Weekly Real Estate Tip

I know I've already talked about this, but I want to reiterate the importance of getting off the fence and buying a home! I have talked to a few people recently who feel that now isn't the time to buy. They think prices will go down more. The reality is, although I don't have a crystal ball so I don't know exactly what the future holds, prices do not seem to be going down in the slightest. If anything, I've seen some houses sell for more than the asking price recently. Think about it this way. Once people realize prices won't be going down anymore, people are going to decide to buy. Once we have lots of people wanting to buy, inventory will decrease, and prices will inevitably go up! You have to decide what side of the buying curve you want to be on. Do you want to be a leader and get a better price when buying, or do you want to be a follower "because everyone else is doing it" and end up paying more for a home? I know which I would rather be!

Jeans, jeans, jeans!

Everyone knew this topic would come up at some point. I love designer jeans. Once you've owned one pair, the addiction begins. They make you feel better than regular jeans. It's true. My favorite brands are Rock and Republic, True Religion, Citizens of Humanity, and Tags. Next time you feel like you've got $200 or so and you'd like to treat yourself, go buy a nice pair of designer jeans. You'll be glad you did! There's a couple things to think about when buying jeans. You need to find a pair that not only makes your butt look good, but that you're also comfortable in as well. Also, you will have to get them hemmed. Accept this and move on. Don't be afraid to buy something because you have to have it altered. Welcome to my world!

The perfect black shoe

For those of you who already wear heels, you'll love this shoe. For those of you who don't, get over your fear of heels and try on a pair! You'll find that although the first few hours may be painful, your feet will get used to them. When they do, you'll hardly ever wear flats because you'll be so used to heels it will hurt to wear flats! In my opinion, having the perfect black heel (or in my case a few perfect black heels) makes all the difference in your wardrobe. If you can't afford many shoes, my recommendation is you at least buy a pair of black heels and a pair of brown heels that are both very versatile. This just shows a perfect shoe for this season!

weekly real estate tip

I have been preaching this to anyone that will listen. Sellers and agents need to price a house right from the get go. If a house is overpriced, it will sit on the market. The longer it sits on the market, people begin to wonder what's wrong with it. So what ends up happening is sellers who over price their listings end up selling their house for less than they would have if it would have been priced right in the first place! So please take my advice and find a real estate agent who knows what they are doing and listen to their advice on what a good listing price is!