Cameron Riegel's Real Estate Blog

Many people today are in a position to ask themselves ‘Do I Short Sale my home, let it go into Foreclosure or file for Bankruptcy’?  The answer to this question is not as easy as one would think.  In today’s Real Estate market, I find many people asking themselves the question but never follow through with an answer.

This is a complex questions and what is right for one person might not be right for another.  That is why many realtors stress to their clients the importance of speaking with their accountant or an attorney to assist them in choosing the right course of action to take when dealing with their real estate matters.

Presently, there are many atricles out there addressing this subject.  I caution everyone on reading these articles and taking action before speaking with a reputable attorney or tax accountant.  It is important to know what the consequences will be no matter what action is taken. 

While a Real Estate Agent is not allowed to give legal advise, they are a good source for references.  You might also speak with your neighbors and see who they may know or have heard about regarding this issue.

Good Luck with y0ur future and your real estate investments.

Its true, most sellers have delt with keeping their homes in top condition, clean, and all the toys picked up and put away.  Now it is the Holiday Season and Sellers want to enjoy their time at home with the family doing family things and not worry about people wanting to view their home for sale.  This is a time when many sellers suspend their listings for sale and plan on placing them back on the market after the New Year.

It has been my experience over the years for those people out there looking to purchase a home during the Holidays are serious buyers.  This makes a great time to be on the market due to so many others taking their home off the market during this time of year.  This could help any seller that is interested in selling their home due to simple supply and demand.

Its just a note to keep in mind when selling expecially in a market that is not so favorable to the seller.  Make the best of it and get that exposure.  Remember, it only takes one buyer to put your home in escrow.

Happy Holidays Everyone

Lawn and Garden Home Safety Tips

As the weather becomes warmer and days are longer, we spend as much time as we can outdoors enjoying our backyards. Many of us tackle do-it-yourself projects and others are happy just being outside. But, to be safe, it is important to remember the following safety tips when doing outside jobs, especially if you have children:

• Keep children inside the house or well away from the area you are mowing.

• Before you mow, check the area for broken sticks, stones, toys and anything else that could shoot out from under the mower or damage the blade.

• Wear goggles and hearing protection.

• Never reach under the mower unless it is turned off and the blade has completely stopped turning.

• If you run out of gas, stop and let the engine cool down before you add more. Gasoline vapors can easily catch on fire.

• Read the labels of things you use for your lawn and garden. If you see the words “Caution,” “Warning,” “Danger,” “Poison,” or “Keep Out of Reach of Children,” these products can be dangerous for children. Store them in a place with a lock.

• When using a chain saw, make certain it is equipped with an anti-kickback chain and is well sharpened.

• Pick up all garden tools such as rakes, spades, forks, pruning clippers, files and metal plant stakes when not in use.

www.homesafetycouncil.org

It is the beginning of fall and all property owners will be gearing up for the rainy season. What this means for many is getting those summer projects wrapped up. Painting the outside eves, clearing the gutters of leaves, and fertilizing the yard, shrubs and trees before winter season comes.

A home owner needs to keep in mind the importance of deferred maintenance and make sure those items that need attention now, like gutter cleaning, is not put off past the start of our rainy season. If the gutters are not cleaned out before the rain comes, they can fail to drain property resulting in overflowing onto the home causing damaged to the eves of the home causing wood rot which will need to be replaced costing the homeowner more money in the long run diminishing the value of his investment.

There are a number of companies available for an investor or home owner who will come out and clean your gutters for you and the cost is minimal compared to the damages that would be created should they not be cleaned.

If you are interested, please give a shout and we will be happy to give you 2 or 3 persons in which to contact for estimates.

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