Robin's Nests

Okay, so this is going to be a vent, not a "blog".  Here's the story.  A REALTOR® friend of mine worked diligently to help her young buyers find a home.  They became engaged and she celebrated with them.  She even liked their dog!!  After much searching, the young couple found the Perfect ...

ASSUME: 5%10%15%20% 1. Purchase Price  200,000.00200,000.00200,000.00200,000.00 2.  Downpayment10,000.0020,000.0030,000.0040,000.00     MORTGAGE AMOUNT:190,000.00180,000.00170,000.00160,000.00 IMMEDIATE COSTS:Deposit (Generally 48 hours after offer ...

Interior decorators tell us that color harmony brings rooms to life. When marketing and selling homes, we find that neutral colors work best because they tend to match the largest percentage of buyers’ ideals and furnishings.   Whether you’re selling your home or just sprucing up and redecorating, fresh paint can change ...

Do you know the true value of a market analysis prepared by an experienced REALTOR®?This report details current market conditions including buyer activity; and closely examines thepricing of recent sales of homes similar in size, features and location to your own.Well priced homes attract everyone’s attention…both local ...

   I just heard a tragic story about a lady - here in HRM - whose banker told her she HAD to use a particular REALTOR® and a particular lawyer or she wouldn't get a mortgage!  Talk about red flags going up...    First of all - NO banker, REALTOR® or other professional (and I use the term loosely, in this case) ...

I thought you’d like to see the process, step-by-step: Find the property you want to buy.   Your REALTOR® will help you find a suitable property and set up all viewings, etc.Write an Offer to Purchase.  This is done with your real estate agent, who will explain each term and condition to you.  Once the ...

There are two kinds of real estate agent:  The one who is only concerned with self-promotion and the REALTOR®.  The REALTOR® is dedicated to serving her clients, to providing all the information they require to make informed purchasing or selling decisions.  She will do everything possible to ensure that there are no ...

I've said this time and time again - we're Atlantic Canadians.  We are NOT like the rest of Canada and definitely NOT like the rest of the Western World.  We have a different approach to life and a different outlook on our future.  MOST Nova Scotians are optimistic about the future.  At a meeting yesterday, we ...

In this world of "save a buck," people want a BARGAIN!  That's fine - so long as  saving money is really what it appears to be.  I suppose the question is "What do you call a bargain?"  If your opinion of "bargain" is doing the work yourself, having to worry about the ...

We can understand the fiduciary duty of loyalty better if we understand what it entails.  In most real estate textbooks, loyalty refers to working solely in the interests of one client.  That means giving the client our allegiance.  It means giving whatever professional advice we can give to advance their interests, and no one ...