Welcome - - Glad you found your way here! - 11:33 AM
So here we are, 2007, and I've finally decided to dip my toe into the vast blogging pool.
I'm not entirely sure what you will expect to find here...not exactly sure what I'm going to write (or "borrow"). Hopefully, as time goes on and my list of previous blog postings mount, you will be able to find at least one or two bits of information that are relevant to your business or your life.
Some postings will probably be real estate related. Some will be more personal. I'm sure a great majority will be completely useless and full of grammatical errors and … (3 comments)
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Preparing Your Home For Sale - 10:52 AM
You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Old saying, but very true, especially when selling your home. Most buyers cannot visualize living in a home that isn't prepared properly. Small, inexpensive preparations can net you more money in less time. If you want to talk real estate, please feel free to call!
Kale Hassan 651-486-4860
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Tuesday's Tip #2 - 12:44 PM
The asking price was $42,500 and the place looked great. It was bank-owned, but it was obvious the previous investor, who had lost the property, had the updated the carpet, kitchens, and bathrooms, and freshly painted most of the interior.
It was a duplex and had what appeared to be loads of potential. The only problem we’d seen were two spots in the upstairs ceiling where it appeared that something had fallen through and busted up a small amount of the drywall. We knew that would need to be fixed, but that was the only problem we could see from our limited … (2 comments)
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Campbell Farmers Market - 09:48 PM
Farmers MarketA stroll through downtown Campbell on a Sunday morning can bombard the senses with the aroma of fresh kettle corn, bread, fruit, flowers, and live music. For many residents, the Campbell Farmer's Market is a weekly ritual where they enjoy a mix of local growers, bakers, artisans, florists and specialty foods.Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: Downtown Park2nd & Campbell Avenue For more Campbell info, contact us through our website: www.KipandTam.com
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BEST 10 Places To Retire - 12:58 PM
The places where senior citizens have a strong and rapidly growing presence -- are all in the Sunbelt. No surprise there. But what's unusual is that they're small to medium-sized, ranging from Punta Gorda, Fla. (population: 157,500) to Brevard, N.C. (29,600). Not a major market in the bunch. The hottest place of all is Gardnerville Ranchos, Nev., where the number of seniors has grown by 45 percent in five years. The 10 hottest retirement areas are:
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Listing and Selling REO's (Bank Owned Properties) - 01:12 PM
While most Realtors think selling REO's is a breeze, Think Again. As a REO broker you must find crews to evict people from their homes. especially difficult if a family with small children is involved. Getting someone to re-key the property, a clean out crew, a repair crew, a plumber to winterize the property, someone to secure the property and you as an agent have to reevaluate the property every 30 days. Most Investors want to buy REO under value while most banks want the highest value. As an experienced REO Broker we can provide full service to any banks seeking … (30 comments)
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Hands Free Faucets Gaining in Popularity - 06:25 PM
Help prevent the spreading of infection with a touch-free hands-washing system Infrared sensor turns your water on when you place your hands in your sink Simple two-step, five-minute faucet installation Conserve water by running the drip-free faucet only when actually needed Turn your existing faucet into a touch-free system for safe, germ-free hand washing. Most automatic faucets cost hundreds of dollars, but you can enjoy this existing technology in your own home with an inexpensive do-it-yourself device that installs easily in just five minutes. The EZ FaucetTM has a built-in infrared sensor that turns your water on automatically when you put … (1 comments)
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3 key factors to determine if a remodling project will pay off - 06:36 PM
In a red-hot real estate market, home improvements seem like a smart investment. Indeed, Americans spent a record $127 billion on remodeling last year. But is conventional wisdom right? It depends, say experts-on the project you pick, what you spend and where you live. What To Consider FirstAsk yourself, "Will this remodeling project enhance my life?" If it will, it's worth considering for that reason alone. But three key factors determine whether it's likely to pay off financially too:
1. Your neighborhood. Make your house as attractive as its neighbors but not significantly more attractive, advises Allyson Bernard, a real estate agent in … (0 comments)
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MAKE OVER YOUR KITCHEN REASONABLY - 06:42 PM
You can't go wrong renovating an outdated kitchen-especially if you resist the temptation to splurge on pricey items like hand-painted tiles and built-in cappuccino makers. Focus on the basics: refacing existing cabinets; installing a new wall oven, cooktop and sink; putting in new wallpaper and flooring. Last year, the nationwide average cost of these changes was $15,273, according to Remodeling. Average resale value added: $14,195. But in strong markets, the project more than recouped its cost. In Chicago, for example, this new kitchen cost $17,313 last year but added $23,464 to the resale value. … (0 comments)
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Web Site - 01:04 PM
I want to thank everyone for their response to my blog. You were all very kind to give suggestions. Wes you were great and such a big help. I will try to implement your suggestions for optimizing my site. I have had the site for over three years and I thought by now it would be some where on the big search engines. If someone is looking in the Salt Lake City , Wasatch Front they would never find me. That is the frustrating thing about all this. I do put my website on all my marketing material and everything I … (0 comments)
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The Villages of Starwood - 06:29 AM
Starwood's master plan is comprised of 550 acres of breathtaking north Texas landscape, with lush creeks, stately Spanish Oaks and dramatic hilltop views.
Starwood's village concept offers a diverse selection of residential options distinguished by homesite size and price. Homes designed my North Dallas' finest builders range from the $400's to over $4 million, giving residents just the lifestyle they want and deserve...including low-maintenance luxury patio homes, traditional executive residences and heavily wooded, lush creek side estate homes.
You can visit http://www.starwooddev.com/master_plan.htm and select any village shown on the masterplan to learn more about that village and the homes offered there.
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The “R” word, “Is the juice worth the squeeze?” - 06:31 PM
Mortgage professionals around the country often state that RECRUITING is their number one challenge to maintaining profitability. The ability to find, recruit and keep top quality loan officers is a never ending battle. The recent explosion in net branching combined with rising interest rates, decreasing profit margins and aggressive commission splits have left even the best managers shaking their heads in despair. The question is what do you do about it?
The companies who have managed to tackle (or) at least minimize the problem understand what’s at the core of the issue.
Question:
When a mortgage customer asks the loan officer, … (0 comments)
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Our Company - 11:50 PM
Bend River Realty was established in 2004 by a small group of well seasoned local agents. The company has tripled in the last 3 years and continues to experience growth. The managerial staff is currently designing a training and support program for new brokers (or not so new) to bring a higher level of comfort to the transition into real estate.
The brokers with our company hail from many backgrounds and have varying talents leading to a well rounded mix. While some have a passion for those just beginning the home ownership process others are working luxury homes from every angle. … (0 comments)
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To Buy or not to Buy - 03:18 PM
Maybe I am the only Realtor experiencing this right now. I have been shuttling my buyers all over this town and that town. I have been providing all the necessary information required to make a educated decision. Low and behold my buyers are still hesitant to make a offer.
I wonder as I am sitting here typing this what can I do differently as a real estate professional to spur people on. I have heard numerious times that people need to lose a deal to be ready when the next one comes around. I beleive this to be true only my … (4 comments)
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Find Your State Representative - 10:23 AM
In my last post I mentioned finding out who your state reps are.
This link will take you to a list of State Representatives CLICK HERE .
In St Clair Shores our representative is Jack Brandenburg. You can contact him at:
Terry Lynch
www.terrylynch.com
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Words to live by - 04:39 PM
"Part of being a champ is acting like a champ. You have to learn how to win and not run away when you lose. Everyone has bad stretches and real successes. Either way, you have to be careful not to lose your confidence or get too confident." ~ Nany Kerrigan
"Whatever you do, don't do it halfway." ~ Bob Beamon
"If a man/woman does their best, what more is there?" ~ General George S. Patton
"The real contest is always between wht you've done and what you're capable of doing. You measure yourself against yourself and nobody else." ~ Geoffrey Gaberino
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Property Management Policies and Procedures Manual - 04:47 PM
I have been managing my own investment properties for a few years and use a land-lording manual I purchased a while back to manage almost all of my tenant relations. I have also been helping investors that purchased investment property through me find tenants and "manage" their property. The informal property management I was providing was starting to take too much time and add an unnecessary layer of risk, so I decided to formalize a property management offering. In January 2007, my New Tampa Property Management company officially started taking customers.
While I still feel the manual I have been working from … (2 comments)
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When should I list my property - 08:05 PM
If you are waiting to list your home for sale keep the following in mind:
1. There are people looking to buy right now. Some buyers need to purchase today.
2. Others have decided to wait as well thus creating limited competition.
3. If you are also buying, selling now will help you take advantage of great interest rates.
Phone: (203) 245-6781 x 229Best Regards,George
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation handles an average of $153 million dollars in Luxury Home Sales Every Day.
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There is a great deal of information on schools, communities etc. on the web. - 08:10 PM
The best place to start your search when you have selected a city or town is at their website. Most cities and town offer a great deal of information as well as helpful links to get you started.
You can also find tax rates and recreational activities.
Phone: (203) 245-6781 x 229Best Regards,George
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Home values show a decline against last year. - 08:17 PM
According to a popular web site that provides estimated home values, the price of homes has shown a decline on a year to year basis. According to the sit, this is a first in many years that this has happened.
The measurement takes into consideration the value of homes in a specific area as well as the "sold for" price.
Best Regards,
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