Archives of real estate blog entries for August 1, 2011 (Page 9)

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Great Home 3 Years Young on 2236 Misty Creek Trail in Bolingbrook! Listed for $339,000! - 04:10 PM

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Welcome Home! This 2008 Built Home is move in ready!  2 Story Foyer w/real hrwd flr. 9’ Ceilings entire 1st fl, House wired spkr sytmn, New carpt-entire 1st level, Large Kit w/island, Dble Ovn, BIM, Corian Counter Tops, S.S. Appl Incl, 42” Staggered Maple Cabinets.

1st Fl Office, Lrg FR w/ Decorative Gas Frpl, Duel Stair case, Lrg Loft, Huge Mster w/Delux Bath, WIC, 2nd Fl Laundry, 6 Panel White Drs entire home, 8’ Ceilings in Bsmnt, WOW!  For more information go to www.danfirks.com or call me direct at 630.637.9009.
 
Dan Firks
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Cedar City Area Subdivisions...Northridge..Market Update - 04:57 PM
Another great subdivision in the Cedar City Real Estate Market is The North Ridge Subdivision.  It is located in the county, just outside Cedar City limits, but near enough to still be a good option.  It is a new subdivision, which means that there are still several choice lots to build on.  It is located on the west side of the mountain.
This is a higher end subdivision, it has large lots, many of which offer great views of the Cedar Valley.  As I mentioned most homes are upscale and the lots are all 2 acres or larger.  There are currently … (6 comments)

Do I Have to Stop Making My Mortgage Payments to Do a Short Sale? - 10:21 AM
Short sales in Sacramento in August. I can't believe it is August 1. As a Sacramento short sale agent, August is shaping up to be a busy month for me. It should be a slow month, as compared to previous years, but it is not. I have scheduled so far around 10 closings. This week alone I am taking 4 listings, that I know about. Sometimes, I get an emergency short sale listing, if you can believe that. It could be 5 listings this week if a seller in 95818 gets her flooring finished, but she is not a short sale. … (8 comments)

Those Crazy Monthly Assessments when doing a Chicago Short Sale - 05:20 PM
The other day, I was talking to a Chicago Short Sale Seller about the Monthly Assessments on her condominium unit as she wasn't sure if she wanted to pay them on a responsible monthly basis or withhold and pay at the time of closing, just in case, she might go into Chicago foreclosure.
There is no reason why this Chicago Short Sale Seller cannot make her monthly Chicago Condo Assessment every month on time.  The Condo Association is small and depends upon that money to pay their monthly commitments. 
What most do not understand, here in Chicago, is that the Condo … (0 comments)

Digital Signatures for Tampa Bay Realtors® - 03:05 PM
Authentisign Special Pricing for MFRMLS Members
 
My Florida Regional MLS notified its members today of a great deal. Now I know that currently there is a contest going on here at ActiveRain for DocusignTM but My Florida Regional MLS offers two options.
 
One of them is Authentisign for digital signatures.
 
 
Just last week the annual fee was $49/year down from the regular price of $69/year.
As of August 1, 2011 the annual fee has dropped to special member pricing of $29/Year for Unlimited Authentisign service.
Non-MFRMLS members pay $129 for Authentisign and $199 for Authentisign plus … (9 comments)

"Over-priced" Listing and "Low Ball" Offers could sometimes be subject to opinions - 09:44 AM
I've seen quite a bit of "rants", posts about real estate prices since I've been a member of this active real estate community. "Pricing" can be very subjective and most definitely manipulated - intended for the receiving parties.
When a Realtor(R) works on pricing a property, the Realtor(R) finds the "most" comparable properties - which includes features and interior features & upgrades, as well as lot site features. Some properties in tract communities may be "easier" to comp out because the interior features can be pretty standard for its age.
However, as the communities get older, and the location becomes more … (13 comments)

Parable of the Man Who Wouldn't Give In - 01:08 PM
There once was a man who lived in an unusual time. Uncertainty and struggling and turmoil ~ you name it ~ it was all around. It was pressing in. It was affecting his community. It was affecting his peers. It was trying to lay hold of him.
"But I'm just not gonna give in to it," the man said. "I'm just not gonna let it control me."
"I'm just not gonna let it take over. I'm just not gonna let it dictate."
"I'm just not gonna become frustrated. I'm just not gonna play the blame game / look … (1 comments)

Nosey neighbors and Sellers that Butt in. - 11:13 PM
It's my week for help from four legged friends.
Yesterday a friendly seller "butted" into my showing.
Today, the friendly nosey neighbor just had to come and peer over the fence to see what I was doing...  You just never know how it's going to go sometimes...  But you should always be prepared for a little interference ... that means, have camera ready! 
 

 
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Whistle While You Work...Or Pump Up The Jam!!! - 03:03 PM
I don’t know what you do when things don’t seem to be going your way, but I know what I do. I PUMP UP THE JAM!!! It’s Monday morning, and my day started out with some not great news about one of my short sales. Just the kind of thing to bring your spirits down on a Monday morning. Well I refused to be held hostage by my emotions and decided to have a little fun. Along came this little gem of a video. Working in real estate is a tough game and lenders and banks being invovled don’t make it … (4 comments)

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Are we CRAZY? No... actually, this is our way of giving back to the Active Rain Community. But HURRY, we will be removing this blog post once the first 50 copies are sold. Then we will simply link this to the main website where this system continues to sell for $147.
 
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Rules Smules - This is Craziness with Appraisals - 10:30 PM
Rules Smules - This is Craziness with Appraisals
3 appraisals and it's still not right.  Has somebody been smoking something?  This is not acceptable for my buyers. I know there has been a big mistake and nobody wanted to fess up and make it right. Nobody wanted to take responsibility and fix it.  They all kept saying there is nothing we can do.  They succumbed to it's the 'new rules and washed their hands of it.  Rules Smules - this is craziness!
Appraial #1 came in fine but the lender couldn't lend on this condo. Next lender - Appraisal #2 came in $15K lower, had about 200 … (12 comments)

Give To The Other Person The Coolness Factor - 08:33 AM
Often new agents ask how do they start with new clients striking up a conversation or building rapport and translating to them with regards to real estate that they are the ones to work with? It is really no different than building good personal relationships.
Give To The Other Person The Coolness Factor.
It is the art of the genuine compliment. Talk about THEM. Don't be narcissistic like on Facebook talking about ME ME ME and what is cool with YOU. Look at their phone case. Is it designer? Say you like it or it is interesting, and ask why did they pick … (10 comments)

Higher Rate of Buyer ‘Walk Aways’ Reported in June - 02:15 PM
An article in yesterday’s Los Angeles Times claims that a very high rate of real estate deals fell apart in June.  Factors such as economic concerns, financing requirements and lower than expected appraisal values are leading suspects for the increase in failed housing contracts.
I personally haven’t had many transactions fall apart because of low appraisal values, and often sellers will adjust their selling price downward if a second appraisal supports that lower value.
Another factor is the increase in pending short sales, just the type of transaction that is problematic and often takes months to close.  Does the increase in … (0 comments)

Oregon has some great fishing, won't you join us? - 11:00 AM
Oregon has some great fishing, won’t you join us? I love Oregon and one of the great things about Oregon is its great salmon runs it has each year. These fish are big, give a lot of fight once you get them on the line, taste great and are great for you!
Now, I have to say the biggest Salmon I’ve ever reeled in was about 40lbs, which is scary when you consider my youngest daughter only weighs in at 39 at age 7. But, if that isn’t big enough for you, you can always fish for sturgeon.
Now you … (8 comments)

Behind on your payments and feeling like the bank is a bunch of mobsters in Oregon? - 01:37 PM
Behind on your payments and feeling like the bank is a bunch of mobsters in Oregon? You don’t have to feel like you are being squeezed by the banks, there is help. The Friendly Home Team is here to help you with what you can do to get control and not feel like the banks are ganging up on you.
The banks act like a bunch of mobsters because intimidation is the only way they know to try to collect money from sellers who are behind on payments. But, you can act on your own behalf and ask for a loan … (7 comments)

Our industry is frequently confusing to the general public - 07:28 AM
We do work in an industry that can be confusing to the general public. While there are dozens of areas where customers and clients for that matter, really don't understand what we do, IDX is particularly confusing to them.
Like most agents in my area, I have IDX on my website. My IDX vendor is compliant with the rules and regulations of my local MLS. And while the name of the listing broker is displayed, it is not as prominently displayed as my name. A lot of people tend to gloss over it, or miss it entirely. A while back, one … (14 comments)

Second Meeting of "Reading In the Rain" Coming Soon! Get Your Book and Join In. - 08:43 AM
Second Meeting of "Reading In the Rain" Coming Soon! Get Your Book and Join In.
Yes, August 15th is the second meeting of the new Active Rain Book Club "Reading in The Rain". If you haven't joined us yet click on the link and get started.
The only requirement is that you read the book. Well, we don't hold you to that but it will make it more fun for you!
This month's meeting is being hosted by Valerie Zinger.  
 
Our first host, Ellen Caruso, did a magnificent job (check out the link for that discussion) and weren't those treats amazing!! That's … (13 comments)

MONDAY MORNING MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE MARKET MINUTES ~ August 1, 2011 - 10:50 AM
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Singer Island Market Report 7/11-7/31/2011 - 02:51 PM
Singer Island Market Report 7/11-7/31/2011
Source: Florida Regional MLS query
For more information on this area and its listings:Your Ultimate Team WebsiteSinger Island Market Report
Your Ultimate TeamJim & Ruth JacobsQuantum One Realty(561) 308-1189Jacobs@Quantumone.com
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Tequesta Market Report 7/11-7/31/2011 - 03:31 PM
Tequesta Market Report 7/11-7/31/2011
Source: Florida Regional MLS query
 For more information on this area and its listings:Your Ultimate Team WebsiteTequesta
 
Your Ultimate TeamJim & Ruth JacobsQuantum One Realty(561) 308-1189Jacobs@Quantumone.com
 
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