Author Archives: Terry O'Brien
Beware of Hoaxes!
Unfortunately, in the real estate world there can be a lot of fraud and hoaxing going on. In this blog we discuss several types of fraud consumers should be aware of. In the world we live in today, there is a lot of crime. Unfortunately, the crime can also occur in real estate. While you... Read More
Market Value Monday
This week’s focus is the market status from the month of July, new home sales surged while old homes plunged. This past July, the real estate market has seen the highest figures in nine years. With a strengthened economy due to a healthy job market and low home rates, new homes went quickly this past... Read More
Area Growth
As seen on the HGTV Special: Lakefront Bargain Hunt, area growth in the North Country has been very prominent. It may seem obvious, but area growth is so prevalent in real estate and really has a large impact on prices, development, and demand for homes. With the waterfront properties near Lake Ontario and the St.... Read More
Title Insurance
Ever wonder what Title Insurance means for you? Here we discuss some important factors that you, as a consumer, should be aware of. Title insurance is a mostly American-bred insurance policy that insures against defects in the title of the property. A title of a piece of property shows that the owner is in lawful... Read More
Action Over Emotions
The real estate process can be an emotional journey, be sure to remember action is what rules in the market. This blog is meant to target all parties of the real estate business who need to remember this tip; action over emotion. Whether its the seller who is having trouble parting with an old family... Read More
Buyers Agents v. Listing Agents
When you enter the real estate market, it is important to note the different types of agents involved in the sale. A buyers agent is also known as a “selling agent” in real estate and is the agent you would work with if looking for a home in the market. These are the agents that... Read More
Thinking About Sales Thursday
Today we focus on a unique type of deal that buyers need to be aware of; contract-for-deed sales. There are plenty of deals with different conditions out in the real estate world. A particularly problematic one can be a contract-for-deed sale that many people in the market are unaware of the true conditions these deals... Read More
Tip of the Day Tuesday: The Closing Process
The closing process can be a scary and intimidating time for everybody involved, so today we have outlined some tips on how to help this process go as smoothly as possible. When the journey is almost complete, it can be a very stressful time for both the buyers and the sellers. Common worries are; will... Read More
Financial Friday: Can Investing Save You Money?
Not only can investing bring in additional income, it can help you save money as well! Real estate is a great place to invest savings or even a loan if you are looking to make a little extra cash. By investing long-term, property value depreciates but other aspects of the investment can offset that. It... Read More
Waterfront Wednesday: Are They Good Investments?
This blog explores financial aspects as an investor of which properties should be most attractive for you. There are plenty of pros and cons of investing in a waterfront property whether you plan on renting it out or residing in it yourself. We have discussed these positives and negatives in previous blogs but today’s focus... Read More