Category Archives: Buying a Home

Interview with Teryn Bonime

 

Who do you work with most?

I work with a great diversity of clients from sophisticated investors to first time home buyers.  The majority of my clients are referrals from past clients who refer me to their friends and associates.

What are your strengths and areas of expertise?

My background in project management has helped me hone my skills at keeping often complicated transactions on track and on time.  I have also focused heavily on negotiating skills.   (Both by having taught negotiation courses and my own continuing education.) This has resulted in consistently saving my clients time and money. Communication is also king whether face-to-face, on the phone, via email or text—whatever it takes to keep my clients informed on a timely basis.  Knowledge of current/past inventories and market trends is also critically important to stay current with what is happening daily.  Last but certainly not least is marketing–which is marketing your house to buyers and/or marketing your offer to sellers. read more

Shopping for Green

Today’s buyers are more concerned than ever about living green, and that means finding an ecofriendly home. How do you know the home you want is truly green?

Green means different things to different people. Buyers focused on energy cost savings prefer homes that have basic energy-efficient features, such as Energy Star appliances, weatherproofed windows and good insulation. Buyers concerned about personal health issues prefer homes that use non-toxic materials, such as low VOC paints and bamboo flooring. Still other buyers want to contribute to a more sustainable future. They look for building materials that are produced locally or use reclaimed wood. read more

Kid-Friendly Moving Tips

Planning a move is often difficult, but planning one with children is even harder. Kids and teenagers aren’t thrilled by the prospect of moving to a new home, especially in a new location away from their friends, but these steps you help ease the transition, say experts at Parents.com and TLC.

Start by getting the kids involved in the house-hunting process. Take them to see the homes you are considering buying, or show them photos or a virtual tour. Learn as much as you can about the community and the neighborhood. read more