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Journalist Angela Colley of Realtor.com contacted me, as the Broker of Broadpoint Properties to ask her a number of questions about renting to tenants with bad credit. With the Great Recession now at an end, there are many more individuals with poor credit as a result of short sales, loan modific... Posted 3 minutes ago

Like free things? Great, you've come to the right place. In this quick, 30-minute webinar, ActiveRain Community Evangelist Bob Stewart and Trulia's Dan Hang share five helpful, efficient, and - did we mention? - FREE tools offered by Trulia to help you build your personal brand, bolster your onli... Posted 4 minutes ago

Important Information!  The United States Senate has just passed The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act by a vote of 72-22.  This is the bill the US House passed on March 4, 2014.  This is incredible news for Florida Realtors and property owners.  The bill will now be sent directly to Pr... Posted 5 minutes ago

I Never Ask The Builder . . . I Always Write it Up! As an Exclusive Buyers Agent for 12 out of my 15 years as a licensee, I have sold many new construction properties in my representation of buyer clients. In my experience, the incentives are -- more than likely -- advertised.  They are either go... Posted 8 minutes ago

On Tuesday, we took a flight to Oakland.  Our destination was the Napa Valley to work with our new client there.  The valley was beautiful and the mustard seed was in bloom adding nitrogen to the soil.  The vines were beginning to bud in perfect harmony with nature. This is a view in the early e... Posted 12 minutes ago

    Demand starting to increase for Haller Lake real estate This week:  The Haller Lake real estate median list price this week is $329,975  is down from last week’s median  list price of $330,000.  Demand measured by  the  Market Action Index (see chart below) is increasing and days-on-market is... Posted 19 minutes ago

Establishing good tenant/owner relations is paramount to a successful landlord business. The first time you meet your prospective tenant is going to set the tone for the relationship and either create a positive atmosphere with clear rules and expectations or an atmosphere that can become negativ... Posted 20 minutes ago

Click Here to View This Listing: http://postlets.com/s/16402-canal-ct-se-yelm-wa-98597/10787815 Posted 30 minutes ago

Understanding Your Buyer   The home selling experience can be a stressful one; however, I have plenty of tips to help keep you calm during the process! One of the important things to do before selling your home is understanding your buyer. Here are some helpful tips to keep your home competitive... Posted 32 minutes ago

  Two years ago, Congress passed legislation to reform the cash strapped flood insurance program. The result shocked thousands of homeowners across the country who found themselves faced with skyrocketing flood premiums. Those homeowners currently benefit from below market rates that are subsidiz... Posted 38 minutes ago

I'll be teaching my popular Paperless File class at the Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS in Corona on Wednesday May 21st. from 1-3 pm.  CREATING PAPERLESS FILES FOR A REAL ESTATE OFFICE More and more real estate professionals and their clients are using internet technology to communicate an... Posted about 1 hour ago

The children have grown; home feels…a little empty…Many people assume that an empty nest means it’s downsizing time—time for a smaller house or condo. In truth, for many a homeowner in Soldotna Real Estate, downsizing is just one of a number of appealing directions.It may sound obvious, but it’s ... Posted about 1 hour ago

While I was leaving comments to members at the ActiveRain network my numbers points were changing. And while the numbers were changing, I couldn't help notice the last three digits of my number of points at AR. And then I started thinking about the movie, The Omen and some other creepy movies ou... Posted about 1 hour ago

the decline in Chinese productivity continued to drive stocks downward today as traders considered how closely our economy is tied to theirs.  They are a major producer and we are major consumers.  The result was money flowing out of equities and into fixed rate investments such as bonds, Treasur... Posted about 1 hour ago

When home buyers begin their home search on the internet it often begins with perusing neighborhoods. What do home buyers want in a neighborhood? This infographic from CAR (California Association of Realtors) illustrates what they want. Posted about 1 hour ago

Stunning 6 Bedroom 5.5 Bathroom Colonial On Just Over An Acre Of Land. Enter Through The Front Doors Into Beautiful Marble Foyer. Eat In Kitchen With Ceramic Floors Provides Endless Cabinet & Counter Space. Formal Dining Room Features Gleaming Hardwood Floors & Chair Rail. Sun Filled Formal Livi... Posted about 1 hour ago

Free photographs for blogs at Getty Images   Many bloggers do not have a supply of owned photographs to use in their posts. On the other hand, every blogger knows that photographs increase the readability of blogs and blogs with excellent photographs attract more attention. Large photo services w... Posted about 1 hour ago

Mortgage backed securities (MBS) closed up 41 basis points today at 104.56 having blasted through resistance offered by the 25 day moving average and remained above the 50 and 200 day moving average.  Yesterday's occurrence of the 50 day moving average passing the 200 moving average for the first... Posted about 1 hour ago

Address:622 Park Ave #1C, Hoboken NJ 07030 Price: $375,000 Size:  2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 906  square feet Taxes: $6728 / year Maintenance: $ 442/ month Amenities: Laundry room, bicycle storage, common yard   1st Open House this Saturday, 3/15 from 1-3pm622 Park Ave, HobokenTerrific 2 bedroom, 1... Posted about 1 hour ago

Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) - The Definition   The process of selling your house begins with a Market Analysis carefully prepared by a local agent. Take your time looking over all the information and understanding where your home best fits in. Some of the properties included may be a little... Posted about 1 hour ago