home: Downsizing and Upsizing! - 09/19/07 09:18 PM
While some clients talk about downsizing, they still are wanting the amenities!
As we mature and grow into the years of enjoyment, the thought of downsizing tends to come up as a topic. But downsizing doesn't mean giving up on the amenities of comfort, convenience and class.
So what are some of these … (8 comments)
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home: Energy to Spare...? - 09/18/07 10:46 PM
Tips for lowering your energy costs!
With the fall approaching and then winter around the corner, what are you doing to protect your wallet and save the green backs? We could be in for a mild winter, or maybe not. At least it would be a good idea to test your heating … (12 comments)
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home: Alternative Construction Materials - 09/15/07 11:15 PM
Want to build a high efficiency home, don't know where to begin? How about considering building a home out of ICF's? What are ICF's? Insulated Concrete Forms!
Okay, so what is that? Well, in the basic form it looks like Styrofoam blocks (large Lego blocks) that you put together then pour … (10 comments)
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home: Remodeling a Home? - 09/13/07 11:39 PM
New versus Remodeling, some thoughts to consider!
Sometimes you just like the neighborhood you live in, you really like most everything about your home other than you want a sunroom, or an extra bedroom, updated kitchen and bathrooms, etc...
Well when you get the project completed, you might forget about something that could … (8 comments)
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home: Common Defects - 07/17/07 01:05 AM
Help your Seller with 10 Common Defects
We all have had those last minute issues pop up just before closing that could cost our seller the sale they so desperately need to make happen. Why is it that so many homeowners are unfamiliar with some of the most common problems that exist … (29 comments)
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home: Fix It and Flip It! - 06/04/07 10:05 PM
Fix it and Flip it Strategy
As a continuation to my Flipping Houses? post, I wanted to share an article that I think warrants review. Dan Auito, author of "Complete Home Rehab in 10 Days," says that in order to succeed in Fix & Flips, "You must be somewhat of an appraiser and … (29 comments)
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home: Mulch Essential and Simple - 05/17/07 11:53 PM
Mulch, is essential and simple!
I was reading a article about how mulch is an essential part of gardening for your home. The article stated that without mulch in the garden around your home, the garden wouldn't be able to conserve the moisture needed during the hot days of summer. It futher states that … (6 comments)
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home: Building a New Home: Drive Up not Through! - 04/23/07 11:43 PM
Putting in your driveway. What will it cost you?
You only need 3-4 inches (thickness) of concrete to put in a good driveway at your new home. It's really fairly easy to calculate what is will cost you to put in the driveway. Here's a concrete calculator from concrete.com that will assist you with the amount of … (6 comments)
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home: Selling your Home: Where do I spend my Money! - 04/23/07 10:20 PM
Curb Appeal - if you can't get buyers in the door, you can't sell a buyer your home!
In the Sunday addition of the Kansas City Star was an article on Improve your home's curb appeal. There were three items mentioned which would provide improvement to your home. I would like to add to my … (6 comments)
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home: Real Estate Tips: Who wants more Referrals? - 04/23/07 01:05 AM
9 Things to Do for More Referrals
I think we all want to have more quality referrals. Here are a 10 things you can try to put your referral business in a position to attract more high-quality referrals.
1. Earn the RIGHT to get referrals. Bring high value quickly to every buyer or seller and exceed your clients' expectations. … (4 comments)
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home: Real Estate Tips: Stop the Confusion - 04/10/07 12:21 AM
Control vs Confusion
How many times have you taken a buyer to multiple showings and by the time you are finished, the buyer was so confused they couldn't remember what they saw? Many of you may already practice this, however, for those that want to help the buyer and allow you to stay in control of the … (4 comments)
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home: Real Estate Strategies: Motivating Buyers - 04/01/07 02:24 AM
Interested in motivating Buyers to take action? Buyers are motivated by different things in different locations. So learn to identify the factors that will motivate buyers to action and build your marketing around the specific target audience. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself about real estate buyers.
The Ideal Buyer Work Sheet
What … (5 comments)
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home: Real Estate Tips: A House or a Home? - 03/30/07 12:10 AM
5 Tips on Selling a Vacant House
Generally speaking a vacant house takes twice as long to sell. Here are five tips on making a vacant house a home.
1. People Buy Homes, not Houses A buyer purchases a home because it "feels like home." They need to see themselves in the home you are selling. Is … (7 comments)
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home: Real Estate Investments: In or Out of Town? - 03/28/07 11:36 PM
Real Estate Investment:
Ever take a vacation and visit a timeshare (RCI or Interval International affiliates)? They put you up in either a hotel or if they are good at what they do, they put you in one of their development condos. Your obligation is to take their 90 minute tour (it's never 90 … (4 comments)
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home: New Home Considerations... - 03/18/07 11:12 PM
Considerations when building a new home should be carefully thought out. Whether you design it and become the general contractor or you find a builder that is building in a development, these are things to consider when building a new home.
Build for future needs. Remember, builders create homes with defined demographic groups in mind, … (0 comments)
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home: Real Estate Strategies: Stop Calling Ads! (Strategy 5) - 03/14/07 12:49 AM
5. STOP CALLING ADS!Whether you decide to work with me or not, pick an agent you feel comfortable with and stay with that agent if he or she is doing the job. Agents work on commission and are paid by the seller, NOT THE BUYER! I charge NOTHING for my time … (0 comments)
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home: Real Estate Strategies: Play the Game of the Nines! (Strategy 3) - 03/14/07 12:45 AM
3. PLAY THE GAME OF NINES.Before house hunting, make a list of nine things you want in the new place. Then make a list of the nine things you don't want. I call this "NINE OF THIS & NONE OF THAT". You can use this list as a scorecard to rate … (0 comments)
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home: Real Estate Strategies: Don't Buy on Credit! (Strategy 2) - 03/14/07 12:43 AM
2. DON'T BUY ANYTHING ON CREDIT!Please check with your lender before you buy anything on credit or apply for ANY credit. In most cases you can buy the same car, furniture, vacation, etc. after you buy your home. BUT, if you buy it before the close of escrow you may significantly … (1 comments)
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home: Real Estate Related items: Facts about Radon - 03/14/07 12:31 AM
Breathing Easy: What Home Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Radon
This video below is provided by from the EPA web site and satisfies a long-standing need for a short visual educational tool on how to best include radon in residential real estate transactions. With a bit of light humor, the video … (0 comments)
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home: Building a New Home: Common Mistakes - 03/12/07 11:17 PM
Here's a list of common mistakes or forgotten items when building a new home.
Exhaust fans in all bathrooms including entry and basementWindows or Peep holes in the front and back doorsElectrical outlets at various elevations for outside use, such as christmas decor, deck lighting, etc...Enough of a roof overhang at the front … (5 comments)
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