Andretta Pierce

Sellers..Updating your Home before Selling...How to Sell Your House!

2010-02-22T04:54:00Z

Sellers, Potential Sellers, Family Member of Sellers.....listen up! So many times Real Estate Agents visit sellers when it is time to sell their home and they want top dollar after all "my neighbor down the street go$$$". As we go through your home for the famous seller tour.....we Real Estate Agents have to be the one to deliver the news and give a realty check to you. Buyers these days want more room for the buck, more updates for the money. Did you do any of the following? Freshen up...(read more)

How to Rent to Own a House..if you cannot buy a house right now!

2010-02-13T19:48:00Z

How not to rent to own a house? How many times have Real Estate Agents received phone calls from "for sale" signs posted in front of their listings from renters or future homeowners....who cannot purchase right now.....but are quick to ask... "Hello...I was wondering if the seller of this beautiful home would be willing to rent to own?" A lot of the calls are coming because of the news media reporting...that homeowners are desperate to sell their homes and cannot because this...(read more)

Chicago South Suburbs Education Systems (Matteson, Tinley Park etc.)

2010-02-12T20:46:00Z

Chicago South Suburbs Education Systems which include Rich Township High School District 227 operates three high schools that serves Matteson , Tinley Park, Country Club Hills, Chicago Heights, Olympia Fields, Park Forest and Richton Park, offers advanced placement courses, gifted and talented programs for students attending those schools. The district is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Education's Award for Excellence. Seventy-eight percent of the the graduates go on to some form of...(read more)

Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes

2010-02-05T04:40:00Z

1. They don't ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal. Some of the questions are: Where is my loan originating from? Who will service the loan? What are the fees? How can I get a lower interest rate? What is private mortgage insurance? What other products do you offer? 2. They don't act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the home. So you have seen 20 homes and you really want the first home you saw...but you are scared to make a decision....(read more)

How to be a Stress Free First Time Home Buyer!

2010-02-02T04:35:00Z

Buying a home and being a first time buyer should be fun, not stressful. Let's look at ways to make it peaceful. Find a good real estate agent you can relate to: check out how they communicate with you, make it a personality fit. Emotions run high when buying, a good Realtor will keep your emotions in check. Don't let all the news overwhelm you into feeling pressured into buying. A lot of first time home buyers worry about interest rates, don't try to second guess them, they change daily....(read more)

Real Estate Daily Dish! Let's not forget about cash buyers!

2010-02-01T00:34:00Z

With all the hoopla over first time buyers.....did everyone forget about first time cash investors? With home prices the lowest ever......many productive agents are getting calls from potential investors/home buyers who have less than $25,000 cash and want to buy their first investment property or home. Why not....there are many ads and sometimes friends, who say they have purchased one? What they forgot to tell you was, where the properties were located and how much work and money was required to...(read more)

Questions Foreclosure Buyers Should Ask...Part Two

2010-01-28T21:52:00Z

Choosing the Right Neighborhood, will it affect foreclosure investments? Looking in areas where there are neighborhoods overrun with foreclosures should be avoided. These are the neighborhoods with the steepest price decreases however they are also the ones that carry the largest risk of further depreciation. The best place to look in in established neighborhoods with good schools and transportation. If the prices are still falling and you make an offer in a rapidly declining neighborhood, you should...(read more)

Questions Buyers Should Ask About Purchasing Foreclosures

2010-01-26T23:53:00Z

"I hear so much about foreclosures" is now a good time to buy? Chicagoland (including the south suburbs) has one of the highest rate of foreclosures ever.....there are unbelievable prices on homes...some as low as $8000. These kind of prices make many buyers want to buy foreclosures, however there are other questions buyers should be asking before making an offer on a foreclosed property. "What should I do first?" This is the what buyers should ask next! Be prepared with the right...(read more)

Drink To Your Health!

2007-10-28T15:59:00Z

I have just discovered the power of health through this amazing fruit called the Jujube from an ancient Chinese tree. One shot and you discover amazing health and so many other benefits. I was turned on at a Health Fair. As agents we are often stressed and overworked, one shot of this amazing juice and you will experience stamina, mental clarity while also getting you daily dose of vitamins. Each individual will experience their own results because it goes to your cellular level and everyone's cells are different.My husband and I were so amazed at the results we became distributors. Call me and I will get you more details or visit my andrettapierce.com and click Bazi Health Juice and click the link. Here's to good health!

Matteson, a great place to live!

2007-08-10T01:08:00Z

Matteson is really growing.

The new mall is completing it's first phase. The brand new super Target and J.C. Penny are almost complete and ready. Two brand new schools are open and new businesses are opening every day, keeping property taxes down. The median income is higher than the national average at $63.000. A great mayor and great people make Matteson the place you want to be.

FHA AND DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAMS

2007-07-20T22:43:00Z

YES, YOU CAN QULAFY FOR FHA IF YOU HAVE BEEN PAYING YOUR BILLS ON TIME! AND YES, THE PERCENTAGE RATE CAN BE LOWER THAN A CONVENTIONAL LOAN AND YES, IT'S TRUE IT IS NOT CREDIT SCORED BASED, BUT YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT STEADY JOB....AND YES, WE REAL ESTATE AGENTS CAN GET YOU YOUR CLOSING COSTS AND WITH THE RIGHT MOTIVATED SELLER, WE CAN GET YOU THE 3% DOWN PAYMENT THAT IS REQUIRED BY FHA. FOR MORE INFORMATION JUST CONTACT ME!

Dolton Three flat is a rare gem!

2007-06-28T00:18:00Z

Preview 519 Washington St. I know what a lot of you are thinking! But this is a diamond in the rough....wlil get an inspection report for the buyer, even thou it's being sold as is. Kitchens need updating and bathroom in basement can use an overhaul, yet it is in move in condition. Vacant right now, but the seller is looking for renters. If your buyer wishes to live in this, it can be a money maker.