Archives of real estate blog entries for July 14, 2012

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Logan Circle DC June Market Report - 10:58 PM
Logan Circle DC June Market Report

Newport Tower Condos, Logan Circle DC

Logan Circle Dc June Market Report:
High Activity and the End of the Logan/Thomas Circle Buyer's Market?

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There was good news for buyers in the 20005 zip code during June 2012:
 
Median sold price for Condo & Coop properties was $415,746, that's down 13.3% from May and a decrease of 0.5% from June 2011.
 
Buyers took advantage of aggressive pricing. Average days on market for units sold in June was 25 days, 61% below … (2 comments)

Will Someone PLEASE Feature My D@%&M Post!! - 05:08 AM
Do you ever get frustrated because your articles are never featured on Active Rain? Do you get tired of seeing the same old faces on the featured board.  Like mine :) I admit that I’m one of the “popular” bloggers. Some say it’s because I’m sooooo good looking.

But it’s probably just because I have been around for so long. I was like the 860th member or something like that. And back in my blogging hay days i used to write some pretty good stuff. Not so much anymore.

I have been around AR pretty much since it's inception. … (80 comments)

SIMMERING SALES IN SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE, NEW YORK!...An Update On Sales Here: - 07:01 PM
SIMMERING SALES IN SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE, NEW YORK!...An Update On Sales Here:
Yesterday, I checked the transfer of properties here in the Southampton market--Southampton Village to be specific. There in black and white was the evidence I was looking for:
JUNE SALES 2012 VS 2011
Week of 7/6/12   2 Houses sold
Week of 6/29/12  8 houses sold                                         
Week of 6/22/12  4 houses sold
Week of 6/15/12  3 houses sold
Week of 6/8/12    5 houses sold                                                                
Week of 6/1/12    4 houses sold
2012 JUNE TOTAL        26 houses sold
This shows me that the pace of sales has picked up nicely compared to a year … (12 comments)

I rank in Google but what about Bing and Yahoo? - 12:55 PM
I ran an interesting test to see how well my articles showed up in Bing and Yahoo compared to Google.  Everyone is so busy thinking about how they rank in Google, the often forget to look at the other search engines.  Bing, from Microsoft, is certainly worth checking.  Call me a die-hard but I still like Yahoo. My test involved an article about the 33rd Annual Los Altos Art & Wine Festival - the largest such event in the Bay Area.
Google Ranking
When I search for either the original Activerain article, I rank on Page 2 in 4th position.  This … (29 comments)

Fun with Photoshop...Negotiations Are Going Quite Well on Our New Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Home!!! Part II - 08:21 AM
Negotiations Are Going Quite Well on Our New Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Home!!!
Part II
 
"Why, yes, mom. The negotiations are going quite well on our new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home. Craig seems to have everything in control. What's all that noise in the background? Oh, that must be the fax machine. I think Craig is sending through the final paperwork right now!!!"





About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - … (20 comments)

Right Of First Refusal…What You Need to Know - 07:51 PM
When buying a condo in Daytona Area, watch for this clause. We use the Condominium Disclosure, and it specifies whether the Association has the first right of refusal, and also whether the Condo Owners have the right of refusal. While refusal by the Association is relatively rare, watch for those condominiums where the condo owners have the first right of refusal. It can easily happen that when you think that you got a great deal, the owners may agree with you and take it away from you. All they need is to offer the same terms to the Seller, and your … (32 comments)

I'm Not Singing in the Rain and Here is Why - 07:57 PM
I love Active Rain but that does not mean that I love the "Rain"...especially when it causes delays to projects including my own!
Once upon a time the beginning of Summer in Southwest Louisiana was bright and sunny and the grass was green!  New Construction homes were going up quickly, landscapers and yard crews were busy and home improvement projects were started by many homeowners including me!
Earlier this summer were finally decided to put a pool in our backyard.  As a full time Lake Charles Realtor married to a loan officer, we don't get to take a vacation very often.  … (38 comments)

The Father...The Son...And the Holy Ghost Writer...Shouldn't Pre-Judge - 01:02 PM
There was a members only post today that discussed agents who use someone else to write and submit blog posts for them.  The attitude of this writer was not favorable for this method of blogging and suggested that the owner of the blog do his/her own work.
Everyone should not blog.  It’s as simply said as that.  There are people who do not have a very good mastery of the English language; there are agents who are totally intimidated by the thought of having to write a post; and there are agents who just don’t have any time.
I’m sure there … (68 comments)

Things are always changing... - 06:01 PM
I'll be the first one to admit I don't like change.  I am a creature of habit and I like things the way they are.  BUT, I'm not stupid and this industry changes just like my little puppy did.  And you either grow and adapt or you get left behind. 
And for those of you how follow my posts, yes that was Glen 4 years ago he way we brought him home.  Wasn't he snuggly?
I just wrote an offer on another short sale.  When the "melt  down" started there weren't ANY in my area, slowly there were a few.  Now … (24 comments)

They don't make pools like they used to do - 11:39 PM
I took a long stroll today along the Pacific Ocean from Waikiki's yacht basin to the Moana Hotel (where I had promised myself to get a smoothie). And found the ultimate pool at the Sheraton Waikiki. This was not a kiddie pool, this was a grownup type of pool: 
1. It's an infinity pool that seemingly seemlessly becomes one with the Pacific Ocean.
2. A bar and bartender.
3. Bar stools that were big orange lounges that drifted in the water.
4. Or these orange lounges can be used for sun bathing, with patrons plopped partly in and partly out of the water.
… (32 comments)

I Had A Slip And Fall Client, And He's Not A Lawyer! - 04:44 AM
In order to completely finish the pre-drywall inspection I wanted to see how a space would be completed at the end of construction.  That required we go to the model home of this particular elevation.
This is a row of townhome condos, with designs that leave no room in front or behind for the AC compressors.
That puts the compressors on the roofs.  You can see the trap door to the spot in the photo on the left.
This is fine.  Difficult to get to for service or periodic inspections, but doable.
So, during the inspection and learning this fact, I … (49 comments)

My ActiveRain Journey! Newbie to 500,000 Points! Hey, Newbies! - 04:16 AM
 
Hey Newbies!  It can happen to you quicker than you can imagine!  Newbies, good luck in your continued journey in ActiveRain.  May the twists and turns you experience blogging in ActiveRain take you to higher levels in your business, networking and knowledge!  
22 Months Ago My Life Changed!  From Newbie to 500,000 Points!  Points are good!  Money is better!  You can have both in ActiveRain!  Upon reaching the big 500,000 mark I now have a free ride in ActiveRain!  Thank you, AR Gods! 
I have sent and received referrals - that's CA$H!  I have received business from my property blogs.  I received a gift card for $500. … (56 comments)

On to the Next 500,000 Points - 12:50 PM
This blog post will put me over my goal of 500,000 ActiveRain points. When I started blogging here back in August 2009, I didn't think there was any way I would ever accumulate this many points.
My primary focus has always been to gain more business by blogging. I had absolutely no internet presence before coming to ActiveRain. You couldn't find me anywhere in the Google SERPs. As a matter of fact, I didn't even know what Google SERPs meant. I didn't like blogging when I first came here. It was so tedious. Every blog post was a challenge. But … (56 comments)

Bob Stewart E-mailed Me – Thanks ActiveRain! - 02:11 AM
 
Bob Stewart E-mailed Me
 Thanks ActiveRain!

When I started blogging here last year, I didn’t really knew where it was going to lead. I had hoped that by blogging I would get more business opportunities. That has been my experience here, those things are happening as a direct result of doing what I do. But there is more to this place than increased sales.

Participation Means Growth

It has been my experience that if I do what the active members are doing, I can learn some things that can useful to blogging and improve my business. … (53 comments)

Doing whatever it takes to sell your house - 08:31 AM
Doing whatever it takes to sell your house
A year-and-a-half ago, when the market was about as low as it could go, I listed and sold my own house. So I know what homeowners have been going through … up close and extremely personal.
Like them, I had to sell my house in this unforgiving market. Unlucky for me, the market was going through yet another free fall just as I was trying to sell.
Because of my experience, I know what the greatest fear is for homesellers …
It’s about losing money!
I can also tell you … (26 comments)

Why are there snow pictures in July? - 09:32 PM
By Sonya Mays
 
So I’m searching through our local MLS (Multiple Listing Service) to setup a new search parameter for a new client. During the process, I come across several listings with no photos, other listings with blurry or out of focus photos.  Some of these are what I would call high end, luxury listings with higher price points.  I find it astonishing that million dollar homes would have 1 or 2 blurry or shady photos and no other photos to showcase the home.  I’ve listed REO properties under $10,000 with better looking photos and more photos than what I’m … (22 comments)

It's So Easy To Detect A Plagiarizer, So Why Do It? - 06:46 PM
Plagiarizing is:  The definition according to Wikipedia and Merriam-Webster plagiarize means to steal another author's thoughts, ideas, expressions and pass them off as one's own original content.  
It sounds serious when looked at for what it is.  
I doubt the casual plagiarizer realizes how serious this is but it is considered fraud according to our own United States Copyright laws.  Copyright.Gov has so much information on the subject it is mind boggling.
Even Rearranging content can be detected and taking out a few words of the content of someone else and adding your own content is considered another type of plagiarism.
… (37 comments)

Work with the assets that we have! - 08:10 PM
Work with the assets that we have! 
it has not  been that long since I partnered with David Humphrey. A few months ago I needed an agent to  list  my clients  townhouse which was outside my area of Naples Florida. So online I went to one of my communities to find an agent to help me. My client actually lives  in Sweden owned  a townhouse in an area called Celebration Florida just outside Orlando. I did a call out for help, David replied rather quickly, we spoke for a while as I explained what I needed. Since we would be … (7 comments)

3.8% Tax Will go into Effect in 2013 - 01:30 PM
Too much inaccurate information has been floating around this 3.8% tax.  Let's set the record straight!  

YES there is going to be a 3.8% tax.
NO it WILL NOT apply to all real estate transactions or similar transactions.
The tax was designed and will affect some upper income taxpayers. 
So those with MORE THAN $200,000 of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) ($250,000 on a joint return) will pay the tax on investment income, maybe.
Investment income, defined as interest, dividends, capital gains and net rents.  It is my understanding that a formula will determine what portion, if any, of these types … (32 comments)

Can you show me the house, my agent lives in another state - 02:58 AM
Can you show me the house, my agent lives in another state
it started out innocently enough, call from a person who spotted one of our signs. She wanted to see and was paying cash. My partner was close to the house which happened to be vacant, so she went over to show her at the house. VA has new agency laws, we carry both types of disclosures with us in case something like this happens.
Before opening the door, they make some small talk and the "buyer" also asks about another house a few doors down that also is vacent. … (33 comments)

Must Be Something in the Air - 10:12 PM
Must Be Something in the Air
When I read Will Hamm's post "Don't tell me you are sending me a contract then nothing," at the end of July,I genuinely empathized with Will, but realized that I have been that agent.  Granted, I am also the agent that will call and let you know there has been a change of heart.   I don't leave Listing Agents hanging.  If I call with certainty that I am going to be sending an offer, and find out that my clients aren't as certain as they presented themselves to be, I close the loop.  It's … (49 comments)


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A Home For All Seasons. 415 South Road in Pikesville 21208 - 09:39 PM
 
                 A home For All Seasons 415 South Road in Pikesville 21208   Today I had a showing at 415 South Rd which sits on three private wooded acres and is surrounded by the greens of  Woodholme Country Golf Club This all  brick custom home is convenient to the Baltimore Beltway Exit 20, Lifebridge Gym, Trader Joes, Gucci Giant and fine Pikesville dining and shopping. This is such a great floor plan with master bedroom on the first floor. Very open kitchen, dining and great room with high ceilings and wood burning fireplace. The and 2-3 bedrooms upstairs  could be guest quarters … (8 comments)

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Will Someone PLEASE Feature My D@%&M Post!! - 05:08 AM
Do you ever get frustrated because your articles are never featured on Active Rain? Do you get tired of seeing the same old faces on the featured board.  Like mine :) I admit that I’m one of the “popular” bloggers. Some say it’s because I’m sooooo good looking.

But it’s probably just because I have been around for so long. I was like the 860th member or something like that. And back in my blogging hay days i used to write some pretty good stuff. Not so much anymore.

I have been around AR pretty much since it's inception. … (80 comments)

Give it Back...pay it Forward to The Homefront at Dollar Tree - 05:25 AM
    I can always find something at the 'the dollar store' that is just what I need...to wrap a present....add to a gift....replace the sunglasses I sat on...find an addition to the "prize closet" for something to amuse children...hand and dish soap...balloons for the birthday or mailbox surprise present...the list continues...I tease the clerks about when will they start the 'Recovering Dollar Store Shoppers' group....I will be there...but really I have no desire to recover.  One friend we know let's her grandchildren have one dollar...and they have to make choices....what is it they really want most...a lesson in priorities.
   Dollar … (13 comments)

EGGtra Special for this week at Karen's Salon in Pensacola Florida - 10:35 AM
50% off micro current facial therapy or turbo facelift at Karen's Salon in Pensacola
 
• $17 for micro current facial or turbo facelift ($35 value)
• Appointment must be scheduled with Michele Dupree  708 New Warrington RoadPensacola, FL 32506(850) 232-0928Get Directions • Upgrades available
• PROMOTION EXPIRES October 16, 2012
 
Michele Dupree is the skin care specialist at Karen's Salon.
 
 
HOME OF THE WEEK
 
 
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EGGStra Special - The Bridge Bar on Pensacola Bay- Pensacola Florida - 11:19 AM
50% off beer, wine and cocktails at The Bridge Bar on Pensacola Bay
The Deal • $15 for $30 worth of bar drinks
• Offer valid to customers 21 and older
• Extensive list of wines and beers
• PROMOTION EXPIRES October 17, 2012
Located at the base of the Three Mile Bridge, The Bridge Bar is known for good times that come with a great view of the bay. The business has been open for three years
 

HOME OF THE WEEK

 



 
Would you like information on buying or selling … (0 comments)

EGGtra Special 50% off Woodshed Grill and Brew Pub - Pensacola Fl. - 11:31 AM
50% off food and beverages at Woodshed Grill and Brew Pub
The Deal • $10 for $20 worth of food and drinks
• Excludes alcohol
• Walk-ins welcome; outdoor seating available
• PROMOTION EXPIRES October 18, 2012
The Woodshed Grill and Brew Pub has been around longer than its name has. The restaurant didn’t always go by its current moniker. It previously was known as Brews Brothers Grill Pub. What does that mean for you? New name, same great food and beer selection.
 
HOME OF THE WEEK


Would you like information on buying or selling … (0 comments)

INVESTMENT PROPERTY 6093 ST ALBAN Pensacola Florida - 11:45 AM
INVESTMENT PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
 
Money Maker cash flows at 1300 a month duplex
 


Would you like information on buying or selling Foreclosures / Short sales CLICK HERE or Search All Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Area MLS Listings CLICK HERE for Rentals and Homes For Sale.
Sellers Flat Fee of $2995 when one of our agents sells your home or if you want MLS (where you home is available for all Real Estate Agents to sell) then the best program TODAY is $1495 to us +3 % offered to Buyers Agent for bringing the buyer.  When you understand how agents … (0 comments)

Home of the Week 4025 BEDEVERE DR, PENSACOLA Florida 32514 - 08:14 PM
HOME OF THE WEEK


Would you like information on buying or selling Foreclosures / Short sales CLICK HERE or Search All Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Area MLS Listings CLICK HERE for Rentals and Homes For Sale.
Sellers Flat Fee of $2995 when one of our agents sells your home or if you want MLS (where you home is available for all Real Estate Agents to sell) then the best program TODAY is $1495 to us +3 % offered to Buyers Agent for bringing the buyer.  When you understand how agents work you will clearly see why we sell 94% of our homes … (0 comments)

HOME OF THE WEEK 6360 JUDKINS, PENSACOLA Florida 32504 - 08:18 PM
HOME OF THE WEEK


Would you like information on buying or selling Foreclosures / Short sales CLICK HERE or Search All Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Area MLS Listings CLICK HERE for Rentals and Homes For Sale.
Sellers Flat Fee of $2995 when one of our agents sells your home or if you want MLS (where you home is available for all Real Estate Agents to sell) then the best program TODAY is $1495 to us +3 % offered to Buyers Agent for bringing the buyer.  When you understand how agents work you will clearly see why we sell 94% of our homes … (5 comments)

*New Listing* Condo Living with Superb Amenities! - 08:02 AM

  Exquisite 2 level condo located in the heart of Cascades!    Walk into the two story foyer and off to your left you’ll be please to find an open kitchen with plenty of cabinetry and pantry space. Flow into a separate dining room and two-story family roomcomplete with built-in bookshelves and cozy gas fireplace. Soak up the warm weather with friends and family on a large patio withstorage closet. At the end of the day, take advantage of the two spacious master suites each with their own bath and spacious closets. On top of the great living space, enjoy all the endless amenities of Cascades such as 4 Community Centers, 5 pools, 13 tennis courts, 25 tot … (6 comments)

Idaho VA Loan - 08:42 AM
The Idaho VA Loan still remains to be one of the best home loans to put Idaho Veterans in.  To many loan officers push Veterans away from doing it just because of the added steps it takes to get a Veteran put into the VA Loan.  9 times out of 10 if a Veteran qualifies for the Idaho VA Loan then it is the better loan for them.  But this can be better displayed to the Idaho Veteran by giving them a loan comparison sheet so they can make an informed decision on their own.  At least give the Idaho Veterans … (2 comments)

4 Top Business Relationship Killers - 12:36 AM
Strong relationships are key to small business success. However, many business owners make common mistakes that kill their relationships and hurt their businesses. Here are four common business relationship killers and tips for avoiding them:
1. Failing to Communicate Well: Too many people consider cryptic phrases actual communication. It’s only effective communication, however, if the person you’re speaking to can fully understand what you’re saying, what you’re offering, what you want, and what your goals or expectations are. It is not good enough that you understand the point you are trying to make. If the person you are trying to communicate … (2 comments)

How To Get Things Done - 04:43 AM
How To Get Things Done When I started in real estate I was told how important multitasking is in this profession.  I always had trouble trying to manage more things than once at any given time and found that I wasn’t serving my Stuart, Florida real estate clients as effectively as I should.Recently, I’ve been reading that multitasking isn’t the best way to work. Focus is the key to productivity. "These people who think that they can multitask are wrong," says Kate Wendleton, president of career coaching firm The Five O'Clock Club. Focus on one thing, get it done, and move … (13 comments)

REAL ESTATE STATISTICS FOR PURCELLVILLLE, LOUDOUN COUNTY VA, JUNE 1-JUNE 30, 2012 - 12:56 PM
Purcellville is a wonderful small town in western Loudoun County, just 6 miles west of Leesburg, but different in statistics for types of homes, lot size and rural or urban features.
There are not many new home communities in Purcellville compared with Aldie, Leesburg or Chantilly, but the builders offering new homes are building lovely new home sites in rural Loudoun County.
Closed home prices sold for a price range of $60,000 to $670,000.  
The sale of properties in Chantilly for the first half of 2012 was moderately active, with an average time on the market of only 95 days, … (2 comments)

REAL ESTATE STATISTICS FOR ASHBURN VA, LOUDOUN COUNTY, JUNE 1 - JUNE 30, 2012. - 03:07 PM
Ashburn is a popular community in Eastern Loudoun County.  Since it's close to the high tech corridor and McLean and Vienna, location is important and Ashburn is just minutes to Dulles International Airport.  
 
 
There are not many new home communities in Ashburn compared with Aldie, Leesburg or Chantilly, but the builders offering new homes are building lovely new home sites in this urban Loudoun County community.
 
Closed home prices sold for a price range of $299,000 to $999,000.  
 
The sale of properties in Ashburn for the first half of 2012 was moderately active, with an … (0 comments)

REAL ESTATE STATISTICS FOR STERLING, LOUDOUN COUNTY VIRGINIA, June 1 - June 30, 2012. - 03:37 PM
Sterling is an established town in Eastern Loudoun County popular because of the easy transportation to high tech employment centers in  McLean and Vienna, and Washington, D.C.   Also close to Dulles international Airport, many international companies are located in Sterling.   
Closed home prices sold for a price range of $235,000 to $1,025,000.  
 
The sale of properties in Sterling for the first half of 2012 was moderately active, with an average time on the market in June of only 38 days, far less than the county average of 72 days.
 
 
 
The housing stock in Sterling is … (5 comments)

July 13, 2012 Foreclosures For Sale Dublin CA June 2012 Market Report - 08:53 AM
July 13, 2012 Foreclosures For Sale Dublin CA June 2012 Market Report The full report shows Dublin CA real estate trends in charts for the year to date history of Single Family and Attached Foreclosure Homes For Sale in Dublin CA, Pending and Sold by month as well as the single family and attached Foreclosure Median Home Price in Dublin CA and Average Days on Market data. Details on Foreclosure Homes for Sale in Dublin CA sold in June 2012 are also included.
Foreclosure Homes For Sale Dublin CA Currently on the Market The newest listing of Foreclosure homes for sale … (1 comments)

July 13, 2012 Short Sales For Sale Dublin CA June 2012 Market Report - 08:53 AM
July 13, 2012 Short Sales For Sale Dublin CA June 2012 Market Report The full report shows Dublin CA real estate trends in charts for the year to date history of Single Family and Attached Short Sale Homes For Sale in Dublin CA, Pending and Sold by month as well as the single family and attached Short Sale Median Home Price in Dublin CA and Average Days on Market data. Details on Short Sale Homes for Sale in Dublin CA sold in June 2012 are also included.
Short Sale Homes For Sale Dublin CA Currently on the Market The newest listing … (1 comments)

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