Mark Brian 

Real Estate Agent

My newest addition to the ongoing landscaping projects at my house is a little tree. My wife commented on how it will be years before it is big enough to suit her. But I said that is exactly the reason I am so excited about this tree. We bought this house to live in and share years full of fond memories. So now we can watch the leaves change color as the seasons change. And watch it grow from the little sapling it is today to the large shade tree it shall be someday.


Buying...

I get many inquiries from people looking at my listings and often they ask the same types of questions. Questions regarding what the monthly payments will be for the home they are interested in, how much they need to put down for a certain home. This is a sign to me that they have started looking to purchase a home with out taking some of the important basic steps that need to be done BEFORE starting to look.


The first logical step is figuring out your budget. What you can afford...

"Human beings are the only creatures on earth that allow their children to come back home." Bill Cosby

As a REALTOR, I often preach about the advantages of owning your own home. Without a doubt one the great things as King or Queen of your castle is the chance to help out family members with a safe place to stay at the drop of a hat.

With the economy in the crapper according to many, it is these troubling times that make family so important. Sure we all want...

I was reading back through my main blog and found this article from several months ago. With the economy and housing in pretty much the same shape now as it was then I thought I would share this article here:

I just read this article and while it is interesting, the comments are even more telling. In particular, one person says that agents always proclaim it is a great time to buy, so you can never believe what we say. We are nothing but "cheerleaders" in their words, and...

When you are looking to buy a home, it might seem that the most important thing is finding the house of your dreams. The right house may not be the house of your dreams but a house that is the right size and a home that you can easily afford. One thing you can do when looking for the right home is know how much you can afford in a monthly basis. If you buy a house that you can’t afford, you could end up losing the house if you can't pay the mortgage. We have all seen the headlines and foreclosures...