Have you started to build a Nest Egg?

BIG DREAMS START SMALL

Peace of mind is having a nest egg…

If this real estate market has taught me anything, it is the power of savings. Having a nest egg gives one a sense of peace and a calming effect when the rest of the world is going nuts.

If you would like to join me in a resolution to build and nurture a nest egg, please let me help by giving you the first step:

A small coin jar and it’s up to you to build from there.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

To request a Nicholas Yale piggy bank, just stop by the office at 4700 N Central Ave or email me @ nicholas@nicholasyale.com

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Sales Rebounded in 2011

Here is a Stats Report for all of 2011. Guess what? 2011 was the 2nd highest sales recorded in the last decade, second only to 2005.

Phoenix is on the mend!!!!

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Home Inspections 101

According to a study conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) in 2001, 97 percent of home buyers who received home inspections believe they received a good value for their money. A home’s history gives it character and charm, but also takes a toll.

Over time, roofs sag, mortar cracks, and furnaces lose efficiency. Beyond this normal wear and tear, older homes can harbor mold, water damage, termites, or other structural threats that can cost tens of thousands of dollars to fix.
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6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer on Your Home

By: G. M. Filisko
Published 2010-02-10 11:32:13

Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers.

You’ve worked hard to get your home ready for sale and to price it properly. With any luck, offers will come quickly. You’ll need to review each carefully to determine its strengths and drawbacks and pick one to accept. Here’s a plan for evaluating offers.
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Vacant Homes: 8 Ways to Make Sure They’re Maintained

By: Mariwyn Evans
Published: September 30, 2010

Living near a vacant home doesn’t have to mean putting up with overgrown grass and unshoveled snow. Does your community use these eight common local laws, programs, and regulations to force owners to maintain vacant homes?

With the foreclosure crisis, you may have noticed a vacant home or two on your block. Rather than see the home free-fall into disrepair, push local officials to take action before the untended house lowers the value of your own home.
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Three Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

Buyers only get one first look at a property, and they don’t want to use their imagination. They assume the house they see is as good as it’s going to get. If you want your home to sell, step out of your comfort zone and think like a buyer. Here are three ways to help you turn your house into the home of someone else’s dreams. We’ve broken down each category into low-cost, “Basic” tips and tricks, and an “All-Out” blow-the-budget transformation. How far you take it is up to you.
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Find the Best REALTOR® to Sell Your House

By: G. M. Filisko
Published 2010-03-11 16:55:53

Ask detailed questions about their experience and skills to help you find the right agent for your home sale.

Working with the right real estate agent can mean the difference between getting prompt, expert representation and feeling like you’re going it alone when selling your home. Here are 10 questions to ask when you’re interviewing agents.
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7 Tips for Improving Your Credit

By: G. M. Filisko
Published 2010-02-25 13:35:12

Here’s how to clean up your credit so you get the least-expensive home loan possible.

Getting the loan that suits your situation at the best possible price and terms makes homebuying easier and more affordable. Here are seven ways to boost your credit score so you can do just that.
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Homeowners Insurance Checklist

A home is the single biggest investment most Americans will ever make. Protecting that investment is not just a legal responsibility, but the smartest move you can make. Here are 7 tips for getting the most out of your homeowners insurance for the smallest premium.

1. Research Early and Often
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Dos and Dont’s of Homebuyer Incentives

Evaluating Homebuyer IncentivesBy: G. M. Filisko
Published 2010-09-01 08:57:14

Homebuyer incentives can be smart marketing or a waste of money. Find out when and how to use them.

Incentives such as a new grill out on the patio can set your home apart from the competition. Image: Weber-Stephen Products Co.

Be sure you’re sending the right message to buyers when you throw in a homebuyer incentive to encourage them to purchase your home.

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