Archives of real estate blog entries for August 1, 2009 (Page 3)

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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? - 01:47 PM
Clients ask me every day if they should pay extra on their mortgage or pay off their mortgage because they have extra money in the bank.  Glenn Leach has made some excellent points here about financial planning for your future.
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give us a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling. If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy. The tax savings and wealth … (0 comments)

Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Market Update for the Week Ending July 4, 2009 - 01:56 PM
Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Market Update for the Week Ending July 4, 2009
The market is seeing a welcome increase in sales and settlements however despite record low interest rates and improvements in the stock market it isn't as swift as we would like to see.  The number of new listings has remained stable we are seeing a slight increase in the number of homes going under contract and settling.  I'm surprised I'm not seeing more individuals making the decision to buy with so many great deals available.  Summer vacations are now under way and people will be on the move before the kids go … (0 comments)

Communication Within a Team - 04:44 PM
Working together as a team is one of the most difficult tasks at hand in a real estate office.  So many offices the agents work alone and almost "in secret" for fear of losing their business.  Team work means everyone succeeds.  Here at Advance Realty we foster team work and everyone works together, sharing ideas and helping one another and everyone benefits from this environment, especially the clients.
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give us a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market … (0 comments)

Aunt Kate's in St. Augustine, Florida - 05:52 PM
Aunt Kate's restaurant at the river in St. Augustine, Florida is in the North Beach neighborhood of Vilano Beach.

When we moved from Ponte Vedra to St. Augustine (North Beach) in 1998, the first night after we closed on the purchase of our new home, we went to dinner with our new neighbors. We walked a couple of blocks to Oscar's. I was in very casual clothes and had to borrow my neighbor's sandals, which were many sizes too big. But, I knew it was a casual place and would be fine. We had an enjoyable time on the back … (0 comments)

Sedona Arizona – Real Estate, Beautiful Scenery and a Vibrant Community - 10:38 AM
On my recent trip to Sedona Arizona, real estate was not top of mind. The beautiful scenery, the vibrant community, and a visit with family was, however. But I have to admit that Sedona Arizona real estate is fascinating and colorful architecture, and with the fabulous views virtually everywhere you go, it was hard, as a REALTOR, to not be pretty interested in what Sedona had to offer. And so different from what I am now accustomed to in Southern California. More on that later.

But I digress. This really is about a beautiful community in red rock country less … (3 comments)

Encinitas Health Club - Total Woman Gym and Day Spa Encinitas California - 06:15 PM
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Stone Post Gardens, Middletown, Connecticut - 03:00 PM
After you have purchased your beautiful new home in Middletown, Connecticut, and gone to Smith & Bishel for your new locks, paint, and all the tools and supplies that you will need to prepare you house for moving in. You will next want to go to the Stone Post Gardens in Middletown, Connecticut to get plants and flowers to spruce up the outside of your beautiful new home.
The Stone Post Gardens in Middletown, Connecticut, is located right on Randolph Road, RT 155. At the Stone Post Gardens in Middletown, Connecticut, you will find all of the plants and flowers that … (14 comments)

Vince and Joe's Gourmet Market of Shelby Township - 11:49 PM
 
When Vince and Joe's Gourmet Market of Shelby Township opened in October 2006 it was an immediate hit. They moved in as the anchor store and soon filled the strip on either side of them bringing along many businesses. Honestly, before they moved in the corner of 25 Mile and Van Dyke was pretty dull. Now that corner is hopping with business which is great for the area. We just love it since our office is right across the street.
 
Vince and Joe's Gourmet Market is family owned and operated and was started in 1983 by Vince Domenica and … (0 comments)

SOLD Water Glades 8-B Singer Island, Fl Call Kathy @561-676-6333 - 12:12 PM

Water Glades 8-B in the #100 building is under contract.  This two/two split floor planwith a southeast ocean exposure pluse a southwest intracoastal view of Lake Worth Lagoon. Waterglades 100: Total of 72 units with 18 floors
Amenities: Security,Tennis,Pool,Exercise Room,Club House, No Pets, Parking per unit is open.
Waterglades 200: Total of 84 units with 22 floors
Amenities: Security,,Tennis,Pool,Exercise Room,Club House,No Pets,
Waterglades 300: Total of 100 with 26 floors.
Amenities:Security,Tennis,Pool,Exercise Room,Club House, No Pets,Parking per unit is open.
5540 North Ocean Drive, Singer Island, Fl  33404
For more information please call             www.singer-island-real-estate.com
Kathy LewellenSinger Island SpecialistKathy@Ocean30.comOcean 30 Marketing GroupQuantum … (0 comments)

July 2009 Singer Island Market Report Kathy Lewellen 561-676-6333 - 12:18 PM
Singer Island July Market Report

 
Kathy LewellenKathy@Ocean.comwww.singer-island-real-estate.com561-676-6333Ocean30 Marketing GroupQuantum One Realty
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Your house did not sell because of you - 11:15 PM
Your house did not sell because of you
Many sellers go through the process of preparing their home for sale and sign a contract with a real estate agent.  But then, undermine the process by:
Not allowing the agent to do a broker's open house Requiring several days notice to schedule a showing appointment Insist on being present at all showings Does not give a potential buyer a chance to appreciate the space because of being ever present. 1. So why would you want your agent to conduct a broker's open house?
This give the local agents the opportunity to examine the property,and sometimes right … (12 comments)

Is your driveway unsealed because of the weather? - 11:50 PM
This spring and summer we have had more rain than we cared for.  The weather condition made caring for the lawn challenging.
Besides the lawn,  I am sure many other activities have been affected; one such is getting your driveway sealed. 
Having a driveway in good repair does add to the curb appeal of a property, and the driveway will last longer if you get it sealed.
Sealing a driveway can be a messy job, so most homeowner will use a professional but there are others who would like to do it themselves.  If you are one of those weekend warriors … (7 comments)

Amador County, CA. Real Estate Market Report for August 1, 2009 - 02:17 PM
Looking at today, August 1, 2009, Amador County has 489 current active residential listings of homes for sale, ten more than the 479 on July 1 and 22 more that the 467 on the first of June.These listings have an average asking price of $ 378,356 up about one thousand dollars from $367,624 on July 1st.The average number of days on market for these listings is 222 days, up 5 days from July first’s 217 day average. This has not really changed much in the last few moths.In the last month Amador County has had 69 new listings and 34 listings … (0 comments)

Ione, CA. 95640 Real Estate Market Report for August 1, 2009 - 02:32 PM
This month Ione has 63 active listings, up two from last month’s 61 listings. The average listing price in Ione is $319,715 up a god bit from last month’s $278,902. Houses have set on the market for an average of 148 days, down ten from last month’s 158 days. In the last month Ione has had 14 new listings and 8 listings have sold. Both numbers up a little from last month. Happy me I now have a new set of neighbors over the back fence! They were one of the last sales to be counted in July. They got one … (0 comments)

Jackson, CA. 95642 Real Estate Market Report for August 1, 2009 - 02:54 PM
Right now Jackson has 103 currant residential listings, with an average price of $ 349,272 up nine thousand from July’s $340,442 average. In the last month only 3 homes have sold but 13 have been newly listed. Jackson’s listings have been on the market for an average of 344 days.Two homes tie for Jackson’s $325,00 median price listing today. One is a 1960 square foot 4 bedroom 2.5 bath two story Short Sale contemporary. The other is a 1568 square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath updated Victorian, piece of Jackson history.The lowest priced home in Jackson as of today is also … (0 comments)

Sutter Creek, CA. 95685 Real Estate Market Report for August 1, 2009 - 03:07 PM
As of today, August 1st. 2009, Sutter Creek CA. has 60 current active residential listings of homes for sale, down one from the 61 real estate listings as of July first.The average asking price of $ 509,027 is up quite a bit from  the July 1st average of 479,344, but lower than June’s $526,456.In Sutter Creek the average number of days on market; 248 is slightly up from last month’s 234 day average. In the last month Sutter Creek has had 6 new listings and three sales.This month Sutter Creek’s median price home, offered at $399,500. One is a four  bedroom … (0 comments)

Pine Grove/Pioneer, CA. 95665 95666 Real Estate Market Report for August 1, 2009 - 03:19 PM
The Pine Grove and Pioneer areas of Amador County have 159 current residential real estate listings for sale. Right now the average asking price in the area is $314,371 and the average time it is taking to sell a home is 181 days.
In the last month 27 houses have been listed and 10 have sold. The average price of the houses that sold was $232,550. So it looks to me like there is a slight upturn in people wanting to sell. Even if closed sales are slightly down.
The median price right now in the Pine Grove/Pioneer area is $269,000, … (0 comments)

A Superstar Real Estate Agent Plots a Comeback - 08:52 PM
"A superstar Real Estate Agent plots a comeback". It's funny because I was actually going to write a blog kind of similiar to this-(This Blog coming soon). I was on Yahoo earlier today when I ran across this article online title "A superstar Real Estate Agent plots a comeback". I was inspired by this story of the Rise and Fall of this Real Estate Agent who is planning on making another comeback-AGAIN.
This Real Estate Agent has sold houses to many celebrities which allowed this real estate agent to accumulate wealth to afford this real estate agent to live a lavish lifestyle. His fall … (5 comments)

Welcome to the bottom of the housing market. I didn't say this-Experts did. - 10:29 PM
Welcome to the bottom of the housing market. I didn't say this -Experts did. But have we really reached the bottom of the housing market? Well U.S June existing home sales up 3rd straight month - MarketWatch. Last time I believed this happened was in 2005. And most of us who were real estate professionals in 2005 knew what the real estate market was back then. I think that we have reached the bottom of the housing market in some areas but not every real estate market has fully recovered.  

But is this good news for home buyers in DC or Prince George's … (6 comments)

Understanding & Increasing Your Credit Score - 04:11 PM
  Understanding credit is one of the most important concepts when purchasing real estate.  Buyers fail to maintain a better understanding of their individual credit scores and settle for higher interest rates when purchasing.  Knowing what to look for and how to care for credit is your first step to future purchase.  When buying homes in Houston, it is important to know your credit score.  Remember that FHA credit requirements are presently at 620 minimum.  Many jumbo loans are at 680 minimum.  Knowing your credit score and understanding how it works will help you increase it.
 
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