Have you been thinking of buying a property in the past few years but discarded the dream because you have taken a hit to your credit score? There are many people in the same boat. But some changes are coming… According to Realtor magazine, at the National Association of Realtor conference last year banks were accused of restraining homes sales by not considering buyers with low credit scores. The conversation went further and stated that “banks’ credit policies were out of sync with the FHA” and the impact on sales was estimated to be as high as a … read full article

So you’ve been considering buying a home or a second home but aren’t sure it’s quite the right time. Here are some suggestions that might help you to know if now is THE time and that may even make the buying process go more smoothly. These are not the fun and exciting parts of pursuing the purchase of a home, but they are a reality. So here you go…

1) Become familiar with the market. You probably have an idea of the general area that you would like to buy a home; there are a variety of ways … read full article

Download the Sotheby’s International Realty mobile app to access homes for sale or for rent ANYWHERE. It’s FREE and it’s user friendly. You can search, get details, map properties, and easily call someone that can further answer your questions. This app is for any smart phone.

Here’s how:

Text SIR to 87778
Type in this url: m.sir.com/sir

Off you go!… read full article

I watch the local market everyday and I notice more and more buyers are taking the initial steps toward home ownership: getting educated in the area that you may want to buy. This makes me happy not only because it is my business to sell homes, but because it’s a SMART time to buy. Here is my opinion of the top 5 reasons that NOW is the time to buy.

1) Price Adjustments are being made and prices are generally “soft”. On average, we are back to values similar to 2002 in and around the islands. Couple that … read full article

TV shows and movies have given us such funny images of Realtors. I recall the dysfunctional Realtor played by Annette Bening in American Beauty, frantically washing dishes and repeating to herself a positive mantra about how she was going to sell the house. You have probably seen TV shows of women Realtors who wear stiletto’s and gold jewelry, graciously pointing out features that are patently obvious as they swish open doors: “And this, is the bathroom.” (Drum roll.)
There are the fresh out of college guys who sit on their desks and discuss their moves with clients behind … read full article