Press Release – CENTURY 21 New Millennium Named to Platinum Club at Cartus Broker Network International Conference
CENTURY 21 New Millennium was honored for its outstanding achievements during the last year at the 2011 Cartus Broker Network International Conference held February 27-March 1 in Scottsdale, Ariz. CENTURY 21 New Millennium was named to the 2011 Platinum Club. The...
Press Release – CENTURY 21 New Millennium Wins Achievers Club Award at Cartus National Convention
The agents of CENTURY 21 New Millennium won this award for their focus on helping the most people around the country with their real estate needs. This included both buyers and sellers who had real estate needs in other states or territories other than the areas that...
Consumer Bulletin – The Truth About Buying ‘Green’
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb 17, 2011 - For buyers looking at houses or condos to purchase, buying green may be something you want to consider. There are many benefits to "going green," including an increased boost in energy efficiency; however, it's important to know what to...
Consumer Bulletin – How To Prep Your House For A Big Sale
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb 10, 2011 - If you think you're ready to put your home on the market, you may need to think again. Many sellers sometimes overlook certain aspects of the selling process that may facilitate their ability to sell. By spending some time to prepare...
Consumer Bulletin – Pre-Inspections Pay Off for Most Sellers
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb 02, 2011 - When most buyers apply for a mortgage, they frequently request an inspection as well. In fact, more than 85% of homebuyers request an inspection as a way to uncover hidden faults and costly repairs that may need to be taken care of. Most...
Consumer Bulletin – House Hunting Habits: What Not To Do
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan 30, 2011 - When hunting for a new home, there are some actions you may want to avoid in order to successfully scrutinize the properties you are viewing. In order to guarantee smooth scouting, try to avoid the following: One of the biggest mistakes...
Consumer Bulletin – What Not To Do Before Buying a Home
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan 26, 2011 - For buyers who have the intention of purchasing within the next six months, it's important to get their finances in order and set a reasonable plan to make your purchase achievable. However, there are also a few things one should not do...
Consumer Bulletin: How Technology Can Give Your Home a Competitive Advantage
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan 19, 2011 - In today's market, it's important to make sure your home stands apart from the crowd, sparking buyers' imaginations and enticing them to make a return visit or a bid on your home. Incorporating technology into the deal is a surefire way...
Consumer Bulletin – What Buyers Should Consider When Searching for Their Next Home
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan 10, 2011 - When buyers are searching for a new home, their feelings may vary. Some homes might take some time to win you over, while others might immediately strike your fancy. Throughout the process, it's important to keep an unbiased attitude in...
Consumer Bulletin – Distinctive Features Can Help You Sell
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan 04, 2011 - In today's competitive marketplace, sellers are encouraged to play up the best attributes of their home, also known as the "hot selling points." By using your home's special features to position it as a unique piece of property, you can...
Consumer Bulletin – How to Make the Most of a Buyer’s Market
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Dec 29, 2010 - In today's market, sellers are crossing their fingers hoping for increasing housing values and hungry buyers. With the market still on its way toward recovery, buyers have the luxury of being choosy and have plenty of leverage to work in...
Reflecting on Homeownership in America, 2010
To say that the Real Estate market in the past year has been like riding a roller coaster is an understatement. While some homeowners faced foreclosure, home buyers were able to take advantage of record low interest rates and the first time home buyer tax credit....
Tips for Home Buyers – How to Sift Through Housing Inventory Effectively and Efficiently
While there is a high inventory of homes available on the market these days, it appears that buyer uncertainty is also running at a high level. Tales of scoring a "great deal" on a foreclosure or short sale run rampant and for some buyers, they believe that their...
NAR Buyer & Seller Survey Shows Value of Long-Term Home Ownership
As the year draws close to an end, we've seen many ups and downs in the real estate market for both buyers and sellers. This NAR survey is promising - showing that long-term home owners feel that home ownership is still a good investment, and that as home ownership...
October Housing Scorecard Continues to Show Stabilization
While there's still a rough road ahead for home owners facing foreclosure, there are signs that the housing market appears to be stabilizing. The link below provides more detail and insight to the HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) Scorecard. October...