It’s that time of year again and many people are wondering how to save money on their electric bills this winter. The U.S. Department of Energy has a new website with no-cost and low-cost energy saving tips, financial assistance links, info on tax credits, long term solutions for saving energy and a blog that covers energy saving tips. You can also find information on performing an energy audit to find out where your home is losing energy- and money!

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Looks like lenders are having problems writing loans on new construction and builders are reporting severe lacks of credit.
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In a buyer’s market like we are in right now, buyer’s can be very picky about which homes to see and which homes to pass by.  So, if selling a home, you have to try and make a good 1st impression.  Check out this article with some easy, low costs ideas to make the most of your 1st impression with buyer’s.

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With the changes in the overall market over the past 2 years, buyers are out there looking for great deals.  I get alot of phone calls from potential buyers who don’t understand the “short sale” or foreclosure buying process.  Short sales are pre-foreclosures and can be a great way to get a great deal- unless you need to buy in a short time period.  Foreclosures, where the bank now owns the home, are more straight forward and generally take less time than a short sale.  Check out this article from the National Assoc of Realtors for more information.  Still confused?  Send me a note!

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