MLS stands for multiple listing service. Every home for sale listed by a real estate agent, unless it is specifically exempted from MLS, will be listed in MLS. However, only real estate agents and other professional affiliates can access MLS, but that doesn’t mean a home buyer or home seller can’t get the same […]

The most attractive homes can suffer from an unredeeming feature that makes them hard to sell.
No one thinks there is anything wrong with his or her house. Like an adoring parent believing that their little darling can do no evil, it is easy for the proud owner to ignore some imperfections.
No property is perfect, […]

There is no doubt that buying a home is a big decision. A home is the most important, and most expensive, single item most people will purchase in their lifetimes, and getting the best deal on a home loan can save you thousands of dollars over the life of the loan.
If your credit is […]

For most renters, the dream of home ownership remains strong. With the housing market becoming increasingly unstable; however, many would be homeowners are beginning to think they might want to wait before committing themselves to a mortgage payment.
There is certainly no doubt that a mortgage is a large responsibility; which is largely why so […]

Home Buyers
1. Purchasing a home too fast. Perhaps it’s the excitement of purchasing the first time. Or maybe it’s a fear that the “perfect” home will be purchased by another borrower. Whatever the reason, many first time home buyers make the mistake of rushing through the home purchasing process. They tend to spend too […]

ByTheOwner.com just reached 600 SOLD homes in the Barrie/Muskoka area. Real estate agents can charge 5% commission to sell a home, this means ByTheOwner.com has helped save our Barrie/Muskoka customers approximately $7,200,000 in real estate commissions. Congratulations to all our customers that sold and saved! Here are some testimonials from recent sold homes in the […]

Sellers Worry Untidy Neighbors Will Drive Away Potential Buyers
 
Home sellers in many markets already are having a difficult time unloading their property because of the country’s housing slump, but some have found selling their houses more difficult because of their neighbors.
How the neighbors keep their homes, including their lawns, backyards and the overall appearance of […]

South Florida is seeing a big jump in the number of homeowners who are selling their properties for less than they paid, highlighting the magnitude of the region’s historic housing slump.
During the first half of this year, 23% of sellers in Broward County unloaded their homes at a loss, according to sales data analyzed by […]

FSBO’s, get Multiple Listing Service exposure without paying the usual 6% to 7% Real Estate commission!
An MLS listing is one of the most powerful tools available to sell your home. MLS is a database used by local Realtors when searching for homes for buyers. Only Realtors have access to this database, however, all properties listed […]

With a glut of distress sales having flooded the market, even in the luxury sector, making selling even non-distress real estate a highly competitive and often disheartening endeavor, any competitive edge a seller can garner can mean the difference between closing escrow on a property or it languishing on the MLS in perpetuity.
One such competitive […]