Short Sales: I can't afford my home. What should I do? - 07:39 PM
IL – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Steve. Here is Steve's Question. "I divorced six years ago. We had had our home on the market for some time, but it wasn't selling. My ex needed money to buy another home. Since it wasn't selling, we refinanced and split the equity. She used the money to buy another house and I stayed here. I put the home back on the market a little while later. Today, several years later it still isn't selling. The market value today is $267,000. I owe over $300,000 today. I am having trouble … (1 comments)
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MLS: "Worthington Schools - Columbus Taxes" What Does That Mean? - 05:35 AM
The MLS* remarks say the home is in "Worthington Schools - Columbus taxes"
or an ad on a Central Ohio home online or in print says the home is in "Worthington Schools - Columbus taxes" ...What does that mean?
Worthington schools
What does that mean? "Worthington Schools - Columbus Taxes" ...that means the home is in the City of Columbus (Columbus Corporation Limit) and the Worthington City School District. The Ohio school districts were set long before much of Central Ohio was developed. The school district boundaries existed and the area was largely rural. Later Columbus annexed land in the … (1 comments)
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Tutorial: Inviting Others To ActiveRain (The Fastest Way to Additional Points) - 08:25 AM
Inviting Others to ActiveRain - fast and easy points
I have over 242,999 points from inviting others to ActiveRain... My claim to fame? I invited the person who invited Lenn Harley. I have 15,883 points from the person who invited Lenn although that person has not been very active on ActiveRain since 2007. Thanks for joining Lenn.
My biggest chuck of points now? 84,435 points for inviting John Novak. John joined and has been consistently blogging since 2006. Thanks for joining John.
While inviting people you know is best, you can invite people you have never met.
The ActiveRain Invite Button
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pssst it's Furnace Filter Friday... - 11:47 PM
pssst it's Furnace Filter Friday... today Friday January 7, 2011... it did not feel like a Friday (neither did the last two) Christmas Eve and New Years Eve but I think I posted Furnace posts.
Yep!
Christmas Eve - Furnace Air Filters - Chattels or Fixtures?
New Years Eve - HomeGard FREE HVAC Maintenance Service
Today after I posted a Worthington Ohio real estate post I realized it is Furnace Filter Friday, a reminder to change your furnace filter monthly... if that's your thing. The first Friday of each months is a reminder here to change your furnace filter.
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Adorable Home in NE Gainesville is Adorable - 12:17 PM
This recent listing is located near St. Patricks Church and school. Just north of 16th Avenue on NE 6th Terrace. This is a great Gainesville location with easy access to the University of Florida or Shands Hospital. The neighborhood is called Hampton Heights.
This home shows pride of ownership and is rock-solid block construction in 1952. Don't let the age fool you....it's updated and spacious. Plenty of windows for natural light. Living Room has brick fireplace, formal dining room with built in buffet on one wall. Updated kitchen and baths!
Recently built detached building can be your STUDIO or workshop, … (2 comments)
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They told you WHAT?????? Call from a client! - 10:49 PM
Recently I received a call from one of my clients. They were contacted by an Attorney who is soliciting their business.
Now since I work with many many Short Sale properties, this is not uncommon, but in this instance I thought that it may be somewhat of an issue.
The Attorney is also a REALTOR and therefore subject to the National Association of REALTORS Code of Ethics. The law firm told my client the following, "Because of the fact that the Attorney is also a REALTOR", they will be able to "BETTER sell the home and protect the client" during … (3 comments)
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SEO Traffic - Does Google Crawl Your IDX - How Important Is It? - 09:59 AM
SEO Traffic - Does Google Crawl Your IDX - How Important Is It? There are two ways you can show MLS listings on your site by using IDX. IDX is Internet Data Exchange and is how you can show listings on your website to your visitors. As long as a reciprocating broker allows their listings to be part of the IDX you can show them by using one of the many IDX providers. There are several companies to choose from. IDX Broker and Diverse Solutions even have Wordpress plugins. They work a little differently to each other so find out which … (6 comments)
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You thought that piece of information was private? Think again! - 12:07 PM
Time for all of us to get a CLUE - read on and learn about the reports that are available for you, and those that might be ordered to learn more about you, by employers, lenders, etc. A real eye-opener that you will want to bookmark for future reference.
Via Virginia Gardner, Realtor Charlottesville and Earlysville VA Homes (Roy Wheeler Realty Co.):
I started this post with the intention of writing about CLUE reports, and I will be writing about CLUE, but I will also be writing about much more than CLUE. As I started researching CLUE reports, I discovered a whole lot … (4 comments)
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How To Lose Subscribers The Ole' Fashioned Way! - 12:14 AM
RIP, Man.
What many may not know about me is that I have an Excel Spread Sheet Set up with each one of my Subscribers, the number of comments they have made on my posts, and whether their blood type will feed my yearning body if I so need it.
For example, I recently wrote a post that lost me three subscribers. Before that, I wrote one that gained me two. Two posts before the one that gained me two, I lost four, but gained five on a previous post just months earlier.
My guess is most folks who legitly are in … (33 comments)
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Employment Report Below Expectations Gives Boost to Mortgage Bonds Today - 05:50 PM
The January NFP Employment report came in with a gain of 103,000 jobs, well below the 150,000 that the markets were expecting. As a result, the Mortgage Backed Securities market showed a nice gain today and finished the week close to even. Mortgage pricing should open Monday morning at very close to the same levels as last Monday.
Here is today's Market Snapshot courtesy of TBWS Rate Alert.com:
Dec unemployment rate fell from 9.8% to 9.4%, a huge decline, but an anomaly and should be ignored. Non-farm jobs were less than thought, up 103K overall on unsettled forecasts of +150K. … (1 comments)
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Weathersfield Lakes - Schaumburg IL Home Sold! - 11:08 AM
Sold in Weathersfield Lakes! Largest model available which has a first floor Familyroom or 3BR if you desire. Many homes have a wet bar in this model. The one I sold had real hardwood floors on the 1st level. Formal Diningroom was open to the Kitchen. Both baths were remodeled and the 1st floor bath has a whirlpool. The BR's are large upstairs with plenty of closet space.
If you are looking to sell your home in Weathersfield Lakes, please visit this post to see what has recently sold for 2010. I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you.If … (3 comments)
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What an AMAZING year for Real Estate in Austin, Texas - 03:20 PM
Fred, it has been a great 2 1/2 year ride for me with ACL!! I can't think of a more AUSTIN Real Estate company in town. We are constantly breaking ground with the latest and greatest ways to market and sell Real Estate and setting the example for the others to follow. Thank you for letting me be a part of something so big and so special... Here's to the next 3 1/2 years my friend!!
-Stone
Via Austin City Living:
At Austin City Living Real Estate we have had such an amazing year. In spite of the economy we are all … (1 comments)
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Electronic Signatures - 10:45 AM
I recently signed up for Docusign. And I love it. It has saved me a listing and saved another client a 6 hour trip. The only down side is that they may have to sign in person anyway because it will be a VA loan. However, it will be at their convenience and didn't hold up the offer.
I highly recommend it.
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Ann Arbor Community Events and Entertainment for January - 03:34 PM
Happy New Year! As 2011 begins, take a look at the events that Ann Arbor has to offer in January to kick off the new year! ____________________________________________________________________________________01/08/2011
Detroit Legacy Ensemble
A fixture in the Detroit jazz scene, the Detroit Legacy Ensemble makes a special appearance at KCH.
This concert is part of KCH's Kerrytown Club series, a chance to enjoy great musical moments in a nightclub setting. Call early to reserve café tables in the front of the hall. A cash bar will be available. Sponsored by the Southeastern Michigan Jazz Association.
When: 7:30 p.m.Cost: $45, $69.50 (Gold Cicle seats-limited availability)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate: Berkshire Creek Condos Ann Arbor MI - 03:38 PM
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Berkshire Creek is the idea place to live in Ann Arbor. Located close to all the amenities in Ann Arbor as well as offering access to the freeway to get to Detroit and beyond!
The community is located within the catchment area of great Ann Arbor Schools as well as closeby to restaurants, shopping and more!
Located off of Washtenaw and Huron Parkway those who live in Berkshire Creek can walk to Wholefood, Panera and more! As they are across the street from Arborland Shopping Center.
Recently constructed back in 2004 by the Ivanhoe-Huntley Company this is a complex … (0 comments)
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Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate: Balmoral Park Condos in Ann Arbor, MI - 03:39 PM
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If you are looking for a luxurious condo in Ann Arbor - THIS IS IT! Balmoral Park Condo's are the choice!
These gorgeous "brownstone-esque" properties are located in fantastic Ann Arbor, MI. Constructed between 2005 and 2007 by the Wineman and Komer Building Company these homes have it all!
Balmoral Park Condominiums offer well-designed ranch style homes with 4 floorplans to choose from offering attached garages and basements for privacy and convenience. Units are between 1500 and 1760 square feet and come in either 2 or 3 bedroom, 2 or 3 bathroom options.
The development contains 58 units and … (2 comments)
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The Medalist in Hobe Sound – Golf Perfection - 08:57 AM
The Medalist in Hobe Sound – Golf Perfection
It just doesn’t get any better that The Medalist if you want to play golf. Surrounded by over 870 acres of pristine Florida natural preserve and the home of Greg Norman’s signature golf course.
The Medalist is located in Hobe Sound between Jupiter and Stuart Florida. Easy access to Jupiter Island and the beaches and also a quick ride to I-95 and points South or North.
New homes are available from quality builder Zuckerman Homes as well as a number of fine pre-owned homes in the estates or the Medalist … (2 comments)
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Highlands Reserve Immaculate Like New Home in Palm City, Florida – Price Reduced - 07:47 PM
Highlands Reserve Immaculate Like New Home in Palm City, Florida – Price Reduced 6091 SW Bald Eagle Drive
Immaculate Home in New Palm City Community 6091 SW Bald Eagle Drive, Palm City, FL 34990 View Map This absolutely stunning 3BR plus LOFT home in Highlands Reserve is now available for a discerning buyer! This elegantly appointed home features formal LR, DR and family room with crown moldings, wainscoting, recessed lighting, designer ceiling fans, light fixtures, custom window treatments and wrought iron staircase. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with 42' cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, brand new SS appliances. The fenced-in … (4 comments)
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Are You Breathing? - 01:50 PM
If you are reading this, I’ll have to assume the answer is yes…. the old joke when I got into real estate in 1983 was that you could get hired if you could fog a mirror. It was also the test for one of those old assumable loans too! These days, it certainly takes more than just breathing to be successful or to get a loan!
Many of us may be breathing but not really being aware of it most of the time.
You see, I shared I am a recovering “Type A” and, as such, am intrigued with ways … (6 comments)
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Spring Is Coming to The Gulf Coast - 10:11 AM
Thats right. Spring is coming. Some of you are sitting there thinking ..... Its cold and snowy outside....What Is This Guy Thinking? I'm thinking that if you are sick and Tired of the Cold and Snow, You need to make this Spring your First Spring in a Warmer Climate.
Last Spring Flat Stanley came to Visit and he Moved here to Sunny Florida's Gulf Coast. New Port Richey, Florida has many waterways to access the Gulf of Mexico and Flat Stanley just Loves taking his boat out and hitting the Gulf to water ski, fish or just work on his … (0 comments)
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