Lori Lincoln Taunton, Dighton-Berkley-Freetown Real Estate

Are You waiting for the next wave of foreclosures? Think about this.. There may be a wave of Short Sales instead.- Taunton-Lakeville Real Estate Everywhere you turn today, the talk is about a next wave of foreclosures. I wonder whether this is accurate information. When I logically assess these statements and claims in my mind, I ...

Believe it or not there are 2 buyers for every property in today's Market- Taunton Area Massachusetts (edit/delete) I heard this statement today " There are 2 buyers now for every property"  and now I know how to communicate this news to the sellers, buyers  and agents that may not be aware: Did you know that there ...

Less than 6 months left to take advantage of First Time Buyer Tax Credit (edit/delete) The perfect storm, interest rates are below 6%, homes are very affordable, some parts of Bristol County where you can own a home for less than what you pay for rent!  Now first time buyers can take advantage of the $8000.00 tax credit, if they purchase ...

The way buyers buy home are based on PRICE, LOCATION, CONDITION, STYLE 1. Fear of overpaying is a huge deal-They area afraid of paying too much, a huge issue today. Gas is expensive, heating costs will be a consideration this winter. 2. Condition- Buyers may look at your home if the price is low, but they will also consider the fix-ups and ...

Sellers Beware! Do you know if your agent is short sale savvy??? (edit/delete) This market is overwhelmed with agents who haven't any experience in short sale properties. It can be a daunting experience for the sellers and the buyers. My most recent short sale involved sellers who placed their home on the market with 2 different agents in 2 ...

I read an article on Boston.com today.. For sellers, the  next year will be a trying year. If you do not need to sell.. DON"T.  Record numbers of foreclosures are causing home prices to fall.  In April of 2008, there will be hundreds of adjustable rate mortgages that will reset.. what this means is that those with adjustable ...

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Making Offers on Bank Owned Property/ Short Sales If you are an investor or a first time buyer, you probably have considered bank owned property or properties being offered on "short sale". (A short sale is when the home is worth less than the note owed by the seller of the home.). I have submitted several offers on both bank owned and ...

Are You A Smart Seller? Price Your Home Correctly so you can move on with your life. Tough Talk on Pricing- My intentions in the following few paragraphs is not to offend but to inform.. it's just that important.  When you decide to hire a Realtor ( notice I said Realtor, there is a difference between an agent and a Realtor)... ...

  Your home is one of your biggest financial investments. That's why it's important to keep track of its value, get it marketed properly, with the right agent you will sell faster and for market value. As the real estate expert in your neighborhood, You will have the systems in place to help you stay on top of area home ...