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Q&A: Denise Hosek with Annie Mac Mortgage

Buying a home comes with several moving parts that must fit together like a snug puzzle piece in order to successfully wind up a homeowner.  In any multi step process, there is always a crucial first step to ensure a smooth sailing adventure.  Before embarking on a home buying journey,…

Mortgage Interest Rates: The Sek-Say Chocolate of Real Estate

When I want to get all hot and bothered and excited, there are a few things that come immediately to mind that get me there. Really good cheese. Bom-chicka-wow-wow. Etta James’ music. Oozy-goozy chocolate (add sea salt and … oh … my … God). My boyfriend’s aftershave. Near the BOTTOM…

Does Size Matter? Bigger Isn’t Necessarily Better

Does size matter? Now, don’t go thinking our minds are in the gutter over here. This is a family show. There are things where size might matter. If you’re using a battering ram, for example. Then, yes, size matters. If you’re looking to finesse something, like the tiny screws on…

Do I REALLY Want to Do That? Working With Your Cousin, The Real Estate Agent

The following is an excerpt from an actual conversation. Well … it’s not an ACTUAL conversation, but its components are taken from bits and pieces of real chats we’ve had over the years. And before we start, we’re just going to get our “bless their hearts” out of the way.…

Still Renting? Time To Think Again: Why Buying A Home Is A Great Idea

Psst! Do you hear that?’ ::duhhhhhhh dum … duhhhhh dum … duh dum duh dum dum duh dum::  That’s the “Jaws” theme (we think), and it’s getting louder and louder and faster and faster because—guess what?!—TAX DAY is THIS WEDNESDAY. We’re sure that you fine people have already filed your…

“I’m Buying A House. Should I Use The Seller’s Agent?” (HINT: The Answer Is No!)

Buying a house. It’s easy, right? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? The fact of the matter is that it’s NOT easy, so before you decide to take on buying a new house all by your lonesome, there are probably some things you should think about. Imagine, if you will, the following scene:…

Winter Curb Appeal

Selling a home during the spring, summer or early fall months when your yard has the potential to be greener than the Irish countryside and every plant or flower in sight is in full bloom is obviously the ideal curb appeal.  However, timing and weather conditions may not always be…