473 Florence Drive Lafayette

Beautiful rancher next to open trails and community park. Great neighborhood with the finest schools around. The home is perfectly situated on a corner lot with mature foliage surrounding it. Updated kitchen & bath, h/w floors throughout, dual pane windows, crown molding throughout. a must see.

More Than 4 Million First-Time Buyers Want to Enter the Housing Market in 2014!

  Millions of current renters nationwide aspire to buy a home in the next year, according to the inaugural edition of the Zillow Housing Confidence Index (ZHCI), suggesting strong demand among potential first-time homebuyers if market conditions are favorable. But existing headwinds, including tight inventory, rising mortgage interest rates and growing affordability problems in a […]

Learning the Difference between Mold Contractors

  Mold removal in a home or business is an expense that most property owners do not plan for. However, when toxic mold spores infest a residential or commercial building due to excessive moisture, flooding, sewage backup, or any other water damage, remediation is necessary to prevent harmful health risks to occupants of the property […]

Real Estate Cycles as of March 2014

Remember, the real estate market is a matter of neighborhoods and houses. No two are the same. For complete information on a particular neighborhood or property, call me. P.S. The FHA requires all condo projects to be re-certified before they will make a loan. To find out if the condo project you’re interested in is […]

How to Find a Qualified Window Installer

  If you’re thinking about replacing the windows in your home, make sure to invest as much time in finding a qualified window installer as you do in selecting the right windows for your house. Locating a qualified window installer in your area may be easier than you think. Along with the traditional ways of […]

Valuable Fraud Prevention Tips for Homebuyers and Homeowners

  March is Fraud Prevention Month. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has consistently been a leader in the fight against mortgage fraud and offers the following tips to protect yourself from becoming a victim of mortgage fraud. Misrepresentation of Information Mortgage fraud occurs when someone deliberately misrepresents information in order to obtain mortgage financing […]

Freshen your Closet this Spring with These Tips

    Spring is the perfect time to give your home a fresh start, and one of the best places to begin is with your clothes closets. Admit it: There are items lurking there that haven’t seen the light of day in a very long time. Follow these tips from the cleaning experts at The […]