Real Estate

A LENDERS PERSPECTIVE – 2011 – Dec. 24th & 25th

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Lender Victoria Spannaus and real estate broker, Liz English of Fore Properties discuss the many facets of our lending world from both the lender’s & Realtor’s perspective. Victoria Spannaus has many years of experience & respect in the Moore County market. Her perspective and overview is a great primer for buyers & sellers. Liz English, [...]

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Real Estate – Fighting for a Buyer

Monday, November 21st, 2011

It’s always frustrating, if not maddening, when the appraisal comes in low on a sale of a home. Buying a home is very emotional for both buyers and sellers, and the last thing anyone wants is some appraiser telling the parties involved that the home isn’t worth what they agreed upon. Personally, I don’t know [...]

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A Full Price Offer & Contract in 12 Days!

Sunday, March 6th, 2011

A Recipe for Success in Today’s Market by Bill Sahadi If you could liken a successful residential offer and contract in less than two weeks, and at full price, to a carefully crafted meal, it might look a little something like this: Ingredients: 1 thorough up front market analysis & marketing plan 2 cups of [...]

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How To Sell Your Home in Today’s Market

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Proven tips to increase the odds of getting your house sold in our market are brought to life by Bill Sahadi, CRS & broker/owner of Fore Properties Realty of Southern Pines, N.C. In addition to actual experiences of other sellers that Bill shares in a free flowing and conversational format, Bill also gives potential sellers [...]

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May Pending Home Sales Fall, NAR Adjusts Forecast

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

NAR’s latest Pending Home Sales Index, which is based on contracts signed in May, fell 4.7 percent from April and was 14.0 percent below its May 2007 level, the association announced this morning. The May index fell month-over-month in all regions: by 1.3 percent in the West, 2.9 percent in the Northeast, 6 percent in [...]

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“Lawyer Up” at the Closing Table

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

A Realtor’s Perspective on the Difference a Good Real Estate Attorney Can Make reprinted from the N.C. Bar Monthly Newsletter – Dec. 2006 BY WILLIAM G. SAHADI, CRS In the past seven years I’ve been involved in more than 400 real estate transactions. That is 400 first-hand opportunities to view the value that a good [...]

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