Archives of real estate blog entries for February 21, 2008 (Page 7)

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Pythons and Emoticons-- Why It's Hard To Discern Emotion From Online Thoughts - 12:30 PM
There I was reading the San Francisco Chronicle online when the headline grabbed me: "Gulp, The Pythons Are Coming" and I clicked in.  Seems there are pet pythons abandoned to the wild in Florida and they've proved highly adaptable and somewhat mobile-- they can, apparently, travel up to 20 miles a day!  The story continues with a somewhat forked-tongue-in-cheek description of how long and how possible it would be for these reptiles to make their way across the country.  What's great about this story isn't the python, the ludicrous time-line of migration, or the fact that a puff piece like this could … (8 comments)

Texas is a Non-Disclosure State - What does that mean? - 01:22 PM
Earlier this week, I took the mandatory 3-hour Legal Update and the 3-hour Ethics courses to renew my real estate license.  The concept that surprised most of the agents in the class: we are not to disclose the sales price of homes that have sold.  Yes, we can discuss the solds with clients. Yes, we can show the information as part of a comparative market analysis. But we cannot leave the information in print form with anyone who is not a licensee.
Information that is recorded at the court house includes the amount of the loan, if there is one.  The final sales price of the … (33 comments)

Brea Real Estate Market Report ~ January 2008 - 05:40 PM
Brea ~ California 92821 and 92823 ~ Real Estate Market Update for January 2008.
Brea is a wonderful community with a nice balance of residential housing, business and commercial properties. The City is well known for excellence in education. The schools have been a strong draw for residents in our community. It's often said Brea enjoys some of the bigger city benefits, yet maintains a small town atmosphere. Many of us who live here feel it's the best of both worlds. 
Current city population is approximately 40,000 residents. Median price is the city is in the low $700,000 price range.
Median income for Brea  ~ approximately … (9 comments)

Home Buyer Tip - Do Your Homework and Ask If You Don't Know - 01:26 PM
As of recently, more and more buyers have been asking questions on Trulia Voices that pertain to how to get out of a contract for reasons that should have been addressed well before they wrote the offer. In some cases, the issues should have been addressed before even starting to look at homes for sale.
Here's a recent question posted by a buyer on Trulia Voices:
"Can I back down on a house contract after an inspection on the house and finding out the crime rate?"
Doing research on the crime rate is something a buyer should do well before writing an offer on … (0 comments)

2nd Floor 2 Bed/2 Bath Condo in Gated Community - 09:15 PM
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How to Use Your ActiveRain "Statistics" Page - Viewing Your Subscriber List and Blog Entry Stats - 09:17 AM
Recently, I have written a couple of posts wherein I mentioned thanking my subscribers and the number that I had at the time.  Several people (not all of them were newbies) contacted me via comments and emails asking where to find this information.  There are actually two places that I would direct you to, one of which you probably see pretty often.
On the "My Home" page, the number of subscribers to your blog appears as the last number in the blue shaded block at the top:

If you want to see which members have actually subscribed to your blog, go to the bottom left … (116 comments)

Another update on my friend and my mother-in-law - 10:40 PM
This past week, a few people had asked me for updates on my good friend David and on my mother-in-law Jackie, based on the previous posts I have written about each of them. 
Before proceeding, and if you have time, I would recommend reading these past posts in order to better understand what I am talking about here (they are in chronological order, and none of them are terribly long):
A Day of Clarity for my Family
My Friend David
Update on my mother-in-law Jackie and my friend David
Another update on Jackie and David  
Update on David and Jackie - The Power of Prayer … (36 comments)

Real Estate Term of the Day - 07:19 AM
I know that real estate can sometimes be complex and confusing.  To help you feel comfortable with the real estate process, I will be sharing real estate term of the day.
PROMISSORY NOTE - An unconditional written promise of one person to pay a certain sum of money to another, or order, or bearer, at a future specified time.
For a complete list of real estate terms visit my Glossary 
Chris FrantzExit Success Realty13111 Spring Hill DrSpring Hill Florida 34609352-686-2222Hernando County Real EstateSpring Hill Real Estate
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CSX road closure in Hernando County - 04:26 PM
Beginning Tuesday, February 19, 2008, and continuing through March 26th, the CSX Railroad will be performing major maintenance on their line that runs through Hernando County.  This work will involve replacement of ties, replacement of the timber at the grade crossings, raising the rails and repaving the crossings.  This maintenance work will impact nearly all the grade crossings in the County and will result in extended closure of the portions of the roads where they cross the railroad. 
For all roads that are closed, detour routes will be established and will be clearly posted.  The estimated duration of each closure is … (0 comments)

Real Estate Tip of the Day - 05:06 PM
I know that real estate can sometimes be complex and confusing.  To help you feel comfortable with the real estate process, I will be sharing real estate term of the day.
FINANCE CHARGE - The total of all costs imposed directly or indirectly by the creditor and payable either directly or indirectly by the customer, as defined under the federal Truth-in-Lending Law.
For a complete list of real estate terms visit my Glossary 
Chris FrantzExit Success Realty13111 Spring Hill DrSpring Hill Florida 34609352-686-2222Hernando County Real EstateSpring Hill Real Estate
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Stimulus Quickie - 04:48 PM
Wow that headline could mena a lot of things.  In this case just a quick update for those of us doing loans in Sylmar, Van Nuys, California and the entire country.
HUD has 30 days from the day the President signed the package into law to identify the impacted Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA's), so it may be sometime in mid-March before all lenders receive the official pricing notification. At this point anything else is pure speculation. Although several mortgage lenders have promoted lists of what they believe the new limits will be, these are only estimates because HUD has yet to determine … (0 comments)

Fort Smith Real Estate... Let's Take a Ride Back in Time! - 07:08 PM

Fort Smith Arkansas is an area that is rich with history, and people that love living in the area.  Many that visit the area find themselves not wanting to leave.
Don't miss the opportunity to take a ride on the Historic Fort Smith Trolley!!!  Street Cars were very popular in the 1920's and 1930's, and The Fort Smith Trolley Museum has a fully restored 1926 electric car that tours the very nice Fort Smith Downtown!!!
The Fort Smith Museum is located:  100 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, Fort Smith(479) 783-0205 or (479) 783-1237 
Ride tokens cost $2 per adult and $1 per child; available at the … (3 comments)

Didn't I Tell You I Was Divorced??? - 08:42 PM
Didn't I tell you I was divorced???  I thought I told you that I owed $XX,XXX in back child support...  How did you know?
You've done this Amazing Listing Presentation, and you get the Listing of a Lifetime.  You sell it in an Astonishing 3 Day.  ONLY, to get 2 days before closing and find out that your seller is divorced and owes $XX,XXX in child support. 
What do you do?
That commission check is already spent, you know:  the mortgage, car payment, advertising, and the kids shoes.
If this hasn't happened to you, it could, and it could have happened to me.  But, … (11 comments)

You Are #1 And It's All About You! - 11:14 PM
 
We are #1 in Fort Smith Real Estate Sales!  We are #1 in Fort Smith Home Sales!  You see it advertised on billboards, websites, and in magazines.  You WON'T see that from me.
You are #1 to me and my business is all about YOU!  The personal and company achievements are great.  But, seeing your real estate dreams become a reality are most important to me.
My business principles focus on simple principles.
Service:  You will receive exceptional quality service that is not matched in the industry.
Knowledge:  Information when you need it, how you need it, and knowledge you can depend on during the purchase … (3 comments)

House for sale in Pickerington Ohio- Virtual Tour-Very Gorgeous! - 01:55 PM

Sam Cooper
Real Living Realtor Ohio
614-561-3201
#1 Listing Agent Branch Office 2007
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Columbus Ohio House for sale - Virtual Tour- Close to Easton! - 02:00 PM
 Sam Cooper
Real Living Realtor Ohio
614-561-3201
#1 Listing Agent Branch Office 2007
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House for sale in Summit Ridge Reynoldsburg Ohio - Virtual Tour- Absolutely Stunning! - 02:06 PM
Sam Cooper
Real Living Realtor Ohio
614-561-3201
#1 Listing Agent Branch Office 2007
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House for sale in Pataskala Ohio- Virtual Tour- Acreage!! - 02:11 PM
Sam Cooper
Real Living Realtor Ohio
614-561-3201
#1 Listing Agent Branch Office 2007
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House for sale in Groveport Ohio- Virtual Tour- Loaded with Updates Gorgeous!! - 02:17 PM

This home has already been sold in 2008. If you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Groveport Ohio please contact Sam Cooper HER Realtor.
 

Groveport Ohio Homes
 
 
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House for sale in Columbus Ohio- Virtual Tour- Downtown Ohio- Gorgeous - 02:24 PM
Sam Cooper
Real Living Realtor Ohio
614-561-3201
#1 Listing Agent Branch Office 2007
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