The Joys of Selling/Buying a Home

we've had our home on the market for the past three months. let's just say things are in line with what analysts are calling a 'slow market'. a slow market that benefits the buyer. a slow market that is tough on the seller...both of which we qualify for.

on average, i check about 120 home updates per day online; including new listings and updates to existing ones (usually a notification of a price reduction).

the objective is being able to sell at a reasonable price where we can still make a solid profit. then, put on the 'prospective buyer' hat and find an ideal house at an ever more reasonable price.

after reducing our price three times and hosting numerous showings, the 'interested parties' are starting to appear. we should have an offer in the next few weeks. but trying not to get too excited until there is something in writing and the inspection has passed. it will be a joyous day when the house doesn't need to be in staged condition 24/7. stay tuned.

Hunker Down - It's Holiday Time

it's that time of year again. once the leaves change color (at least here in the northeast), you blink and next thing you know it's new year's eve. time to prepare for a gut-busting thanksgiving and endless reruns of A Christmas Story.

in addition to the normal stress associated with getting the right gift for that special someone, i'm in the process of selling my house. fun.

to kick the frenzy into high gear, WalMart announces that they're discounting some select inventory earlier than usual. So get your HDTV, xbox or digital camera now. WalMart claims that reasoning for this tactic was to offset an expected slow November. Who's going to suffer? BestBuy? Target? or you and i who will have to compete with larger crowds earlier than normal?

don't know about you, but buying everying online will be my m.o. once again this year. no lines. no hassles. find yourself a secure connection and give it a try. some smart retailers offer some pretty good deals (free shipping, exclusive discounts, etc) if you purchase via their online channel.