Kim Bentley Blog
Homeownership Its YOUR Decision
Posted by Kim Bentley on April 25, 2011 in
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I just read Meg Handley’s recent article in U.S. News and World Report and was appreciative of her home buying tips and fair look at who should/should not buy a home today. While I liked the article, I loved the headline, “Uncertainty remains in the market, but experts say purchasing a home is still a good long-term investment.”
That about sums it up.
For those with the financial wherewithal and lifestyle need, today is the best time in my more than 35 years in real estat... read more
How to Get Your Homes Lawn Ready for Spring
Posted by Kim Bentley on April 21, 2011 in
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My lawn is brutal. There’s one patch in the front yard that just always seems to have trouble growing grass at the same rate as the rest of the yard. It gets dried out faster and it bugs me to no end.
I won’t even start on my backyard. It’s shady. I just had some trees cut down and now I have patches where there’s no grass at all. Can you tell my thumb is not green? But alas it’s that time of year when I venture to the Home Depot to see what can be done to salvage my lawn from being t... read more
First Comes Love, then Comes Marriage, then Comes a Home for the Royal Couple?
Posted by Kim Bentley on April 14, 2011 in
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Everyone is buzzing about the Royal Wedding – it’s hard not to miss all the news and rumors circulating around Kate Middleton and Prince William’s upcoming nuptials. According to a recent report, the Royal couple will be sharing a suite at Clarence House with Harry after returning from their honeymoon, because they haven’t yet decided on where they want to live.
Now, as a romantic, I can’t wait to see photos from the wedding. But as a real estate broker, the first thing that springs t... read more
FSBO or Agent, Which Is Best For Selling Your Home in Rockwall Texas?
Posted by Kim Bentley on January 19, 2011 in
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With the growth of the Internet, the prospect of 'going' FSBO — For Sale By Owner — as a method for selling your Rockwall Texas home is more attractive than ever.
One of the largest expenses involved in selling a property is the payment of an agent's commission — often in the 6% range. But agents do earn their money, by providing expertise on the market and sales process, by advertising widely and by assisting in the negotiation and closing phases of a sale.
Still, 6% of $200,000 is $12,000 and ... read more
Most Popular Dream Homes
By David Marine, Coldwell Banker
Posted by Lori Arnold on December 14, 2010 in
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We’ve worked hard at Coldwell Banker to make our website, coldwellbanker.com, a valuable tool for all of you. We’ve added keyword search capabilities, improved the navigation and developed BlueScape, the ultimate tool for finding your dream home.
This got us thinking: what are the most popular “dream homes” on coldwellbanker.com? We took a look at the top 10 most-viewed home listings in November, and found there is still a strong interest in the most extraordinary homes in the U.S. Th... read more
