Archives of real estate blog entries for March 25, 2012 (Page 2)

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What's an appraiser to do? According to this - plenty! - 01:21 PM
What's an appraiser to do?  There are always conflicts in a declining market on whether or not to use foreclosures as comparables.  I plan on putting this guide notice in my 'little tool pouch' for an unfortunate occasion when my listing does not appraise.  I just feel that buyer agent feedback cannot be truly honest as regards to the price.  After all, who does he work for? The buyers objective is to get a good price.  
Is everything overpriced?  Surely that cannot be as many sales are currently happening in my area and am sure in yours. I believe that … (5 comments)

Coming Soon: Immaculate Willoughby Golf Course Home with Lake Views - 04:23 AM
Immaculate Willoughby Golf Course Home with Lake Views … (4 comments)

Kenny and the Donkey (Humor) - 03:20 PM
Kenny and the Donkey

A city boy, Kenny, moved to the country and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100. Early in the morning, the farmer drove over to Kenny's.
"Sorry son," the farmer said," the donkey died."

Kenny asked for his money back, but the farmer said he already spent it.
Kenny said, "OK then, just unload the donkey. I'll raffle him off."
A month later the farmer met up with Kenny, who said he sold 500 raffle tickets at $2 each and made a profit of $898."
"Didn't anyone complain because the donkey was dead?" … (6 comments)

What comments really connect you to the blogger? - 06:25 AM
Drive-by comments????  Why, why, why????
I DON'T "GET IT".  Sure, they get the writer points, a scant few.  Sure, they get a linkback to their own AR profile.  I still don't get it.
What I DO get is that the "drive by comments" on my posts cause me considerable time to respond, and I do respond to as many comments on my posts that time permits.
What I also get is that, when reviewing the members who make the drive-by comments, thier blogs have little content of interest or value.  They are usually "motivational" in nature, as are their comments.  I … (18 comments)

The owner knew I was coming. - 07:14 AM
So What's the Problem, Mr. Home Inspector??? 
I'm catching the water.  I don't know what the "stuff on the wall is". 
Or, "there's stuff on the walls".
The house is what the house is. 
Agents.  Don't be surprised when a home owner is surprised that the conditions that are so routine to them are even noticed by a home inspector.
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.  Bringing resale homes into the light for home buyers in Maryland and Virginia.
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Via Clint Mckie Desert Sun Home Inspections Home Inspections in Carlsbad New Mexico (Desert Sun Home Inspections/ Energy Audits):
The … (6 comments)

Sorta-Speechless Sunday-This Chick Reached a Milestone - 07:29 AM
THIS "CHICK"???   THIS "CHICK"???
Oh, to be called a "CHICK" again.  It's been a while.  It's been quite a while. 
Being from the south, calling a mature female a "woman" is not a compliment, as many southern LADIES understand.  So what are females called?   
But, CHICK????   I believe that CHICK is a compliment.
For females who covet the description CHICK, get busy and work on it.
The image on the left is only possible because of
the image on the right - - and a lot of raw leafy green stuff and apples.
 
I'd love to be called a CHICK!!!
CONGRATULATIONS … (12 comments)

Uncertainty + Homes for Sale = Good News - 10:48 AM
As the Housing Industry Goes, So Goes the U.S. Economy.
No - - the U.S. economy is NOT the stock market.
No - - the U.S. economy is NOT the cost of living index.
Until and unless the health of the U.S. housing industry recovers and returns and negative equity is no longer a condition of 25% of the U.S. home owners, don't expect a recovery of the U.S. economy.
You simply cannot take 25% of consumers OUT OF THE U.S. ECONOMY and expect growth or recovery. 
As long as the financial industry, the regulatory departments of government, the Congress and Executive branches … (5 comments)

Attn New Home Buyers!! Please Call Me BEFORE You Visit New Home Builders, Not After!! Things The Builder's Sales Person Won't Tell You!! - 02:14 PM
Thinking about buying a new construction home? I have some Great news for you!
I Can Help!
Whether you are going to buy a lot and have the house built from scratch, or the new construction home is already built and just waiting for you to find it, you really need to talk to a real estate agent BEFORE you go over to the model homes.
We can help save you a lot of money! Unfortunately, if you go there Before talking to us, the builders won't recognize us as your agent, meaning they won't pay us and we won't be … (2 comments)

February 2012 Homes For Sale Fioli San Ramon CA Market Report Fioli San Ramon CA March 24, 2012 - 07:51 AM
February 2012 Homes For Sale Fioli San Ramon CA Market Report Fioli San Ramon CA March 24, 2012 The homes for sale in Fioli in San Ramon CA are townhome-style condominiums in the master-planned community of Windemere. These homes were built by Centex/Pulte between 2008 and 2010. The new construction in Fioli is sold out, including the models and now the re-sale market is growing.
Homes For Sale in Fioli CA Currently on the Market* The newest listing of homes for sale in Fioli in San Ramon CA, is displayed below.
Showing property 1 of 2. See more Fioli Latest Listings. … (2 comments)

Got The Urge To Egg? Easter Egg Hunt at Warren County Armco Park April 7 2012 - 06:37 AM
Got The Urge To Egg?  Easter Egg Hunt at Warren County Armco Park April 7 2012 You know you want to!  No, not throw those eggs, but to take the kids out for a great Easter Egg hunt!  And here's your opportunity for one big Easter Egg Hunt, and all without getting pastel dyes all over you and your clothes! So here's the scoop!  Head to Warren County's Armco Park on State Rt 741.  The park is NORTH of SR63 and SOUTH of SR122 and slightly south of the Greentree Rd intersection (although there is a 2nd entrance on Greentree Rd … (13 comments)

Coming Back To Market This Week! Golfer's Delight 1479 Red Hawk Lebanon OH 45036 - 03:51 PM
Coming Back To Market This Week!  Golfer's Delight 1479 Red Hawk  Lebanon OH 45036  The sellers decided to take the winter off, but they're coming back to market this Wednesday March 28th!  This Fischer Homes ‘Whitman’ floor plan shows like a model! Located in beautiful Shaker Run just northwest of Lebanon with easy access to the I-75 corridor for commuting to Cincinnati OR Dayton!  And don't forget Lebanon was included in Ohio Magazine's Five Best Hometowns for 2012!
This large four bedroom, 2.5 bath, two story home is approximately 2807 sq ft, immaculately kept, neutral décor and ready for you to … (6 comments)

Overpricing Your Listings is a Crime - 08:12 AM
It's so sad when sellers hire an agent who tells them what they want to hear instead of what they need to hear.
I'm always a little shocked when agents massively overprice homes - either to get the listing or because they don't know better.

Real estate professionals who read the post on our blog about overpricing Leavenworth homes won't be shocked, but sellers need to be educated about the dangers of overpricing. If your house sits on the market until fall or even next summer, you will definately get a worse price for it that you would right now.
… (8 comments)

Spoons Cafe in Federal Hill - A Great Place for Lunch and More - 06:36 PM
Spoons Cafe in Federal Hill - A Great Place for Lunch and More
Last week we had a very busy day, visiting several properties in and around Baltimore with the possibility of listing and selling and clients to meet.  My partner Skip and I found ourselves in Federal Hill around lunchtime.  We parked and walked along Light Street looking for an affordable lunch for a bit and nothing sparked our interest, we looked at some menu's in the window and walked through Cross Street Market.  We didn't know quite what we wanted. 
I had been to Spoons Cafe a few times over the years … (2 comments)

Durango-Wells Group Real Estate Forecast - 01:02 PM
 
Durango real estate sales statistics are certainly something that I track very regularly. This past week we put on the 12th Annual Wells Group Real Estate Forecast held at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall. This is a by-invitation-only event for Wells Group clients you. We were close to filling the 600 seat theater. Bob Allen, from Allen and Associates a Durango appraisal firm and real estate consultant presented close to 100 slides of information. In addition, over half of the Wells Group brokers participated with short video excerpts about different aspects of the market. The forecast not only … (2 comments)

How well do you know your real estate agent? - 06:36 AM
How well do you know your real estate agent?
 

 
Most consumers today begin their home search on the internet. Then once they find an area that they like or several homes that they like or want more information about, they then start to search for a real estate agent to answer those questions or send more information.  And very often the consumer will bond with the agent that sends the information that they have asked for and if that agent is a little savvy they will capture those potential buyers.  
 
But, how well do you know … (1 comments)

New Homes for Sale at Sycamore at The Foothills in Carlsbad - 01:35 PM
New Homes for Sale at Sycamore at The Foothills in Carlsbad  

 
Carlsbad buyers seeking homes for sale have yet another option, the new homes for sale at Sycamore  at The Foothills in Carlsbad adjacent to Calavera Hills.
 
Read More: Carlsbad Village by the Sea (community profile)
 
Along with the new homes for sale at Sago and at Rock Rose, The Foothills in Carlsbad offers a number of options for new home buyers with a range of prices, sizes and floor plans.
 
The new homes for sale at Sycamore at The Foothills are available in 4 floor … (7 comments)

Outdoor Living in Carlsbad California – At Home (Part 1 of 2) - 07:38 PM
Outdoor Living in Carlsbad California – At Home (Part 1 of 2)

Buyers looking for a home in the Carlsbad CA area often have a common request…to have outdoor space for enjoying the Southern California lifestyle.
 
That outdoor space request may mean a simple deck or patio, for those living in a condo. But it might mean a full-blown outdoor kitchen and elaborate entertainment area.
 
Amenities might include a pool (with slide or waterfall), fountain, spa or spool, plenty of hardscape, perhaps on varying levels, firepit(s) or wood burning fireplace, bar area, plentiful seating areas, built-in heat … (7 comments)

Destin Spring Break - 02:53 PM
Well it is about half way thru Spring Break here in Destin Florida.
Spring Break started out with a bang. I have never seen so many kids on the Beach as the first week of Break. A few issue but all in all everyone was pretty well behaved. Some that over partied with trips to the hospital. But I think a good time was had by all.
It has slowed a little during the middle of Break here. We are expecting a surge in the next couple of weeks. Weather is still cooperating. In the 80's and not a cloud. Surf … (1 comments)

IndyCar Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg, Florida - March 2012 - 03:47 PM
The IndyCar Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg was held this weekend (March 23-25) in downtown St Petersburg.   This 1.8 mile, challenging street course along the waterfront, with 14 turns, is probably one of the most beautifully situated courses in the world.  
St Petersburg honored Dan Wheldon with a street named Dan Wheldon Way, which is part of the raceway.  Dan and his family made their home in St. Petersburg before Dan unfortunately died in a crash last year at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  
The winner  of the IndyCar Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg was Helio Castroneves, … (1 comments)

Shouse Village House Values - Market Conditions in Vienna - 12:57 AM
Shouse Village House Values and Current ListingsHere are the historical values in Vienna Virginia over the past 12 months. This chart shows the Median price for all properties and is also segmented by number of bedrooms. Compare this with the active Shouse Village Homes for Sale. This will give you a general idea of how your House in Shouse Village compares with the rest of Vienna. The true way for you to determine the current value of your House in Shouse Village is to request a Current Comparative Market Analysis to be performed by The Earl of Real Estate:Every week, The … (0 comments)

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