News and Helpful Information

To help you stay current on the changing market trends and events, here are some links to news articles and information you may find helpful.

For up-to-date information on our local market, visit the Dayton Area Board of Realtors website:

http://dabr.com/

Preparing for Home Ownership
National Association of Realtors
http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/preparing_for_homeownership

Why Use A Realtor?
National Association of Realtors
http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/why_use

Short Sale Transaction a Tall Order
by Broderick Perkins
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20100218_shortsale.htm

First-Timer's Guide to Mortgage Shopping
by Broderick Perkins
realtytimes.com
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20100325_mortgage.htm

Can Trees Help Sell Your Home?
Phoebe Chongchua
realtytimes.com
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090703_trees.htm

Buying into an HOA: Ask Questions First
by Phoebe Chongchua
realtytimes.com
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090424_buyhoa.htm

Find the Perfect Neighborhood
by Broderick Perkins
realtytimes.com
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090521_perfectneighbor.htm

Assuring Accurate Appraisals: Part 1 Perennial Pressure Continues
by Broderick Perkins
realtytimes.com
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090528_appraise.htm

Assuring Accurate Appraisals, Part 2: What's a Consumer To Do?
by Broderick Perkins
realtytimes.com
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090604_accurateappraise.htm

Five Ways to Wow Buyers
by Phoebe Chongchua
realtytimes.com
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090313_buyers.htm

What You Need to Know to Buy a Home Today
by Phoebe Chongchua
realtyimes.com
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090306_buyhome.htm

Selling Your Home Vacant or Furnished?
by Darla Rowley
realtytimes.com
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080818_sellhome.htm

Man's Best Friend May Be Costly When Selling Your Home
by Phoebe Chongchua
realtytimes.com
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080627_petsell.htm

And don't forget to check out our Real Living Newsletter for more information and tips for homeowners and buyers. Click on "Newsletter" on the left of your screen to read the latest issue!