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buyers: THIS MAY BE YOUR TIME TO MOVE - 02/15/10 10:39 AM
Have you been thinking about moving but don't know if the time is right? The opportunity you've been waiting for may be here. Because of low interest rates and government incentives, more potential buyers have been looking around. And since you may qualify for the new $6500 tax credit also, this may be the right time to move on or move up.
Even though you may have to discount your house to sell it, you'll get a greater discount on the house you buy. And if you lose money on the house you sell you may be able to write those losses … (0 comments)
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buyers: SALES COMMISSIONS HELP SELL YOUR HOUSE - 06/16/09 05:01 PM
There are many sellers who act as though their listing agent, and all other agents for that matter, is just "one of the other parties" in the transaction. For this reason, as well as the typical financial reasons, they feel they are working in their best interest to negotiate lower than reasonable sales commissions. But in fact they do themselves no good service to chisel the sales commission of their REALTOR.
The sales commission, which is not set but negotiated, is difficult to discuss among agents because ethically and legally we cannot and should not set them. But we can keep … (0 comments)
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buyers: $8000 first-time buyer tax credit helping. - 05/26/09 09:26 AM
Since the implementaion of the $8000 tax credit we have had an increase in offers and closings of homes in the $100k to $150k range. I expect there will be an even larger increase when buyers are able to use it for down-payments. Hopefully this will flow up as the sellers of these houses, looking to take advantage of the value in the present housing market, upgrade to more expensive homes.
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buyers: OPPORTUNITIES FOR VACATION HOMES - 05/04/09 04:21 PM
Whether it's a lakefront cottage or a log cabin in the woods, a vacation home often seems to be a dream that only the wealthy can afford. But these days, you don't have to be a millionaire to own one.
A nationwide survey shows the median household income of second-home owners is $46,500. And, according to recent statistics, there were 7.2 million U.S. households in 1990 that owned some kind of recreational property or second home for vacation purposes. That number is expected to at least double and possibly triple over the next 10 years. With today's continued low interest … (0 comments)
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buyers: HOME SELLING TIPS - 05/04/09 04:15 PM
Maybe you're moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a new career opportunity, or purchasing a townhouse for retirement. Whatever the reason for the move, you'll need to take the necessary steps to sell your home for the best possible price, within a reasonable amount of time. Where do you begin?
If you're like most people, you'll start by seeking assistance from a professional. A local real estate sales associate, who knows your neighborhood, can help you determine a fair market price. The sales associate should also recommend the extent to which you should make … (1 comments)
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buyers: ELIMINATE HOME-BUYING HASSLES - 05/04/09 04:03 PM
Perhaps you'd like to take advantage of today's great buyer's market in housing but feel a little intimidated by everything that's involved.
You know the routine: finding the right locale and the right house; negotiating an agreement; putting together a down payment; and selecting the best mortgage available.
There are two things you can do to make every step run smoothly. The first is to select a really professional agent who knows the real estate business, knows your local market, has both a solid reputation for integrity and a solid record of success, and clearly is eager to respond … (0 comments)
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buyers: USE A BUYERS AGENT - 05/01/09 05:57 PM
Just because an agent is driving you around in their car looking at houses doesn't mean they work for you. According to real estate law, every real estate agent works for the seller unless you, the buyer, has a specific agreement with the agent to represent you, even if the house you're looking at is not listed by that agent. So before you discuss ANY specifics about purchasing a home, including your income, financial situation or offers, make sure you have a buyer's agreement in writing to ensure that agent is YOUR agent. It's important that you choose an experienced agent … (1 comments)
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buyers: What You're Missing - 02/14/09 03:21 PM
REALTORS® have access to more than just local publications, the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and company website. Realtor.com is the leading website in the world, CENTURY21.com has over 1.4 million hits per month, and my own website gets traffic from Google, Yahoo, and many other real estate search engines. This allows you to see how many buyers view your home, not just in person, but online also. The best feature of all is the Virtual Tour of your home that will allow buyers to "walk" through your home before they pull into the drive. Buyers average eight weeks of online shopping … (0 comments)
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buyers: First-Time Buyers Rejoice! - 12/02/08 10:06 AM
With the current financial turmoil in the housing and credit markets it may seem like a good idea to put off that next home purchase. But if you're financially ready and have a need for a new home this may be the best time to buy. For first-time buyers, defined as anyone who hasn't owned a home in the three previous years, the U.S. government is offering a $7500 tax credit. This money is added to your tax refund, or subtracted from taxes you might owe depending on your situation. This money can be used to fix up your new home, … (0 comments)
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Bill Williams-Broker,REALTOR
Mountain View,
NC
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