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bristol county: If you don’t shovel you may be sued!!! - 12/31/10 03:30 PM
In a recent ruling the Massachusetts Supreme Court changed how people slipping on ice and snow on your property was handled. The prior law read that if you, as a home or business owner, chose not to clear the snow or ice off of your property it was ruled as it was an “act of nature” and you were not liable. Well, that has now changed!
Please read this article:
The law now states that every property owner has a duty to use “reasonable care”.
What does that mean to you as a homeowner with your home on the market?????
………The … (8 comments)
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bristol county: The longest foreclosure process..... - 12/17/10 03:51 PM
Foreclosures are here and in full speed. We all must know someone that has or is going through financial trouble and is unable to pay their mortgage. But the story I just read absolutely takes the prize for being the longest pending foreclosure that I have ever heard of.
In life if you don’t stand up and fight for yourself no one else will. Yes, you can pay some one to be the mouth piece for you, but you have to take the initiative to make the fight. Well, Patsy Campbell of Florida really has taken it to levels I … (2 comments)
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bristol county: Will I have the “American Dream” again?? - 12/12/10 11:58 AM
December 12, 2010
I recently received an email from a person who was very distraught over the necessity of having to go through a short sale. The simple fact of needing the short sale was very upsetting to her, but she was also upset over the fact that she was told that she would not be able to own a home again for at least 5 years!!!
I was shocked when she said that to me.
I asked her who told her such a thing? She informed me that her bank had indicated that to her.
That left me thinking … (5 comments)
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bristol county: Short Sales are time consumming and intense BUT uneducated or lazy agents make them tough! - 12/07/10 05:29 AM
At this very moment I have 23 active short sale files.
I just wanted to let that sentence sink in. Give it the attention and thought that it deserves. That is a good number of active short sale files. Not bragging or looking for accolades just want you to realize how many files I work on at once so that you possibly can see why an agent who doesn't want to listen to how the process is OR an agent who just wants to play "pass the buck" is truly an unnecessary nuisance in this market.
A short sale is … (7 comments)
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bristol county: My journey thru one of my recent short sales - 12/04/10 10:05 AM
As most of my readers know by now I specialize in short sales. Many agents claim to be an expert but when asked to show their numbers or show professional referrals, they cannot. I handle the short sales for many agents in my office as well as for several local attorneys, and have even stepped in to assist agents in other brokerage firms.
Yes, I now have sufficiently patted myself on the back )!!!!!
Well, my experiences with a recent short sale left me out of wind and even speechless (and anybody who is laughing thinking there is NO way I was … (4 comments)
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bristol county: Website Resources for Foreclosure Help - 09/17/10 09:08 AM
You've been warned about foreclosure scams. But sometimes it's really hard to tell if something is a scam or not. Some less-than-reliable outfits have even taken to including "hud" or "gov" in their URLs to fool you into thinking they are legitimate foreclosure counselors. It pays to be wary. Below are some websites from government and non-profit agencies that can help you with foreclosure. Some are seeking volunteers and donations to help stop the foreclosure crisis.
HOPENOW.COMResearch your options with this web formFind your mortgage lenderFind a foreclosure counselor in your areaFocused on helping homeowners in crisis, this alliance helps … (0 comments)
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bristol county: Is your homestead act still protecting you??? - 09/11/10 09:47 PM
I received an email earlier today from a past client asking me if the homestead act they had filed when they purchased was still valid after they refinanced.
The answer is NO.
I have heard different attorneys give different answers to that questions, and I had 1 attorney once respond "That there are different schools of thought on this issue......".
The only school I want and am interested in is protection! Real estate agents and attorneys have always assumed that the exemption was subordinate to a pre-existing mortgage, but believed the Homestead otherwise remained valid when a new refinance mortgage was … (1 comments)
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bristol county: This Month in Real Estate July - 07/29/10 10:23 AM
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bristol county: BERKLEY MARKET REPORT - JULY 2009 - 08/07/09 04:14 AM
Total Market Report is provided to give you an overall picture of the current market conditions.The following report is for single family homes sold in Berkley from July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009.Single Family HomesNumber of Homes on Market 61 (a rather high number of listings for such a small town)Average Days on the Market 174 - The Market Time is signifying the homes are VERY overpricedNumber of Homes U.A.G 4 - that averaged only 130 days on the market (Price = Pace)Average Price of U.A.G. Homes $329,300Number of Homes Sold 6Average Sold Price $262,304
Average Asking Price $367,609Lowest SALE … (1 comments)
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bristol county: A Definition of Skill - 02/19/09 07:41 AM
In my office I am known as the "go-to" person by my fellow agents for advice / help and as a sounding board. I feel honored that I am thought of in such a flattering manner by those that I work with, some of whom are major hitters in our market area.
Well, the other day I got a call from one of these agents (p.s. she is an avid Active Rainer so I hope she doesn't mind me kissing and telling) to tell me about her bad day. A closing that was to happen that day didn't. Uuuugghh!!! I know … (10 comments)
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bristol county: AR Accountability Partners - 01/21/09 06:19 AM
I was having a conversation with an agent in another office the other day, and he made a comment that "last year was a really bad year for me, I earned a quarter of what I usually do."!! A BAD YEAR!!!
When did you clue in to the fact that you weren't earning any or enough money....December?????
You had 12 warning signs flashing across your face along the way....nevermind the 52 chances to ramp it up if your results are less than what you want/need.
Enough ranting!!!!!! That is counter productive (but man that is just irritating).
Okay heading into … (7 comments)
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bristol county: **WARNING** YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER GOES PUBLIC TODAY!! - 01/15/09 05:58 AM
Heads upREMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public today REMINDER... all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls.
.... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked . You cannot call from a different phone number.
HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO … (12 comments)
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bristol county: My Big WHY??? - 01/10/09 06:38 PM
I have been actively selling real estate for almost 14 years. In the real estate world that is almost a life time. You know what I mean....models have a shelf life of 4-5 years as the "Top Model"; actors or actresses are "in" for maybe 10 years. Well, 14 years in the real estate profession (active and full time)puts you in a very short list of the real estate "elite". Now before you scream I am NOT saying that "Elite" means that I am right off of the cuff better...it just simply means that VERY few make that length of time … (4 comments)
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bristol county: BERKLEY - MARKET REPORT DECEMBER 2008 - 01/05/09 05:54 AM
Total Market Report is provided to give you an overall picture of the current market conditions.The following report is for single family homes sold in Berkley from December 1, 2008- December 31,2008.Single Family HomesNumber of Homes on Market 37 (down 2 from last report)Average Days on the Market 208 - up over 30 - YIKES!!!Number of Homes U.A.G 2
Average Price of U.A.G. Homes $299,700Number of Homes Sold 2Average Sold Price $250,000
~$361,250 As of December 5, 2008 ~$259,125 As of November 2, 2008 ~$312,913 As of October 3, 2008 ~$435,000 As of September 3, 2008 ~$0 As of August 16, 2008 ~$334,250 As of July 9, 2008 ~$317,800 As of June 12, 2008 … (5 comments)
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bristol county: If I had a million dollars...... - 12/08/08 02:56 PM
Why can't I re-negotiate my commission in the offer??
I have to put this down as one of my BIGGEST pet peeves as a listing agent, and also one of the most frequently committed Code of Ethics Violation.
"Hi, my name is Mary and I have an offer for your listing and I don't like what the seller and/or you are paying me so I put into the offer that it is subject to me getting $1,000,000.00 or this is not a deal!"
Okay, now that may be just a wee-bit more drastic than I ever see it but nevertheless it … (14 comments)
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bristol county: BERKLEY - MARKET REPORT NOVEMBER 2008 - 12/02/08 04:32 PM
Total Market Report is provided to give you an overall picture of the current market conditions.The following report is for single family homes sold in Berkley from November 1, 2008- November 30,2008.Single Family HomesNumber of Homes on Market 39 (up 1 from last report)Average Days on the Market 172 - down 10 (Let's keep on going!)Number of Homes U.A.G 3
Average Price of U.A.G. Homes $324,900Number of Homes Sold 2Average Sold Price $361,250
~$259,125 As of November 2, 2008 ~$312,913 As of October 3, 2008 ~$435,000 As of September 3, 2008 ~$0 As of August 16, 2008 ~$334,250 As of July 9, 2008 ~$317,800 As of June 12, 2008 ~$418,333 As of May … (0 comments)
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bristol county: Just because you're a lawyer you think you can do what???? ...A recent short sale closing - 11/21/08 06:05 AM
As I have said before, I negotiate a lot of short sales for homeowners in financially challenging situations. But this recent one really got me all riled up!! Another agent in my office asked me to co-list the property as he had minimal experience with short sales.
Not a problem!!
A buyer calls him on the home and he shows her the home, a couple of times this happened.
Then he gets an offer on the home from this buyer, but with her Attorney representing her as a buyer's agent. I know it happens and we just got to suck it … (8 comments)
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bristol county: Help me and a customer on the tax implications of a short sale vs. foreclosure - 11/07/08 07:08 AM
I do a great many short sales in my area, an unfortunate result of the economic situation. I am aware of the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=179414,00.html
I know I am not a lawyer or a tax specialist and never advise clients on the possible ramifications, I advise them to seek advise from the appropriate professionals and also have a disclosure notice signed that indicates that as well.
It has been brought to my attention recently that a few attorneys are indicating that a foreclosure will not result in tax implications.
My reading of the first paragraph of the Act:
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bristol county: BERKLEY - MARKET REPORT OCTOBER 2008 - 11/06/08 06:51 AM
Total Market Report is provided to give you an overall picture of the current market conditions.The following report is for single family homes sold in Berkley from October 1, 2008- October 31,2008.Single Family HomesNumber of Homes on Market 38 (down 2 from last report)Average Days on the Market 182 - down 6 (Let's keep on going!)Number of Homes U.A.G 2
Average Price of U.A.G. Homes $324,900Number of Homes Sold 4Average Sold Price $259,125
~$312,913 As of October 3, 2008 ~$435,000 As of September 3, 2008 ~$0 As of August 16, 2008 ~$334,250 As of July 9, 2008 ~$317,800 As of June 12, 2008 ~$418,333 As of May 1, 2008 ~$286,833 As … (1 comments)
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bristol county: 5 Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do - 10/29/08 11:30 AM
5 Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do For all the folks with cell phones. (This should be printed and kept in your car, purse, and wallet. Good information to have with you.)There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies .Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it:FIRST EmergencyThe Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an Emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search … (54 comments)
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