NEWBIES NOTE~ HOW AR ROCKS! - - 02:03 PM
NEWBIES NOTE~ HOW AR ROCKS! -
In the past four-plus years, since I first stepped out into the Active Rain, (joined AR in 2006) I have closed ten (10 ) transactions I can attribute directly to connections I made through Active Rain.(see photo)
It's a prodigious reckoning for my my BLOG ...and now at 400,000+ points, I look back at that moment as all positive -So I'd like to talk a little bit about just HOW AR ROCKS!! and how this can benefit you.
NEWBIES...let me assure you, I didn't post just once-in-a-good-while. And I did not accumulate those points all by myself but through … (23 comments)
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When Will I Ever Learn? - 01:02 PM
Well I have gone and done it again. I listed another short sale. Things were going ok. The bank took a while to approve the short sale but we got it. Now we have a contract offer that doesn't meet the minimum that the bank is willing to take after expenses. Buyer has had a pending offer on the property almost since it hit the market. Cash deal who could ask for anything better? Without the bank making anymore concessions we are running the risk of loosing the best offer will ever get on this property.
Why are short sales so … (4 comments)
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Another Bentana Park Condo in Reston VA sold by The Earl of Real Estate Team - 09:23 AM
We truly enjoy selling condos in Reston Virginia. Reston is a special place and has some of the most interesting and unique mixes of condominium complexes in the Northern Virginia area. With the arrival of the Metro to the Reston Area in a few years, we continue to be upbeat about the Reston Condo Market.Our recent sale was located within the Bentana Park Condos, located off of Northern Shore and Weihle Ave. What made this sale so special and bittersweet was the fact that we had found this great ground level condo unit for our client just a few years ago. … (2 comments)
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Northern Virginia Purchase Closing Costs - What are they made up of? - 04:32 PM
Northern Virginia Purchase Closing Costs - What are they made up of? Real property in most jurisdictions is conveyed from the seller to the buyer through a real estate contract. The Northern Virginia Real Estate Market is no exception to this. The point in time at which the contract is actually executed and the title to the property is conveyed to the buyer is known as the "closing". It is common for a variety of costs associated with the transaction (above and beyond the price of the property itself) to be incurred by either the buyer or the seller. These costs … (0 comments)
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Buying a Southeast Michigan Short Sale Listing- Negotiating Tips- Part 1 of ? - 03:06 PM
Since about a quarter of the home sales in Southeast Michigan are short sales, I thought I should start posting more articles about some of the tactics my buyers have been using when negotiating with a seller.
Basically a short sale is when the seller owes more than the house can sell for and is unable or unwilling to bring the difference to the closing. In those instances the seller is asking the bank to reduce the mortgage payoff in order to produce clean title at the closing. Please go to my short sale page for more detailed information.
One thing a buyer needs to … (0 comments)
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47 Colonial Drive Red Hook NY Colonial Home For Sale - 11:01 PM
Real Estate Red Hook NY-New on the market 47 Colonial Drive, Red Hook New York.
Priced at: $420,000
Listed by: Jennifer Fivelsdal of JFIVE Homes Realty LLC
In the market for a colonial in Red Hook NY? This spacious 4 bedroom colonial on almost one half acre of nicely landscaped property is just what you are looking for. Special features include French doors separating rooms on the first floor, all wood flooring and in the kitchen you will find tile floor, oak cabinets and fine quartz countertops. The large fireplace in the living room is perfect for relaxing or entertaining ,but, if you are in the mood … (11 comments)
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We Did It Again. JD Powers. - 03:23 PM
What do you expect from your Real Estate company. How about the Highest for Seller Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Home Buyer/Seller Study 2010
Great news! J.D. Power and Associates this morning announced that the Prudential Real Estate Network ranked "Highest Overall Satisfaction for Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms" in J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Home Buyer/Seller Study. This represents the second time in three years our Network has been named for the distinction, which underscores your high leadership standards and the true quality of your companies. In short, you've excelled through varied market … (0 comments)
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110 Strickland Terrace Swannanoa NC 28778 PRICE REDUCED! Seller agrees to pay $3000 in closing cost with accepted offer! - 08:57 PM
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Totally & Tastefully Renovated Anderson Home - 03:22 PM
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2010 C.C.P.R.A. Finals in Redding - 03:58 PM
Friday, October 1st, 7:00pmSaturday, October 2nd, 5:00pm
at the Redding Redding Rodeo Grounds
"California Cowboys Pro Rodeo Association"
On Sale Friday, July 23rd, 9:00amReminder..The Box Office is now located at the Redding Convention Center, 700 Auditorium Drive, Second Level
The top 15 members with the most money won throughout the year compete for the Year End State Champion Title at the state finals rodeo. The events are Saddle Bronc, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping & Barrel Racing. These contestants are the best rodeo talent in the west … (1 comments)
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The Mortgage Hype that seller concessions on Conventional loans could be the better play than on FHA loans - Part 1 - 08:16 AM
Planting Seeds in the Borrower's Head - Part 1
In regards to the world of mortgages, can one be more confused now then ever before? You betcha... As many of us know, FHA is now trying to reduce the seller concession from 6% to 3%. I wrote about it here : HUD seeks public comment on 3 issues for FHA loans & Solutions for these FHA loan changes.
Let's take this up a notch now. Just the other day, I wrote a post about some listing agents not accepting offers for FHA loans and or VA loans … (31 comments)
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Calling all Active Rain Members! Literally! Join the Fun. - 09:07 AM
Via Judi Barrett Integrity Real Estate Services, 580-212-5946:
Calling All Active Rain Members!
I make it a habit to call at least one Active Rain Member every week.
It is exhilerating to make those calls.
All of a sudden you have a voice to go with that face you've been looking at.
Sometimes I feel like I already know the person from reading their blog posts.
If you've been a member longer than 24 hours (hopefully you've been on the site at least an hour during that 24 hours), you know that Active Rain is about much … (6 comments)
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Who Has All The Answers? - 09:30 AM
Via Barbara Todaro (RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma):
After reading a blog written by Brian Rugg titled "So You Are A Real Estate ‘Expert'....Really?" it inspired me to write a few words on that topic myself. What are the requirements that would render an agent an expert? Would it be income; years in the business; education; or the number of transactions completed? I think to use the word "expert" is a slippery slope. Whenever you feel you have met a person who has a thorough knowledge of a topic, there is always someone who knows more.
Rather than representing yourself as … (5 comments)
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Being Carnivorous Can Certainly Be Attractive | The Pitcher Plant - 12:13 AM
Being Carnivorous Can Certainly Be Attractive - The Pitcher Plant
The exotic looking Pitcher plants are very unusual in the botanical world, being carnivorous, they adapt to very poor soil . They attract and consume insects and extract their needed nitrogen from their diet instead of the soil.
When I was at the Huntington Botanical Gardens near Pasadena, I captured this specimen. I was first attracted to it's unusual color. The Pitcher plants are dived into two main families; the Nepentheceae (Nepenthes) and Sarracenaceae (Sarracenia). This specimen is of the Nepenthes family. It may sound familiar because of the Nepanthe … (38 comments)
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The Fundamentals of a Blog Post Made Easy - 06:16 PM
The Fundamentals of a Blog Post Made Easy
The overriding goal of a blog is to have a place where you can build a bridge out to the public, come together and have a conversation. If you recall hearing that before, it was most likely in the context of Social Media. Here again, Welcome to ActiveRain.
The next most important goal of a blog is to update it regularly with fresh relevant content. And you may ask, relevant to what? Could I have a blog called the Voice of San Diego Real Estate and then write about Metrowest Massachusetts Real … (94 comments)
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Arizona Bank Owned Homes - Bank Owned Homes in Arizona - 10:56 AM
Arizona Bank Owned Homes - Bank Owned Homes in Arizona - Just a reminder about the easiest to use Arizona bank Owned Homes website available. We have gotten some of the best feedback on our website and I feel I need to blog about it again because it is exactly the type of site many consumers are looking for in the current real estate market. On the site, are quick easy links to bank owned and foreclosed homes in every major city and community in Arizona. Here are a few quick links for you:
Chandler Bank Owned Homes Scottsdale Bank Owned … (0 comments)
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Energy Auditing Insulation in Historic Buildings in Utah, like the old Echo Church and School in Echo, UT - 06:33 PM
Energy Auditing Historical Buildings in Echo, Utah like the old Church and School | Information gathered from any Utah energy audits in the Historic Areas of Summit County, Utah will be used to determine energy efficiency, retrofitting and weatherization projects. Retrofitting projects will include air infiltration, energy efficient windows and doors, insulation levels, weather-stripping and caulking, and electric base loads.
Using the data from the energy audit to retrofit and improve the energy efficiency of a number of it's municipal buildings that will result in substantial reduction in energy usage.
DOES ADDING INSULATION REALLY HELP? Third Party Energy Auditing Verification by Alamo Infrared on Episode 116 of Homes Today Utah. An old home … (2 comments)
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Energy Auditing Insulation in Historic Buildings in Utah, like the old Levins Gray House in Park City, UT - 06:51 PM
Energy Auditing Historical Buildings in Park City, Utah like the old Levins Gray House | Information gathered from any Utah energy audits in the Historic Areas of Summit County, Utah will be used to determine energy efficiency, retrofitting and weatherization projects. Retrofitting projects will include air infiltration, energy efficient windows and doors, insulation levels, weather-stripping and caulking, and electric base loads.
Using the data from the energy audit to retrofit and improve the energy efficiency of a number of it's municipal buildings that will result in substantial reduction in energy usage.
DOES ADDING INSULATION REALLY HELP? Third Party Energy Auditing Verification by Alamo Infrared on Episode 116 of Homes Today Utah. An old … (2 comments)
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Energy Auditing Insulation in Historic Buildings in Utah, like the old Frank Hansen House in Park City, UT - 10:48 PM
Energy Auditing Historical Buildings in Park City, Utah like the old Frank Hansen House | Information gathered from any Utah energy audits in the Historic Areas of Summit County, Utah will be used to determine energy efficiency, retrofitting and weatherization projects. Retrofitting projects will include air infiltration, energy efficient windows and doors, insulation levels, weather-stripping and caulking, and electric base loads.
Using the data from the energy audit to retrofit and improve the energy efficiency of a number of it's municipal buildings that will result in substantial reduction in energy usage.
DOES ADDING INSULATION REALLY HELP? Third Party Energy Auditing Verification by Alamo Infrared on Episode 116 of Homes Today Utah. An old home … (2 comments)
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Three tools to help you find Land - 03:07 PM
Three tools to help you find Land.
Several articles have come out about how you find Land to invest in. Here are three tools I have used for years to help locate and evaluate Land.
If you are interested in a specific market area Google the county and state and use the search words "Surry County NC MLS" for example. MLS stands for Mutable Listing Service. Wikipedia defines MLS "A Multiple Listing Service (MLS, also Multiple Listing System or Multiple Listings Service) is a suite of services that enables brokers to establish contractual offers of compensation (among brokers), facilitates cooperation with … (0 comments)
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