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The “Price” of a Home vs. the “Total Cost” of a Home – By Christian Durland

Many are asking me if buying is the right decision? The answer is that it depends. There are no guarantees in any investment. However, history has been our clearest window into the future and my money is in Real estate.

Save Our Beautiful Earth While Saving Yourself Money

Here are five tips that will save you money and reduce your carbon footprint thus helping the environment.

Making An Offer To Buy A Home: Art or Science?

Have you ever wondered if making an offer to buy a home is an art or a science? The bottom line is that it is both. Nonetheless, for many, handling an offer can be a mysterious and frustrating process. There is an age-old saying that the seller thinks their home is worth the price of a castle, while the buyer wants to offer the value of a cabin.

Sound Reasoning for Buying a Home

There are several great reasons to buy a home, even in current economic times.

Short Sales Replace Foreclosures

Short sales are now replacing foreclosures in real estate market.

Energy is the essence of life

“Energy is the essence of life. Every day you decide how you’re going to use it by knowing what you want and what it takes to reach that goal, and by maintaining focus.” Oprah Winfrey Words from one of the most successful people in the world! Everyday, Alaris Properties starts the day with a review […]

Be genuine!

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. – Leo Buscaglia This quote reminds me that our clients need more than just care for their real […]

Should You Refinance?

I get asked this question often. With interests rates at historic lows, should you refinance your home? While I am not a mortgage broker, I can state that applications for mortgage refinancing hit a 15-month high last week. Mortgage Bankers Association credits this to the low interest rates available in the market place. Someone who […]

Tax Credit has expired?! Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy

Even though the home buyers tax credit has expired, there are plenty of options to buy.

Do’s and Don’ts in credit when buying a home

The real estate industry and mortgage industry have undergone some major changes in the last few years. Especially in light of the all the changes to GFE (Good Faith Estimates) and TILA (Truth In Lending), the most important thing for buyers to do is carefully choose their Realtor® and mortgage broker and plan to work […]

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