Buying a home is the single largest purchase most folks will make in their life time – yet many go into it blind. In my previous career of a mortgage loan officer I saw this more times than I would like to admit. Here is the 2nd of six biggest mistakes homebuyers make according toRead More
I am visiting my family in OHIO to be with my Dad, Bob Seiple, who is turning 80 years young on the 22nd of November. Reflecting, I was thinking about the importance of today and all the men and women and their families who answered the call to protect the freedom of the United StateRead More
The Senate voted Wednesday to renew the government’s $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers through the first six months of next year as part of a broader bill designed to extend unemployment benefits. For the first time, the tax credit program would also enable many homeowners who buy a new primary residence to receiveRead More
In this age of instant information – instant gratification – data overload – we at times forget the humanity behind the written word. So I would like to say a simple THANK YOU for following my Blogs. It’s nice to know what interests me also interests some of you. I enjoy connecting with great folksRead More
Today Brevard is the host of the Richest Cash Purse Stage Race in America. The Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race is a 4 day epic journey in the backcountry of Western North Carolina. They can race individually or as a team. All four days will count for an overall time to crown the top riders.Read More
Last night along with a sold out crowd, we enjoyed experiencing Gaelic Storm’s performance with an appearance from Darcy Donkey, returning after their debut in Brevard 8 years ago. Every age group was represented from 10 to 90 – all having a grand time – clapping – dancing – singing. You had to be thereRead More
A new extension, opened on September 5th, 2009, connects the Salola trail to Soco Way. I was unable to attend the Grand Opening yesterday morning – but Nutmeg (my 13 lb pup) and I went out on our own in the afternoon. What a treat – it is so beautiful with the cascading water andRead More
Buyers MarketThursday, August 20th, 2009
A “Buyers Market” forces the market to move with more leverage on the buyer’s side of the buy/sell scale. Taking advantage of today’s Buyers Market is only relevant when the Buyer buys and buys right. Here are some ways used by buyers in an effort to achieve their goal of buying and buying right. LookRead More