Archives of real estate blog entries for May 13, 2008 (Page 2)

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What's YOUR Main Reason for Wanting to Move? 15 Reasons People Sell their Home - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 RE/MAX Suburban - 07:48 PM
Need a Reason to Sell Your Home? 
American home owners sell and move, on average, every five to seven years.  Why do they move?  People who have lived in the same home for the past 30 years have a hard time understanding this phenomena. They are shocked that people move so often, but I know one thing for certain: Their day to sell and move will come as well.
Here are the top 15 reasons why people sell and move:
1) Home is too small.   First-time home buyers often outgrow their "starter" homes.  Increased family size is the main reason … (2 comments)

It's Good To Be Back! - 03:04 PM
I have not blogged in ten days or so.  So I was going to make an effort to post this morning.  As I got to the home page of A.R. my user name and password was not automatically entered as I had become accustomed to.  I guess even windows forgot me and my password.  So I had to email the knowing ones on the west coast this morning long before they even thought about waking up and wait until that side of the world awoke before retrieving my login information.  All is good.  So here I am back in the rain.
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18249 Huckleberry Rd Fort Myers, Fl 33912 - 05:11 PM
Single family home with no fees and restrictions 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms Split floor plan for privacy Large fenced back yard Tile & carpet floors Seperate living room and family room 1336 sq ft A/C with 1928 total Built in 1994 Close to Gulf Coast Town Center Close to Beaches Close to Resturants Close to FGCU Close to Southwest Florida International Airport Information about Fort Myers, Florida

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

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The More Times Change The More They Remain The Same - 10:28 AM
As I listen to the news this morning another deadbeat consumer is suing his mortgage broker, Countrywide, his title company, appraiser, and tax service. It seems he forgot that his option arm (probably) payment would go up! When Countrywide reminded him he stopped making them and they foreclosed!
At about that time I finished my morning mail and was looking at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/b/benjamin_franklin.html I like to quote Franklin almost as much as Churchill. Here is what I found.
The more times change the more they remain the same, Franklin said: "Creditors have better memories than debtors." Franklin wrote this sometime before his … (14 comments)

Northern Virginia REAL ESTATE PRICES AND TRENDS for APRIL 2007 - 2008 - IT'S TIME TO BUY. - 05:44 PM
VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE BUYERS - ATTENTION:  IT'S TIME TO BUY.  You've been very patient and waited until the prices were reduced to a level that makes sense to buy.  The pattern for the past two years has been clear.  New listings came on the market and you, the home buyers said "NO". 
Northern Virginia homes are at the lowest price since 2004.  Smart home buyers have been patiently waiting for this market trend.  Many of the homes now listed are foreclosure / bank owned properties and short sale listings.  With the high inventory available, a serious home buyer can not only find a … (9 comments)

Apartment For Sale on Bathurst/Lakeshore - 10:44 AM
• 1 bath, 1 bdrm apartment - MLS® $250,000 CAD - Reasonably Priced!
 
Bathurst/Lakeshore, Toronto  -  Luxury Condo Apartment In Waterpark City With Great Lake Views. Walk To Lake, Cne, Ontario Place, Air Canada, Skydome. Ttc At Your Doorstep, Stainless Steel Appliances. Enjoy Indoor Pool, Equipped Gym, Entertainment Room, Roof Terrace, 24 Hrs Concierge. Very Bright, Large And Clean Unit. Open Concept Layout. Perfect To Invest Or Live In. Don't Miss This One!Top Of The Line Stainless Steel Appliances Include Fridge, Stove, B/I Microwave & Dishwasher. White Washer And Dryer. Parking Included.
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A Vacant Room is Filled with LIFE - 03:30 PM
In today's market the one room that most builders are concentrating their efforts on is the GREAT ROOM. The kitchen and great room are the hub of the home. The family will gather to read, watch TV and entertain. BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A BUYER SEES NOTHING BUT SPACE, AND LOTS OF IT??
When I was being interviewed for this home, the first thing I noticed was how long and narrow this great room was. There were entrances into and out of the room on every side. If I was confused about furniture placement, I was quite sure that buyers were … (18 comments)

New Homes for Sale in Dublin CA ¬ New Pricing on New Homes in Dublin Ranch at Sorrento by Toll Brothers - 11:12 AM
Seeking new homes for sale in Dublin CA? You've got options! Of all the new homes for sale in Dublin CA, the new pricing on new homes in Dublin Ranch at Sorrento by Toll Brothers should have your complete and full attention.
You can get more for your money in a new Toll Brothers home than earlier reported. Call me at (925) 407-7987. Let's go take advantage of these great home prices on great homes in Sorrento in Dublin CA. Each of the villages released new prices on homes in Sorrento May 1 2008 and May 2, 2008. This post incorporates … (0 comments)

New Homes for Sale in Dublin CA ¬ New pricing for the Amalfi Collection in Sorrento at Dublin Ranch - 11:22 AM
Seeking new homes for sale in Dublin CA? You've got options! Of all the new homes for sale in Dublin CA, the new pricing for the Amalfi Collection in Sorrento at Dublin Ranch should have your complete and full attention.
You can get more for your money in a new Toll Brothers home than earlier reported. Call me at (925) 407-7987. Let's go take advantage of these great home prices on great homes in Sorrento in Dublin CA. Each of the villages released new prices on homes in Sorrento May 1 2008 and May 2, 2008. This post incorporates the new … (0 comments)

New Homes for Sale in Dublin CA ¬ New pricing for the Firenze Collection in Sorrento at Dublin Ranch - 11:43 AM
Seeking new homes for sale in Dublin CA? You've got options! Of all the new homes for sale in Dublin CA, the new pricing for the Firenze Collection in Sorrento at Dublin Ranch should have your complete and full attention.
 You can get more for your money in a new Toll Brothers home than earlier reported. Call me at (925) 407-7987. Let's go take advantage of these great home prices on great homes in Sorrento in Dublin CA. Each of the villages released new prices on homes in Sorrento May 1 2008 and May 2, 2008. This post incorporates the new … (0 comments)

New Homes for Sale in Dublin CA ¬ New pricing for the Trevi Collection in Sorrento at Dublin Ranch - 12:06 PM
Seeking new homes for sale in Dublin CA? You've got options! Of all the new homes for sale in Dublin CA, the new pricing for the Trevi Collection in Sorrento at Dublin Ranch Brothers should have your complete and full attention.
You can get more for your money in a new Toll Brothers home than earlier reported. Call me at (925) 407-7987. Let's go take advantage of these great home prices on great homes at Sorrento in Dublin Ranch, new homes in Dublin CA. Each of the villages released new prices on homes in Sorrento May 1, 2008 and May 2, … (0 comments)

New Homes for Sale in Dublin CA ¬ New pricing for the Siena Collection in Sorrento at Dublin Ranch - 12:11 PM
Seeking new homes for sale in Dublin CA? You've got options! Of all the new homes for sale in Dublin CA, the new pricing for the Siena Collection in Sorrento at Dublin Ranch should have your complete and full attention.
 You can get more for your money in a new Toll Brothers home than earlier reported. Call me at (925) 407-7987. Let's go take advantage of these great home prices on great homes in Sorrento in Dublin CA. Each of the villages released new prices on homes in Sorrento May 1, 2008 and May 2, 2008. This post incorporates the new … (0 comments)

New Homes for Sale in Dublin CA ¬ New pricing for the Milano Collection in Sorrento at Dublin Ranch - 12:13 PM
Seeking new homes for sale in Dublin CA? You've got options! Of all the new homes for sale in Dublin CA, the new pricing for the Milano Collection in Sorrento at Dublin Ranch should have your complete and full attention.
 You can get more for your money in a new Toll Brothers home than earlier reported. Call me at (925) 407-7987. Let's go take advantage of these great home prices on great homes in Sorrento in Dublin CA. Each of the villages released new prices on homes in Sorrento May 1, 2008 and May 2, 2008. This post incorporates the new … (4 comments)

Six Steps Originators Can Take To Thrive on Active Rain Without Writing A Blog Post - 10:56 AM
There are 11,000 loan originators or mortgage companies on Active Rain and some 55,000 real estate agents or brokerages.  Pretty target-rich environment, huh?  When I started here (August, 2006), the numbers were even better; like ten to one.  Active Rain is the virtual real estate office with a sales meeting every day.  Realtors come here to learn from each other, learn from you, and market their wares through weblogging.
Many members aren't active.  In fact, I'd guess that fully 70-80% of the members aren't posting on a weekly basis.  That's okay; there are plenty of onlookers or voyeurs, reading what everyone … (51 comments)

Natural Screen or Privacy Fence? - 09:08 AM
Depending on where you live in the US there are different ways that people provide privacy for their home.  In North Carolina, because we are such a GREEN state, in many instances we use lush plantings to screen for privacy.  However, recently I've run into a situation on one of my listings, that the potential buyers want to remove the "greenery" and replace it with a fence.  Ok, it will be the buyers home, so they can do what they want with it, but I think it's sort of a waste to remove such lush landscaping.   I also work with an … (11 comments)

Contest Points - 12:19 PM
Howdy, Everyone!
All the points for the "Blast from the Past" contest have been issued, with interest! Please accept my humble apologies for taking so long in rewarding your incredible efforts in this contest. It was totally my fault, and had no reflection on Melissa, Vanessa, or any of the other coordinators of this contest.
If I missed anyone, or didn't award you the amount of points you were promised, please let me know.
Thanks to all of you for participating and for doing your part in contributing such incredible value to our community!
Rich Jacobson, Community Builder
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My Daughter Made an Offer on a FSBO this Weekend... - 10:58 AM
It's true - and I was party to this travesty!  I'm sorry.  I apologize to all my fellow real estate professionals for the error of my ways. 
FSBO's, take note - there's a lesson in here for you!
You see, I'm visiting my daughter in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and (like most impulse purchases) the day started out with good intentions:  Breakfast, with a little detour to the gas station for a fill-up.  But we succumbed to one of those little FSBO directional signs as we passed a corner between the gas station and Atlanta Bread Company.  We found ourselves in the cutest … (63 comments)

Moving easements Part 2 - 04:05 PM
OK, I just got back from a meeting with the county health department and a private surveyor. Below you will find the attached steps to getting an easement moved and hopefully more details to help out with doing land deals. I hope this helps out anyone looking for help.
 
OK 1.    Get the county health department involved and they will provide a list of the Private surveyors2.    set up an appoint with the private surveyors who should also bring out the county health department.3.    Private surveyors will then come back and adjust the property and submit to the county health … (2 comments)

6586 Silverwind Circle, Colorado Springs CO 80923 ~ Greenhaven - 03:54 PM
Great Home with Double Master Bedrooms! Near Peterson AFB 6586 Silverwind Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80923 View Map As you approach the front of this great home for sale in Greenhaven - Stetson Hills, you will notice the unique upper balcony above the front porch. Once inside, you will find yourself in the entry that leads you into the open floor plan of this great home. To the left you will find the ½ powder bath and access to the 2-car garage with included built-in work bench. Further in you will love the sunny living room with large windows, tiled gas … (1 comments)

Lot 1 Hickory Nut Forest Gerton, N.C. 28735 - 08:25 AM
Lot 1 Hickory Nut Forest Gerton, N.C. 28735 is a Special Find!
YOU could have been searching for a long time. Then, lucky person that you are, and with just a llittle help from your   ECO Certified ® Real Estate Consultant  one fine day you discover the perfect place destined to become your UNIQUE BUILDING SITE in the mountains....Lot 1  in the Hickory Nut Forest Eco-community not far from Asheville, NC.
The Asheville, N.C.-based eco-developers dubbed Site # 1 , "Virginia Pine". Softly rising land runs into the hardwood forest,  this bodes well for building.  Decked out with flowers, this is one building site … (10 comments)

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