A Letter From The President at Coldwell Banker
We recently received a wonderful email from the president at Coldwell Banker. Coldwell Banker branded websites remain the most visited among national real estate franchises, according to Nielsen and comScore Media Metrix. The Lawhead Team is definitely with the right company and proud agents of Coldwell Banker. A Letter From The President, Rick Hoffman January […]
New Home Decorating Tips
Now that you have the keys and are ready to move into your new home, you might need some helpful decorating tips. When moving into your home you have the opportunity to add new colors to your existing décor or start fresh. A new home is a canvas for creativity and color but sometimes the […]
Selling Your Home?
Are you contemplating selling your home? Before you start the process of selling, such as making repairs or setting up open houses, you will want to set up a home selling plan. This will help you get organized, avoid mistakes and help you get top dollar selling your home. First come up with your motivation […]
The Listing Price of Your Home, by Creighton Lawhead
Ever wonder how professional realtors come up with a recommended listing price for your home? To begin, here are several factors that will not be considered when determining the listing price of your home: 1) The price you are really hoping to get which includes your purchase price, plus all the improvements you’ve made, plus […]
Home Buying Advantages – What You Should Know
San Diego Home Buying Information San Diego Home Real Estate With housing prices at a record low, owning a home has become more of a reality than not for a lot of people. When there are so many great benefits of buying a home renting should not be your default option. Advantage #1 – The […]
This Is Why “Two Lawheads Are Better Than One!”
Sunday, we experienced a wonderful opportunity to prove our skills as The Lawhead Team. From 1:45 PM Sunday until 4:00 PM Sunday is how long it took us to receive an initial call from a prospective seller to walking out of the lovely home of our newest client with a signed listing contract in hand. […]
Finding the Right Home Inspector
It’s important to find the right home inspector before you go house hunting. You will feel less pressured to pick the first home inspector you meet when you find the right home. It is important to make sure him or her is well trained and insured. Remember, you are relying on someone’s professional evaluation to […]
Helpful Home Buying Trends
With low housing prices combined with low interest rates, home buying is now more attractive than renting, for those that can make it happen. Prices are expected to flatten out for a bit along with interest rates staying at their near record lows. Foreclosures will help drive up sales and prices down, thus playing an […]
What you should do when helping your son or daughter purchase their first home:
Here is a great article we found from TownHallFinance.com about what you should do when helping your son or daughter purchase their first home: Helping Your Kid Buy a Home — Before You Write the Check Dear Carrie: What is the best way for me to help my 30-year-old son buy a house? I’m 64 […]
Who Pays for What in the Real Estate Transaction?
Who Pays for What in the Real Estate Transaction? The Seller Generally Pays for: Real Estate Commission Escrow Fees (50%) Document Preparation Fee Documentary Transfer Tax ($1.10 per $1000 of Sale) Any Loan Fees Required by Buyer’s Lender (Government Loans) Payoff of All Loans in Seller’s Name Interest Accrued to Lender Being Paid Off Termite […]
