Posts by Nancy Page Cooper
RADICAL Changes to the Real Estate Industry: Who Would Have Thought?
Recently there have been a few lawsuits that have questioned realtors’ practices regarding the seller paying both selling/buying commissions. So I thought it would be a good idea to address the highlights of the recent Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR lawsuit. Below is a statement by NAR from January 2024. “The question in the case of Sitzer/Burnett…
Read MoreBuying for Retirement? Consider this…
Think about your goals for real estate when you were first working or first entering the workplace. The decision to have a long-term relationship or to have children helped you move along a path in real estate. Fast forward 40- 50 years and your needs, expectations, and desires change. And let’s hear it for the…
Read MoreAre Awesome Designed and Unique ADUs in Your Future?
Let’s talk about older clients and ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) this month, or as I like to call them, “AWESOME, DESIGNED and UNIQUE!” ADUs are an add-on home to your existing structure. A few examples that are attached to your home include: built over a garage, added in an upper story, and finished in the…
Read MoreFirst-Time Home Buyers Pain—Be “Savvy”
As we begin the new year, I am thinking about our first-time home buyers and their potential “pain” in the real estate marketplace. The American dream has been—since the 1950s—to own a home. This dream is still strong in 2024, but we need to be financially “savvy.” Home prices are much higher, mortgage rates are…
Read More7 Characteristics You Should Look For In Your Realtor
Over the years I have received wonderful reviews from my clients. While helping them purchase their home, they’ve mentioned key points they looked for in a realtor and appreciated when they worked with me. Here are some of the characteristics you should look for in your realtor. Does your realtor… 1) Agree to discuss and…
Read MoreNew Home Tidbits from a Builders Panel for Realtors
I recently attended a luncheon with a panel of five builders who discussed upcoming trends for new homes. Their comments were so interesting that I decided to share their opinions with you. When asked about upcoming trends in new builds, they shared these thoughts:
Read MoreLink Real Estate Group Receives 2019 Best of Castle Rock Award
On April 24, 2019, Link Real Estate Group has been selected for the 2019 Best of Castle Rock Award in the Real Estate Sales and Service category by the Castle Rock Award Program. Each year, the Castle Rock Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community…
Read MoreIs a Florida Retirement Right for You?
Don’t miss our “Keep the mountains, add the beach” presentation! This will be our last gathering until next year.
Read MoreIs a Florida Retirement Right for You?
When Buying a Home, Consider your Lifestyle
When you decide to buy a house, it’s easy to keep your focus on the house itself. How many bedrooms? How big a garage? Open kitchen? Formal dining? Wood- burning fireplace? Trex deck? Once you’ve decided on these aspects of your future home, you head to your favorite search engine and start typing in parameters.…
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