Archive for the ‘Tips’ Category

Social Media for Real Estate – Is It Important? The Madden Team Says Yes!

Often times during listing presentation we get asked the very simple question: “Why do you use social media and how will it help sell my home?” We understand the hesitance by some to launch into the social media world, because there is a lack of privacy once your entire life is online. The purpose of [...]

CENTURY 21 and The Madden Team – List Your Home $8,000 Sweepstakes

Starting at the beginning of April 2010 and running until June 30, 2010 – Century 21 is running a List Your Home Sweepstakes where a lucky winner will receive $8,000 for listing their home during that time period. Check out the flyer below and if you have any questions, please contact John and Mark at [...]

NAHB’s Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components

NAHB Component's Life Expectancy Chart

As real estate agents, we are always asked the questions – “How long does a water heater last?” or “When will I need to replace this roof?” Of course, we are not experts in this field which is why we trust home inspectors to let our clients know the approximate age of the household items [...]

How Do Lower Mortgage Rates Effect the Home Buyer?

ABC Worldwide News did a great piece regarding the recent plunge in mortgage rates due to the financial turmoil of Europe: “As it turns out, the financial trouble in Europe the past few weeks, caused by worries about the ability of certain countries to pay off their debts, is pushing investors to put their money into [...]

2 MORE Questions to Ask Your Lender

I was reading an article written by REALTOR® Magazine titled 10 Questions to Ask Your Lender and felt that it was missing two more questions that I think are becoming more and more important to ask a lender. What are my options for obtaining a lower interest rate? There are some great lenders out there [...]