Pearl and Lime
Cozy Atmosphere – Mexican Cuisine If you know me then you know I love Mexican food (and drinks)! It’s hard to go wrong with Mexican cuisine. When I heard of this place Ii HAD to try it! I ordered house margarita on the rocks with no salt (two of them lol), guacamole, two vegetable tacos […]
Pre-Approvals
If you’re looking to buy a home, getting pre-approved is part of the process. A pre-approval is not only required in order to make an offer, but it is important for several other factors, as well. (If you are a cash buyer, this does not apply – you would instead need proof of funds, which […]
The Value of Your Home: Appreciation
Did you know that real estate usually increases in value year after year? Appreciation is the increase in the value of a property over time. It basically means that your home is gaining value as you own it. So you may have bought your home for $100K ten years ago and today it could be […]
Fuji at WoC
Japanese Food and Drinks This is a lovely Japanese spot for specialty cocktails and cuisine! It has a modern yet cozy ambiance and a large bar! I dined here recently and got the haku lychee martini. It was the perfect blend of vodka and sweetness and it came with two fresh lychee pearls. My friend […]
Appraised Value and Possible Appraisal Gap
An appraised value is an evaluation of a property’s value based on a given point in time. The evaluation is performed by a professional third party appraiser during the mortgage origination process. The appraiser is usually chosen by the lender but is paid for by the borrower at closing. Appraisals are important when obtaining a […]
First Time Home Seller? Here are Some Tips for You!
When preparing to sell your home, make sure you do your research and work with realtor to ensure your home is marketed and priced appropriately. You want to drive interested buyers to your home, so don’t be greedy. Remember that pricing a little lower is sometimes aggressive and gets more people in the door, sometimes […]
Cafe Gelato
Italian Kitchen and Drinks “The Taste of Tradition!” This cute little gem is located in downtown Quincy and they have the BEST latte’s! I’ve only actually tried one, but it was so good I can only imagine the rest of them are just as delicious! For food, I got a frittata on an English muffin […]
Do You Want a Lower Interest Rate?
Did you know you can still get an interest rate lower than the current rate? I’m not referring to YOU coming up with extra cash at closing to buy points. I’m talking about a specific loan product called a 3-2-1 (or 2-1) buy down. With this specific product, you ask the seller for a concession […]
Quick Painting Tip for Sellers!
If you have recently painted or plan to paint your home prior to selling, try to keep a little extra paint or write the name + brand and room down. We recently sold our home and when the time came to do touch-ups, we had no idea what colors we had the contractor use. It […]
Marina Bay: Quincy’s HoTTest BBQ
Hosting a BBQ but don’t want to cook? Look no more! Quincy’s HOTTest BBQ is ready to cater all your events with great prices and exceptional food! From Pulled Pork tacos to Mac & Cheese, they have all the major BBQ meats! It’s a small business and the guy who runs it is super down […]
