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davidslavin: Fort Bend Realtor Earns CDPE Designation - 12/22/09 11:00 AM
David N. Slavin with RE/MAX Grand has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert(CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales.
A Certified Distressed Property Expert(CDPE) is a real estate professional specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry, and the foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today's market, specifically short sales. A short sale can allow the cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it's lower than what … (1 comments)
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davidslavin: Happy 18th Birthday Cinco Ranch! - 02/24/09 10:38 AM
Cinco Ranch in Katy, TX is celebrating its 18th birthday. Located in the highly acclaimed Katy Idependant School District, Cinco Ranch offers homes priced from $160,000 to over $1 million. If you're looking for new contruction then the Cinco Ranch Model Home Village with 30 decorated models is perfect for you. There are numerous pre-owned homes to choose from as well as and many different country clubs to choose if golf and socializing is your thing. Cinco Ranch has turned out to be a highly successful master-planned community just west of Houston.
You can join in the celebration at Simply Cinco information center at the La Centera shopping center (across … (0 comments)
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davidslavin: Another Increase... When will it stop? - 02/12/09 11:53 AM
The price of postage is going up again! On May 11, 2009 the price of a first class stamp is going from .42 cents to .44 cents. This is just going to push more and more business to use email more than snail mail. Many people still like to receive snail mail because it is more personal than email. Will this increase make you do business differently?
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davidslavin: Cell Phone Service - 12/05/08 02:51 PM
By David Slavin, ABR, SRES www.DavidSlavin.com
Consumer Reports rated cell phone service throughout 23 major metropolitan areas across the country. The cell phone companies rated were Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Alltel and Sprint.
The cities rating Verizonas the best service are: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, Fla., Las Vegas, LA, Miami, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis and Washington.
The cities rating Alltel as the best service are: Charlotte, N.C., Cleveland and Tampa, Fla.
All 23 cities rated Sprint as the lowest. It looks like a landslide for Verizon as … (15 comments)
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davidslavin: The First Offer - 11/06/08 02:08 PM
David Slavin, ABR, SRES www.SellMyHouseDave.com
First offers in today's real estate market are golden. Don't let it get away if you can help it. The old saying, "A bird in hand is better than two in the bush" fits today's market. If you want to wait for the highest offer and your house sits on the market month after month and you keep making payments... what did you gain? It is better today to try and work with the first offer than wait for another. Many times it is better in the long run to make a deal and move on to … (6 comments)
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davidslavin: A Great Idea for Your Students at Home! - 09/03/08 05:30 PM
By David Slavin, ABR, SRES www.FortBendHomeFinder.com www.SellMyHouseDave.com
Have you noticed that the textbooks have gotten heavier? With school now in full swing, my daughter's books are almost the same weight as she is. When I was in school, I don't remember the books as heavy as they are now. Here's an idea that I have done and I want to share with those who have students at home. Buy a set of books to keep at home. This way your student will have the school issued books that stay at school and your set that stays at home. There … (4 comments)
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davidslavin: Thoughts of a Transaction Fee? - 08/10/08 02:51 PM
By: David N. Slavin, ABR, SRES www.SellMyHouseDave.com
There are more and more real estate professionals struggling with daily expenses so they are turning to the Transaction / Processing fee. Most of the time I have seen this used strictly with sellers but now I'm seeing this used with both buyers and sellers. The fee can range from $100 to $500 or more per transaction side closed.
With the price at the pump so high that you double the value of your car every time you fill up. Those of us that use our vehicles to … (18 comments)
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davidslavin: If It's Broken... FIX IT! - 07/20/08 01:54 PM
Buyers are looking for reason NOT to buy your house. If you have any obvious problems, then fix them. It doesn't matter how minor you think the problem is, because to the buyer it is major and they'll move on with giving you an offer. Don't give them a reason to leave. If the buyer just doesn't like the neighborhood, the floor plan, or the size of the rooms then don't worry about it. These are items you can't change but there are items you can and you should.
Here are a few questions you should ask yourself when … (7 comments)
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davidslavin: Floor Cleanliness Linked to Family's Health - 03/19/08 03:06 PM
A recent survey by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification found 81% of U.S. homeowners feel that their family's health is directly related to the cleanliness of their floors. 33% of the people surveyed said that someone in their household suffers from indoor allergies. Also, 50% of those households agree that the type of flooring can contribute to allergies.
More than 77% of homeowners vacuum their floors at least once per week. Those with children vacuum more than once per week. 49% of the homeowners deep clean their carpet at least every six months with 39% hiring … (2 comments)
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davidslavin: FORE ! ! ! ! - 12/19/07 08:21 AM
Have you noticed that in the 1990's golf courses were being built everywhere? Now in the Houston area (where you can usually golf all year long) several of the golf courses are selling out to developers to build new neighborhoods. In all parts of the area, golf courses are yelling FORE! ...because houses instead of golf balls are coming in fast! What trends have you noticed in your area?
David N. Slavin, ABR http://www.davidslavin.com/ http://www.sellmyhousedave.com/
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davidslavin: 2007 Katy Rice Harvest Festival - 10/02/07 08:46 AM
The Katy Chamber of Commerce has been hosting this event for 27 years. Don't miss this great party! October 13 & 14 you will enjoy the excitement and family fun with three stages of continuous live entertainment, craft and food booths, a carnival and so much more!!! Visit http://www.katychamber.com/2007_RHF/index.htm to view additional information about this wholesome family event. Come out and have fun with other families in the area.
David Slavin, ABR www.SellMyHouseDave.com www.FortBendHomeFinder.com
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davidslavin: 8510 & 8514 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77036 - 08/18/07 05:35 PM
8510 Beechnut www.FortBendHomeFinder.com/8510beechnut
8514 Beechnut www.FortBendHomeFinder.com/8514beechnut
These two duplexes are FOR SALE and ready to make you some money! They are very well taken care of and 8514 is 100% leased and 8510 is 50% leased. Both are priced to sell quickly and the seller would like to sell both together if possible. There are a total of four units each with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal dining room, breakfast room, utility room (in house), Huge family room, and lots of walk-in closets. You can be the landlord for $174,900 for each duplex.
Income & Expenses:
Rent: $750.00 per month per … (3 comments)
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davidslavin: Sugar Land Memorial Park - 08/09/07 09:27 PM
Phase one of the new new Sugar Land Memorial Park is under construction! The location of this new park is between Hwy 59 and University Blvd and is going to 420 acres when completed. Not only does it run along side of the Brazos River, it will have several lakes as well. Over 5,000 trees were planted in the park in coordination with the Keep Sugar Land Beautiful organization. This huge park will have something for everyone. It will include miles of walking/jogging trails, picnic areas, restrooms, canoe launch, playground, baseball fields, parking, soccer fields, rugby field, cricket field, a dog … (0 comments)
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davidslavin: Phrases that Persuade! - 07/13/07 11:57 AM
Here are some phrasesthat can help you in your writing of home descriptions, flyers, etc. Feel free to visit my other blogs for words that can help you. Words that Promote! & Words that Sell!
Why settle for __________ when you can have _____________?You'll receive all of these benefits:You can't lose.What have you got to lose?In short, you've got nothing to lose.This is the opportunity you've been waiting for.A rewarding ____________ awaits you.Can you think of any reason not to see this home?You owe it to yourself.Frankly, I can't understand why everybody doesn't take advantage of this.We think you'll find that...We … (5 comments)
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davidslavin: THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! - 07/10/07 09:46 PM
The Thank You card is one of the simplest and least expensive ways of making a lasting impression. There isn't anyone I know that would frown upon receiving a Thank You card or letter in the mail. That's right, there was NO "e" in front of mail. I'm talking about picking up a pen and hand writing a short personalized message with a friendly Thank You in there somewhere.
This will leave a positive and lasting impression upon the person receiving it. Oh, one more thing. Hand write the address and don't put a return address on the envelope. … (5 comments)
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davidslavin: Don't miss viewing Stephen F. Austin's desk - 07/10/07 04:19 PM
This is the desk that Stephen F. Austin signed the original land grants that created Fort Bend County! It is at the Fort Bend County Museum and will be returned to the San Felipe State Historic Site and Stephen F. Austin State Park soon.
This was the exact spot where Stephen F. Austin (c. 1825) signed the original land grants for the settlers throughout the state. If you would like to get more information about the museum please visit http://www.fortbendmuseum.org/ .
Don't Miss This Opportunity! Fort Bend County has so much rich history like the 150+ year old Imperial Sugar Company. Sugar Land was … (0 comments)
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davidslavin: 3622 Stratford Town Ln., Sugar Land, TX 77478 - 06/28/07 11:37 AM
You deserve the best!
3622 Stratford Town Ln., Sugar Land, TX 77478
Only $169,900
3/2.5/2 2714 sqft.
Click here for virtual tour: http://idx.imprev.net/03782F07/23047/317724/index.ipv
David N. Slavin, ABR www.SellMyHouseDave.com
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