Cindy Hartman, REALTOR®,e-PRO®, AHS™

This article from the Florida Board of Realtors today peaked my interest - I like the idea of listing the best features from the Male vs Female point of view - in my experience, the Garage is king for most husbands...as is a walk in closet is for the wives...anyway...I like the article below...  His and hers lists help market ...

I advertise on Zillow. I do receive inquiries from several people a week on properties that they find there.  More often than not, they are disappointed because the information  may be outdated, the home is not for sale any longer, it's under contract, or it is listed incorrectly.  Case in point ...today, received an inquiry ...

The economy is stabilizing. Home prices are holding. It's not just as good a time as ever to buy a house. It's one of the best times ever. ForSaleByOwner.com presents five overlooked reasons why now is a great time to buy a house. 1. Low mortgage rates serve as an equity shock absorber. When buyers borrow at today's record-low rates, ...

RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010-- With the U.S. economy facing the lowest home sale statistics in fifteen years and home values continuing to slide in many regions, it's not surprising to hear that housing trends point towards a large percentage of American homeowners looking to improve and maximize their existing property investment versus buying ...

September 1, 2010--The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving homeowners and buyers until October 4 to lock in a low monthly insurance premium, according to Gibran Nicholas, chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that trains and certifies mortgage bankers and brokers. “After October 4, the monthly insurance premiums on FHA ...

As you clean and organize, you'll probably notice a growing stack of clutter left in your wake. Decluttering is a hefty task, but essential to a quick sell. Learn how to differentiate amongst the things you need to put in storage, pack up or donate to the trash can. Start with a Pile. Go through a room and remove anything you find distracting ...

A large part of my business has always been a little handholding, pointing people in the right direction for information, enlightening clients on what might be a potential issue regarding house condition "red flags",  health hazards, potential resale value, lender requirement glitches etc.  As REALTORS we experience multiple ...

 There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you. Think about the location in terms of commute time to work, distance from leisure-time activities, and proximity to shopping, schools or any other places you frequent. You may think of others factors that are important to you. Please take some time to ...

 New Measures Will Help FHA Better Manage Risk, While Maintaining Support for the Housing Market and Access for Underserved CommunitiesWASHINGTON – Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner David Stevens today announced a set of policy changes to strengthen the FHA’s capital reserves, while enabling the agency to continue ...

When shopping for a home, the natural tendency of any buyer is to want to pay the lowest price possible. It's important to keep in mind, however, that the sales price is not the only factor that determines what the monthly payment will be. In fact, the impact of higher interest rates can easily nullify any benefit of waiting for a lower ...