Monthly Archives: April 2009

A Brief Explanation of Foreclosures

Head of Hammer

These days, you can’t read the headlines without noticing that there are many foreclosed homes around the country.   Since it is so prevalent, we thought it would be best to offer a brief explanation of how the foreclosure process works.  First of all, a little clarification.  ”In foreclosure” is the process that leads up…

A Brief Look at Short Sales

House on suburban street with 'For Sale' sign in foreground

These days, in real estate, the term short sales is frequently heard.   What is a short sale, you may wonder.  Well, let me explain it to you by giving you an example.  Let’s say you bought a house two years ago with a mortgage of $200,000.  Let’s say you’ve paid of $5,000 of the…

How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor

Paintbrush and Wet Green Paint

You’re selling your house.  It’s a big process, and you aren’t sure where to start.  You need to price it correctly; you  need to get it in tip-top shape for all the showings; you need to fix up a few things.  Now, many people think of the last item last.  In fact, many people put…

The Benefits of a Professional Opinion

Selling a house is time-consuming and hard work, especially in today’s market.  If you are thinking about selling your house, you might feel a little overwhelmed by it all.  That’s why it is helpful to have a professional by your side–one who can guide you every step of the way.  In this blog entry, I…

Steven Hong Steven has been working in the real estate business for over 8 years. He began his career by obtaining his license for the sole purpose of purchasing investment properties. Now, 8 years later, he still has no investment properties but has helped many homeowners with their purchases and sales. Prior to real estate, Steven had worked in the IT industry, with many years of programming experience, as well as technical support experience. He loves answering computer questions, just try him! Steven is also an accomplished photographer. He marries his love for photography with real estate and shoots many homes for many other agents. You can visit his real estate photography website here. 952-915-2252