ROGER W. WEBB

January 2014 - Posts

• Improving Communication Between Appraisers and Real Estate Agents Vital

  Issues with appraisals continue to impact real estate transactions, but better communications between real estate agents and appraisers could help to minimize problems, according to panelists at a property valuation forum here at the 2013 Realtors® Read More... Posted Thursday, January 30, 2014 12:19 PM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments

• The Basics on the Buyers Closing Process

  We are asked by most of our clients about what to expect during the closing process. Here is a brief summary of the closing process. Closing day has arrived so what can you expect for the buyers closing process? Before today, your agreement was “executory”, Read More... Posted Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:56 AM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments

• Home Warranty Protection Plans

  The last thing a home buyer wants to worry about after closing is what could possibly break or malfunction in her new home. Since that can cover a multitude of items and systems, for peace of mind, it's a good idea to get a home protection plan. It's Read More... Posted Friday, January 24, 2014 8:17 AM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments

• Negotiating Tips for Homebuyers

  Remember these tips during the deal-making process of your home purchase. #1: BE QUICK ON THE UPTAKE It is critical to respond to counteroffers as soon as possible and to avoid making a counteroffer with any term that is not truly a deal breaker. Delays Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 22, 2014 6:47 AM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments

• Housing Outlook, 2014: Home Prices Head Higher

  The housing recovery has pushed up home prices nearly everywhere. Over the past year, home prices rose in 225 of the 276 cities tracked by Clear Capital , a provider of real estate data and analysis. Prices nationwide rose by 10.9%, pushing the median Read More... Posted Monday, January 20, 2014 9:15 AM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments

• How to Buy a HUD HOME

  Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) residential foreclosures are available throughout the United States. The sales process for purchasing a HUD home isn't quite the same as you'll encounter when buying a home from an individual, Read More... Posted Saturday, January 18, 2014 8:30 AM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments

• Signs you’re ready to buy your first home

  Is now the time to buy your own place? Here are the ways to know when it makes sense financially to purchase your first home. No. 1: You have a budget — and you know how to use it Owning your own place comes with a slew of new expenses, so good Read More... Posted Thursday, January 16, 2014 8:46 AM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments

• What You Should Know About Your Home and Your 2013 Taxes

  It’s the last year for three sweet home tax benefits, but the first for a way simpler home office deduction. These days few things start a fight on Capitol Hill faster than taxes. Despite the fact that three important tax benefits used by millions Read More... Posted Monday, January 13, 2014 9:10 AM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments

• The 5 biggest changes coming to the mortgage industry

  There are five "forces" of change coming down the line for the mortgage industry, according to housing analysts at Citi ( C ). Perhaps more importantly, after examining these five changes, the analysts then asked if being in the mortgage business Read More... Posted Friday, January 10, 2014 9:15 AM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments

• Good News! - House Prices up 11.8% Year-over-Year in November

  House Prices up 11.8% Year-over-year in November Notes: This CoreLogic House Price Index report is for November . The recent Case-Shiller index release was for October. The CoreLogic HPI is a three month weighted average and is not seasonally adjusted Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 8, 2014 11:04 AM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments

• How to get ahead of the competition when selling your Home

  If you are planning to put your house on the market in 2014, it goes without saying that you are hoping to sell your home as quickly as possible and get your asking price. These items will help you get a leg up on your competition! 1. Boost curb appeal. Read More... Posted Monday, January 6, 2014 3:55 PM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments

• Why the right garage door is a key to enhancing curb appeal

  END binder-item The garage door is the largest working part of a house and often its most prominent feature. So when you’re buying, you want to choose carefully. The annual Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling magazine found that a garage door Read More... Posted Saturday, January 4, 2014 1:00 PM by WEBB REAL ESTATE TEAM | 0 Comments