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Increasingly, Real Estate Professionals are hearing of a trend - which could remind folks of the movie, "War of the Roses."

Current real estate market conditions have some divorcing couples looking to separate their lives, but realizing they can't afford to live apart until their home is sold.

Unlike a few years ago, when many homeowners had loads of equity to share, and really good cr… Continue

If you are considering selling your home you have many choices available to you. There are a multitude of options as there are real estate agents to present them. One alternative that some people find enticing is the “For Sale By Owner” or FSBO option. This avenue is chosen not because people want to play “real estate agent”, but because the thought of saving a 6% sales commission is worth the risk, compared to the perceived benefit they would receive working with an agent.

When I hear “We migh… Continue

Fighting your inner demons may be difficult, BUT don’t be afraid to open the envelope.

Recently a GreatWest GMAC Real Estate Professional recalled that she had gone to the home of a client to perform a listing presentation for a possible short sale.

During the presentation and while looking at paperwork the client had, the agent noticed there were several recent envelopes the client had from the mortgage company. Most of the envelopes were not opened.

When the agent asked why they had not ope… Continue