Ann Ryan's Blog Posts

Every homeowner thinks the property they're selling is special and should be worth more than similar neighboring properties.  Every buyer wants to be able to get their next home at a bargain

So a seller asked me yesterday if there was a good season to put their home on the market.  In South Florida, that answer is a clear no.  There are tough months to put your home on the

As a Realtor, I see a lot of properties, lately 30 or more a week.  Most of them are unremarkable, but I will remember both the nicest and the ugliest among them.  With older

Inspection is one of the two key "tests" of a contract, and a LOT of contracts in South Florida collapse after inspection.  The purpose of this inspection is to verify that the house is in good

New construction projects provide a great opportunity to learn about what the "Average" buyer is looking for in the market.  From their kitchen to the yard, developers have spent a lot of time,

So.... there are a lot of great reasons to like military renters if you're a landlord:1) They will generally maintain the place in working order and clean.2) They're much more likely to pay their

1) Pricing the property too high - Unless you have a luxury property, pricing even $10,000 will result in fewer showings.  My goal for an average home is 5-7 showings a week.  If you're

There's a really wild discussion going on in a realtor group right now regarding whether buyers should be required to take off their shoes during showings. If you're a seller, you want buyers to

Many buyers are looking for low downpayment options.  The most common type of loan available is an FHA loan at 3.5%.  However finding properties which CAN accept FHA loans in Miami isn't

- Make at least the minimum payment on all of your bills on time.- Try to use less than 30% of your available credit limits.- Don't apply for new debt - even applying for a new credit card can

 One of the routine inquiries I get is from beginning real estate investors.  I always start with two questions: 1) are you planning on flipping the property (buying a property that needs

What's stopping you from buying a home?  Many buyers aren't aware that it is now possible to buy a condo/townhome for as little as 5% down.  Gone are the times when to buy a $150,000 condo