Posted on November 13, 2019 - 11:59 AM
by Liz Riddick
After months of searching, you've finally found it -- your perfect dream home. But is it perfect? Will you be purchasing more than just a beautiful home? Will you also be acquiring liens placed on the property by prior owners? Have documents been recorde...
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Posted on November 6, 2019 - 11:59 AM
by Liz Riddick
What's in a name? When a title company seeks to uncover matters affecting title to real property, the answer is, "Quite a bit." Statements of Information provide title companies with the information they need to distinguish the buyers and sellers of rea...
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Posted on October 30, 2019 - 12:59 PM
by Liz Riddick
Buying a home will probably rank as one of the biggest personal investments one can make. Being organized and in control will contribute significantly to getting the best home deal possible with the least amount of stress. It's important to anticipate the...
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Posted on October 23, 2019 - 12:59 PM
by Liz Riddick
In the olden days, when someone wanted a home loan they walked downtown to the neighborhood bank or savings & loan. If the bank had extra funds lying around and considered you a good credit risk, they would lend you the money from their own funds. It doe...
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Posted on October 16, 2019 - 12:59 PM
by Liz Riddick
Lead poisoning is a serious problem that can lead to adverse health problems. In children, high levels of lead can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, behavioral and learning problems, slow growth, and hearing problems. In adults, lead poisoning...
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Posted on October 9, 2019 - 12:59 PM
by Liz Riddick
Analyze why you are selling - If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and to get what it is that you want, whether it be a quick sale, high price, or somewhere in the middle. Prepare your home for the buyer - Maximize the s...
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Posted on October 2, 2019 - 12:59 PM
by Liz Riddick
With the burst of the housing bubble, credit crisis, and millions of foreclosures across the country, you may wonder if buying a home is such a good idea after all. However, it's important to consider all of the facts. The important message to take away f...
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Posted on September 25, 2019 - 12:59 PM
by Liz Riddick
Have you received an advertisement offering to save you thousands of dollars on your thirty-year mortgage and cut years off your payments? With email spam becoming more pervasive as everyone tries to get rich quick on the Internet, these ads are popping u...
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Posted on September 18, 2019 - 12:59 PM
by Liz Riddick
Lower interest rates have motivated you to refinance your home loan. The lower rate may save you a tremendous amount of money over the life of the loan, but you should also expect to pay the lender the typical closing costs associated with any new loan, i...
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Posted on September 11, 2019 - 12:59 PM
by Liz Riddick
Underground heating oil tanks can pose many potential problems to both home buyers and sellers. They have been the source of many environmental problems such as contamination of surrounding soil and ground water. Leaks are generally caused by the rust in...
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Liz was our agent with selling my parents property in Blowing Rock. I didn't have a lot of time to deal with it and in hindsight was really glad to have Liz and her team on board. She handled the initial listing very well and with her experience she recommended a fair market price range which resulted in a good offer. Additionally, Liz had quite a bit of personal experience with house renovation, a skill that many realtors do not have, which was important with her knowledge of house construction and repair costs. Finally, we had a couple of unique and difficult situations with the property that had the possibility of the sale being delayed or falling through altogether. Once again, Liz came through, thinking outside the box with creative solutions that she presented with diplomacy and professionalism that were agreeable to all parties. I can't say enough good things about Liz and her team. I highly recommend her.David Leadbetter