland MS real estate may live in another city or state. In this case, negotiations may be [...]
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 an open house to sell [...]
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 cover a few of the [...]
Not everyone decorates their home for Valentine’s Day, but enough do that it brings to mind the question, “How much decoration is too much when your Ridgeland MS home is for sale?”
Decorations, although beautiful to you, are a matter of personal taste and style. Since this is a buyer’s market, something as simple as the wrong [...]
From national and Ridgeland MS real estate to the U.S. economy, the predictions for 2010 are in. Like any predictions, they vary from somewhat bright and cheery to doom and gloom:
CNBC’s Realty Check predicts:
the beginning of a housing market recovery mid-year
higher foreclosure inventory
rising mortgage rates, probably leveling off around six percent
suffering commercial real estate
The National Association [...]
During this festive season, our thoughts turn to giving gifts, baking delicious treats in our homes and visiting friends and family. However, there are others who think about unoccupied, gift-filled houses.
If you own Ridgeland MS real estate, don’t give a thief a chance this year. Safeguard your home for the holidays by following these tips:
Holiday Safety [...]
People have asked me about FSBO (For Sale By Owner). They want to know whether it’s a good idea to use an agent and the answers to many other questions on this topic. I admit it; I’m biased. I am, after all, a Ridgeland MS real estate agent.
I’ll even go a bit farther and admit that [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you’re ready to sell your home but it’s not yet on the market, asking the right questions of your agent is a good way to help your home get sold. These questions assist Ridgeland MS real estate agents in creating a customized marketing plan for your home, as well as helping you know what [...]