buyers agent: Cape Coral Florida * Pre-Foreclosure * Bank Short Sale * Talk to Joe ! - 12/01/08 05:13 PM
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buyers agent: Detached Home for Sale in Churchill Meadows, Mississauga - 12/01/08 12:43 PM
Gorgeous Open Concept 'Regal Craft' Home In Churchill Meadows.Less Than 2 Years New.3123 Square Feet As Per Builder (Including 665 Sq. Ft. Finished Lower Level).Wrought Iron Double Door Entry, Oak Staircase With Wrought Iron Spindles Open To A Professionally Finished Basement & 3 Pc. Bath, Master With His/Her Sinks, Glass Shower,Dbl. … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Detached Home for Sale in Lorne Park, Mississauga - 12/01/08 09:46 AM
Excellent Location-Walk To Tecumseh P.S.- Great House With Many Updated Features-Fantastic Buying Opportunity At This Price- Same Model Sold Across The Street In July For $80,000 More. Note: This Home Does Not Back Onto Hydro Field. Very Private 50 X 120 Ft Lot With 3 Year Old Pool.
http://www.bettybart.com/search/feature.cfm?ml_num=W1479549
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buyers agent: My favorite house of the month in beautiful Travis Heights!! - 11/30/08 10:00 AM
My Favorite House of the Month in beautiful Travis Heights!
This amazing modern home has a ten year builders warranty and too many upgrades to mention them all. I will try to get most of them listed here for you. Take a look at the photos, the woven bamboo floors … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: Buyer Doesn't Want Listing Agent to Get Commission - 11/30/08 12:36 AM
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buyers agent: Unique homes in Central Texas - 11/29/08 01:06 PM
In my business I see many homes each week. On occasion there are some real standouts in the unique homes category. I want to share one of those homes with you today. There is a Cobb house in Bastrop county for sale. This homes construction is unusual in Texas, but very … (6 comments)
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buyers agent: The list you really don't want to be on!! The ten most dangerous citys in the USA from CQ Press. - 11/29/08 11:37 AM
CQ Press an independent publisher just released a list of the ten most dangerous cities in the US. Thankfully Austin Texasis not on this top ten! It seems to be the only one we are NOT on! In this day and age we all want your families to be safe and … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: Buying or Selling Westchester County Real Estate? - 11/26/08 06:40 PM
Please do not hesitate to contact any of our highly qualified and very capable real estate professionals with your questions or concerns regarding selling or buying residential or commercial real estate within any Westchester County community or neighborhood.
Legends Realty Group LLC, while not the oldest nor largest Realtor in the area, is certainly … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Zero Down, Low Down, 100% Financing Home Purchase - Lyn Sims (847)230-7324 - Roselle Illinois Homes - 11/26/08 04:50 PM
Looking for Zero down, Low down
or 100% financing in the Roselle IL area?
Zero down or 100% financing
loans still exist in the Roselle area.
Most people will say it is not out there, but rest assured it
is!
You have just to know where to find it … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Cape Coral Florida Foreclosures * Bank Owned *REO Properties* Why you need a Buyers Agent ! - 11/25/08 07:50 AM
Joe Kendall, Realtor with Sandals Realty a Waterfront and Foreclosure Specialist writes, just last week I was out looking at bank owned homes in Cape Coral with clients, I was also reviewing a couple homes for out of town buyers and I just wanted to explain why you need a … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: The Dreaded Re-Inspect - 11/25/08 07:31 AM
Just the other day, I get a call, It's a Buyers Agent, She tells me "all the stuff on your home inspection is fixed - when can you come back and check it all again?"
This is one of those re-inspect calls that I dread. The next thing she says is … (2 comments)
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buyers agent: Top Six tips to consider when choosing a Buyer's Agent to represent you. - 11/25/08 06:22 AM
It is a Buyer's Market. If you are looking for a home, you may think you can search on the internet and call the listing agent for the different homes you want to see. This will be time consuming. It will be difficult to see many homes on the same day. … (3 comments)
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buyers agent: Buying a Lake Mary Bank-Owned (Foreclosure) Property - 11/24/08 11:54 AM
If you are considering buying a bank-owned property in Lake Mary, you should know:
The agent who has the house for sale is the listing agent and represents the bank, not you.
The bank may require that the home be on the market for a minimum number of days prior … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: No good deed goes unpunished... and Lessons learned. - 11/24/08 11:39 AM
A good friend asked me to watch her dog over the weekend while she was away on business. Of course being a dog lover I said yes. Zoe is a sweet black Lab that loves just about everybody. On the first day of pet sitting I printed the email with the … (8 comments)
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buyers agent: Quick Delivery/Inventory homes from KB Homes in Austin area - 11/24/08 09:30 AM
My associate at KB Homes just sent me a list of quick delivery homes in several neighborhoods in and around Austin. There are three homes in Circle C under $300K!! Please take a look and if any of these homes appeal to you, please give me a call and I will send … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: Opening for a Buyer's Agent! - 11/24/08 09:09 AM
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Opening for a Buyer's Agent! For this position, the applicant must have a NJ Real Estate License! If you know of a real estate agent keeping options open, and want to become a buyer's agent of the fastest growing team, may I request you to please forward this e-mail to … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Buyers: Even If It Seems Like a Good Idea, It's Not - 11/22/08 09:55 PM
As a Buyer's Agent, I can understand how exciting it is to look for homes! I'm sure there are days when you spend hours surfing the Internet looking for that "perfect" house or weekends driving up and down streets calling on signs to see how much a seller is asking for … (5 comments)
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buyers agent: What makes a "Buyer's Agent" different? - 11/21/08 11:50 AM
The difference is representation. Let's say you drive past a home you're interested in, and then you call the listing agent off the sign or flyer; did you know it's their fiduciary duty to get the highest price possible for the seller and represnt their best interest? The law says that … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Are there really convicts on convict Hill- Betina's Austin Trivia blog III - 11/20/08 02:50 PM
People always ask me where the convicts are or where the prison is on Convict Hill. Lucky for the people who live in the neighborhood, there is no prison and the convicts are long gone.
It was much different back in the 1880's the cost of labor was astronomical. Consider the … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: Buyers and their quest to find a home on the web. - 11/20/08 01:42 PM
Well we’ve all been told that a majority of buyers start their search for a home onthe internet and we’ve all been scurrying to capture a share of that market. Websites, SEO efforts, lead capturing companies and host of other concepts have all but filled our minds with the grandeur … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Barton Creek in the begining..... Betina's Austin Trivia blog - 11/20/08 11:48 AM
This is the second installment of Austin Trivia. I hope you find it interesting and worth reading. A number of my past relocation clients have enjoyed a mini Texas history lesson while riding around looking at homes.
Barton Creek is our topic today. The neighborhood was named after the creek. It … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Interesting Austin Texas trivia..... - 11/20/08 11:33 AM
Here is a little local Austin trivia. I have had many of my relocation clients ask me about Austin and I am always happy to share what I know. Several clients say it makes them feel more like a local to know some of our history. This is the first installment of … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Do Buyers' Agents Actually Explain Negotiations to Their Buyers? - 11/17/08 09:50 PM
I sometimes wonder is Buyers' agent actually explain things to their buyers in terms that they'll understand. If they do, why do so many things happen that don't make sense.
My latest example is this: I have a listing under contract. The buyer did their inspections and presented an amendment to … (50 comments)
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buyers agent: What's A Buyer's Agent Good For? - 11/17/08 08:06 PM
While some listing agents may disagree, I think the buyer's agent has some unique responsibilities and most have nothing to do with finding the home.
See I believe fully in the buyer's agent fiduciary responsibility to the client. Meaning that outside finding them the right home and consulting with them to … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: More good news for the Austin home market - 11/17/08 04:20 PM
Here is the "Cliff Notes Version" of an article in the Daily Real Estate News regarding the best housing markets in the US. As always Austin is in the top 10. Surely we should get a medal for setting a record for being in the most top ten lists!?!
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buyers agent: Help Wanted: Buyers Agent - 11/17/08 03:32 PM
Buyer Specialist
Reports To: Team Leader
Position Purpose: To provide sales support by setting face to face appointments to the Listing Specialist of the GoodLife Team as directed by Jérel Washington - Team Lead/Founder. This position consists of simple repetitive tasks which are consistent and will NOT vary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Outbound … (2 comments)
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buyers agent: Attending Home Inspections - 11/17/08 11:08 AM
Home inspections have become an integral part of the home buying process. When I first started practicing Real Estate back in the early nineties, the idea of a home inspection seemed like an obstacle, primarily because we did not know who to call to do one. I suspect there were less … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: LOOKING FOR A BUYERS AGENT? - 11/17/08 10:13 AM
iF YOU ARE EVEN THINKING OF PURCHASING IN THE DOOR COUNTY AREA NOW IS MORE THEN THE PERFECT TIME DUE TO SEVERAL REASONS. GREAT INVENTORY, PRICES ARE GREAT AND THE BEST PART IS YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DEAL WITH TRAFFIC OR CROWDS. THE QUIET TIME HAS NOW SET IN AND … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Sage Advice - Some questions and answers on the local real estate scene - 11/17/08 09:26 AM
Q. We are buying our first home and our parents will be giving us most of the money. What is the best way to protect them without tying us down too much? L. and V. Zimmer, Media, PA
A. From your question I could assume you are siblings, but … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: Having a Buyer's Agent Helped These Clients Save $100,000 on Their Sanford, FL Purchase! - 11/15/08 09:49 PM
For those living in Astor Farms, a community just west of I-4 in Sanford, Florida..it's time to bake a batch of cookies and head over to visit the new owners of 5060 Hawks Hammock Drive.
The new owners of this fine property, Jim & Laura Tischler, hired me as their Buyer's … (2 comments)
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buyers agent: GREAT TIME TO BUY IN DOOR COUNTY - 11/15/08 11:55 AM
YES THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO BUY REAL ESTATE IN DOOR COUNTY AREA. I ACTUALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME HAVE SEEN PRICES IN THIS AREA DROP! NOT ALL PROPERTIES BUT YOU CAN ACTUALLY PURCHASE SOMETHING AT A GREAT PRICE. i HAVE BEEN IN THE BUSINESS FOR GOING ON 19 YEARS … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Travis Country West Open House this Sunday from 2-5! - 11/15/08 10:51 AM
Won't you join me at my Open House this Sunday November 16th from 2-5 in Travis Country West. This home is about 15 minutes from downtown and is just off Southwest Parkway and Mopac. The house is a lovely 3-2.5 with a generously sized master suite downstairs. There is a nice flat backyard with some mature … (10 comments)
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buyers agent: Bellingham Bank Owned Properties and Short Sales - 11/13/08 06:57 PM
Want to search for Bellingham Bank Owned Properies and Short Sales?...Look no further. Want addresses and photos?...How about an update on those new bank owned properties before they hit the maket?...I can have that for you lickity split. No problem. I'll even return your phone calls in a timely manner.
Investors, retirees, first … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Austin is earning the title "The Emerald City" one house at a time. - 11/12/08 10:11 PM
Details of the proposed Austin Energy AuditIn an attempt to rename Austin the "Emerald City" because of our clean and green lifestyle recently Mayor Will Wynn proposed a new law. This law would force all home sellers to make "necessary repairs to correct energy inadequacies" to make their homes more energy efficient. … (9 comments)
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buyers agent: Hybrid Home Tours- Showing Property in a PRIUS HYBRID ++ - 11/12/08 05:21 PM
I have launched a new concept in our area...EcoBroker-Buyers' Agent Services! Visit the website http://www.HybridHomeTours.com Please let me know your feedback, and let me know if you have any questions!
See the Prius Hybrid emblazened with vehicle graphics below, I have had some GREAT response from the eco-mmunity, (thanks to http://www.SundanceChannel.com/thegreens for … (3 comments)
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buyers agent: Spokane Home Buyers- Spokane Realtor Cory Clure @ Tamarack Realty- Home Buyer Check List - 11/11/08 05:46 PM
Home Buyer Checklist
"Your Spokane Area Realtor Cory Clure @ Tamarack Realty"Providing a superior level of real estate services To All Of Spokane county. Let my Knowledge & Experience work for you ! My professional competence will let you buy or sell Spokane Real Estate with confidence! Call Spokane Realtor Cory … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Want a $7500 tax credit for buying your next home? - 11/11/08 05:02 PM
1st Time Homebuyers Tax Refund Info.
1st Time Homebuyers (someone who has not owned a home in the last three years) of a Single-Family Principal Residence may be eligible for a INCOME TAX CREDIT in an amount equal to 10% of the home purchase price up to a maximum of $7,500. … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: What are a buyer's up-front costs in order to work with an agent? - 11/11/08 04:53 PM
I am starting to realize that alot of potential clients seem to feel like working with a Real Estate Agent will cost them some type of out-of-pocket, up-front fee(s)... and that having an agent help with the buying process will be more expensive than going in alone.
This is for you … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: Executive Townhouse Toronto west review - 11/11/08 12:36 PM
In In preparation for a listing presentation I made a graph of the last sales in a particular townhouse complex that is in a demand neighbourhood near the Islington Subway.What would you tell a Listing Prospect?
The last sales in 2008 are 440.0, 458.0, 469.0 448.0, and 468.0 thousand.Human nature wants … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: The housing mess: 5 'dumb' questions: an interesting article... - 11/11/08 12:26 PM
I read an article on MSN this morning and thought that it was not only well written but also made understanding some of today's housing situation easier for a person not in the real estate business.
The article was: The housing Mess: 5 'Dumb' Questions, by Marilyn Lewis. It basically said that … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: Walking is healthy...??? - 11/11/08 08:05 AM
Importance of Walking
Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $7000 per month. My grandpa started walking five miles a day when he was 60.. … (3 comments)
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buyers agent: Bensalem Township, Bucks County has some great buys for investors and handymen. - 11/11/08 08:03 AM
Bensalem township Bucks County has some great buys for investors and investors.
Based on information in the multiple listing there are 11 single homes priced under $200,000.
Some of them need TLC and are priced way below fixed up value.
If you can qualify for a mortgage, these are great buys. … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: GET A FREE $500 WALMART GIFT CARD WHEN YOU USE SPOKANE REALTOR CORY CLURE @ TAMARACK REALTY TO PURCHASE ANY HOME LISTED BY ANY REALTOR - 11/10/08 10:54 PM
GET A FREE $500 WALMART GIFT CARD WHEN YOU USE ME TO PURCHASE ANY HOME LISTED BY ANY REALTORCory Clure (509)251-3489 Tamarack Realty Northwest Inc. Spokane, WA 99206 (509) 251-3489 CELL(509)443-3935 FAXYour Clear Advantage! Cory Clure at Tamarack Realty 509-251-3489 My service, experience and dedication provide motivated Sellers and Buyers with a … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Hybrid Homes on the Horizon - 11/10/08 03:34 PM
"Hybrid Homes" on the horizon
More builders around the country are looking to green building and energy efficiency to help sell new homes. In a softening market, some builders are moving forward with more energy efficient homes in an effort to keep sales steady. Several Atlanta GA builders are building … (5 comments)
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buyers agent: Shoud I Buy a Home Now? YES YES YES - 11/10/08 03:16 PM
Should I Buy My Home Now?
Should I buy a home now or later? Yes you should. If you are working in a field that offers solid income, then by all means, reach out to an experienced real estate agent in your targeted area and buy buy buy. This is … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Ten reasons to buy NOW - 11/10/08 11:38 AM
1. Selectionis great right now. Homes are available in just about every area and at a variety of price ranges. The large home inventory on the market will allow you to choose specific qualities you want to find in your perfect home.
2. It's presently a Buyer's Market. We all know … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: Taking the fear out of buyer agency agreements - It's all about YOU! - 11/10/08 04:53 AM
So much confusion abounds in regards to buyer brokerage agreementsand most of that is because of the lack of explanation that the agreement(contract) is not about the agent or the brokerage. Here's a revelation:
It's all about you!
The buyer agency & brokerage agreement protects and serves you in many ways: … (22 comments)
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buyers agent: 2 Bedroomc Coop for Sale NO Board Approval with parking - 11/09/08 11:59 AM
• 1,000 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm apartment - $189,900 USD
Fleetwood, Mount Vernon - Two bedroom coop for sale in the heart of Fleetwood Mount Vernon, NY. This coop features an eat in kitchen large living room and 5 closets 4 of which are cedar closets. This is ground … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Project Free- Check it out. It may be the salvation of our energy crisis! - 11/09/08 10:51 AM
Please take a moment to go to the Gen-We Project Freewebsite. This organization was started by people born between 1978-2000 and they are often called the Millennials. (I am too old to be in this group, but I applaud their efforts). They are dedicated to reducing or removing our reliance on … (5 comments)
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buyers agent: Top Ten Ways to Get the Best Home Buy - 11/09/08 09:22 AM
1) Get pre-approved by a reputable lender- Be sure you have a pre-approval letter in hand and present it with your offer to assure your strongest bargaining position.2) Sell your present home first- Contingency offers are not at all appealing to most sellers. The seller has to typically wait until your … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: Home Buyers 101- Things every Buyer should know about the process of buying a home. - 11/07/08 05:42 PM
What to expect when you start looking for a new home
In order to make this easy for "first time home buyers" I have broken the process down. You have already accomplished the first step, selecting a "Buyers Agent"; the key is finding someone that you can communicate with that … (3 comments)
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buyers agent: My respect for Buyer's agents has increased tenfold! - 11/07/08 04:13 PM
If you've been reading my blog then you know that I have recently been working with quite a few buyers. One thing this has taught me is......I'M AN AWESOME LISTING BROKER!!!
Here are a few observations from the other side of the fence:
Most of the homes I have looked at … (50 comments)
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buyers agent: Dual Agency and Getting the Best Price with a Buyers' Agent - 11/06/08 06:24 PM
Home buyers wonder if their buyers' agent will try to get them the best price? They're concerned that since the buyer's agent gets a piece of the commission, they may not negotiate a tough deal. This Expert Real Estate Tips video discusses the issue:
A real estate agent typically represents … (7 comments)
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buyers agent: IS THAT REALLY A REALTOR'S JOB?? - 11/06/08 07:38 AM
IS THAT REALLY A REALTOR'S JOB?? I was reading a post earlier about the physical state of homes that are being listed on MLS and it reminded me of a conversation I had with an investor. It went kind of like this:
" I've been looking at properties on my own … (15 comments)
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buyers agent: Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Open House at Chase Bank in Oswego - 11/05/08 11:40 AM
Open House at Chase BankSaturday, November 15 from 10am-NoonOnly at Chase branch located at 3419 Orchard Road in Oswego
I will be hosting an open house at Chase bank to answer any questions you may have about the market on Saturday the 15th. Please stop on by to meet me and get … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Flexible Leasing Terms Available for 6 to 24 months - 11/04/08 06:17 PM
1150ft² - Office - Retail - Professional Space for Lease
This space is suitable for a florist, shoe shop, repair shop, professional office, meeting hall, book store, craft shop, distribution, or mortgage office. Grow your community presence as the community grows. There are several open spaces in New Town, however, … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: Buying Bank Owned Property (REO) in Chicago? Hire an REO experienced buyer’s agent - 11/04/08 08:34 AM
The purchase of an REO property is a more complex transaction which not all Realtors are equipped to handle. Thus an REO experienced agent knows the pitfalls to avoid which in turn makes for a better experience for the buyer.
Buyer's agents have fiduciary responsibility to protect their client. This … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Now is the time to buy in Austin because your housing dollar goes further in Texas!! - 11/03/08 11:15 AM
Get the most bang for your buck in Austin Texas!
According to Forbe's magazine the challenging economic times are far worse in other parts of the country. Texas has remained somewhat immune to the housing crisis. There is still a lot of value to be had for your housing dollar in … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Preserving Austin's unique charm and history one house at a time - 11/03/08 10:08 AM
Preserving Austin's Historic neighborhoods
You may have noticed in central Austin there are a number of neighborhoods that now have a "Historic" Designation". Most Native Texans are very proud of our heritage and we try to preserve our local history. To that end the City of Austin is now working with … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Habitat for Humanity turns over the new H.H. house keys to Nealy family - 11/03/08 09:54 AM
Habitat for Humanity turns over keys to new homeowners in Austin
The Austin Texas chapter of Habitat for Humanity in partnership with Meritage Homes completed construction on a home in Austin Texas for the Nealy family this month. As part of the process to receive the new Habitat Home the … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Buying Real Estate In Myrtle Beach While Living In Another State - 11/01/08 06:30 PM
Even if you vacation every year in Myrtle Beach buying real estate here can be a challenge if you live in another State. There are also thousands of people who have never been to Myrtle Beach but want to buy real estate because they know someone who has, or they realize … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Can I Save A Bundle By Working Directly Through The Listing Agent? - 11/01/08 04:14 PM
This question brings up visions of a Geico commercial for me.
There is a school of thought out there that believe buyers can save money by purchasing a property directly through the agent who has the listing, otherwise called the listing agent. While that may be the true in some circumstances, … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Downtown Austin condos HOA fees are they too high? - 11/01/08 11:29 AM
With the recent building boom of downtown condos the face of Austin is changing. We can't go back in time and stop the building, but we can be aware of which properties charge the lowest HOA fees. If you are considering buying a downtown condo this is important information to consider. … (8 comments)
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buyers agent: Voting in the upcoming election? Do you need to know where to go? I have the answers right here! - 10/31/08 04:26 PM
As many of you know the presidential election is coming up on November 4th. In the city of Austin we also have several issues to vote on this year. Due to overwhelming interest in this election there has been great early voter turn out. On the first day of early voting almost … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: National study shows Austin is number two in Texas for job growth!! - 10/31/08 03:30 PM
Recently the Austin Business Journal announced an independent study that was done to track job growth around the nation. We all know the US economy has taken one on the chin this year. To make matters worse almost 400,000 jobs in the private sector have vanished. Our nations unemployment has risen … (3 comments)
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buyers agent: A funny thing happened... - 10/31/08 11:34 AM
Today, I received a prospect telephone inquiry from my website. Great !A prospect phone call! We engaged in a meaning full conversation about the First Time Buyers Grant of $10,000 that's available from the Federal government. This program is individually administered by the cities.Toronto's application of the funds is available only … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: ERA Answers All About Buying - 10/30/08 08:15 PM
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buyers agent: Who Pays The Buyer's Agent In A Real Estate Transaction? - 10/30/08 11:22 AM
The real estate business is very complex. There are a lot of documents to go over, countless time frames & legalities to maneuver around, and various issues & unique personalities to deal with in every real estate transaction. While I work in this business every day, it is no wonder that … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Angels on the ground, a story to restore your faith in the human race. - 10/30/08 10:34 AM
In this economy more hard working families are faced with the reality of losing their homes by foreclosure. I want to share a heartwarming story that will renew your faith in your fellow man, or woman.
In 2004 Ms. Orr from Dallas Texas bought a home for $80K, recently she was … (6 comments)
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buyers agent: Blogs for dogs.... whoda thunk it?! - 10/29/08 05:57 PM
I had to write about a cool website for your dogs. Its called www.Dogster.com and was created for people that love of dogs. Now once your pooch joins the site he or she can write blogs about their favorite hangouts like restaurants that allow dogs. Some dogs write about their favorite vet … (11 comments)
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buyers agent: Buying A Home? Consider A Buyer's Agent! - 10/29/08 04:10 PM
Listen up potential home-buyers!
Yes, take a break from all the gloom and doom on CNN. Remember you had just made the decision to buy a new home, right! Okay, now what? Well shopping for a new home can be scary. The next question that come to mind is: Whom can … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: It's not what you do it's how you do it - 10/29/08 03:37 PM
"Life itself is a matter of salesmanship." Thomas J. Watson
I was at a local car dealership the other day and let me let you high-pressure salespeople turn me off. I don't know about you, but when I start to feel pressure, I stop listening. I usually just say … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Do you know what a Buyer's Agent is and does? - 10/29/08 08:40 AM
Are you familiar with the term "Buyer's Agent"?
If you are considering purchasing a home, it is important you work with a Buyer's Agent. What a Buyer's Agent does is represent YOU, the Buyer, in the transaction - from start to finish. If you speak directly with a Listing Agent - … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Between Agents - 10/29/08 05:57 AM
Real Estate agents have all kinds of ways of going from beginning to end in a Real Estate transaction. Some agents put in an offer, communicate attorney information and then disappear into some large black hole never communicating the progress of the deal. Others agents will return an email or phone … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Should Buyers Use a Real Estate Professional - 10/29/08 12:03 AM
Should Buyers Use a Real Estate Professional
With just the stroke of a few keys, you can find myriad resources on the Internet to help you in your search for a new home. Besides property listings, you can find out about specific communities, schools and mortgage options. Prudential Real Estate … (2 comments)
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buyers agent: Fossil Fest 2008 is coming soon! - 10/28/08 08:56 PM
Fossil Fest will take place November 8th and 9th and this will be the 18th year for it to occur. The creator of this festival is the Paleontological Society of Austin. They are a scientific, non-profit, community-based organization devoted to the study of fossils. Their goals are to advance the state … (2 comments)
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buyers agent: My First Short Sale Transaction-A Success Story! Two Months Contract To Close! - 10/28/08 07:44 PM
I received a call one day in late August from a couple that had been trying, unsuccessfully, to purchase a new home for their young family. They had been putting offers in on short sale listings for months, they told me, and after waiting the acceptable time limit for a response … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly ... left behind on a notepad. - 10/28/08 02:30 PM
I wasn't sure what to call this post.
Maybe it's a little about agent etiquette. Maybe it's about client confidentiality. Maybe it's about common sense. Maybe it's just about simply being professional.
I check on the listing I currently have from time to time. Although it's not a perfect home - it has … (7 comments)
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buyers agent: 16 Things to know before you buy a property with a septic system. - 10/28/08 10:11 AM
Things to know before you buy a property with a Septic System
Some people find it odd in this day and age to have homes that rely on septic systems for waste-water removal. Septic systems are the "green" choice for waste water removal. However a septic system is really the … (10 comments)
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buyers agent: Your clients are moving to Delaware! - 10/27/08 04:07 PM
Every other email and phone call this year has been from a Boomer now living in New York or New Jersey. OK, some are also coming from Maryland, Pennsylvania, DC and Virginia, but they always did. What is new is that people who had never been to Delaware and never thought … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: Rainy Days Are Perfect For House Hunting - 10/24/08 07:30 AM
Tomorrow
it will rain, actually there is a 90% chance but I am not betting against
those odds. A rainy Saturday could really be a real downer
but I am showing houses tomorrow and I love to show houses in the rain.
Sure we might get a little damp running … (23 comments)
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buyers agent: Lakeway is getting a new hospital!! - 10/23/08 10:10 PM
They just announced that the "Lakeway Regional Medical Center" will be built by a private development company called... what else the "Lakeway Regional Medical Center Development, LLC". This will be a 54 acre project that is estimated to cost $250 million, and it will be 70-80% physician owned. This Saturday will … (2 comments)
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buyers agent: Some Advice When Starting The Home Buying Process in the Kingsland-St. Mary's GA Area from Barbara Ann Scott... - 10/23/08 02:09 PM
Some Advice When Starting the Home Buying Process in the Kingsland-St. Mary's GA areafrom Barbara Ann Scott... Retired Military Wife, ABR®-Broker/Realtor® & Military Relocation Specialist
So you think you can't afford a home? How do you know? Have you talked to a qualified Georgia lender? Make sure that you ask your Realtor® for … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Buyers looking to buy a house in Bucks or Montgomery Counties have lots of choices. - 10/23/08 11:06 AM
This truly is a Buyer's market in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Pa.
The supply of homes is much more than demand. What it means for a buyer is :
1. You can look at many houses before you decide and chances of finding a home with most items on your, " Must … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: If you want me to SELL YOUR LISTING-Then Answer Yer Dang Phone!! - 10/22/08 03:26 PM
I have the best possible clients! Pre approved, over qualified, plenty down and ready to move with NOTHING to sell. They've picked out some nice homes and are ready to rock and roll. So I call to make the appointments on two of them. Guess what!??? No answer not only at … (14 comments)
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buyers agent: Real Estate in the News - 10/22/08 11:10 AM
I received this email and I thought I would share the contents with you.There's been a lot of talk about real estate in the news in recent months. We've heard about declining housing starts, falling existing home sales, double-digit price depreciation, subprime fallout and foreclosures - in the United States. Fortunately, … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: A Buyer Agent? Do You Really Need One? - 10/21/08 05:28 PM
You are in town, maybe renting, and you have been doing your own research trying to find the house that you would like to purchase. You have spent a lot of time doing it on your own. So, why should you try and find a Buyer Agent? You have done all … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: Importance of Buyer's Pre-Approvals... - 10/21/08 04:06 PM
Could it be that a buyer's agent lets a buyer make an offer on a property when the buyer has not been pre-approved by the lender?
Could it be that a seller's agent does not verify the qualifications of a buyer?
You would think it cannot happen anymore... since this is real estate basics and should be second nature … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Don't go blindfolded to the bargaining table. - 10/21/08 01:41 PM
Everyone knows realtors earn commissions for the homes they sell, but many people don't realize who pays them and how the final amount is determined.
When a seller enters into a listing agreement to sell their home through a real estate broker, the listing agreement spells out how much compensation will … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: Congratulations Alison Hunter! - 10/19/08 05:38 PM
A few weeks back, I made the announcement that Bradford Realty Group was expanding! I announced that our new Buyer's Agent, Alison Hunter was coming aboard.
Today, I get the pleasure of announcing that she has written her first offer as a member of Bradford Realty Group. And it is a … (3 comments)
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buyers agent: Viewing Vacant Bank-Owned Homes-Short List of 5 Viewing Surprises - 10/18/08 05:28 AM
Today, a Buyer and I were viewing homes and most of them were bank-owned and vacant. Bank-owned (R.E.O.-Real Estate Owned) properties are fine and sometimes they're even exceptional deals. But you really never know what you're going to get, though, when you finally get there to take a look.
1. … (10 comments)
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buyers agent: Get the most bang for your buck in Austin Texas!! - 10/17/08 11:20 AM
Get the most bang for your buck in Austin Texas!
According to Forbe's magazine the challenging economic times are far worse in other parts of the country. Texas has remained somewhat immune to the housing crisis. There is still a lot of value to be had for your housing dollar in … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Austin's new Recycling Program is launched! - 10/16/08 02:33 PM
Single Stream Recycling debuts in Austin Texas
The new Single Stream recycling program will allow customers to combine: glass, recyclable paper, plastic all into one container. This new program also allows you to recycle more types of items.
The program has debuted earlier this month, October 2008, in some parts of … (8 comments)
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buyers agent: Coaching: Know Your Inventory! - 10/15/08 04:05 PM
I can't tell you how many times I have heard agents say, " Tell me what your looking for and I will see what I can find." If you want to be a successful Buyer's Agent, you better be able to rattle off property that is currently on the market that … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: Invest in Door County! - 10/13/08 01:08 PM
Unlike many parts of the county where property values have plummeted, Door County values have experienced relatively modest declines if any at all! So while everyone is loosing money in the stock market this is the perfect time to buy your dream home, condo or vaction get-a-way! You will not loose … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Back to Robyn's Website... - 10/12/08 04:46 PM
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buyers agent: Congratulations Nina Palmer!! - 10/12/08 04:38 PM
Nina Palmer, the General Manager of Robyn Jones Homes is now a licensed Realtor! She got her license and will now be even more hands on with the clients! Nina is developing her own clientele and represents all of the high ideals and high-level of services that we strive to meet … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Buying a Short Sale Property in Barrington, Palatine, Lake Zurich, Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Inverness, Fox River Grove and other towns in Lake, Cook, or McHenry County. - 10/11/08 08:09 PM
Buying a Short Sale Property in Barrington, Palatine, Lake Zurich, Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Inverness, Fox River Grove and other towns in Lake, Cook, or McHenry County.
There are an abundance of properties for sale listed as short sales with many in all the areas I serve. There is no … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Welcome Home....Well maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 Bath Colonial in East Orange, NJ - 10/11/08 09:59 AM
Welcome Home
36 Ely Place
East Orange, NJ 07017
Offered at $260,000
Taxes: $5,304
Well maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial on quiet street in East Orange. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living room and dining room. Walk up attic with expansion possibilities. Full basement with 1/2 bath. Master bedroom … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Buying A House!
- 10/09/08 02:12 PM
Are you attempting to purchase a home, but have no idea where to begin? Below you will find several valuable tips that will assist you when purchasing your own home. If you are a newcomer to buying a home, try your best not to stress and fret. If you take … (0 comments)
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