Arranging to view properties - 03/31/10 12:39 AM
You may have already seen a few properties you've been interested in, but now that your house-hunting search has begun in earnest, it is time to start getting a lot more familiar with what's out there.  This will help you when the time is right to buy.  You'll "just know", and recognize when you see the property that is everything you want, and understand whether it is a reasonable price.  Once you start looking at houses, you may also become more clear with yourself what kind of features and amenities fall into the "needs" category, and which are only "wants" based on … (1 comments)

When to adjust your price - 03/24/10 06:46 PM
No two used houses are alike.  Even if they are side by side, with the same floorplan and built in the same year, there will be differences in outlook, exposure, condition.  Price selection is a matter of objective comparision to similar properties, taking into account market conditions and the seller's timeframe/motivation, to establish a price RANGE in which the property is marketable.  It's both a science and an art. 
Sometimes, a home will list... and sit... and sit...  obviously priced outside of the market. 
There are many reasons for this, but typically it's because either the listing agent misread the market conditions and comparables, OR … (1 comments)

Open House Saturday March 20 11-1pm. 1279 Lidgate Court. $472,900 - 03/19/10 10:53 PM
3 bedroom 2 bath rancher on cul-de-sac.  This easy-care home has had numerous updates throughout.  Features include newer roof, vinyl siding, updated kitchen, large master with walk-in closet and walk-in shower in ensuite.  A bright, open, inviting home with wood fireplace in living room, family room off kitchen, and covered patio at side of home for entertaining inside or out year round.  All this plus a single garage and 200 amp power for all your toys.  The yard is large but low maintenance, with good sized fully fenced area.  Stainless appliances and front loading washer/dryer included.  Floorplans available.
 
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Initial Blog - 03/19/10 10:44 PM
My first blog.  What to write about?  That is the question.  Being as it's my initial blog and could be viewed as representative of all future blogging, there's a fair bit of pressure to getting it right.  Depending on where this goes, where I take it, how useful it is to you in your life, applicable to your business, life changing, gripping, dramatic...  depending on all that, if I'm successful, you will have an impression of the validity and relevance of this blog.  So, my first blog must create an expectation in you, dear reader, of things to come.  So, what to blog about...About the wonderful … (9 comments)

 
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