Great Location Near North Shore Beaches and Lake Grove Shopping

25 Greenwich Road Smithtown NY, MLS  #11787, Listed by The Lowe Team is a 4 bedroom, 2 full baths Hi-Ranch with new siding and new windows throughout.  This beautiful home is located in Smithtown, NY, close to North Shore beaches, the Lake Grove Shopping Mall & a plethora of restaurants for casual and fine dining.  Smithtown, NY is located only a short drive from major Long Island highways and roadways, making for an easy commute and traveling!

25 Greenwich Road Smithtown NY #11787 offers a large backyard with well-manicured lawns and new landscaping.  There is a large wooden deck, perfect for entertaining and relaxing.  Located within the desirable Smithtown School District, this home is a must-see!

The interior of this beautiful home offers large rooms and an updated Eat in Kitchen with granite counters, white cabinetry and all stainless steel appliances!  A formal living room compliments a warm and comfortable family room.  Outfitted with Hardwood floors throughout, do not miss this lovely Hi Ranch at 25 Greenwich Road Smithtown NY!

About the Author:  The above Real Estate information 25 Greenwich Road Smithtown NY was provided by Beth Lowe.  Beth Lowe’s interest in Real Estate was sparked as a child when her father opened his own Real Estate Company in Setauket, NY- Setauket Harbor Realty.    In July of 2010, Beth joined Exit Realty Achieve in Smithtown, NY.  Exit Realty is a full service real estate company that offers its agents and clients the latest technology.  In October of 2010, Beth earned her CDPE designation (certified distressed property expert) in order to help the growing number of people in the area who can no longer afford their homes.  Visit www.realtorbethlowe.com for more info or to contact Beth directly 516-316-8335.

 How Mortgage Loan Officers Can Obtain Home Loan Referrals From

Boston Real Estate Agents

A mortgage loan officer’s primary source of new purchase business is referrals from Boston real estate agents.  Industry research indicates that over 80% of home loan referrals originated by a loan officer will come from an agent referral.  Developing strong marketing relationships with real estate agents is the best method to achieve success in obtaining a constant flow of home loan referrals.

 The Lender-Agent Relationship

Real estate agents typically refer their buyer clients to two or three lenders.  Their referrals are based on a business relationship established through trust and confidence that their client will receive the best loan products and service.  Your goal as a loan officer is to be one of the three the agent recommends to the home buyer.  Developing new agent relationships is difficult as there is stiff competition and you must offer something unique to the real estate agent to “open the door”.

 How to Gain Respect from Real Estate Agents

Real estate agents are courted by loan officers that offer to cater open houses, sponsor meetings and “dropping by” with donuts and small gifts.  RESPA compliance is of primary concern so “incentives” must meet those standards.  In reality, real estate agents don’t want donuts but do appreciate marketing assistance in promoting their listings and obtaining buyers.  Real estate agents need new methods to compete with Zillow, Trulia, Homes.com and obtain home buyers.  What if you had a marketing system that generated home buyer leads and provided an online marketing platform for real estate agents?

Integrated Marketing System

Implementing an integrated marketing system provides lenders with a process to develop relationships with real estate agents and customers.  Home buyers search online so your marketing must include web based strategies. By including traditional marketing methods such as networking and advertising will facilitate the success of your system.  However, since most consumers utilize the Internet in the home buying process, a loan officer should focus on assisting an agent in achieving a dominant online presence that provides value to the consumer without commitment.

Achieving Dominant Online Presence

To be successful in online marketing you must generate traffic to your website.  Once the consumer visits your site, the content (website) must provide value in order to generate an interaction or a registration.  The best website tool for this process is a WordPress powered content management system.  In addition to being a website, it also provides a blog publishing system that has great features and is very easy to use.  You can post unlimited articles, links and pictures that are published in real time.  The WordPress platform is very “search engine friendly” and content can easily achieve front page placement with proper formatting.  By having high placement in the search engine rankings with multiple articles you can receive substantial amounts of traffic on a daily basis for free. 

Collaborative Marketing

Once you have your Internet marketing system in place, with articles on the front page of Google and generating leads, you can offer agents the ability to share your marketing platform by posting their listings and articles on your WordPress powered site.  This interaction will assist you in developing a marketing relationship and encourage weekly meetings to discuss marketing strategies.  As the provider of the system to the agent, you control the process which includes the tools, training and support.  Agents will respect the value you bring to them as it generates business, reduces their marketing costs and learning curve in the use of technology.  The collaboration has a higher probability of success as you are sharing your spheres of influence, working together and holding each other accountable to a prospecting process.

 About the Author

Fred Doleac is the Founder and President of Virtual Homes, Inc., a leading Internet marketing company for the real estate and lending industries.  The company operates Praxius Technology in addition to its real estate brokerage company Virtual Homes Real Estate.  The companies provide Internet marketing systems which include lead generation, website content management systems, training and coaching.  View the company websites at http://www.virtualhomes.com and http://www.praxiustechnology.com.

Contact Fred Doleac at 603-732-1800 or email: fred.doleac@virtualhomes.com

Guide to Buying Plano TX Foreclosed and Bank Owned Real Estate

I recently returned from a Mortgage Banking convention in Texas and learned that the real estate has been relatively stable compared the real estate recession in most markets.  However, they do have a foreclosure market.  The following guide to Plano TX foreclosures will assist you in evaluating this market.

Plano TX property foreclosures, bank owned and REO (Real Estate Owned) are terms commonly used to describe properties which are held by a lender after an unsuccessful sale at a foreclosure auction or property obtained by a " deed in lieu ." Real Estate Agents market foreclosures for lenders after the property foreclosure sale. Home buyers can purchase great values as lenders are motivated sellers and don' want to hold properties.

When a Plano homeowner defaults on their mortgage loan, the lender begins the appropriate procedure for acquiring the legal right to sell that property at auction in order to satisfy the balance owed on the mortgage. Lenders in Texas have the option of going to court in a legal action or out of court to foreclose. In most cases, the lender proceeds to a foreclosure outside the courts. Compared to many states, it is very easy to foreclose on properties and the process moves quickly. The entire foreclosure process can take about three months and is one reason you may find buying possibilities for Plano TX foreclosures. Additionally, it could make it difficult for a home owner to try and do a short sale as the process often involves additional time negotiate a sale with lender approval.

Plano Texas Short Sales or Pre-foreclosure Values

Most property owners in financial difficulty will explore all possibilities of selling their home to save the property from foreclosure. Home owners can be current on their monthly obligations or have missed a payment or two which can reduce their options in negotiating with the financial institution to accept less than the mortgage balance. The lender can negotiate a "short sale " when presented with an agreement to purchase. Obtaining acceptance for a Plano TX short sale can be quite a lengthy and challenging procedure. Additionally, there aren't any guarantees that the financial institution will accept a deal at or above the listed price or any feasible contract presented.

Obtaining Plano Texas Homes at Foreclosure Auction

In Tx, the legal procedure mandates that foreclosure auction be held on the first Tuesday of the month. The auction is carried out in public at the county courthouse between the hours of 10 a.m . and 4p.m. The highest bidder, which is typically the mortgage lender, will obtain the property by paying cash once the auctioneer completes the process.

For most potential buyers, purchasing at a foreclosure auction is a " high risk " undertaking and, in most cases, buying from the lender after the auction is a better alternative. If you are familiar with the process and have purchased other foreclosure properties you may have success at the auction. Because of this, not many Plano TX foreclosure auctions end with the sale of the property to a bidder other than the financial institution. The lender takes back the title and takes possession of the property.

Plano Bank Owned or Foreclosed Property

Keeping property is a costly process for lenders so they are motivated to sell quickly. Additionally, managing a foreclosed property or home may see additional reductions in value and is a " headache ". Financial Institutions which have considerable REO inventory will have a separate department to manage their inventory.

Plano real estate brokers typically manage and market foreclosed properties for lenders after the auction. Bank owned listings compete with other available listings and buyers are able to scrutinize and investigate property before the final purchase. Some financial institutions will settle repairs and concessions, but in most cases their preference would be to sell "as is" at a "discounted price".

Lenders market their properties "as is" but do allow complete home inspections of the property. Lenders make sound business decisions when unknown material defects are found. They will reduce the sales price or consent to repairs. Lenders focus on the business aspects of the transaction and are simpler to negotiate with as compared with a home owner. Emotions do not enter the negotiations for lenders as the focus on the business at hand. Most buyers will discover better values in ordinary inventory as opposed to Plano TX foreclosures. It's an old myth that " foreclosures " are a bargain.

Negotiating a Contract for a Plano Property

Due to the fact financial institutions do not usually work on weekends and due to the volume of REO inventory, the negotiating process might take more time and create frustration for the buyer. Be sure that your offer includes your credit approval which demonstrates your qualifications as a purchaser since the lender is much more motivated to negotiate with a qualified buyer.

The best values in the foreclosure market are distressed properties that need considerable repairs. Financial Institutions will sell for representative market value, so properties in good condition and desirable locations will attain reasonably high prices. Since most potential buyers don't have the resources or the interest in major repairs to a home, these represent the best values in the market.

I also understood from local lenders that there are foreclosures in the Woodlands TX, one of the higher end and appreciating markets in the state. 

Post Modern Colonial - Mini Estate

This gorgeous post modern colonial mini estate with custom features throughout, located at 2 Cypress Court Smithtown NY is offered to you for $799,900. Set on 1.13 immaculate acres, this home has everything you could want for a stay-cation, entertaining and a fantastic day-to-day life.

Vacation in the Backyard

Cool off in the pool and dine on the magnificent 1600 square foot double deck. Or relax with a cocktail while watching the sun set. If you like entertaining - this home is for you! Located within walking distance to Main Street and shopping, this 4-bedroom / 2.5 bath home is set on 1.13 landscaped acres located at 2 Cypress Court Smithtown NY.

Venetian Plaster and Fireplaces

Features include a casual living room with a custom limestone gas fireplace, wood floors and cathedral ceilings. The master suite features vaulted ceilings, his-and-her walk in closets, roman tub, separate shower and dual sinks. The den boasts a built-in entertainment center and fireplace. Venitian plaster throughout kitchen and family room Sophisticated kitchen The sophisticated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinets, breakfast area is ideal for creating family memories. complete the picture.

Perfect Home for Entertaining Friends and Family

The Formal Dining Room is elegant and impressive with custom moldings. There is plenty of space for everyone at the holiday table in this oversized room. After dinner, guests like to settle by one of the two fireplaces featured in the home.

Multi Media Entertainment Room

Whether you want to host a movie night or pool party, this is the house for you. Super Bowl parties and holiday gatherings are a breeze with the open floor plan and entertainment options. The English pub feel make this space relaxing and sophisticated. It is a gem with custom features including security cameras, custom molding, 2 fireplaces and a home gym.

For more information go to 2 Cypress Court Smithtown NY Mini Estate Please call 631-767-1255.

Spectacular 4 Bedroom Cape With 3000 Square Feet of Living Space to Enhance Your Lifestyle

Visit 82 Haigh Road Brentwood NH, a new propery for sale and listed by Linda Ruppe of Virtual Homes Real Estate.

What separates stunning homes from those that are simply nice? It’s the foundation of memorable spaces! Your invited to step through these doors of this masterfully designed contemporary Cape as we take you on a visual journey of this excitingly different, thoughtfully planned and executed, 3000sf-4 bedroom, 3 bath home on a lushly landscaped garden of 3+ acres, privately nestled into the fabric of the attractive Brentwood neighborhood and its rural agrarian surroundings. Located in the highly sought after SAU16 school district, Brentwood is just a few minutes drive to Exeter, Portsmouth and Beaches and popular surrounding areas.

The home boasts an uninterrupted flow you can easily move between living spaces and adjacent outdoor areas. Merging aesthetic form with efficiency of function, it conveys a message of sophistication and style that sets a home apart. Adorned throughout with exceptional quality, smart design, and elegant upscale details.

Brentwood Property Highlights

The layout of the home has been modified to enhance daylight and openness of the floor plan. All major systems have been completely replaced with current energy efficient systems that exceed today’s stringent building requirements. As you will see in your visit of this home, many steps were taken to insure the quality and efficiency of this home for many years to come.

Lushly Landscaped

• Professionally landscaped front yard including beautiful stone walls & brick walkway.

• Irrigation system at front lawn area.

• Real stone overlay at exposed foundation.

• In-ground custom built gunite double kidney shaped swimming pool and concrete deck area. 27,000 gallon capacity. Gunite In-Ground Pool

• Andersen Low "E" double hung - tilt wash, vinyl clad windows throughout the house. The tilt-wash feature is great to clean the exterior of the windows from the inside of the home. All windows have screens.

• All interior doors are molded, solid core doors with Pewter & Brushed Stainless steel finish.

• Upgraded Interior trim.

• House is insulated to exceed all building standards currently in place today. The walls feature 2" of Corebond closed spray foam insulation. This insures the wall is completely air & moisture tight. Above this a 3 Y2" high "R" value batt insulation was added making the exterior walls have an "R-Value" exceeding R-38.

• The roof line of the home was insulated in the same manner as the walls except 3" of Corebond was used with a 6" batt of insulation. The R-Value exceeds R-45.

• The ceiling of the second floor, all bedroom walls, bathroom walls, and floor of the master bedroom suite have been insulated to prevent sound transmission from one room to the next.

• Large Front porch and Deck completely maintenance free-("Correct Deck" decking).

• All ceramic tiled showers, baths and floors each with special decorative details.

• All shower enclosures and tub doors feature W' thick frameless glass doors with "Clear Shield" coating. Master Bath with Granite Countertop

• Wood flooring is "Lauzon" 4" wide plank, solid wood, Yellow Birch. Lauzon is known to have one of the hardest finishes on pre-finished wood floors in the industry.

• All walls & ceilings have a prime coat of paint with 3 additional coats of paint.

• Kitchen features solid wood Wood-Mode - Quarter Sawn Oak cabinets and granite countertops with a special table edge finish.

• Frigidaire Stainless steel Appliances and "Frankie undermount stainless steel sink.

• Central Air Conditioning. Wood-Mode Cabinets-Stainless Steel Appliances Every decision and material chosen was either to enhance the quality of the home, the energy efficiency, or to minimize maintenance of this extremely private 3+ acre corner lot.

To preview the property contact Linda Ruppe, Virtual Homes Real Estate 603-973-4394 or via email at linda.ruppe@virtualhomes.com.

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Manchester, New Hampshire North End Cape Features Single Level Living

Preview 365 Ray Street Manchester, NH - MLS #4061237 - Listed by Fred Doleac and Offered at $299,000.

Come Back to the Best of Both Worlds

Re-invent your lifestyle in the North End of Manchester - Convenient location, meticulous landscaping and a park like setting just begins to describe this classic cape style home.  Return to the inner city and enjoy a neighborhood accessible to downtown and cultural and recreational landmarks.

Imagine a home that offers single level living with an open floor plan perfect for entertaining and a flexible lifestyle. The first floor offers endless options for your utilization of transitional spaces. Character counts and the attention to detail is evident in the amenities provided including hardwood floors, crown moldings, recessed lighting, oversized windows and indoor/outdoor spaces such as a deck, patio and screened porch.

The main level includes a spacious and tastefully decorated master bedroom with a double and additional single closet. The living room easily accommodates a piano and also offers a full wall of bookcases. The formal dining room has a fireplace and can easily be utilized as a den, library or an oversized office. The updated kitchen is truly a cook’s paradise with countertops galore, multiple work and planning areas and leads to a sunroom with a cathedral ceiling and a woodstove.

The second floor provides guests and family with two additional bedrooms and a bath.

To preview 365 Ray Street Manchester NH, call Fred Doleac at Virtual Homes Real Estate - 732-1800.

Wilton, NH 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Colonial in a Country Neighborhood

5 Gregoire Circle, Wilton, NH is new to the market and offers affordability, a quality lifestyle and room to grow. Originally built as a two-family (side by side) this 2000 square foot home is currently a single family home with 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with over 2000 sq.ft. of living space.

You will love the curb appeal of this beautifully landscaped and mainted home in a country neighborhood just a short walk to town.  Interior features include high ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors and spacious living and family rooms that connect to twin 3 season porches.

To preview 5 Gregoire Circle, contact Fred Doleac at Virtual Homes Real Estate at 603-732-1800.  Go to Wilton NH real estate for more information about the community.

Amherst, NH Homes and Condos Sold in 2010

The Amherst NH real estate market is effected by a number of factors.  Visit the Amherst NH real estate site to obtain information about the community, demographics, MLS statistics and school information.

Amherst Single Family Home Sales

The Amherst, NH real estate market report indicates that there were 107 homes sold in 2010 as compared to 120 in 2009. This represents a 11% decrease in the number of homes sold. The average sales price changed from $364662 in 2009 to $327111 in 2010, a 10% decrease in value. The days on market changed -23 % from 151 to 117.on market changed -23 % from 151 to 117.

Amherst Condominium Sales

The Amherst, NH condominium market data indicates that there were 27 condos sold in 2010 as compared to 28 in 2009. This represents a 4% decrease in the number of condos sold. The average sales price changed from $249888 in 2009 to $283376 in 2010, a 13% increase in value. The days on market changed 31 % from 172 to 225.

Visit Amherst NH homes for sale to search for current inventory of homes, condos, multi-family, land, foreclosures and short sales.

Data for the Amherst, NH 2010 real estate report was compiled by Virtual Homes Real Estate using information from the NH statewide MLS and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

Building Consumer Relationships Together

The Lender-Agent Collaborative is an integrated marketing system that provides lenders with a process to develop relationships with real estate agents and customers. The system assists in cultivating a network of agents that promote you and refer new purchase business. In addition, potential home buyers will register and contact you for guidance in the mortgage loan process. 

Bottom Line . . . Real estate agents need transactions . . . and so do you!

View a video preview of the Lender-Agent Collaborative.

Partnering with Real Estate Agents

Obtain Buyer Referrals According to mortgage industry data, over 80% of home loans written are new purchase mortgages. Real estate agents typically refer their buyer clients to two or three loan officers in the home buying process. Imagine a network of buyer’s agents referring buyer clients to you every month regardless of market conditions. How can you attract agents to refer the business to you? Provide the agent with the resources that attract home buyers at no cost to them!

Integrated Market System Utilizing Cutting Edge Technology Tools

The Lender-Agent Collaborative marketing system utilizes cutting edge technology tools designed to attract home buyers and make it easy for them to search and buy property. The core is a website with blog functionality that can compete online with Zillow, Trulia, and Homes.com for local market dominance. The system features include:

• SEO enhanced WordPress website – easy to edit Blogging platform – post articles that attract consumer interaction Lead generation through property listings – includes FSBO listings
• Lead Generation System - Google based property search
• Social Media marketing strategy – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• Business development training – dominate your local market
• Exclusive market areas
• Weekly webinar for coaching and marketing support

The system encourages weekly marketing meetings between lenders and agents to develop local market presence, generate and convert home buyer leads.

Our company provides weekly marketing webinars to assist you in business development. We provide the training to develop your blog sites to obtain high search engine positioning, generate customer interaction and connect with motivated home buyers and sellers.

View a video preview of the Lender-Agent Collaborative.

The Lender-Agent Collaborative is a marketing system offered by Praxius Technology, a division of Virtual Homes.

Recent Legislation Benefits Self-Employed

The Small Business Jobs Actwas signed by President Obama on September 27, 2010. The legislation provided for tax breaks which included a new health insurance deduction for the 2010 tax year specifically for the self-employed.  In addition, loan provisions for the SBA (Small Business Administration) were extended until December 31, 2010.  Both of these benefits offer real estate agents the opportunity to realize substantial savings and provide financial assistance to an industry hit hard by the recession.

Self Employed Health Insurance Deduction - Up to $3500 in Savings

Self-employed individuals pay 15.3% of their net earnings which is known as the self-employment tax. The self-employment tax rate is the sum of 12.4% for Social Security (old age, survivors, and disability insurance) and 2.9% for Medicare (hospital insurance). The Social Security tax applies to the first $106,800 of net earnings in 2010; there is no ceiling on the Medicare tax.

If an average family (self-employed income) paid $14,000 for health insurance coverage then the 15.3% self-employment tax on earnings used to pay that premium would be $2142. Families with higher earnings and monthly insurance premiums could save as much as $3500. The new legislation (Section 2042) allows the self-employed to deduct this premium on their self-employment tax as well as their income tax. The rationale is that this tax savings can be re-invested in their businesses. For more information regarding this tax benefit go to Health Insurance Tax Break.

Real Estate Brokers and Agents Qualify for SBA Loan Assistance

The Small Business Jobs Act extended loan provisions for reduced closing costs and a 90% loan guarantee.  This provides incentives for both the lender and borrower to take advantage of the programs before year's end.

Real estate agents and Brokers qualify as small businesses and can benefit by refinancing credit card debt and/or obtaining loans through the 7 (a) loan program.  The interest rates for these programs are substantially lower than credit card interest and is tax deductible.  Go to Loan Assistance for more information.

About the Author

Founder and CEO of Virtual Homes Real Estate, a New England based independent residential brokerage firm. The Virtual Homes Real Estate portal provides consumers with an interactive real estate resource offering information and tools making the home buying and selling process easy. Search MLS listings by location with our map based tools. Experience the Future of Real Estate Today!