Archives of real estate blog entries for September 25, 2007 (Page 7)

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Upcoming Events ~ Redding, CA - 01:53 PM
OCTOBER 2007
Oct. 5 - 31st:  Bradley Drive House of Horror 
Oct. 6 & 7th: The Shasta Dragonwood Celtic Renaissance Faire
Sat., Oct. 6th:  Walk this Way at Turtle Bay 
Tues. Oct. 9th: Wynona in Concert
Sat. Oct. 13th: Barktoberfest 2007
Sat. Oct. 13th: 6th Annual Spaghetti Feed 
Sun. & Mon. Oct. 14 & 15: Hawes Farms Craft Faire 
Sunday, Oct. 14th:  Pumpkin Party 
Fri. & Sat. 10/26 & 27: Shasta County Silent Film Fest 
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I'm Not Bragging......... - 10:31 AM
But I work with a TEAM of true professionals. The folks I work with are like family to me. When they hurt, I hurt. When they are euphoric over a success, I'm euphoric. When they have problems, I want to help all I can. I've worked with some of these people as long as 19yrs, none less than 2 years. The average tenor in position is 4.7 years with our 7 year old company. I received an unsolicited complementary letter from a former client that I just had to share on this terrific forum we have here. In it's entirety, this is … (9 comments)

MEDITERRA- How do you spell relief? RAIN & SALES - 02:20 PM
July 1, 2007
Mediterra has received little rain this year and some may say little resales so far. However, there have been a sprinkle of sales closed in the first half of 2007. The specific comparisons between the past years are contained on the various charts found in the PI Report located at http://www.pelicani.com/. Here is a brief overview:
Condominiums / Coach Homes
The demand of condo living is on pace with 2006. When you add the new condo sales the demand is on a level with 2005. However, the closing will be in 2008.This is due to the incentive programs offered by the developers … (0 comments)

Mediterra Mid Year Very Active Listing! - 02:24 PM
July 10, 2007 
Mid Year Report:
Mediterra Active Listings during the season of 2007 were at an all time high for Mediterra. Typically the 100 mark is reserved for the temperature in Florida. However, there were over 100 listings on the market driven by an increase in Single Family offerings. Homesites were also nearing 20 available during any given week.
There are comments on what is on the market and how can Mediterra absorb the inventory. In the past while running Bonita Bay we encountered cycles of inventory build-up as the community became more well known . Currently there are many single … (0 comments)

In Mediterra: WHOSE HOMESITE IS SAFE? - 02:27 PM
July 15, 2007 
Mediterra as well as other communities are facing showdowns with developers.
Home sites are becoming a challenge in the Mediterra Community with the punitive actions on the part of the developer. Specifically, the developer has the right to charge a daily penalty for violations of the construction start time. Some of the penalities are as much as $200 per day on property owners who for what ever reason can not build on their site or sell their site.  In light of the current real estate slow down the "right thing" to do would be to suspend the penalties for a period of … (0 comments)

Now I have heard everything! - 01:38 PM
I blogged earlier on a home that was listed in a great community for a great price.  The issue is that the seller wouldn't stop smoking in the house and wouldn't pack up any of her stuff.  Apparently, she didn't want to housebreak the cats either.  
I call these things issues, not problems, because issues we can address.  We can clean it up and move on.
I tried to show the home the other day and it isn't taking anymore showings.  Dang!  But it is still active in MLS.  I called the listing agent and lost my mind!!!                           The sellers have decided … (18 comments)

Current Condo Projects In Atlanta - 11:43 AM
I love keeping up with the developments in Atlanta, especially the progress of the condo towers as they rise into the Atlanta skyline. Unfortunately, it's tough to do that from your car as you drive by them.
Thanks to some area developers you can watch the construction from your computer screen, as they have set up webcams for viewers to keep tabs on progress. The picture below is 1010 Midtown, a part of the new mixed use development called 12th & Midtown. I have also put together a larger list of Atlanta condos with webcams.

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Things To Remember When Buying - 01:19 AM
People have a real tendency to buy with their hearts as opposed to with their heads. This can lead to some fairly disastrous situations. This is not to say that you should not feel the purchase in your heart, merely that you should use your head to confirm what your heart feels. It's so easy when you find that amazing home that you have been dreaming of, to overlook little imperfections and problems that could have some serious effects down the road. It's amazing to watch what happens to people when they find the home that to their minds is aesthetically … (0 comments)

5 Mistakes When Buying A Home - 01:38 AM
1. Shopping for a home without being pre-approved.You can make your best deal if you go shopping for a house with a pre-approval letter from your mortgage company. That way you know exactly how much house you can buy, and you are in a better position to make an offer and have the seller take you seriously, especially if there are multiple offers on the table.Pre-approval for a home loan is different from pre-qualification. Almost anyone can get a "pre-qualify" letter from a mortgage company. All that means is that the Loan Officer took down some information and will take down … (0 comments)

Palm Beach Real Estate and Loans: Mortgage Scam Update! - 05:43 AM
Can someone please tell me why the BS in the Mortgage industry just keeps going?
Folks, you not going to like the answer, but here it is:
"There's a sucker born every minute" - That line is usually traced back to P.T. Barnum of circus fame.
That does sound pretty harsh - but think about it....  If Consumers made the effort to learn more about the industry, the low-grade companies that perpetuate the scams wouldn't be able to get away with the garbage that they do!!
Now I'm not blaming the Consumer - you have all been pummeled to an extreme with all of the Mortgage … (15 comments)

10/5 Octoberfest in Historic New Bern - 09:25 AM
         10/5 Oktoberfest in Historic New Bern            
                           Get your tickets at the door -- it's the best party in town.The Alvenverein is organized as a nonprofit recreational and social club for those from or with an interest in the European Alpine area. The purpose of the club is to promote this heritage in our area and to encourage cultural understanding between those European areas and the City.Profits from Oktoberfest go mostly to local charities.The Alpenverein of New Bern will be hosting their 20th Annual Oktoberfest at the New Bern Farmer's Market. There will be a delicious authentic German meal served along with … (1 comments)

Actualización Semanal De la Hipoteca De Wilshire - De Sept. El 24 - 04:54 PM
Recapitulemos:
La hipoteca de tarifa fija 30-year hizo un promedio de 6.34%, encima a partir del 6.31% la semana pasada.
La hipoteca de tarifa fija 15-year hizo un promedio de 5.98%, encima de levemente a partir del 5.97% la semana pasada.
La hipoteca de tarifa ajustable de un añ0 hizo un promedio de 5.65%, abajo levemente a partir del 5.66% la semana pasada.
Los tipos de interés se levantaron siempre tan levemente esta semana en medio de preocupaciones levemente disminuidas de la liquidez y aumentaron expectativas de la inflación; estos dos traídos encendido por esta semana’s alimentaron el corte … (4 comments)

This is how Lenders are working with Realtors! - 11:00 PM
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Kim = New Design Star = Staging Works? - 03:14 AM
I was very happy for Kim when she won, although I was not totally shocked. I also love Todd’s designs, and constantly taking off his shirts, sure, maybe a little brownie points there. Both designers were like night and day and very different styling and approach to their work. But I think why Kim won is the same reason why staging works to sell homes — she/staging appeals to the broader range of audience/buyer.
Todd is very creative and a very visionary & interesting designer, as we have seen in his work. He is certainly not boring!
But he doesn’t … (9 comments)

Puget Sound Region Real Estate - Home Selling Prices Increasing - 10:35 AM
For the Puget Sound region encompassing King, Snohomish, Pierce and Kitsap counties, selling prices rose about 5 percent from a year ago. The median price for the 5,975 sales of single family homes and condos in the four-county region that closed during August, 2007, was $361,822; a year ago, the median selling price was $344,575. Data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Learn more @ Bob's Bugle - Monthly Real Estate Newsletter.
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Bob Chapman - Associate Broker, Windermere Real Estate/Lake Stevens, Inc.,
E-Mail: bobchapman@windermere.com, Website: http://www.washingtonrealestatepage.com/,
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What is the best way to approach a FSBO? - 10:16 AM
While I was driving my kids to school this morning, which is less than 5 miles away, I passed (I kid you not) at least 8 "for sale by owner" signs of various shapes and sizes.
These are not in neighborhoods. We live on the very fringe of Harris County (Houston is in this county) in an area that is still mostly cows and corn but is seeing a rise in new subdivisions that include 5 acre lots +/- so people can have a couple of horses and a cow or two but still have a HOA and protect their property values.
These "for … (14 comments)

Blackberry Novice - 11:45 AM
I just received a Blackberry #7105 ( I like the size because its the size of my Nokia 6010 which fits nicely in any poclket). Question, are there any things that I need to  know about using this Blackberry phone in general.
Being my first Blackberry any advice that I should learn from mother's knee, or just turn it on and hope for the best? In particular, are there any idiosyncrasies I should learn about on accessing my ISP email account. How about coverage, when I am in the desert next month will it work. My Nokia does. 
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Carol Stream, Illinois - Currently Available homes in all price ranges and Time on Market - 12:10 PM
 
The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in the Carol Stream, IL. The information is broken into price ranges with average time on market for that range. Included are the high, low, median and average prices.
For detailed information on a property type within a price range, including virtual tour when available, contact me with physical characteristic requirements.
  
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Old Town Scottsdale Luxury Condo For Sale - 12:43 PM
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Luxury Condo Located in Scottsdale for Sale - 12:47 PM
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