http://focus.lindamiller.com Real Estate News and Information from Linda Miller Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:28:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://focus.lindamiller.com/be-prepared-with-regular-maintenance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-prepared-with-regular-maintenance http://focus.lindamiller.com/be-prepared-with-regular-maintenance/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:56:03 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=325 Life sometimes catches us off-guard. It's not unusual for family situations to change suddenly and a move becomes necessary.  So many times I have discussed the need for regular updating to a home.   When it's time to sell (and there will be that time) the job of preparing for the marketplace is easier, and less costly, if there has been regular maintenance.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/be-prepared-with-regular-maintenance/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/do-statistics-tell-the-whole-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-statistics-tell-the-whole-story http://focus.lindamiller.com/do-statistics-tell-the-whole-story/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:39:31 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=303 All the statistics may tell a story, but what is really happening in the real estate marketplace? It was true that every person involved in real estate in 2006 knew the "upswing" couldn't last (and yes, there were other obvious signs that the economy would topple). Now we look for the subtle signs that there could be more activity. Here's what I know.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/do-statistics-tell-the-whole-story/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/good-news-for-investor-loans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=good-news-for-investor-loans http://focus.lindamiller.com/good-news-for-investor-loans/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:48:49 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=298 Today I received good news from a loan officer whom I have referred many clients to in the past. Julie Johnston (218-0919) at Cherry Creek Mortgage let me know that loans for investors have, in the past, been limited to four properties-- but now has been extended to ten! ]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/good-news-for-investor-loans/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/selling-your-home-ten-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=selling-your-home-ten-tips http://focus.lindamiller.com/selling-your-home-ten-tips/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:57:26 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=288 There are always articles about what to do when selling a home, but I just read one that really made sense. Read on for some great information.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/selling-your-home-ten-tips/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/managing-your-real-estate-investments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=managing-your-real-estate-investments http://focus.lindamiller.com/managing-your-real-estate-investments/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:40:44 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=249 Have you heard the secret about investing in real estate? We would have to live under a rock to have not heard the encouragement, "It's time to invest!" You may have received notes from your favorite REALTOR® that state it's a great time to buy real estate. In a few years when our economy is again buzzing with activity we will hear someone say "I should have bought a couple of rentals." It is no secret – timing has always been the trick to investing.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/managing-your-real-estate-investments/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/what-makes-a-house-sell-in-this-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-makes-a-house-sell-in-this-market http://focus.lindamiller.com/what-makes-a-house-sell-in-this-market/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:30:11 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=241 This is the question every REALTOR® hears, “What makes a house sell in this market”? New family goals sometimes create an urgency to sell properties. Other sellers might be simply toying with the idea of moving. REALTORS® could categorize this thought process as “testing the market.” Statisticians delight in their data collections and while real estate professionals are leery of absorbing all negative information, we are aware that reports of larger inventories and fewer buyers are accurate.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/what-makes-a-house-sell-in-this-market/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/buying-a-new-home-101/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buying-a-new-home-101 http://focus.lindamiller.com/buying-a-new-home-101/#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:42:33 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=231 Feeling a little anxious about choosing your new home? Many can give advice, but you, the buyer, have the responsibility to choose your advisor wisely. Here are a few thoughts from those within the real estate industry.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/buying-a-new-home-101/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/on-a-sunny-day-in-february/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-a-sunny-day-in-february http://focus.lindamiller.com/on-a-sunny-day-in-february/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:51:34 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=172 I am noticing that there are more and more “for sale” signs going up in neighboring yards. Open house signs are popping up on the streets on Sunday afternoons. It must be spring. While I am busy with our Realtor association business, my priority is still helping my clients with their real estate needs.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/on-a-sunny-day-in-february/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/technology-on-the-run/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-on-the-run http://focus.lindamiller.com/technology-on-the-run/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:23:06 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=128 Where does technology take us? I have been thinking a lot lately about all the tools I have to communicate with my clients. While I'm sitting in a class and absorbing all the new legal requirements of my profession, I can still communicate with closers, title people and clients via text messages. But with the rapid advancement of technology in every aspect of our lives, is it really the time saver we were promised?]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/technology-on-the-run/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/what%e2%80%99s-a-first-timer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what%25e2%2580%2599s-a-first-timer http://focus.lindamiller.com/what%e2%80%99s-a-first-timer/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:10:19 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=91 By now everyone has heard of the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit. Definitely it is a wonderful opportunity for some to become home owners. It is interesting how quickly these guidelines have changed. There are multiple web sites giving the details but I will give you a quick run-down.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/what%e2%80%99s-a-first-timer/feed/ 0