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  In June of 2013, ASHI (The American Society of Home Inspectors) went on record as recommending that all smoke detectors in homes be photoelectric type only.  Since the Skip Walker treatise on the subject does such a better job of why this is so, I will not attempt to duplicate his content her... Posted 1 minute ago

Paraskevidekatriphobia Support Group in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area! Paraskevidekatriphobia? What the....???Paraskevidekatriphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th. And, today, December 13, 2013 is Friday the 13th.Now I'm not a superstitious kind of guy. In fact, today is a lucky day for me, as I'... Posted 1 minute ago

3 Top Tips For Winter Roof Safety   You’ve probably got a lot on your mind during these busy winter months, but make sure that you don’t neglect the roof of your home. Taking care of your roof is an important part of home maintenance and you don’t want to suffer a leak or any other problem... Posted 4 minutes ago

                               209 Market Place         Menlo Park, Ca 94025       Belle Haven Cutie With NIce Upgrades                                                Home         Virtual Tour         Photo Gallery   ... Posted 5 minutes ago

Ever since we saw the bubble burst in the Tallahassee real estate market, we have closely monitored the success rate for home sellers. You see, most people think their home is “sold” the day they hire a real estate agent, but the sad reality is that a large percentage of the homes for sale i... Posted 10 minutes ago

  Breathtaking ocean view Condo for Sale in Hallandale Florida (Click Here for more Info) Property Information: Style: Condo Bedrooms: 3 Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3 Year Built: 2006 Sq. Feet: 0 View: Ocean View Parking: Valet Parking, 1 Assigned Space   Breathtaking ocean views & beach riviera... Posted 11 minutes ago

Do you find that hard to believe? Well, the truth is that our modern day Santa is based on the existence of a real person! If you’re thinking of the German version named Klaus you are mistaken.   The living breathing person that our jolly friend in red and white is based on is actually Saint ... Posted 12 minutes ago

I talked to the couple about a year and half ago at a party.   The guy worked with my husband.  It was a time that they could have bought a great house for what they qualify for.  I got the call while I was traveling!  They were ready to buy a home.   I sent them to my loan officer and the... Posted 12 minutes ago

By Matt Donnelly I don’t have to tell you that property managers have a lot on their plates. From late-paying tenants to vacancies to compliance with local, state, and federal laws, it seems that the merry-go-round of property management never stops. The good news is that there’s a new breed ... Posted 13 minutes ago

It didn't seem like a big deal, until it was. In the late 90s I was with an ERA franchise. One of the classes they offered was called Top Gun. It was 8 weeks and to get your "wings" you had to do 8 things. Either a new listing, a listing sold, or a sale. The class started out with over 80 agents.... Posted 16 minutes ago

This last week Trudy and I were down at Triple Play in Atlantic City, this is an annual real estate convention organized by the Real Estate Associations of PA, NY and NJ and is one of the largest regional events in the country.  I took the opportunity to sit down with Bob Albanese, Regional Dire... Posted 18 minutes ago

A mortgage preapproval should be a homebuyer's first step when purchasing a home. A borrower can choose to meet with a lender or get an initial preapproval via the Internet. The preapproval process is similar to the actual mortgage process and will, in fact, eliminate a lot of time after a home ... Posted 19 minutes ago

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I came across a blog post, written by Paul Perry, that I would love to share.  It's "Members Only" so I can't reblog it.   Paul's post raises a great question....one that I, as a Home Stager, have often asked myself.   "Real Estate Agents Can Only Sell Houses - Really?"   Paul is hearing fro... Posted 24 minutes ago

Alexandria Market Report – November 2013The Alexandria housing market slowed from October to November and is experiencing a stable market. There were 335 homes sold in November 2013, a decrease from 423 in October. Median days on increased to 20 from 14 and median seller subsidy continued to be... Posted 25 minutes ago

    1303 Windchime Drive is a welcoming traditional two-story in the desirable Cedar Springs neighborhood of Colfax, NC.  Set well-back from the road, this gorgeous home sits on a spacious one-acre partially wooded lot offering peace and serenity.  1303 Windchime Drive features a covered fron... Posted 26 minutes ago

Last year, the two Bethesda post offices (at 7001 Arlington Rd. and 7400 Wisconsin Ave.) were closed and their operations combined at one location, 6900 Wisconsin Ave.  Many Bethesda residents are very unhappy with the 6900 Wisconsin Ave. post office location because of the site's lack of par... Posted 27 minutes ago

You never want to hear that an Agent KILLED a sale because of bad advice but it does happen. Looking at a Manchester NH area Home in which the Lender required some minor repairs BEFORE Closing. The Seller had no money and no ability to make the repairs which the buyer understood. The buyer made... Posted 28 minutes ago

Like it or not, the weeks fly by and before you know it you are looking at a new year. Nothing can stop time so my advice is to embrace it and make the most of each day. I have a couple of big things planned for next year and am looking forward to it, but for today I am enjoying this day and tryi... Posted 29 minutes ago

14968 W Walking Stick Way Surprise AZ Sun City Grand home for sale Sun City Grand Luxury home for sale in the Phoenix Northwest Valley active adult community by Del Webb. A beautiful Sun City Grand home with tile and carpet in all the right places, plantation shutters, corian counter tops, kitche... Posted 35 minutes ago