by Jon Terry | Oct 14, 2010 | Blog, Short Sale
One of my clients recently asked me whether she should discuss her short sale and plans for bankruptcy for with her children. She had been trying to keep the information from her children, who are 3, 5 and 9. Experience has taught me that children are way more...
by Jon Terry | Oct 12, 2010 | Blog, Credit
In today’s uncertain economy, why is your credit score so important? It is amazing how 3 little scores can either help or hinder your ability to purchase assets, consumer goods, and even obtain car insurance. A great credit score will help you get into a home,...
by Jon Terry | Oct 5, 2010 | Blog, Buying A Home, Buying in a Recession
Over the last 2 years, we have seen tremendous corrections in the housing market, meaning almost across the board, the price of homes have come down. There was a time when we all took the housing market for granted. A once “no-brainer” decision to invest...
by Jon Terry | Sep 29, 2010 | Blog, Buying A Home
Have you ever wondered if making an offer to buy a home is an art or a science? The bottom line is that it is both. Nonetheless, for many, handling an offer can be a mysterious and frustrating process. There is an age-old saying that the seller thinks their home is...
by Jon Terry | Sep 23, 2010 | Blog, Buying A Home
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal has presented sound reasoning about buying a home. While many have reported doom and gloom for our real estate market in the last couple years, buying a home can still be an excellent investment. Financing and pricing has...