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There's so much hype right now with the tax credit deadline nearing.  I'm curious if (A) you think the first time home buyer tax credit should be extended, and (B), Why?  Also, does anybody know when we will find out if there is going to be an extension?

 

 
Posted by Darla Jensen on 10/07/2009 10:44 PM   Comments (5)   tax credit extension  
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Radon Test Failed at 4.8 - Would you be concerned if you were the buyer?
Darla Jensen (Edina Realty)
The home is new construction, however, has been vacant and closed up for 3 years. Buyers rarely request radon inspections in this area because of the sand soil. EPA Guideline is 4 and below in order to pass inspection. The inspector mentioned an…
Pricing Way Below Market Value To Create Traffic and Multiple Offers...WORKS!
Darla Jensen (Edina Realty)
We haven't seen much of this strategy, until recently. This particular property is being marketed at 1/2 of "market value". The traffic is steady and offers are coming in. It will be very interesting to see what this property actually sells for…
Deal Falls Apart At The Closing Table! Here's what happened...
Darla Jensen (Edina Realty)
All inspections have been satisfied and completed, contingencies have been removed. We have the "clear to close" from Mortgage. At the closing table, the call comes in that Underwriting has now rejected the mortgage due to one of the buyers giving…
There is light at the end of the tunnel.
Darla Jensen (Edina Realty)
Business is picking up in the Brainerd Lakes Area Three of the seven contracts I've been negotiating have come together, sellers are coming to the market, and buyers have a higher level of confidence and are taking advantage of this once in a…
Candles Lead to House Fire!
Darla Jensen (Edina Realty)
This fire happened yesterday, early evening. It happens to be near and dear to my heart, because it is my niece's first house. Have you ever shown a house that had candles burning? Ironically, just the other day, I learned my Seller had..
How brutally honest are you with your Sellers?
Darla Jensen (Edina Realty)
Do you tell them there is an unpleasant odor in their house, and you're not sure what it is. But it isn't good. Let's find out what it is, and get rid of it before we list. Do you tell them the hardware on the cabinetry gives the kitchen an…
Do your Buyers and Sellers understand the true definition of Market Value?
Darla Jensen (Edina Realty)
Definition of Market Value Here's the definition of market value used by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Market value is the major focus of most real property appraisal assignments. Both economic and legal…
Here's Phase II of "If you are not willing to compete in this market, I am not willing to list your property."
Darla Jensen (Edina Realty)
After some discussion, my Seller finally agreed to list with me at my price. His property had expired after being on the market with another broker for 1 1/2 years. He was reluctant to drop his price, however, I wasn't willing to take the listing…
A wood floor spooked my buyer ... and the home inspector!
Darla Jensen (Edina Realty)
There is no concrete slab; the wooden floor was built directly on the top of sand ground. The foundation is wood also. The home was built in 2000 and apparently codes have changed since then. There has been discussion with regard to wood…
 
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Darla Jensen

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