Wishing you a happy and bright spring with a little bit of irish luck. As always, if you know anyone who has an interest in buying, selling in real estate, be sure to give them my name! Referrals mean everything, and I would love to help them achieve their real estate goals.
Between basketballs March Madness, St. Patrick day celebrations and March being the official National Craft Month, who has time for real estate? The answer... I DO!
The spring buying frenzy is almost in full swing and it's shaping up to be a real dozy of a year. If you have any interest in dipping your toes into the market this year, please, please, please give me a call as soon as possible. I would LOVE to include you on my to-do list this year. :)
I would like nothing more than to be assigned the task of finding your next perfect home for you to move into. There is nothing more satisfying to me than to see that big smile on your face when we find that dream home you've been looking for. Come on, give me a call and lets get together soon.
It's my honor to serve you and I'll be there when you need me.
Thank you,
Russell Bateman Lic #SA689048000 [email protected] Mobile: 602-644-1865
Things are kicking into gear in the new year and it's time to start checking off those resolutions! As always, if you know anyone who has an interest in buying, selling in real estate, be sure to give them my name! Referrals mean everything, and I would love to help them achieve their real estate goals.
They say the month of February is for lovers... well nothing says I love you like buying them a new home!
Okay, that may not be feasible, but wouldn't it be fun? "Hey honey, I'm home... and here's the keys to your brand new home!"
But in reality, not many can do that. But if you have even an inkling that you may be in the market for a new home this year, we need to talk. This spring is shaping up to be a very hot market, so the sooner we talk, the better we can be prepared for your competition; the "other" buyers!
Even if you're not in the market for a new home, give me a call and let's chat, I would LOVE to hear from you.
Thank you for allowing me to stay in contact with you.
It's my honor to serve you and I'll be there when you need me.
Thank you,
Russell Bateman Lic #SA689048000 [email protected] Mobile: 602-644-1865
As the New Year approaches us with hopes anew, here is to wishing you and your family a wonderful year ahead.
Hope you have enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and staying warm from the cold. As always, if you know anyone who has an interest in buying, selling, or investing in real estate, be sure to give them my name! Referrals mean everything, and I would love to help them achieve their real estate goals.
The real estate industry is waking up from a very sleepy winter this year. If you have that itch to stretch your legs and possibly look at a new home this year, NOW is the perfect time to put a little work in before the market really heats up.
Before the mad rush of the spring housing market, you have a few ducks to put into a row... starting with financing. Getting pre qualified or even better, pre-approved, you will be miles ahead of your competition, and better yet, will be shopping in the correct price range.
Give me a call and I can get you introduced to some great lenders that will treat you right. I've worked with these lenders for years and are some of the best in the industry. Then I can put you on a Home Notification List, where you will get email notifications as soon as any home hits the market that fits your search criteria... you'll be one of the first to know!
Give me call today... let's get you started in finding that next perfect home.
It's my honor to serve you and I'll be there when you need me.
Sending you the best wishes to you and your family.
Hope this holiday season brings you wonder and joy. As always, if you know anyone who has an interest in buying, selling, or investing in real estate, be sure to give them my name! Referrals mean everything, and I would love to help them achieve their real estate goals.
Holiday Parties: Even Santa Loves Cookie Swaps
The holidays are all about entertaining - but multiple parties can strain calendars and budgets. So why not consider hosting a cookie swap. These provide a great opportunity for you to catch up with your friends and their friends, and can even help you prepare for more entertaining.
Cookie swaps are simple. Each guest brings enough baked goods for everyone to enjoy at the party, plus extras to take home. Often guests will share their prized recipes as well.
It takes organization
The key to a good cookie swap is organization. The RSVP deadline matters; the number of people attending will determine how many cookies each guest needs to bring. The more mouths to feed, the fewer items each individual needs to contribute. Cookie swap pros also suggest that you ask what people are bringing and communicate that to the others: Otherwise you may be overloaded with sugar cookies or gingerbread Santas.
Balance sweet with savory
It's not just about sweet treats. Cheese and crackers, and veggies and dip are a relief from all those sweets, and, of course, you'll provide choices of liquid refreshment.
A cookie swap provides a good opportunity to pick up new recipes but also to dust off oldies but goldies - and spruce them up. Add festive decorations to your classic brownies, use seasonal cookie cutters and make squares with red and green cereal available only at holiday time. Candy canes crumbled into chocolate hazelnut spread makes a gooey - and easy - treat.
Good uses for extras
Even though your kids may not be invited to the party, they can participate in the baking beforehand - and they'll be sure to enjoy eating the proceeds of your swap. While you're at it, don't forget to freeze extras to pull out when you're asked to contribute to bake sale fundraisers, or to share with those who don't, or can't bake.
Thank you for allowing me to stay in contact with you.
It's my honor to serve you and I'll be there when you need me.
Wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health and good times.
As always, if you know anyone who has an interest in buying, selling, or investing in real estate, be sure to give them my name! Referrals mean everything, and I would love to help them achieve their real estate goals.
Is winter a good time to go house shopping?
The housing market is dead around holiday time. But looking for a home during the winter months can be a great idea if you're up for it. House shopping during off-peak times means less choice, but it also may mean sellers are extra motivated to make a quick sale. This is a huge bonus for buyers, because bargains are readily available.
There are also fewer buyers looking around for properties. Negotiate fast closings, inclusions and repairs; you're more likely to get the deal you're after, and there are fewer chances of multiple offers (which can be stressful.) If you live in colder climates, the cold weather is an acid test of a home's hardiness, and even in the warmer climates, you're likely to see the heating system in action.
Make the most of a slow market, because come spring, it will rev up and may price you out of the market. Give me a call and let's talk specifics. :)
Thank you for allowing me to stay in contact with you.
It's my honor to serve you, and I'll be there when you need me.
Russell Bateman Lic #SA689048000 [email protected] Mobile: 602-644-1865
Between basketballs March Madness, St. Patrick day celebrations and March being the official National Craft Month, who has time for real estate? The answer... I DO!
