Archives of real estate blog entries for November 8, 2010

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There is NEVER any benefit to be derived from burning bridges! - 07:54 AM
 
It is human nature to become defensive when provoked. There are many times when someone does something that irritates, annoys, or devolves to the point of making us angry.
And often our response to being rebuked is to fire back.This can escalate into an adversarial posture that is beyond reconciliation.
But there is no benefit to be derived from a severed relationship. Zero, Zilch. Nadda. None!
As long as the bridge remains unburned, there is still an opportunity to extract something positive at some point in time. There is nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Sometimes it takes a … (55 comments)

Wanna Kill Your Transaction? Move in Before Your FHA Loan Closes! - 07:43 PM
I am beginning another series about “Things That Can Make Your Las Vegas Financed Home Purchase *Blow Up* in the Middle of a Transaction.”
My ultimate goal in this series is to make Las Vegas Home Buyers aware of the challenges of a specific home’s eligibility for financing.
Congratulations!  Your lender just approved you to purchase a Las Vegas area home by looking at your check stubs, debt to income ratio and you are now approved to purchase a Las Vegas area home!
Hold the phone here, *you* may be eligible to purchase a home but is the house eligible for financing?  This series is designed … (64 comments)

Signs Of The Times Now Sometimes Say Prohibited - 04:35 PM
Local city ordinances are getting tougher around the country with all those REALTOR signs that find themselves in the right of ways and medians. Even often on the MAIN roads off on the side by the telephone poles. The
     Signs Of The Times Now Say Prohibited.
In general they always have been under "littering" sections of ordinances but because a lot of REALTORS are careless about picking them up on time, city governments are cracking down, banning them, issuing some stiff citations, or if they allow even the directional signs want you to label your name and phone number on … (26 comments)

THE OATMEAL STORY - 01:00 PM
THE OATMEAL STORY.
Three monks took a vow to speak only once a year, in tern. . .  and to eat only oatmeal.
After one year, the first monk said. .   "I LOVE THIS OATMEAL".
After another year, the second monk said . .   "I HATE THIS OATMEAL".
After the third year, the third monk said. .  "I'M SICK OF ALL THIS BICKERING OVER OATMEAL".

So it goes with the QR Codes.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
By the way.  The oatmeal story comes in handy when I have buyers who tend to bicker a lot. 
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.
… (80 comments)

I Felt Like a Kid In A Candy Shop - Trader Joe's Opens in Athens Ga - 09:18 PM

Trader Joe's at The Markets at Epps Bridge
While I am growing accustomed to living in the South, one thing that I have continually missed after moving from Oregon is shopping at Trader Joe's. For those of you familiar with Trader Joe's, no explanation is needed. For those of you not familiar, well, it is just the coolest grocery store ever, giving a boutique feeling offerring different varieties of common, and not so common, foods and drinks.

Trader Joe's Produce Section
I had read that one would be opening this fall and have been looking forward to it for … (91 comments)

Sellers -- Don't disclose your bottom line to Agents you are interviewing! - 06:46 AM
SELLERS -- DON'T DISCLOSE YOUR BOTTOM LINE TO AGENTS YOU ARE INTERVIEWING!
If you are planning to sell your home and are in the process of interviewing agents, please, DO NOT DISCLOSE YOUR BOTTOM LINE!
If you don't already know a Real Estate Agent you trust, I believe you should always interview 2 or 3 agents before you decide with whom to list your home.  Get recommendations from friends, family and co-workers.  But when you are talking with the agents -- DON'T DISCLOSE YOUR BOTTOM LINE!

Here's why.  The one(s) you don't list with, will have information you don't want to … (124 comments)

Why Tons of Buyers Are Screwing Up - 08:42 AM
Price and Terms. 
Price. Terms. 
I will bet you a 6-pack of Old Milwaukee that if you ask first-time buyers what the term "terms" is that a bunch of them would screw it up, maybe because their buyer agent is a glorified door unlocker who is a payment behind on his car. But that's another post. 
Right now, thousands of buyers across our great land are poisoning their prospective home purchase over an appliance, a repair to an electrical panel, or less than 1% of the price of the home. Because, after all, it is a buyer's market.  What is a buyer's market? … (199 comments)

Are there really gofers in Seattle? - 09:11 AM
As a builder we always had someone on the job called “Gofer.”  You know the guy---that has to “gofer this” and “gofer that?”  As a worker, before starting my own business, I paid my dues as a gofer too.
One of the best gofer stories I remember is when I was being a gofer for my dad.  My Uncle Bob---who worked for my dad----sent one of the newest gofers (with less seniority than me) down to the local auto repair shop to get a muffler belt.  Another time is was to the hardware for ten pounds of 17 penny nails.
The … (38 comments)

Monday is Here Again! - 06:41 AM
It sometimes seems like Monday's come really really fast. The weekend screams by and bam the beginning of another work week. I kind of like Monday's even though they're often hectic and "all over the place". I like a new start. I like beginning a week that has some things already sketched in, but I can also plug some apointments in that just involve me and my family. I can also set aside time for long term strategic planning.
So bring it on Monday - I want to organize and plan the rest of my week!!
Pres
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NAR Makes Realtor History in New Orleans Today - "It was Time For this to Happen" - 03:32 PM
 
NAR MAKES REALTOR HISTORY IN NEW ORLEANS TODAY - "IT WAS TIME FOR THIS TO HAPPEN"
 
Today, the National Association of Realtors made history.
At a meeting of the NAR Delegate Body, composed of members and executives of local and state Boards of Realtors and Realtor Associations, the voting delegates approved an Amendment to Article 10 of the Realtor Code of Ethics.  Effective January 1, 2011, Article 10 of the Realtor Code of Ethics will read,
"REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin or sexual … (42 comments)

Methinks He Dost Protest TOO Much! Get That Buyer Pre-Qualified! - 10:51 PM
Well, we've all had them. Here in Windsor, CT, or where ever you are, we've all had them. Those "buyers" who call us and want to see a house....now....or at least VERY soon.  My policy is to ask first if they are either
1.  working with an agent
2.  pre-qualified or pre-approved by a lender
Of course, those are the same two questions I know most of us ask first. And then we will get into a conversation about the property they called on, what they are looking for, time frame to buy, wants, needs, price range, etc. etc.
Still, they want … (46 comments)

Here's What You Can Do With Your "Drive by" BPO! - 08:00 AM
We all get them.  You know, calls from evaluation or foreclosure services that want a "simple drive by BPO"?  For you folks not in the business, BPO stands for brokers price opinion.  
I've done these forever and they use to really be "drive by" and I could send in my "opinion" of market value on one sheet of paper I typed myself and I was paid a whopping $35.00 and sometimes I even hit the big time and got $50.00.  
The money was o.k. because I only had to drive by and tell them what I thought that house should sell … (69 comments)

Winterize Your Hose Bibs - 05:34 AM
Every winter, and depending on where you live maybe even before right now, you must winterize your exterior hose bibs.  That demands that you turn off the handle of the interior valve which services each hose inside.  Then you must open the handle of the hose bib outside.  And if you loosen or remove the cap of the bleeder valve inside it will break the vacuum inside the pipe and drain any water out.
Let me show you a picture.
The little bleeder valve is seen on top of the copper pipe just under the black and white drain line.
The … (68 comments)

To YouTube or not to YouTube.... - 10:52 AM
 
I haven't delved into the world of YouTube videos just yet but I am many, many steps closer. Since I started paying attention to YouTube testimonials, the pros and cons of video advertising and the realization that not enough Realtors use this tool in their marketing arsenal, I've come to the conclusion that YouTube is a must, or at least it's a must for me!
So now what? Although my mind is reeling with ideas, none of those ideas give me a hint as to where to start. My best guess would be with the right type of video recording … (102 comments)

FUD reigns for now... - 06:46 AM
Fear, uncertainty and doubt - the triumvirate that make up FUD seems to be the order of the day in the housing market and indeed in the country's mood overall.
I can't say that I blame people for being fearful about things, maybe about the future. I think the people who do the "Fear This" signs for the back of pickup trucks should do one with Senator Mitch McConell's picture on it. It's a scary thought that this guy is in any position of potential power. I try to find some small comfort in the fact that at least McConell isn't … (21 comments)

What??? No Yard Sign?? - 05:25 PM
Yesterday was a pretty day here in Maryland and so hubby and I decided to go for a drive. Since I have a Buyer looking for a property in the south county area where the landscape is gorgeous this time of year I asked if we could do a drive by on a few listings just to see where they were and whether they would work, location wise for these Buyers. He agreed so off we went.
I knew all the neighborhoods but you know how sometimes a home is situated in such a way that you just know it will … (54 comments)

How to Find A REALTOR(R) Willing To Work Cheap.......Or Not! - 11:40 AM

Hi folks. I received the following email earlier today. I'm sure with prices so low and agents being so busy that this is a very common occurrence. I was getting ready to write him a long winded email and then remembered....I have a blog article that will help him!!!
This is one of the advantages of having a blog full of helpful info. Instead of writing long emails we can just link folks to our articles. So here goes
I have had the hardest time getting a reply from a Realtor about what I m interested in buying. … (41 comments)

Real Estate Agents Have the Ability to Make A Difference! - 02:54 AM
For 7-8 years I was in women's and motorcycle outreach ministry. I went and spoke at various church events, writing two books (Radiant Beauty and Prayers From the Heart) and wrote and promoted a Ladies Retreat called "Facial of the Heart". It seems so natural for me to flow in the area of helping others.
I took a few years off and was encouraged by my friend (a real estate agent) to get my license. I thought to myself well this could be fun and it is helping others. But what I realized is that it is so much more than that. Through … (22 comments)

QR Codes- 5 Uses for a Home Stager! - 04:33 PM
QR Codes have not only been posted about here at ActiveRain  and lately I've seen them in my daily read of online newspapers and in magazines. 
Since I want to be current on all of the latest gadgets, applications and any other marketing tool that will help me in my Home Staging business, I've been trying to learn more about the QR Codes. 

I know that Realtors are placing the QR Codes on individual listings providing potential Buyers and other Realtors with QUICK RESPONSE (QR) information.   There are as many uses as is in the creativity and imagination of … (85 comments)

Are We Isolated Villagers or City Builders?? - 09:30 PM
195,376 Members as of November 8, 2010.  It's a HUGE number, but 200,000 members is just around the corner and the number will grow further.But of that membership, how many people do we REALLY interact with?  100?  200?  A 1000? Are we many little villages with little overlap and little interaction?  We've been pretty busy here since June, and while we know many of you out there exist, for whatever reason, our circles just don't seem to overlap.  Are we just isolated to our smaller groups?  Deserted island type behavior where we interact with our village, but not many outside of … (56 comments)

My Relationship with Facebook - "It's Complicated" - 11:42 AM
Let's face it we can't live without having a presence on Facebook or else we look like a troglodyte. So in the beginning, we reluctantly join the Facebook crowd and then get drawn into the sheer fun of discovering people we've lost track of over time, keeping up with our friends and family, socializing with our work colleagues, and even generating some business through Fan pages and posting listings on our Profile page. It becomes addictive (like ActiveRain) and adds a little spice to our lives. However, there is a dark side to Facebook that we are all starting to become … (73 comments)

What Would You Want NEWBEES to Know About Active Rain? - 02:06 PM
Hi Everyone!!
Tomorrow, I am teaching my first Workshop on Active Rain.  My hope is to show all the fun ways that Active Rain CAN HELP Real Estate Professionals...and for FREE!  I will focus on that it does take time, but it's well worth it and the ways that it's helped my game, etc.

So here's my Question:
What is Your Favorite Benefit that YOU Enjoy being a Member of Active Rain?
 
… (31 comments)

I might as well be throwing Darts! - 07:34 PM
OK...Most of us (at one point) have had to write an offer for a client without actually having seen the property ourselves.  I can count about 3 times where this has happened, and in two of those instances we ratified successfully.  As i recall, there wasn't much drama...the homes were fairly straight forward and the disclosure packages were complete (enough) to go in with a well calculated bid given the surrounding comps, etc. 
Then there was TODAY.
"Picture it...Cicily, 1912"...(oops, sorry...wrong reference). 
OK, Here's the scene: Client calls yesterday (Sunday) afternoon to tell me he's going to check out a … (53 comments)

Don’t Let LinkedIn Be An Afterthought To Your Social Networking Strategy - 03:32 PM
 
  
While so many people gravitate toward Facebook and Twitter, we believe it is still important to have a presence on LinkedIn so you can get noticed by future clients, the local business community, and even other agents.
A lot of agents I know seem to feel that LinkedIn is a waste of their time. The say that Facebook is a better use of their efforts and don't see a need to spread themselves too thin. They also view LinkedIn as something that is only for "business people". However, I think they are missing one key point: we are "business people" … (39 comments)

Fair Housing for Non Realtors - 11:09 AM
I have this friend.  She and her boyfriend are looking for a home in Howard County, MD, and they have a specific budget in mind.  Here's the issue:  $300,000 in Howard County doesn't go far.  I know this from personal experience with my own recent home search.
I work for a Realtor.  I am not licensed.  I am his assistant, and I handle marketing and office administrative tasks.  So I don't think I am bound to honor Fair Housing laws, exactly, however....my friend was asking my opinion knowing I work for a Realtor  and knowing I lived in the town in which … (21 comments)

Why Niche Marketing And Being Unique Is ONLY For Little Tiny Towns - 05:39 PM
We ActiveRain types are constantly talking about "niche" marketing. We believe it's critical to STAND OUT and be someone. Kind of like Steve Martin when he found himself in the phone book. We desperately need to carve out a piece JUST for us.
 
I disagree a bunch. Here's why...
 
I live in Cypress Texas, not Houston Texas. My office is just south of Cypress IN HOUSTON. The population for the Houston Metropolitan area is almost 6 million. Cypress consist of 3 zip codes that total about 100,000 human beings.
Would you rather stand out in Yankee Stadium or … (50 comments)

"To Answer...or Not to Answer" (In the Bathroom).... That is the Question! - 06:17 PM
It NEVER Fails...
You finally get a chance to take a quick break in your hectic schedule....
You've made your calls, stayed on task... and are anxiously waiting for an important call.
Thank God for Caller ID! I store all of my important numbers into my phone.
Some folks say you never should take your phone into the restroom.  Others make it a habit to have an entire conversation while in the John! I find it comical.  I once heard a lady calling to confirm that her guest list had received their invitations and wanted to see if they were able … (82 comments)

I'll Take Quality Over Quantity - 07:23 PM
There are two things in real estate that are undeniable. This business often comes down to who is the last person standing. And like most things in life, quality almost always wins out over quantity. If you are a survivor, you will get to enjoy that quality. It may be working with that difficult client, or dealing in a super competitive market. But after you've gone through the gauntlet (which is what this business is all about) you will reap some well deserved benefits. That may come in the form of a commission, or perhaps a job well done.
This previous … (40 comments)

A Contract That Declares My Client is Your Client? NOT! - 06:25 AM
A Contract That Declares My Client is Your Client?  NOT! This past week I received a contract on one of my properties that was a hand written one page contract.  In trying to decide how to deal with it (which is another blog forthcoming some time soon) I was reminded of a contact from a few years ago that is in a file in the bottom of my credenza. 
It stays there.  No we did not end up "in contract" on that one... it declared within it that my client was their client and my client would pay them 6% … (28 comments)

My clients and I smelled something funny... Should I tell the listing agent? - 10:47 PM
There is a new trend I have been noticing recently. Owners of vacant homes are getting temporary tenants, or house sitters to take care of the homes while the house is on the market. Over the past few weeks I have shown a number of those houses.
I do understand that a vacant house is an invitation to burglars and it is a good idea to have someone living there to keep an eye on things. The problem is that in the majority of the cases (at least in my experience) the house sitter does not keep the house clean and … (64 comments)

Great Tips from Rain Camp in New Orleans - 05:33 PM
Great Tips from Rain Camp in New Orleans
It was a great pleasure to attend the Rain Camp in New Orleans this past Friday. I signed up late and I’m so glad I could arrange the time to be there. I want to thank  Bob Stewart, Ben Kinney and Kerrie Greenhalgh and all the others from Active Rain for taking the time to present these meetings around the U.S.
Ben gave us some statistics on why we should optimize our sites for social media sites. It is overwhelming to know the amount of people that we could reach if we … (35 comments)


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Europe Hotel for Sale for € 1,250,000 - Portugal Hotel for Sale - New Mini-Hotel - 02:30 PM
New Mini Hotel In Portugal Village Center - Castle Views … (0 comments)

Hawaii Vacation Rentals - 02:11 PM
It's a discussion that comes up almost everyday.  People looking to buy in Hawaii want to stay in their home part of the year and when they're out of town they'd like to rent out to vacationers.  The allure is helping pay for their Hawaii investment property and earning a higher return from vacationers compared with long term rentals.
The problem: It's usually illegal! Hawaii state law defines a vacation rental as a rental for less than 30 days.  Vacation rentals are legal in resort-zoned areas (generally hotel-type buildings in Waikiki).  
There are some exceptions.  The City and County of … (1 comments)

Mason County Washington Real Estate - October 2010 Market Report - 11:07 AM
Mason County Washington Real Estate - October 2010 Market Report

October 2010 home sales for  Mason County Washington 
51 - Total Sales October 2010 - Mason County Washington
10 - priced under $100,000 
21 - priced between $100,000 - $199,999
14 - priced between $200,000 - $299,999
  2 - priced between $300,000 - $399,999
  3 - priced between $400,000 - $499,999
  1 - priced over $600,000
Location of Sales:
Allyn - 3
Belfair - 8
Elma - 1
Grapeview - 5
Hoodsport - 2
Liliwaup - 1
Shelton - 27
Union - 4
The number of sales are down 10 compared to October 2009. and down 1 compared to the previous month September 2010.
Listings … (0 comments)

REAL ESTATE MARKET STATS 10/31/10 - 11/07/2010: NORTHEAST LOS ANGELES - 07:10 AM
New listings entered
Price reductions 
Reported pending
Reported sold and closed 
These zip codes include the Northeast Los Angeles communities of Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Mount Washington, Glassell Park, Sycamore Grove, Garvanza, Montecito Heights, Cypress Park, Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, Monterey Hills, and Hermon.
… (0 comments)

LOT - Glenalbyn Drive, Mt. Washington - 05:28 PM
LOT - Glenalbyn Drive, Mt. Washington
 
LOT - Glenalbyn Drive, Mt. Washington, offered for sale at: $64,500
Vacant land: Prime Mount Washington building site: 4,480 square foot upslope lot in the 3900 block of Glenalbyn Drive. Woodsy and lush with lovely views.
The Bob Taylor Properties Network of informative blogs and websites  
Bob-Taylor.com Our original website BobTaylorProperties.com The company blog NelaLive.net Community events and opinions EclecticAngelino.com A headline newsfeed from around Northeast Los Angeles TaylorHotSheet.com Real Estate Market updates and Open Houses WeMarketRealEstate.com Learn about our intensive marketing strategies for selling your home RealEstateHomeBuyersGuide.com In depth information for Home … (0 comments)

Austin TX Home Builders - New Construction Homes - Covering Up a Potential Problem? - 11:27 AM
Building a New Construction home can be a good experience, or it can be a frustrating experience. It almost depends on how much of the process you see and pay attention to. Many people building a home very rarely stop by the house to check on it and see the progress. Others like to visit at least once a week and give the builder a list of issues each time. A few months ago, I posted about a house being built across the street from me and how the plumbing was protruding through the slab that was poured.  I really thought … (5 comments)

The City of Lakeway - Austin TX - Annexing 1000 Acres - 09:00 PM
The City of Lakeway TX, just West of Austin, is planning on annexing approximately 1000 acres over the next ten years.  You're thinking, "That's a lot of land!"  Yes, it is, however, much of that land is already currently under construction with most of it going to single family homes, condos and townhomes. Here's a map of the plan...

As you can see, The City of Lakeway has decided to stay away from moving South of Highway 71 and also into an area bordering Spicewood that is more acreage and more of a "ranching culture" than what Lakeway's city perception … (2 comments)

Upcoming Training At RE/MAX Professional Associates - 04:21 PM
This Week’s Events I wanted to share the upcoming training and events for RE/MAX Professional Associates.  Each week this list gets updated and sent out to us in a Broker Bytes newsletter along with tips and best practices.  All weekly trainings start at 10AM after the 2 group coaching sessions for experienced & new agents.    Tuesday’s Training-11/9/2010 Charlton Office 9:00 am Business Builders-mentored by certified mentor-Pam Crawford-this group is an accountability group intended to help you increase business by accountability and support of your peers.  This is open to all, please ask for accountability sheets prior to joining group.   Advanced Agent … (2 comments)

I want to Sell My House - 12:10 PM
This is a funny link to a video about someone wanting to sell their home, with a low commission and they have no home equity in the house, oweing way over what other homes are selling for in the area.
I Want to Sell My House
Please click on the link above to view the video. Warning! There are lots of words that are profane, that may offend some people watching.
I'm sure you will be laughing, because true satire is always the best to get us to laugh.
Belleville IL Real Estate | Collinsville IL Real Estate | Fairview Heights IL Real … (1 comments)

A Beautiful Fall Day at The Risteau in Baltimore County - 03:56 AM
Another one of my favorite fall days in Baltimore with temperatures in the 50's, bright blue skies, and still some magnificence of the Autumn colors remain. I had the pleasure of showing one of my special condos....The Risteau 2331 Old Court Rd 21208
I have shared the greener season  Outside Beauty..Baltimore County Condo and after Sunday's showing, decided to take a break, relax and take a few more photos. This is such a nice place to visit. It would be a pleasure to also live here!
   
 
 
   
The Risteau is situated on  57 acres … (15 comments)

How to Find A REALTOR(R) Willing To Work Cheap.......Or Not! - 11:40 AM

Hi folks. I received the following email earlier today. I'm sure with prices so low and agents being so busy that this is a very common occurrence. I was getting ready to write him a long winded email and then remembered....I have a blog article that will help him!!!
This is one of the advantages of having a blog full of helpful info. Instead of writing long emails we can just link folks to our articles. So here goes
I have had the hardest time getting a reply from a Realtor about what I m interested in buying. … (41 comments)

Outer Banks Foreclosure|Nags Head Foreclosure|Nags Head Real Estate|219 W Windjammer Road Nags Head, NORTH CAROLINA 27959|MLS#68500|$199,900 - 04:03 PM
Outer Banks Real Estate|Nags Head Foreclosure|219 W Windjammer Road Nags Head, NORTH CAROLINA 27959 MLS# 68500:  3 Bedrooms   2 Bathrooms $199,900
Bank owned foreclosure in the nice Nags Head Westside neighborhood of North Ridge Estates, toward the end of the cul-de-sac that adjoins Jockey's Ridge State Park. Large (2300 sq ft) 3 BR, 2BA home with pine hardwood flooring and ceramic tile almost throughout the entire home. Previous renovations had been started to include hardiplank and wood cedar siding shakes, trex decking with pvc and vinyl railing. Some replacement windows and doors have also been installed. Home has a huge kitchen with wood cabinets, a … (0 comments)

Great Tips from Rain Camp in New Orleans - 05:33 PM
Great Tips from Rain Camp in New Orleans
It was a great pleasure to attend the Rain Camp in New Orleans this past Friday. I signed up late and I’m so glad I could arrange the time to be there. I want to thank  Bob Stewart, Ben Kinney and Kerrie Greenhalgh and all the others from Active Rain for taking the time to present these meetings around the U.S.
Ben gave us some statistics on why we should optimize our sites for social media sites. It is overwhelming to know the amount of people that we could reach if we … (35 comments)

Paying It Forward - A Well Earned Second Chance - 09:30 AM
It started with a phone call from a friend.  She told me the story of a man in her church who was in dire straits.  No longer able to stay in his house with dwindling funds and limited income, something had to be done and it had to be done now.  My first visit to the little house was in early March.  The weather was so cold, my breath hung in the morning air.  A sweater under my down jacket and a scarf around my neck warmed my torso, knee high boots, and gloves protected my extremities,  
I rang the bell, waiting for the door to open, … (11 comments)

Motivational Mondays - My Very Own Buzz Lightyear - 11:58 PM

With my very own Buzz Lightyear to protect me, I have nothing in this world to be concerned about.  How lucky can a girl get.  I think I'll send him out there in this crazy real estate market to carve a path for me.  I have a feeling if I took him with me, it would be worth at least a deal or two.
… (5 comments)

2201 E Olympic Ave. Nampa Idaho Now only $110,000! - 10:39 PM
2201 E Olympic Ave. Nampa Idaho Now only $110,000!
Take a look at this fabulous home with a price reduction down to $110,000!
2201 E Olympic Ave Nampa Idaho- The Islands
Offering 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 1610 SF of living space and a 2-car garage, this home is well taken care of, features a family room and separate living room with gas fireplace & lots of upgrades!
Now for just $68 / SF!



This gorgeous home is located in The Islands in South Nampa, Idaho. This home is a traditional sale, not a foreclosure and not a short … (8 comments)

Nampa Idaho Market Summary for The Islands - 11:21 PM
Nampa Idaho Market Summary for The Islands
 
From August 1, 2010 as of November 8, 2010
 
6 homes are currently for sale
     Average Price $98,866
     Average price per SF $70
     Average Days on Market 56
 
6 homes have sold these past 3 months
     Average price $105,783
     Average price per SF $64
     Average Days on Market 84
 
3 homes are currently pending sale
     Average asking price $129,300
     Average price per SF $64
     Average Days on Market 30
 
Great buy on 1610 SF Home at 2201 E Olympic Ave
… (5 comments)

Winterize Your Hose Bibs - 05:48 AM
From the "don't believe everything you read" school....just do it...even the ones advertised to withstand cold temps...ewww...maybe not.  Just do it.  Better safe than sorry.
Via Jay Markanich (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
Every winter, and depending on where you live maybe even before right now, you must winterize your exterior hose bibs.  That demands that you turn off the handle of the interior valve which services each hose inside.  Then you must open the handle of the hose bib outside.  And if you loosen or remove the cap of the bleeder valve inside it will break the vacuum inside the pipe … (2 comments)

Why not YOUR HOME for the Holidays.....Feed it Forward... - 06:08 AM
      It is easier than ever to be a little thoughtful....these days in some places things are a little harder than they have been in years gone by.  It would seem that there are  more divorces...some people are less able to travel with less or no time away from work...or no work to have time away from....
   We know that you know someone who is....recently separated, widowed or divorced, has family that lives too far away to come home for Thanksgiving....may not have the financial means to celebrate with all the trimmings....needs to be a welcome guest with friendly people.
… (20 comments)

October 2010 Darien, CT Real Estate Stats - 04:45 PM
The Real Estate picture is turning around nicely for Darien, CT.  So far for the first 10 months of 2010 we are seeing a rebound in the median home price which fell from a high of $1,437,000 in 2007 to $1,143,500 in 2009. This year so far it is closely back to 2008 levels at $1,325,000.
In 2007 the sales volume was 342 home sale for the year falling to 187 &182 for years 2008 & 2009. This year, trending with the median home price, volume so far is 216.  This is definately a market on the rebound!
… (1 comments)

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