Attention REALTORS: Are you meeting the market’s demands?

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The market we now have demands networking – meeting  people, not just other REALTORS, but the public!

So many things to tell you and so much of it seems like a broken record – for you young guys that is something repeated over and over monotonously – so here goes:

What is Homestead Exemption?

Attention Homeowners – What is “Homestead Exemption”?  As you are clearing the clutter and getting your finances and tax information in order. One very important “to do” NOT to forget is the Texas Homestead Exemption. If you have not previously filed your homestead exemption, now is the time!

How can I reduce my stress when buying and selling real estate? Choose a REALTOR!

Real Estate 411 – Reduce the stress, choose a REALTOR!

From analyzing all the information to staging your home for sale to negotiating the best terms for your contract, a REALTOR has the training and the expertise to remove the stress from your real estate transaction to make your buying or selling experience a positive one.

Selling your home? Here are 6 Real Estate Marketing Trends that WORK!

In an overly saturated “marketing” business climate, how do you cut through the clutter and get your property in front of the buyer?

There are many choices available to market real estate today, so many in fact it can be confusing. We have put together a list of six marketing trends that we have seen be successful in getting more exposure to your property.

What’s the best way to invest in the Real Estate Market?

In today’s real estate market good deals are abundant for those ready to invest.

In fact, today a buyer can buy real estate and have a better cash flow than in years past.  Two years ago an investor would be happy with buying an investment property that could cash flow $200.00 a month over the mortgage payment.  That was figured on a 20-year mortgage including taxes and insurance.  Today you can buy rentals that will cash flow up to $400.00-$500.00 or more per month.

What matters most to YOU when buying and selling real estate?

Whether you are listing your home to sell or looking for your dream home, three things matter most – price, convenience, and time.

If you are a seller, you want to get the best price, you want a hassle-free transaction, and you want it to happen fast, right?  If you are a buyer, you want to get the best value on a home, you want a hassle-free transaction too, AND you don’t want it to take forever!  As I see it, in a market like we have here in Texas in 2010, you can accomplish all these things with KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, and the right TOOLS – here are my definitions as they relate to real estate:

Saleability – What makes your home sell?

5 things you can do this weekend to improve your home’s Saleability

Making a good first impression can mean the difference between receiving serious offers or none at all.  If you are selling your home, always keep it in ready to show condition even when you don’t have appointments, you never know who will knock on that door and want a quick look. If you are not selling and your budget permits, why not make these simple improvements and enjoy your home even more!

1.  Focus on curb appeal. The outside of your house can be the source of a very good first impression. Keep the grass well-watered and mowed. Have your trees trimmed. Cut back overgrowth. Plant some blooming flowers. Store toys, bicycles, roller-skates, gardening equipment and the like out of sight. Have at least the front of your house and the trim painted, if necessary. Sweep the porch and the front walkway. After dark, turn on your front porch light and any other exterior lighting.

What’s new in the new home market?

Technology, the new green initiative, convenience, comfort, and energy efficiency are shaping the new home market.

What’s new in the new home market?  Here are 5 Significant Trends for 2010:

1.  Lighting – Traditional incandescents may be a thing of the past.

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 directed the Department of Energy to set performance standards for general-service incandescent light bulbs to perform 25 to 35% more efficiently than current incandescent bulbs by 2012-14.  Although the Act does not dictate what technologies can be used to meet its requirements, lighting professionals predict that only halogen, CFL, LEDs or some other new technology will be able to meet the standards.

GREEN your home with these TOP 5 Green Remodeling Projects

What are the benefits of green remodeling?  Green homes are healthier places to live, are better for the environment and can save money. They have better air quality than non-green homes, cost less to operate and significantly decrease the negative impact of the home on the environment. Green homes are also an immediate and measurable way individuals can make a difference in the environment.

As summer draws to a close and the kids go back to school, you may be thinking about taking on a new fall home project.  Whether you are a homeowner, wishful homeowner, or real estate investor, here are our TOP 5 REGreen projects that not only will provide you an opportunity to refresh and restore your living environment, but will also improve your home’s value and get you started going GREEN! Together we can all make a difference in our environment!

Why Choose CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company for your real estate needs?

Whether you are listing your home to sell or looking for your dream home, three things matter most – price, convenience, and time.  CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company is positioned to give you the best real estate transaction ever!

If you are a seller, you want to get the best price, you want a hassle-free transaction, and you want it to happen fast, right?  If you are a buyer, you want to get the best value on a home, you want a hassle-free transaction too, AND you don’t want it to take forever!  As I see it, in a market like we have here in Texas in 2010, you can accomplish all these things with KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, and the right TOOLS – here are my definitions as they relate to real estate: