Archives of real estate blog entries for April 1, 2007 (Page 18)

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How I got OVER 600 comments on my AR BLOG POST in 3 days. - 10:49 PM
 
It's been well over a year since I wrote this post.  It started out with NO comments, and a catchy title back when getting a lot of comments on your post was cool.  Since then we have all learned that quality is more important that quanity, but I still had a lot of fun with this one!!
I'll also have to make a new post soon... my little one in this post is now going to be entering the 1st grade and my wife recently gave birth to my 4th son.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
OK... so this post is about … (770 comments)

The Woodlands Home & Garden Show - Mar 31st & April 1st 2007. - 01:17 AM
The Woodlands Home & Garden Show.
Wow! It's quite a show. I took my son, Samuel - he's 8 years old, along. We had so much fun... he collected every business card he could find... not sure what he's going to do with them! He also collected every little freebie available - there were some really neat giveaways.
Billy Weldon, from Texan Termite & Pest Control, kindly gave us one of his large plastic carry bags to put all the loot in. Thanks Billy! Pretty good idea... now we were advertising for Billy while we're walking around with Samuel collecting pens, … (2 comments)

Home in Panther Creek, The Woodlands, TX - 11:01 PM

This home in Panther Creek, The Woodlands is selling for $170 000.00 (reduced from $179 000!!) and really, it's quite a steal. Why? Well, see how many homes over 2400 square foot can you find in The Woodlands (77381 & 77382 zip codes) under $195 000.00?
I'll actually give you the answer... today (1st April 2007), there are only 5 available. This home has 2500 square foot and it's been completely remodeled. New kitchen with all new appliances and beautiful counters.
The location is excellent... it's close to the Panther Creek shopping center and it's close to The Woodlands mall and all it's amenities. It's about 7 minutes from … (0 comments)

What does an Appraiser do exactly? - 07:11 PM
What Exactly Is An Appraisal?
An appraisal is an unbiased estimate of what a buyer might expect to pay - or a seller receives - for a parcel of real estate, where both buyer and seller are informed parties. To be an informed party, most people turn to a licensed, certified, professional appraiser to provide them with the most accurate estimate of the true value of their property.
The Inspection
So what goes into a real estate appraisal? It all starts with the inspection. An appraiser's duty is to inspect the property being appraised to ascertain the true status of that property. He or … (0 comments)

Appraisal Myths - 07:13 PM
Myth Buster
Some Myths and Realities about Real Estate Appraisals and Appraisers:
  
Myth: Because consumers pay for appraisals when applying for loans to purchase or refinance real estate, they own their appraisal.
Reality: The appraisal is, in fact, legally owned by the lender - unless the lender "releases its interest" in the document. However, consumers must be given a copy of the appraisal report, upon written request, under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
 
Myth: The appraised value of a property will vary, depending upon whether the appraisal is conducted for the buyer or the seller.
Reality: The appraiser has no vested interest in the outcome of … (0 comments)

SUBJECT: Readdressing (Transferring) a Report to Another Party - 05:21 PM
2006-2008 USPAP From the Appraisal Foundation
http://commerce.appraisalfoundation.org/html/2006%20USPAP/ao26.htm
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Real Estate in Valparaiso,Crown Point,Munster,Portage and all of Northwest Indiana - 02:13 AM
Northwest Indiana homes are still selling, despite the newly implemented halt on sub-prime lending.  Our office has been growing at a rapid pace.  Home Advantage Real Estate has been in business for just under 1 year and we will be bringing on our 9th Realtor this month. We probably would have grown even faster, if it weren't for our high standards when considering new agents. The Northwest Indiana market is good! We've been working with a lot of investors lately, who are from other areas where Real Estate sales have slowed considerably. One such market is Michigan(Detroit Suburbs). Chicago buyers have been … (8 comments)

God's Plan - 07:31 PM
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 NIV  
God has a plan for your life.  He brought you into this world to fulfill that plan.  It is the best plan that anyone could ever make for you.  It is a plan that will bring Him the greatest glory and you the greatest good.  From the beginning of this calendar year until its end, God is working out His plan.  
As you follow God's plan for … (4 comments)

The Lord God Omnipotent Reigns! - 07:40 PM
Although it doesn't always seem so, it is so.  He is the same Lord who made the waves be still when the disciples came to Him in fear they would perish, and yet He now sits at the Father's right hand until all His foes submit.
When the world is looking down and the fearful are looking around, let us as believers continue to look up, forever lifting our eyes to the hills from whence cometh our help - our help cometh from the Lord, the Lord which made heaven and earth.. He will not suffer our feet to be moved, He is the Lord … (2 comments)

Emotional Roller Coaster - 08:16 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions about HOME INSPECTIONS - 07:22 PM
Frequently Asked Questions  
Detailed information can be found on my Websight at www.certified-home-inspections.com
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Advantages of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection - 07:27 PM
Advantages to the real estate agent in recommending a pre-listing Inspection: … (1 comments)

FREE Gel Mouse Pad for Agents and Brokers - 07:34 PM
If you would like to receive a FREE gel mousepad compliments of NACHI (the National Association of Certified Home Inspectore) click on the link below and order one.  This free promotional item is available only to Real Estate professionals and there is absolutely NO OBLIGATION!
http://nachi.org/mousepadr.htm
You can also order one from my Websight at www.certified-home-inspections.com
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Advantages to home sellers in getting a Pre-Listing HOME INSPECTION - 07:40 PM
Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. The author points out that having an inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways: It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party. It helps you to price your home realistically. It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ...   a.  Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later.   b.  There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit.   c.  You have … (0 comments)

Why Home Buyers should get a HOME INSPECTION - 07:42 PM
Buying a home? The process can be stressful.  A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect.  You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time.  This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports and what the inspector himself says during the inspection.  All this combined with the seller's disclosure and what you notice yourself makes the experience even more overwhelming.  What should you do? Relax.  Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about.  However, … (0 comments)

Do you really need a Home Inspection? - 07:45 PM
Do you really need a House Inspection?
Without a doubt, buying or selling a home is the largest transaction that you will ever enter into.  With this in mind, you want to get the best value for your hard earned money that you can possibly get.  A professional Home Inspection won't be able to tell you if the house you are interested in is a good deal or not.  A Home Inspection will not condemn the house that you are selling.  Home Inspectors are not "deal killers" or doomsayers.  Rather, an experienced Home Inspector will provide the information that you will … (1 comments)

Average Costs of Home Repairs - 07:50 PM
You can see from the information below that your new house could wind up costing you thousands of dollars if you don't know its' condition as well as you thought.  The reasons for getting a Home Inspection become clear after you begin to add up what it could cost...
Average Home Repairs Needed
Home Repair Costs of Common Components  
Sewer and water problems are not only health issues but tend to cause a great deal of extra damage (digging up property and flooding).  It can get very expensive very quickly.
 *   Data presented depicts average lifespan and average cost to replace.It is by no … (0 comments)

Termite Facts - 07:56 PM
Facts that everyone should know about wood destroying insects, especially termites...
Wood destroying insects and other organisms can cause serious problems in the wood structural components of a house and may go undetected for a long period of time.   New Construction   All chemical soil treatments, bait systems, and chemical wood treatment must be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and applied in accordance with the EPA label instructions. In some cases it is not feasible for a builder to arrange for soil treatment. In this regard, the International Residential Code (IRC) by the International Code council allows a builder … (4 comments)

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Bordentown Local Happenings this week 4.1.07 - 08:48 AM
LOTS OF GREAT THINGS COMING UP.  If you are looking for a fun night out and want to taste some great food from local eateries, This is the perfect  way to "taste a little of Bordentown"  See Spirit walk below.  Tickets sell fast!  Proceeds benefit Bordentown's 325th Anniversary.
Lots  of  "FOOD FUNDRAISERS" We shouldn't have to cook that  much this month...lol!
 Community Calendar 03/29/2007'Seussical'    Thursday, March 29, to Saturday, March 31 - Bordentown Regional High School will perform "Seussical" at 7:30 p.m. March 29, 30 and 31. Tickets cost $10, $8 for students with ID and senior citizens.
Tot Shabbat    Friday, March 30 - … (1 comments)

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