Paul Sykes Realtor

08/10/2020

12/28/2014

Good news for buyers

Buying a home is expected to be easier in 2015 than 2014

11/30/2014

The income tax exemption on mortgage debt forgiven in a short sale or a workout for principal residences expired at the end of 2013. Without immediate action by Congress, distressed homeowners will have to pay tax on "phantom income" from forgiven debt.

08/05/2013

On Wednesday, President Obama will be joining Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff to answer Americans’ questions about real estate. Zillow.com states, “Moderated by Spencer, the President will answer questions submitted by YOU, Zillow’s users and social media community. You could shape the discussion! Send y...

08/01/2013

The VA home loan process doesn't have to be an overwhelming experience. Learn what you can expect in each step of the VA Home Loan process here.

08/01/2013

If your buyers land themselves in bidding wars, here are five ways you can help them get their offer accepted.

01/04/2013

Making an offer on to buy a home is one of the most exciting aspects of the home buying process. As soon as you are notified that your written offer has been signed and accepted by the seller as is, then it will immediately become a binding home sales contract. In order to be successful and fully sa...

01/04/2013

Well, tomorrow brings the first day of 2013. What a crazy year 2012 was- a sometimes excruciating, other times exhilarating mix of progress, decision-making, tragedy and wonder. And for real estate, 2012 was all of those things, which makes predicting the industry’s performance in the New Year an ex...

12/20/2012

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