Don’t Foreclose! Do A Short Sale

April 3, 2010 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment 

Don’t foreclose! Do a short sale Short sales are the hottest thing going in the distressed-property market, and the trend is expected to get even hotter in coming weeks, when the government starts handing out cash to encourage lenders to close these deals. “Banks have ramped up short sale approvals,” said Duane Legate of House [...]

What Raising The Bar Doesn’t Mean #RTB

February 5, 2010 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment 

It doesn’t mean doing whatever it takes to get a deal done. It doesn’t mean undermining the very fundamentals of our profession just to line your own personal bank account. It doesn’t mean trying to sell real estate outside of your area of expertise. It doesn’t mean delivering poor customer service, but promising the sun, [...]

Tip For Buyers And Sellers

January 25, 2010 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment 

An Agreement of Sale to purchase real estate is a legal document and should be reviewed very carefully by all parties to the transaction. A buyer or seller that is unclear or does not understand all aspects of the Agreement, should most certainly speak with their REALTOR for clarification and explanations, and consult an attorney [...]