Heartbeat Properties' Blog

It seems that Spring has sprung a little early this year!  No, unfortunately I am not talking about the weather – but instead, I am talking about the real estate market.  There is a lot of activity out there.  Pent up demand mostly, but it’s bigger than that.  Sellers have gotten much more realistic

I had an interesting ethical/legal concern rear its head this morning and I have been contemplating it all day.  I’d like to get your take on it. I was showing one of my listings to a potential client and they informed me that in order to buy, they would have to sell their condo first.  [...]

Ok, I’ll be the first to admit it – call me what you will; gadget junkie, technology geek, it doesn’t matter, I know what I know, I like what I like and I will master any new toy that I get my hands on.

Indulge me, just for a moment, my dear friends and clients.  Last Saturday, my mom, my daughter and I spent the day at Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.  For those of you who don’t know, 12 million immigrants to the United States were processed at the Ellis Island Immigration Station between 1

Remember 1984? When George Orwell wrote about it – 1984 was the future. Now it seems like the distant past. For me, 1984 was the beginning – the beginning of my real estate career...

Buying a house can be a daunting process and without the right information can be downright unnerving, especially if you are first time home buyer.  There are a lot of moving parts and costs associated with buying a house.  Understanding them up front will give you the peace of mind you need to move

Every decision you make is driven by other decisions you have already made and will impact decisions you make in the future. Over the past few years, I have noticed a growing trend in my client base – women who are suddenly thrust into the role of decision maker.  Whether this was their decision or

Strategies to Make the Most of Your Open House Best Time for an Open House In many communities, Sunday afternoon is best. The length of the open house varies by community, the community where I serve, one to one and half hours is typical. Schedule your open house to avoid conflicts with holidays, co

In anticipation of the coming Spring Market, fully preparing your home for sale can make a considerable difference in the time it takes for it to sell. You can help eliminate buyer objections before they arise by making necessary repairs and improvements, some of which are suggested below Outdoors 

Ok, so I am a little late in ringing in the New Year but I do have a lot to say and a lot to be thankful for. Looking back over my posts for 2009, I’m happy to say that my real estate predictions rang true. The real estate market was definitely better than many [...]