Archives of real estate blog entries for August 26, 2007 (Page 6)

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Are You Good Enough? - 11:41 AM
I am sure this is a question that has been asked over and over in recent months.
Well the answer is in your own hands. Firstly stop asking the question. Look at all the positive things you have achieved in your career and refocus on what you can do.
Maybe you need support...well form a group in your office and challenge each other. Do it on a regular basis,I suggest daily, and soon you will be feeling stronger and more confident. Do not whatever you do focus on negatives but look for the positive in every aspect of everything you do.
Be Persistent - … (4 comments)

Flaky Buyers - 11:41 PM
Today's market may be tough for a lot of reasons but one of the most frustrating aspects is getting a buyer into escrow only for them to get cold feet and pull out. This has been a growing trend all year and one that must be addressed if you are not to go completely insane.
My suggestion is to qualify them like never before:
Question their motive thoroughly and satisfy all of their concerns.
Confirm the attitude of family and friends and quell any lingering doubts that they present. It is not untypical for the buyer to go home and excitedly tell family and … (9 comments)

Short Sales – Where are we going as a “Cooperative Brokers”? - 07:11 PM
We are experiencing a lot of short sales in Indianapolis and agents all around are getting hit for reduction in commissions.  Currently the local board is putting the commissions back on the listing agent/broker - if the bank reduces the commissions at closing the listing agent/broker can be brought up to arbitration for the remaining commission.
I was on a conference call and it was described that banks don't care about the listing contract commission.  Hey have no financial responsibility because the listing agreement was sign by the sellers who are already in tough financial situations and are not attachable for the … (0 comments)

A sign of the times......or is it? - 07:26 PM
It is amazing how things change and yet they stay the same.  The faces change, the methods may have a new twist but the plot is the same.  So is the end result.
I used to watch twilight zoneand think that Rod Sterling had to be a twisted individual, then came Stephen King...now he is a sick puppy!  I read the novels, books and short stories and none can compare with what happens everyday in the real world.  I can not for the life of me imagine how to come up with plots, and deceptions that are used by brilliant writers, but con … (5 comments)

More real estate buyer options! Are you keeping up? - 08:02 PM
Have you considered the options that the public has to find and purchase real estate?
Internet, this is the number one search source, not so only a decade ago.MagazinesCable TVNewspapersInfomercialsBank ads, refinance for zero closing costsDirect MailFree trips to spend a few days at the new resort that is part of the new "ultra complex" offering golf, boating, green space, hunting, hiking, club house, shopping...spend three days viewing your new lifestyle.Flat rate realty services, pit a price any price....you will probably find something, pay up-front!Menu Real estate services, pick how much or how little service you want and advertising after the initial ad that is … (2 comments)

More real estate buyer options! Are you keeping up? - 08:04 PM
Have you considered the options that the public has to find and purchase real estate?
Internet, this is the number one search source, not so only a decade ago.MagazinesCable TVNewspapersInfomercialsBank ads, refinance for zero closing costsDirect MailFree trips to spend a few days at the new resort that is part of the new "ultra complex" offering golf, boating, green space, hunting, hiking, club house, shopping...spend three days viewing your new lifestyle.Flat rate realty services, pit a price any price....you will probably find something, pay up-front!Menu Real estate services, pick how much or how little service you want and advertising after the initial ad that is … (0 comments)

More real estate buyer options! Are you keeping up? - 08:04 PM
Have you considered the options that the public has to find and purchase real estate?
Internet, this is the number one search source, not so only a decade ago.MagazinesCable TVNewspapersInfomercialsBank ads, refinance for zero closing costsDirect MailFree trips to spend a few days at the new resort that is part of the new "ultra complex" offering golf, boating, green space, hunting, hiking, club house, shopping...spend three days viewing your new lifestyle.Flat rate realty services, pit a price any price....you will probably find something, pay up-front!Menu Real estate services, pick how much or how little service you want and advertising after the initial ad that is … (0 comments)

More real estate buyer options! Are you keeping up? - 08:05 PM
Have you considered the options that the public has to find and purchase real estate?
Internet, this is the number one search source, not so only a decade ago.MagazinesCable TVNewspapersInfomercialsBank ads, refinance for zero closing costsDirect MailFree trips to spend a few days at the new resort that is part of the new "ultra complex" offering golf, boating, green space, hunting, hiking, club house, shopping...spend three days viewing your new lifestyle.Flat rate realty services, pit a price any price....you will probably find something, pay up-front!Menu Real estate services, pick how much or how little service you want and advertising after the initial ad that is … (2 comments)

More real estate buyer options! Are you keeping up? - 08:05 PM
Have you considered the options that the public has to find and purchase real estate?
Internet, this is the number one search source, not so only a decade ago.MagazinesCable TVNewspapersInfomercialsBank ads, refinance for zero closing costsDirect MailFree trips to spend a few days at the new resort that is part of the new "ultra complex" offering golf, boating, green space, hunting, hiking, club house, shopping...spend three days viewing your new lifestyle.Flat rate realty services, pit a price any price....you will probably find something, pay up-front!Menu Real estate services, pick how much or how little service you want and advertising after the initial ad that is … (0 comments)

More real estate buyer options! Are you keeping up? - 08:06 PM
Have you considered the options that the public has to find and purchase real estate?
Internet, this is the number one search source, not so only a decade ago.MagazinesCable TVNewspapersInfomercialsBank ads, refinance for zero closing costsDirect MailFree trips to spend a few days at the new resort that is part of the new "ultra complex" offering golf, boating, green space, hunting, hiking, club house, shopping...spend three days viewing your new lifestyle.Flat rate realty services, pit a price any price....you will probably find something, pay up-front!Menu Real estate services, pick how much or how little service you want and advertising after the initial ad that is … (8 comments)

Legal forms, I get mine from the office supply store! - 08:33 PM
I asked a FSBO, where do you get your legal forms for the purchase agreements?  He replied, "I get mine from the office supply store".  Have you considered that these forms say to have an attorney review them before using in states? 
He look puzzled and said if I have to have them reviewed why do they sell them?  Simple the forms are to lay out the basic agreement between you and a buyer.  You may have some legal responsibility using these types of forms that are not covered with a generic form in our state.  Did you get disclosure forms too?  … (12 comments)

REDUCED! 3 Bedroom Cape Cod in Balckwood NJ on Large Lot - 10:20 AM
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Posts are not all created equal... Commenting on blogs! - 03:22 AM
I've been looking lately over posts with the lowest ranking number of comments.Why? Because I am intrigued to see why are they ranked low? It's because the choice of subject, poor writing... or plainly because they are boring. Most of the time I am surprised to find out that they are, after all, not boring and sometimes quite insightful... I place the comment well deserved thinking that it was a time well spend.
Other times I look over the highly ranked posts as some have incredible number of comments.Why? Because I am intrigued to see why are they ranked so high? It's because the choice of subject, the great writing... … (19 comments)

How does a Forclosure versus a Short Sale affects your credit? - 04:22 PM
Foreclosures show up on your credit report as "FORECLOSURE", and can stay on your record for seven years. This may make it difficult for you to obtain a new loan in the future.  It must also be disclosed on job applications which can sometimes make or break a decision to employ you. A Short Sale is listed as "SETTLED DEBT", and is much less harmful to your credit. Please consult a credit company for more information. In a Short Sale, it is possible the bank could report the difference in what you sell your property for and what was owed. This … (4 comments)

TO WHOM TO PRAY ?... - 07:00 PM
Recent medical studies documenting the influence of prayer in our physical lives challenge mainstream Christians to rethink their ideas and practice of prayer. A new model of prayer questions dysfunctional images of prayer based on
the doctrine of divine omnipotence, the rewards-punishments notion of health and illness, and linear notions of the power of prayer. Relational, holistic, and multidimensional images of God, human existence, and the effects of prayer provide the basis for a constructive theology of prayer. Ironically, the fact that prayer is not omnipotent makes it possible to practice prayer in a technological context.Actually "God" is not God's name.  
In … (6 comments)

New Google gadget... - 10:40 PM
Google Sky... The constellations of Andromeda, Hydra and Vulpecula are now just a mouse click away for amateur star-gazers, following the launch of Google Sky. 
Google Earth combines the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips.
Fly to your house. Just type in an address, press Search, and you'll zoom right in. Search for schools, parks, restaurants, and hotels. Get driving directions. Tilt and rotate the view to see 3D terrain and buildings, or look up to explore the sky Save and share your searches and favorites. 
Now you can … (5 comments)

Facing Foreclosure in California?...Call for help - 07:12 PM
Facing Foreclosure in California?...Call for help Kandola Mortgage Services launched a Foreclosure Hotline this week. It's purpose is to assist people who are delinquent on the mortgages. Counselors will act as intermediaries between homeowners and lenders, to work out a game plan, help organize finances, avoid scams, reduce potential liability and possible sell or keep the home. If you are delinquent on your mortgage payments, please call for help. The number is 1-408-561-7295. Irony in action Foreclosures cost the taxpayer in the end A study done by the University of Colorado-Denver last year found on average one foreclosure costs the municipality … (0 comments)

This week's Creativity Challenge winner is.... - 08:10 AM
And the winner is...
The challenge was "How many home stagers does it take to screw in a light bulb."
 
This week's creativity challenge was, again, difficult to judge due to the numerous wonderfully creative answers (especially the unstoppable Maureen Henry). But after much gnashing of teeth and banging my head on radiators, I am prepared to announce that the winner
 is Stacy Cavanaugh . 
Congratulations!! You have been a warded a membership in the Intergalactic Home Stagers Association. Well done.
her answer
1 to take a "before" picture
1 to develop a plan with detailed instructions and lists
1 to ask ActiveRainers … (5 comments)

New Creativity Challenge - 09:08 PM
OK gang here is this week's Creativity Challenge.
All of you are aware of the new graphic words (used at the bottom of your post to prove you are not a computer) that have been appearing during the last few weeks and some of you are aware of the fun many of us have been having coming up with whacky definitions for these unusual words. Recent Changes to Active Rain and other posting here and in the  Group about absolutely nothing as well as  Add a little fun to bottom of your blog comments have all discussed this new viral game … (92 comments)

The Countrywide Mess, Holy Cow! - 06:38 AM
I know there have been numerous articles about Countrywide Mortgage here on Active Rain but in the New York Times this morning a really detailed piece appeared that is fascinating.  I am naive because I have always thought there was some oversight by State Banking Departments.  That if you are licensed by a State they have reviewed your practices and ethics and you have "passed".  Well, so much for that.  This articl is a bit shocking to me as the practices are truly unethical and how can this be!!!!
One of the most amazing parts of the article as you keep reading are … (9 comments)

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