Archives of real estate blog entries for September 7, 2010

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Has the real estate business become too complex to be a one-person operation? - 07:42 AM
 
Nobody can deny that the real estate business has changed dramatically over the last twenty years. The proliferation of information technology and the rigors of the market have radically redefined the role of the real estate broker. In many cases, even the showing of properties has become an ancillary activity that has to be worked into an already overburdened schedule. And the mountains of paperwork continue to amass into an almost insurmountable edifice. So is it still possible for a sole proprietor to perform all of the perfunctory tasks associated with a transaction from lead generation all the way through … (121 comments)

Draft Mode: The Crock Pot of Blogging - 08:44 AM
Draft Mode: The Crock Pot of Blogging (30DC16)
Philip Faranda wrote a post titled List to Last.  And in it, he mentioned that the topic of his post had been in draft mode since 2008.  I didn't think that I was the only one that let my thoughts simmer in draft mode, but I had not let one stew in the pot quite that long.
When I come up with a great topic for post, it often starts with only a title.  I'll start a post with nothing but a title and save it in draft mode.  In the past if … (106 comments)

Sellers-Transform Your Home on a Tight Budget - 07:39 AM
Sellers-Transform Your Home on a Tight Budget
 
Some sellers in the past have been under the impression that once the agent planted the sign, their home would sell. This is not the case; you need to have a home that presents itself as a cut above the rest in its price range.  One crucial factor to getting your home sold is in the presentation. It does not have to cost you an arm and a leg; you can do a remarkable job transforming your home on a tight budget. Homes that stand out above the rest are selling. There are a number … (34 comments)

If This Was Easy, Our Wives Could Do It - 12:14 AM
"If this was easy, our wives could do it" drawled the guy at the head of the table. Of the thirty or so men in the mahogany-paneled conference room, only one bothered to glance at me. He flashed a semi-sympathetic smile that had a hint of "please, not now", but he quickly went back to the stacks of computer print outs when he saw I was keeping still. I already had a reputation for being "prickly" but that day I was staying suitably quiet in this Fortune 100 client's boardroom. I was a young manager working in an industry where women were scraping out a toehold, but we mostly did it by acting like men. If you remember Brooks … (127 comments)

An Open Letter to the Buyers I am Blessed to be working with . . . - 06:15 AM
An Open Letter to the Buyers I am Blessed to be working with:
I like you.  I enjoy working with you to find that perfect home.  Your enthusiasm is contagious and I appreciate that you have chosen me to help you with such an important decision.
Do you remember that first time we met?  It was so recent, though now it feels like I've known you forever!  We talked about how being VERY specific about your wants and needs would help us in finding your new home with as little stress as possible. We sat down and discussed, at length, what … (48 comments)

Are You Ready to Evolve? - 09:44 AM
Real estate agents are an endangered species.And, like dodo birds, jobs already lost in real estate are not likely to come back anytime soon.That's according to the new report from the Labor Department, which speculates that most or all of the 8.4 million lost jobs will be regained by 2014.The catch?The new jobs will most likely be filled by two categories: high paying, high skilled jobs or low-paying, low-skill jobs. The middle, it appears, has been sliced out and shipped out overseas.Of course, as a real estate agent, you no doubt have already seen what having less real estate agents is … (24 comments)

Blogging 101 What Is Your Role: Are You A Reader? Writer? Commenter? Aggregater? - 04:06 PM
Blogging has become a fantastic way for authors of a subject to communicate their ideas. Although a website is a wonderful way to deliver information, a blog allows direct communication. The author also gets a give and take take with those who consume. What's best about blogs however, is participants can do so in a number of ways. Those of us who write, may appear to be authors, but the truth is, we probably have had numerous roles, and still do so as we continue to write. Participating in a blog is beneficial, just don't confine yourself to one role to play:
 
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Good Things Happen When ActiveRain and Twitter Meet - 07:42 AM
Next time you're on twitter, check out what AR staff or Rainers are tweeting about ActiveRain.
Sometimes AR staff makes announcements.
Sometimes members will ask each each other questions about AR features.
Sometimes members will be tweeting to their followers about their AR posts, as yet another way to get their expertise out to their sphere of influence.
Sometimes it seems like the Rainers who had just satisfied their daily dose of Activerain activity needed to get another last 140 characters of AR microblogging !
So how do you tweet about ActiveRain on Twitter?
Make sure to use #activerain when you … (30 comments)

There is a sliver lining to everything - Negativity has a positive twist - 09:41 AM

 
Negative news can bring someone down, don't we agree? In the last 3 years, we have heard a lot of negative news about the real estate market. But before I get started, let me ask you one simple question. Would you rather hear the truth, or would you rather hear fluff, misleading information, or information that you want to hear just to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
What inspired me to write this was a post written by Christopher & Stephanie Somers. "It's the End of the World As We Know It..." or is it? -
 
After … (28 comments)

Changing from an "Office" Office To A "Home" Office. Have you Done It ? Could You Do It ? - 01:51 AM
Tonight I read a post entitled Change Is Good.  It was written by Debbie Atwood who is with a Century 21 office in Everett, Washington. 
Debbie was telling the story of how current market conditions were bring about a change in her company... causing them to consolidate their four offices into one "Main Office."  The office she worked out of... would no longer exist... and because the main office of her company was much further away from her home, she was going to be officing out of her home.
Going through a change like this has probably happened to many of … (77 comments)

Is That Home Really For Sale? - 12:22 PM
Is that home really for sale?
It sure looks like it is. There’s a  sign in the yard, property information on the internet, an asking price and everything. The comings and goings of Real Estatey type people with wide eyed gawkers in tow confirms that the quaint Spanish hacienda is looking for a new owner.
Or is it?
There is a disturbing new trend in the Scottsdale Real Estate scene: the fictitious short sale listing.
By now, anyone who is not somewhat up to speed on the short sale market should be stoned to death with the rock under which he … (37 comments)

You Don't Have to Stoop to a Bully's Level to Get Even - 10:12 AM
I don't like bullies. You know, people who think they can throw around their weight and make you do what they want. Maybe that's why I'm in real estate and not slaving away for a large corporation or, worse, the government.
It just seems lately that the world has too many bullies in it. The thing about bullies is they often aren't very bright. And sometimes they respond better when you deal with them on a primal level, employing a strategy my mother used to call kick 'em where it hurts. But when I see a person bullying another, my instincts … (48 comments)

So Are You Thinking About Quitting Your Real Estate Business? - 11:42 AM
When you are wondering if you are going to make it in your business, when you are thinking it is time to give up and quit, search inside for where these feelings are really coming from. 
Is this an emotional response to trying times? Is this a response to your own subconscious mind trying to manifest your fear of failure or your limited beliefs in your abilities? Are you allowing external circumstances to control your inner greatness?  Do you know who you are and what you are capable of? Is it in your being to fall down and then pick yourself back … (53 comments)

Is Your Home on the Market? Really? - 01:01 PM
Is your home on the market? Really? Are you sure? Have you checked? Did you ask your Realtor to see a copy of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) entry and the property brochure?  Have you looked your property up on Realtor.com? Was it there? Was it advertised correctly? Were there any photos? Good photos? Let me ask you this....if you were going out on a "blind date", was your home presented in such a way that this would be one of the homes that you must see?  This is important, because if your home is on the market, but not marketed correctly or advertised to … (31 comments)

Why Are Home Inspectors So Inconsistent? - 06:08 AM
Have you ever wondered how different home inspectors can look at the same issue, yet have completely different ways of describing the situation and different calls to action?
I’ve realized that I’m not even consistent about my own recommendations.  I’ve given a lot of thought to why this is, and I think it comes down to two factors: cost effectiveness and risk management.  I think those two factors affect just about every recommendation that I make during my home inspections.
Cost Effectiveness Sometimes I’ll identify an issue with a house and I’ll tell my client what the problem is, but I’ll … (47 comments)

Ten easy fixes for your broken business. Just DO it. - 04:24 PM
[POST UPDATED]
This post is inspired by Broker Bryant. 
My apologies for the title.  I don’t know if your business is broken or if you perceive it as such, but since you are now reading it, I’ll assume that it could be better.
This post is my experiment in keeping things simple for once, as I am told most of you don’t have the time or the patience to wade through dissecting so many words to glean one or two nuggets of wisdom.  So here goes my ten-step program for anyone who is either ballsy enough or desperate enough to … (72 comments)

Unaccompanied Buyers - "Can We Tag Along With You Guys?" - 12:17 PM
I was out showing property this weekend (what holiday again?) :) and as we walked through a vacant home, we were surprised by a couple wandering through the back yard.
I told my client, "It looks like others are viewing this property," and since this is a fairly small town, wondered where the agent was -- and why there were no other vehicles parked there.
I called out through the [locked] security door to the back yard, "Hello! Who are you here with?"
The woman said, "We're just taking a look."
"Okay . . . are you here with an agent?"
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THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY OFFERS STRUCTURE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A "START-UP BUSINESS" OWNER. - 07:17 AM
THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY OFFERS STRUCTURE AND OPPORTUNITY.
A thought provoking post this morning by Leslie Ebersole addresses a subject near and often not so dear to many real estate agents and brokers, entry level standards and opportunity.  At least that is what it said to me.  See:  If This Was Easy, Our Wives Could Do It
Leslie compares the opportunities for women offered by the real estate industry to other industries.  I believe that the real estate industry excels in opportunity for women. 
Further, I don't see the "paying money to get to do the job" as a barrier.  The capital necessary … (59 comments)

What's in a name? - 01:04 PM
This idea for this posting started when I had a conversation with an fellow colleague this morning.  He didn't get a listing and it was because of the name of our brokerage, Fred Real Estate.  No, the name isn't like RE Max, Keller Williams, or the other big names out there, but we hold our own and have a great deal of success in our local market.
What intrigued me is the fact that this person chose based solely on the name.  She liked my colleague, the marketing, and everything else but she didn't see our name as prominent as others … (43 comments)

Active Rain! CONGRATULATIONS Ann Cummings and Jim Lee! - 10:42 PM
I was graced this weekend with the company of this "energetic "couple (see below.)  We met for brunch as they breezed through Asheville. They just happen to be two of my favorite bloggers here at Active Rain who recently became engaged--and I call Ann Cummings and Jim Lee  a Perfect Match.
Not only are they full of life and good humor--but, as real estate professionals, also involved at the professional level and full of creativity. You would see this if you visited their blogs.
I met Ann a number of years ago and wrote about it back then. I have been reading Jim's posts for years, but … (37 comments)

Listing Agent vs Buyer's Agent - 09:23 AM
I read a post this morning that got me to thinking!  Is it less time consuming to be a listing agent rather than a buyer's agent?
                                                  
As I make my way through my 30 day challenge (Day 7), I'm finding more and more agents are becoming more familiar to me.  I post generally in the wee hours and try to comment when I rise.  I didn't quite make my blogging in the wee hours (last night); therefore, I'm here this morning commenting on your posts, blogging on mine, and now something I've gotten used to doing first, checking out … (73 comments)

Is There Anybody Out There?? How to Know If Your Post is Being Seen! - 02:39 PM
We've all done it!  Created our "masterpiece" blog, hit post, crossed our fingers and waited.  Crickets chirp, but that email notification doesn't come!  Is There Anybody Out There?? Want to know if anyone actually looked at your post? Well, of course, Active Rain has made it easy! First, click "My Home" on your menu bar. Next, see "Statistics" on the left menu?  Click it! Now you've got all your posted blogs in one place, page after page! Views is the number of times someone saw the Title of your post (whether original blog roll, group post or featured post). Clicks is … (92 comments)

Follow-Up or Your Client Will Follow ME... - 03:03 PM
Follow-Up or Your Client Will Follow ME...
...or her, or him or anyone who will communicate with them.  This past Friday morning I got a call.  The woman identified herself, said that she was interested in buying a home and that she had found me from the internet.  YES!  It was a First-Time Homebuyer ActiveRain blog I had written a few months back, which coincidentally, I've gotten the most phone calls from.
I asked her the necessary preliminary 1st call questions:
Are you already working with a Realtor® and have you signed a Buyer's agreement? Are you pre-approved or have a … (93 comments)

Put Away Your Toys, And Your Old Listings For That Matter - 12:43 AM
Remember when you were a kid and your mom told you to pick up your toys when you finish playing with them?  That was an important lesson preparing you for handling your listings in your real estate career.  We are all familiar with syndicated listings, even if you're not familiar with the term, I'm sure your listings are syndicated whether or not you realize it.  The internet gives us a common language that allows real estate listing search sites to share information between themselves.  You simply put the listing in one place, such as your MLS, and it is duplicated to myriad … (20 comments)

What does your e-mail address say about you? - 07:53 PM
What does your e-mail address say about you? Today as I was e-mailing an agent for the very first time I actually paused as I typed their e-mail address. The e-mails I typically see contain the agents name, their area of expertise, that they love selling real estate or that they're number one. Although today I came across one that was in the realm of ilovecats47@gmail.com. As I typed this e-mail address I started to question why someone would pick this to be their business e-mail address, especially since g-mail is free.What are your thoughts about e-mail addresses, do they really matter? … (128 comments)

So What Do You Do When the Buyer Is Stealing from the House and the Seller Doesn't Care? - 07:37 PM
I just recently had one of my bank owned properties go under deposit after a multiple offer situation.  In this case, there were at least five offers, and the winning offerer *Johnny Larsen (not his real name) is represented by an agent Roy* (not his real name either) that I am at least acquainted with. Now I haven't actually co-broked with this agent before, but he has been in the business for quite some time, and works for a broker who's mainstay of business over the past 20 years has been huge numbers of bank owned property listings. Why does this … (97 comments)

How to survive when you cannot pay the bills - 09:13 PM
This is an open letter to all real estate agents who are struggling right now. Times are tough -- for all of us. My local county has over 11% unemployment right now and I know the entire region is suffering, not just agents.
But an experience lately with an agent who (1) had her cell phone cut off (2) got rid of her home computer and (3) lost her car has me reeling.
This woman has turned in everything she needs to do business -- except her license. So if you are in a dire situation and are struggling to pay … (142 comments)

No I do not HAVE IT EASY! - 04:00 PM
Usually after a long weekend arriving at the office, the office is usually empty with few agents working away at the desks. This morning coming to office after Labor Day Weekend is no different, arriving to my desk with few motivated and hard working agents typing away on their computer.
As I passed one of the colleague, we exchanged short greetings about the long weekend and some shop talk. It is known in the office among my collagues that I work with many oversea clients and customers because of my bilingual capability and the team that I have formed to support … (27 comments)

There's something in the water that we drink from the rain. - 01:58 PM
There's something in the water that we drink from the rain.  Raise your glass, I propose a toast to, well...all of you! All of my AR transactions have been successful so far. Maybe it’s because the members are well informed of current laws. Maybe it’s because our community is the most up to date real estate information library on the Internet.  Maybe these aren't "maybes" but cold hard facts instead.
 
You see, here at the rain we drink from the same fountain and contribute freely what we can. If you don't give you won't get.  If you give frequently … (36 comments)

Prospecting Tip-If you write a good email, save it as a template! - 01:24 PM
Prospecting Tip-If you write a good email, save it as a template! This is especially helpful if you receive many Internet leads and find yourself writing similar responses to your prospects.
Often I find one of the biggest roadblocks to following up to prospects or leads is the time it takes to respond. And usually many leads require similar responses.
Think back to a time when you KNOW your wrote a killer response to a lead and it got you all the answers you wanted and it answered all the needs and questions the prospect had.
You linked a couple AR … (26 comments)

Don't Hate the Know-it-Alls. They Know Not What They Do. - 12:24 PM
Every once in a while you meet a Buyer that tests your patience.  The minute you meet them, they have that pompasspompous attitude that attempts to put you in your place.  After all, you are just a Realtor®.  That's right.  They want to make it perfectly clear that they don't need you and know way more than you.  And if it weren't for their spouse that is level headed and easy going, you'd probably tell the know-it-all to go find another Realtor® to abuse to work with.
The know-it-all may inform you of how financially well off they are in one sentence, and then … (70 comments)


Blog posts


Pretty Design Converted to Word Press - 09:32 PM
Here is a design that was converted to Word Press.  www.LynnDasteel.com.If you paid for a custom design and own the artwork AND want it converted to Word Press, please contact me. You no longer need to rent space with your real estate website. Word Press also has several vendors that provide the search engine friendly plugin for IDX. Never iframe your IDX or pay for custom IDX unless you absolutely have to. Own your site on Word Press. Do not bury yourself with solutions simply because the technology seems overwhelming. Your buddy in the office next to you is probably already … (1 comments)

New custom map coming along :) - 09:55 PM
You may have seen this already, but take a look at all the new stuff happening on this custom map for Marsha Maynes in St. Thomas Virgin Islands.  This is the older version on jpeg, but if you go to the link here, there is lots of new items to view.  Hope you like it :)  http://beautifulcustommaps.com/portfolio/St_Thomas/
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NH Wicked Wine & Brew Fest - Where People of Taste Gather - 11:52 PM
 
 The Wicked Wine & Brew Fest is back for the second year and will be held at Mel's Funway Park in Litchfield, NH on September 11, 2010 from 2-6 p.m. 
     Local musicians, artisans, and vendors will also be on hand to celebrate the beautiful fall day.
    New England's own Josh Logan will also be performing.
  The premere wineries from all over New England will be participating.  Here is a partical list
   LaBelle Winery - Amherst     Jewell Towne Vineyards, S. Hampston     Grapetime Winery Nashua     Farnum Hill Cides, Lebanon     Haunting Whisper vineyards, Danbury     … (23 comments)

Cheyenne Rib Fest 2010 - 06:06 AM
The Cheyenne Kiwanis Club, in cooperation with the City of Cheyenne and the Cheyenne Depot Museum, is proud to announce the 4th Annual Cheyenne Rib Fest 2010.

Friday, September 10th - 11 am to 11 pm
Saturday, September 11th - 11 am to 11 pm
Sunday, September 12th - 11 am to 11 pm
Cheyenne Depot Square
Join us for three days of ribs, the "best rib competition", ribs cooks from around the country, live music daily, fun for kids and motorcycle and car shows.  Music lineup to include, Phat Daddy, Boogie Machine, High Gear Daddies and more.  (Full Music … (2 comments)

5729 1/2 Monte Vista Street, Highland Park - 07:30 PM
5729 1/2 Monte Vista Street, Highland Park
  5729 1/2 Monte Vista Street, Highland Park, offered for lease at: $850.00 per month

Recognized as Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument #400, Sunrise Court is a classic bungalow courtyard built in the Mission Revival style. 1 bedroom, 1 bath plus a small den.
The Bob Taylor Properties Network of informative blogs and websites Bob-Taylor.com Our original websiteBobTaylorProperties.com The company blogNelaLive.net Community events and commentaryEclecticAngelino.com A headline newsfeed from around Northeast L.A.TaylorHotSheet.com Market updates and open housesWeMarketRealEstate.com Our intensive marketing strategiesRealEstateHomeBuyersGuide.com Information for home buyersLosAngeles Foreclosure.info Foreclosure listings and information HomesForLeaseToday.com Browse listings … (0 comments)

Preliminary August 2010 Austin Real Estate Stats - 12:16 PM
Preliminary August 2010 Data:
Units for Sale: (compared to August 2009)
New listings are down 8.35%.
Pendings are down 21.87%.
Solds decreased by 18.91%
As for Average Prices:
The "New Listings" average list price is down 1.44% to $289,761.  In August 2009 the average list price was $294,002. 
Sold average sales prices increased 10.42% to $261,006.  For August 2009 it was $236,376.  
Stats courtesy of Alamo Title.  My comments:  It should be no surprise to see new listings, pendings and solds down.  The tax credit is over and we are at the end of the summer selling season.  Kids are in school … (2 comments)

Hermine Moves Over Central Texas - 03:27 PM
If you are in central Texas in a low lying area, I hope you are watching the weather.
The radar image to the left was from around 2:20 PM today.  San Antonio had a direct hit of what was left of the eye of Tropical Storm Hermine. The probably have had wind gusts up to around 50 mph today.
Radar rainfall estimates over the San Antonio area are looking like 2-4 inches so far and more is falling.  Austin has seen less, but the closest rain gage to my house has already picked up 1.5 inches.
So far it doesn't look … (0 comments)

Lake Travis School Ratings For 2009-2010 - 05:19 PM
Got kids and want great schools in the Austin area?  The Lake Travis ISD saw its rating based on a variety of criteria the state uses to Exemplary.  This is the highest rating a school can get.  The next level is Recognized.  As you can see from the following list, 4 or 6 Lake Travis schools achieved the highest rating.
Lake Travis High School - ExemplaryLake Travis Middle School - ExemplaryHudson Bend Middle School - RecognizedLakeway Elementary School - ExemplaryLake Travis Elementary School - RecognizedLake Pointe Elementary School - ExemplaryBee Cave Elementary School - ExemplarySerene Hills Elementary School - Exemplary
OK, … (0 comments)

Foreclosures Gilbert Arizona - 06:07 PM
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Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California - 02:07 PM
Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California
The Market Report looks at Single Family Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California by comparing the current market with sales for the last two months.
Right now there are 209 Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California with an average asking price of $210,129.00 and a median price of $199,000.00.  The average asking price per SF is $120.00 and the homes have spent an average of 39 days on the market.
In July 71 Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California sold for an average price of $209,934.00 and a median price of $188,000.00.  This is an … (0 comments)

Senna Hills - Austin TX - Homes for Sale Market Report - 11:34 AM
Senna Hills Austin TX is having a somewhat slow third quarter thus far. There have only been five sales in compared to Senna Hills' second quarter's ten sales, however, we still have September to go, plus there are currently three properties that are pending. What interesting trend are we seeing at the moment?  Take a look at the below chart.

Of the 5 that have already closed, 4 of them weren't on the market very long at all. The three immediately to the left, which are the pending properties, are also showing a very low number of days on the … (2 comments)

A checklist of things a Seller can do before the home inspector arrives - 10:00 PM
What a great list of things sellers can do to be proactive before a home inspection is done on their property for sale.  Check it out!  Thanks for writing this Russel!  
Via Russel Ray, San Diego home inspector (Russel Ray, Property Consultant):

A checklist of things a Seller can dobefore the home inspector arrives
Doing as much as possible before the Buyer's property inspection helps ensure that escrow goes more smoothly. Following is my "checklist" of items often found during the course of a property inspection that a Seller could do or could easily hire a general handyperson to do.
… (3 comments)

FHA Changes Coming 10-4-10- Be Proactive! - 10:04 PM
Great post from an awesome local mortgage professional about the FHA changes effective October 4th, 2010.  Check it out & thanks for sharing Keith!  
Via Keith Pentz (Prospect Mortgage):

 
 
Hi All,
 
Here is a summary and an example of the effect of the changes coming from FHA 10-4-10.
These changes are for loans with FHA CASE NUMBERS assigned on or after 10-4-10.  Case Numbers are assigned after an offer is accepted and AFTER the loan is submitted to the lender.
LAST THING FIRST is that some buyers that were borderline on qualifying a month ago MAY NOT … (2 comments)

Jacksonville Short Sales - Help for the Seller! - 12:57 PM
Jacksonville, Florida is not unlike many areas when it comes to short sales.  Short sales in the Jacksonville area have seemingly become the norm.  I say "seemingly" because the fact is that only a little less than 1 in 4 currently active listings in the Jacksonville area is listed as a short sale... one in four is still a lot, though, and if you are one of those who is faced with trying to sell your house for less than you owe on it then you probably have more questions than answers.  
Our goal is to help you find the … (0 comments)

SOLD - Mobile Home for Sale, Belleville IL 911 N Church Street - 05:41 PM
Mobile Home for Sale Belleville IL 
$39,900 Home is on it's own lot! SOLD - SOLD - SOLD - SOLD - SOLD - SOLD - SOLD

Property Details Get Local $39,900 - 911 North Church Street, BELLEVILLE
2Bedrooms2Baths938SQ. Feet0Acres
Very well kept mobile home on it's own lot. Fenced Yard with 2 storage sheds, and carport. Cathedral ceiling in living room and kitchen. Kitchen has lots of cabinet space. Hi-Eff gas furnance apprx 1 year old. Master Bath has garden tub and double doors. Washer & Dryer to stay. Near Metro-Link station. (less)
Very well kept mobile home on … (0 comments)

Do You Know Where Your Children Are? Think Condos For College Kids! - 12:39 AM

Think Condos for College Kids. "Do you know where your children are?
"Do you know where your children are?"  Remember this announcement made on  local television stations back in the 1970's and 80's. Those who do remember and have adult children may now ask:
 Do You Know Where Your Children Live?  Think Condos For College Kids
With the prices of condominiums in the Baltimore area, maybe this is a choice for our children. Go to www.HomeRome.com to see properties and many condo styles, prices and areas. You will be able to click on the blinking listings to see interior photos.
Who Says Baltimore, Maryland Condos are Only For the Old Folks?  Baltimore condos … (15 comments)

Please do NOT commit Fraud To Get A Short Sale Accepted! - 03:01 PM

We all know Short Sales can be very frustrating. Short Sale Lenders can make decisions that make absolutely no sense to us as agents. There are many times where we are tempted to be overly creative to get a deal through. Folks....being creative is OK. Committing fraud is a crime.
Not all Short Sales are successful. There are Sellers that will be foreclosed on. This is a fact. All we can do is our best. The only 100% way to NOT be foreclosed on is to make the mortgage payments. If you don't make your mortgage payments then the … (33 comments)

The Fight To Save Hatteras Island Beaches From Being Closed Forever - 02:07 PM
Many of you might not know that for the last few years the residents of Hatteras Island and all of us on the Outer Banks have been fighting to keep the beaches on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore open to the public. For over 100 years residents and tourists alike have enjoyed open access to all of the beaches along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore from just north of Oregon Inlet the tip of Ocracoke. Those beaches provide some of the best surfing and surf fishing found anywhere along the east coast. Now the highly connected and deep pocketed Audubon Society and a … (0 comments)

Outer Banks Real Estate|Kill Devil Hills Foreclosure|602 First Street KILL DEVIL HILLS, NORTH CAROLINA 27948|MLS#67812|$249,900 - 02:16 PM
Outer Banks Foreclosure|Kill Devil Hills Foreclosure|602 First Street KILL DEVIL HILLS, NORTH CAROLINA 27948 MLS# 67812:  4 Bedrooms   3 Bathrooms $249,900
THIS HOME IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND HAS APPLIANCES HOMEPATH FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENCES MAYBE AS LOW AS 3% DOWN.

For more information about this Outer Banks Foreclosure contact Matt Huband-Buyer's Agent at obxrealtors@gmail.com or 252-255-0221.
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Outer Banks Real Estate|Rodanthe Foreclosure|24159 Seabreeze Drive Rodanthe, NORTH CAROLINA 27968|MLS#67806|$259,900 - 02:28 PM
Outer Banks Foreclosure|Rodanthe Foreclosure|24159 Seabreeze Drive Rodanthe, NORTH CAROLINA 27968 MLS# 67806:  4 Bedrooms   3 Bathrooms $259,900
Bedroom 3 Bath Oceanside home in Rodanthe. This property is corporate owned and sold in its current condition " AS IS". No repairs, disclosures, inspections, or warranties provided by the seller. Proof of funds to close or pre-qualification letter MUST accompany any/all offers.

For more information about this Outer Banks Foreclosure contact Matt Huband-Buyer's Agent at obxrealtors@gmail.com or 252-255-0221.
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