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

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What Should I Offer? - 10:41 AM
I am hearing buyers ask "What Should I offer?" every day on Bank Owned Properties. What you need to remember is that the Bank wants to sell. They are listing the homes below appraised value. But how can you be sure? Every bank orders Broker Price Opinions, BPO's on their inventory monthly. They want to know if the market is trending one one or the other. Then they price accordingly. They know that there are first time home buyers out there trying to spend there $8,000 of Obama dollars. They also know that the foreign investor is in the market because … (2 comments)

LOUDOUN COUNTY VA SAT SCORES - NEW HIGHS IN ALL CATEGORIES. - 02:37 PM

SAT Scores in Loudoun County Rise for Second Year  
 SAT Scores posted by Loudoun County students rose 18 points in 2009, following a 15 point gain in 2008.  
Posting SAT Scores well above the State of Virginia and National averages, Loudoun County students posted higher scores in all three categories of reading, writing and math.   
Reading up from 525 to 533 Writing up from 519 to 525 Math up from 531 to 535
                      


 
Courtesy Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988. 
For real estate help in Northern Virginia, contact Lenn.  We are local agents and … (16 comments)

What Happens To Your FICO Score When Your Credit Card Limit is Reduced? - 02:03 PM
Approximately 1/3 of your FICO score is based on how much of your available credit you are using.  This is called your "credit utilization".
The higher the utilization rate you have… the lower your credit score.  The credit scoring models view this as you getting closer to maxing out your credit lines and becoming a higher risk.
Example..  If you have a $10,000 credit line and carry a balance of only $2,500 you have a credit utilization measure of 25%.  If your credit limit is then cut by your credit card issuer to $5,000 then you jump to a credit utilization … (0 comments)

Mortgages Cost More Than Home Value For 1 in 4 - 02:07 PM
Nearly a quarter of all homeowners are sinking under a mortgage that is bigger than the value of their home.
Even Worse, that figure could rise to as much as 30% by the middle of next year as job losses and foreclosures climb.
In the city, those who owe more on mortgages than their homes are worth climbed to 12.5% in the second quarter from 10.3% in the first three months of the year.
Homeowners are being hurt by price declines. The estimated median value for single-family homes slid 12% from a year earlier in the 10th consecutive quarterly decrease.
About … (1 comments)

Danville CA Real Estate – Homes for Sale in Danville CA – Market Snapshot for Bettencourt Ranch in Danville CA September 1, 2009 - 11:27 PM
Market Snapshot for Bettencourt Ranch in Danville CA including homes for sale in Bettencourt Ranch in Danville CA September 1, 2009* - There are currently four detached single family homes for sale in Bettencourt Ranch of Danville CA. Each is a spacious single family home with a reported 3,349 to 3,488 square feet of living space. Both offer at least 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and are priced from $899,000 to $1,150,000. The median listing price in Bettencourt Ranch on September 1, 2009 is $899,450. Bettencourt Ranch is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in … (0 comments)

San Ramon CA Real Estate – Homes for Sale in San Ramon CA – Bollinger Hills Market Snapshot September 1, 2009 - 11:30 PM
Bollinger Hills Market Snapshot September 1, 2009* - Market Snapshot for Bollinger Hills in San Ramon CA including homes for sale in Bollinger Hills in San Ramon CA September 1, 2009* -  There are currently 3 detached single family homes for sale in Bollinger Hills in San Ramon. These spacious single family homes with a reported 2,437 to 2,776 square feet of living space all have at least 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and are priced from $835,000 to $959,000. The median listing price in Bollinger Hills on September 1, 2009 is $929,000. Bollinger Hills is a desirable neighborhood and has … (0 comments)

San Ramon CA Real Estate – Homes for Sale in Norris Canyon Estates in San Ramon September 1, 2009 – Norris Canyon Estates Market Snapshot - 11:38 PM
This Norris Canyon Estates Market Snapshot* details recent sales and homes for sale in Norris Canyon Estates. On this date, September 1, 2009 there are 6 awesome detached single family homes for sale in Norris Canyon Estates of San Ramon CA. Prices for resale homes start at $1,254,900 for a five bedroom, 6 bath home with a reported 5,034 square feet.  On the upper end, you will discover a wonderful opportunity to move into a beautiful 5,312 square foot home with five bedrooms, five and a half baths and 3-car garage which is priced at $1,700,000.
The median listing price as … (1 comments)

Just Listed: Assumable Loan! Manufactured Home in Kent with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms - 01:25 PM
12236 SE 207th Street, Kent WA 98031

Price: $120,000Square Feet: 1200Lot Size: 4,285 Square FeetMLS: 29122653
This home benefits from an open concept floor plan, a large master bedroom and  master bathroom, skylights, double pane windows, a perimeter fence and access to a community clubhouse. It's being sold with the land and there is no age or pet restriction in Swanson Park! There is some work needed. The roof and porch need reinforcement and the interior needs new carpet and paint. The seller is willing to let a buyer assume his existing loan.  For More Information Visit: www.davidjedwards.com/36153.asp or Call … (0 comments)

Real Estate Report direct from KW headquarters for August 2009 - 01:43 PM

 
If you are in the market for real estate in the State of California contact me today to help you with the most important decision you can make....
Regards
Richard Goates
530-248-5627
 
P.S> I have a network of over 70,000 agents across the country and can
connect you with an excellent agent in almost ANY city in the United States!
… (0 comments)

Google Them Or Risk Becoming A Statistic...ROAR! - 01:41 PM
This topic has been on my mind for quite some time. I think today's the day to throw it out there with the hope that you will all give this post some thought. In light of our economy, our real estate climate and the rising crime rate, I find myself wondering how many of you actually think about your own safety in a time like this. I find myself wondering if you put your personal safety in line behind your paycheck. I find myself wondering how many of you work with Buyers you know next to nothing about. I find myself … (149 comments)

Chula Vista Little League wins World Series - 07:35 PM
From fellow San Diegan, William Johnson.  The "Blue Bombers" of Chula Vitsa brought home the WORLD title!
Via San Diego Real Estate Voice authored by William Johnson (RE/MAX Associates):
Chula Vista Little League wins World Series
 

Chula Vista's Park View All-Stars were crowned Champions of the Little League World Series held in Williamsport, PA. Chula Vista welcomed home last night  the Park View team and thousands were hand to great the new celebrities. The city of Chula Vista is planning a celebrity parade on Friday. And guess who the celebrities are? The Chula Vista All-Stars and every single player is … (5 comments)

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: Waste of Time? - 11:27 PM
 
If you’re reading REALTOR magazine, you’re hearing about how to find business blogging, or using Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. 
 
Does this stuff work or is it all a hoax?
 
The answer is yes; social media marketing works and…
YES, it is incredibly over-hyped. 
 
What started as a Web 2.0 revolution, some 5-7 years ago has morphed into a full-blown industry in itself…complete with “experts” charging you for a webinar about how to use these media.  The sad fact is that you might go broke if you relied only on social media to market your real estate … (9 comments)

Costa Mesa Board Appoints New Director that works for Weichman Realtors! - 10:42 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 1, 2009
CONTACT:

Amanda Gavin, Mesa Consolidated Water District, 949/631-1205
Coleen L. Monteleone, Administrative Services Manager, 949/631-1205
MESA'S BOARD APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR
Costa Mesa, Calif.
- Mesa Consolidated Water District's (Mesa) Board of Directors (Board)

announces the appointment of James R. Fisler to represent Division II on the Board. Mr. Fisler
replaced former Director Paul E. Shoenberger.
The Board received letters of interest from 20 candidates. The candidates were invited
to attend Board meetings to gain a better understanding of the Board's activities and have the
opportunity to ask questions. The Board voted to … (0 comments)

Gmail is down Today, September 1st 2009 - 03:33 PM
Gmail is giving me server error for the last 5-7 minutes. Anyone else having trouble using google services? I need to check my sent listing notifications.
 

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GWINNETT COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR - 05:19 PM
I am enclosing the calendar for Gwinnett County for the remainder of 2009 this information is been provided by the Gwinnett post. You can find additional information at the Gwinnett Post Site, at:
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/main.asp?SectionID=23&SubSectionID=37&ArticleID=63857&TM=64526.5
Sept. 3BNI Network Central Group Meeting will be held at 8:15 a.m. Sept. 3 at Dominick's of Buford, 22 Buford Village Way, No. 211. For more information, call 404-291-3742. An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at Sugar Hill Church, 5091 Ga. Highway 20 in Sugar Hill. For more information, call 770-945-5092. Sept. 5The Home Depot and Ready … (0 comments)

How to Be a Colorado Springs “Locovore” – Eating Local - 08:47 AM
If you live in Colorado Springs, you are SO LUCKY! There are SO MANY local businesses that offer some great things!
Read Also: Forbes.com Says that Colorado Springs is the Best!
I was recently reading Moral Motivations: Coming Soon to a Supermarket Near You – written by Rob Hahn. In this article, he brings up a term that I had never heard of before (Thanks Rob!):
“LOCOVORE” Check out the Locovore Website
A “Locovore” eats only food that was grown, created within about 100 miles of where you live.
Here is a list of some of local Farmer’s Markets, where you … (4 comments)

Sometimes a Realtor Starts Her Day In a Different Way - 04:54 AM
Sometimes midwifery is how a Realtor starts her day.
I woke up around 2:00am to check on our preggo terrier.  She was OK and nothing yet, so I went to check my emails.  Just a little later I hear her panting and when I got there she had given birth to the first pup and cleaned him up already.  I was impressed!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here's our Lola after a couple of pups.  She's up to 3 now and has been at it for a few hours.  I wish … (21 comments)

240 Autumn Maple - Rogersville Mo Homes With Acreage - 08:53 PM
Beautiful country home close to Rogersville with acreage. 
You got it with this wonderful, almost all brick home offering 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 3 car garage, Formal Dining Room, open floor plan, formal living room plus hearth room off of kitchen.
 Amenities include raised ceilings, covered front & back porch,4th bedroom or bonus room is upstairs. Five acres property is located in quiet cul-de-sac and backs up to beautiful tree grove.
There even room for horses or build your own RV Garage/ workshop!  There's endless possibilities!
 

 
 
 
 
 
 




Located minutes east … (3 comments)

Cool Biz Card Marketing - And I'll help you do it! - 12:36 PM
The last time you went to a convention or a networking group meeting, what did you do with all those cards you collected?  You put them all in your database right?  Yeah right; maybe if you have a database called trash can!  Actually, it's my opinion (because I have no hard facts to point too) that most people pick and choose the few they will type into their phone or computer and the rest of the cards probably sit on a desk until the next cleaning and then are swept into the trash bin.  So if you believe that too, then … (1 comments)

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