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Email addresses are typically not something a lot of us give enough time creating. Too often, we "Accept" a default email address or just use one we have used forever.
I am often asked by seller clients "what are these people thinking?" when a low offer comes in. I can only speak of what I see in my marketplace (Westchester and other suburban New York counties), and it is easy to answer "they AREN'T thinking," but the real truth is far more complex. At the heart of it all is always self interest, which is the very same reason why sellers want the most they can get themselves. 
Hang up FIRST or risk getting caught with your PANTS DOWN!!
Hi Folks. Richard Zaretsky wrote apost earlier this week titled SHORT SALE MARKET EVOLUTION - GMAC SOLUTION TO FALSE BUYERS If you haven't read it pop over and do so.
It is our fiduciary duty to NOT divulge personal information about our clients without permission. WE protect and promote our clients' interests while treating all parties honestly. There are just some personal things that a client does not want the public to know or feels it's none of their business.
With all the news about the declines in residential real estate, I thought it would be good to remember that home values have remained unchanged, and, in fact, haven’t changed in decades. In the midst of a recession, and with real estate prices plummeting across the country, how can that be?
Steering? You Tell Me. I Say, BUYER BEWARE. Without breaking the Code of Ethics and calling out one particular firm/agent, I would like to voice my concern about a practice in our business that I feel is completely unethical.
My Cient Called Me Crying She had been a wonderful client from day one. She's a widow and her health has deteriated. Her son and his family live in another state. They have a guest cottage on the grounds and they want her to come live with them. She interviewed three Real Estate Licensees (I did not know that when she called me and asked me to come look at her house). While visiting with her about the home, making some notes, taking some photos, ammunition that I would need when I got back to the office to do a CMA … (59 comments)
At last…some satisfaction!!! I had my first closing on Thursday and man was it a long time coming. I broke into the real estate business last October with the firm knowledge that it could take me 6 months to get to my first closing. 
For some reason... I just do not understand it. Maybe it's because I have been a Realtor for over thirty years. Maybe it's because I was TAUGHT by an extremely ethical "old-school" Broker... a woman with whom I spent my first three years in real estate as an agent in Mentor, Ohio. I am not sure.
There were probably three major themes among last week's blog posts: the big snow, Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year. And then there was other fun and serious stuff that made it on my list. And sorry that this got posted so late in the day. I had serious Valentine duties and a showing.
My fingertips would turn cold, my voice would slightly shake, and my eyes would shift faster than normal. While rushing through my routine I'd catch myself stumbling over my words, repeating myself. My listing appointment sounded nervous, rushed and not so normal. Those were the days, not anymore.
There have been several blogs regarding monetary agent participation with repairs and other issues that come to light after the home inspection or at the closing table. This is my opinion on that topic, and I'm sure it won't be a popular one. When a purchase and sales agreement is signed between a buyer and a seller, it's the responsibility of the listing agent to make sure that property closes. When I was actively listing property (I refer everything to my team members now,) I would dog-ear a certain dollar amount of my expected commission to resolve whatever minor problems surfaced. I considered it … (118 comments)
Listing of Sunday's Open Houses from I-Tech MLS Listing of Sunday's Open Houses from Combined L.A. Westside MLS
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
As we get into spring and out of mud season, horse shows start popping up like wildflowers. One of these is the Heart of Texas Morgan Horse Club (HOTMHC) Open Fun Show, of which I have been Show Secretary for the past few years. This year, it is April 9-10 at the Diamond F Arena in Seguin, Texas. While it's a Morgan Show, it's also an open show, and as the name attests, it's lots of fun! I hope those of you in the area with horses of whatever persuasion, or those who just like to watch horses in action, will … (0 comments)
I collected all the data about Glenview, IL from MLS and made this easy to understand chart so we can see the real estate market trends for the past five years.
For those of you who were just tooo busy, toooo lazy....wanting to send the "very best" but didn't know how to say it...what to say...where to buy it....I will share with you my graphic creation that I gave my husband...Now you will understand why I didn't pursue writing or graphic arts as career....From Both the Hansons to ALL of Active Rain...Happy Valentine's Day !
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It protects your ownership right to your home both from fraudulent claims against your ownership and from mistakes made in earlier sales, such as mistake in the spelling of a person's name or an inaccurate description of the property. It is especially important when purchasing a foreclosure property. Sometimes liens such as an IRS lien is filed after the purchase of the property. It will protect your rights to the property. There are Basic and Extended policies. Extended policies will cover you for the entire time you own the home. You will want to ask the Title Company handling the closing about … (0 comments)
Others first. It can be a difficult acceptance especially for super-charged business professionals who recognize they have skills and knowledge others may not possess. Aggressive in nature many business people truly believe they are operating on their own and without the need of support or guidance from others. Sadly. 
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