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realtor: I miss my clients! - 07/08/11 11:45 AM
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When working with my clients on a purchase or sale of a home, I tend to talk to them almost every single day when we are in the process. We discuss everything under the sun when it comes to the home & many times we end up going into our personal lives a bit too. Purchasing a home to raise your family & create a new lifestyle just opens up the door to how someone lives...their wants, wishes, dreams & desires. We go thru this mad process of dotting the I's & crossing the T's...addressing every issue, repair, decor, furniture placement, … (1 comments)
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realtor: What A Seller Pays For - 11/17/10 03:20 PM
Notary fees - Escrow fees Taxes Bonds or assessments Recording charges to clear all docs of record against seller Unpaid homeowner's dues Tax proration Judgements, tax liens against the seller Home Warranty Termite work (section 1 items) Termite inspection Title insurance premium Statement fees, reconveyance fees, prepayment penalties Interest accrued to lender Payoff of all loans in seller's name Any loan fees required by buyer's lender Document prep fee for deed City transfter/conveyance tax County documentary transfer tax Escrow fees Real estate commission Repairs Gain more insight from my website:
www.StarOpenHouse.com
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realtor: What A BUYER Typically Pays For - 11/04/10 02:08 PM
BUYER Usually Pays For:
Charge of records fees for take-over of existing loan Beneficiary Statement fee for assumption of exisitng loan Inspection fee Lender's Policy Escrow fees Document preparation Notary fees Recording charges for all documents in Buyer's name Tax Proration Homeowner's transfer fee All new loan charges Interest on new loan from date of funding to 30 days prior to first payment date Gain more insight from my website:
wwwStarOpenHouse.com
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realtor: Favorite Living Green Websites! - 07/09/10 12:11 PM
Check out these sites for green living!
www.susnset.com/greenliving ~ Planet-friendly picks, tips & products.
www.greenyour.com ~ How to green anything in your life, home & wardrobe.
www.efficiencyfirst.org ~ Blogs on the latest government news & rebates as well as resources for smarter home performance.www.lazyenvironmentalist.com ~ Founder Josh Dorfman fills you in. Sign up for eco-tip emails.www.re-nest.com ~ Features affordable green home projects & cool home tours.
www.inhabitat.org ~ Great coverage of design competitions & the latest in sustainable style.www.lowimpactliving.com ~Check out the impact calculator w/ helpful eco projects & services.
And for something totally off the cuff....check out … (2 comments)
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realtor: Progressing RE Agents read Real Estate Magazines - 05/24/10 03:58 PM
Well, I am happy to say I have been able to keep one of my New Years resolutions...reading my real estate magazines! As a Realtor I get several magazines sent to me on a monthly basis. Often agents throw them away, toss them into a pile or don't read them. However, these real estate magazines are chock full of good ideas, technology, life experiences, agent input, etc. one cannot afford to read them. I have been able to further my knowledge, ideas, contacts & impress my clients with my cutting edge concepts. People are working hard to help us Realtors keep in … (0 comments)
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realtor: Taking Your Website To The NEXT LEVEL - 04/07/08 02:27 PM
How often do you update your website? I am pretty tech savy, but with the constant changes in the web industry keeping on the up and up is a full time job in itself.
Website management can be time consuming and typing errors count against you, but it is a good way to keep your face in the forefront without having to waste paper and spend money on costly mailers. With the going green campaign kick, this is one sure fire way to contribute. Nevertheless, I am always looking for ways to take it to the next level. I read everything … (1 comments)
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realtor: BUYERS GET OFF THE FENCE!!! - 03/31/08 12:52 PM
I've been watching the real estate market especially close in the areas I farm and sell real estate. I have to tell you I am seeing 2004 housing prices in Huntington Beach, CA. Homes that sold for $642,000, $645,000, $657,000 only a year ago are now going for $520,000, $505,000, $470,000 and another is pending at a list price of $444,000. THAT IS A PRICE DROP OF $200,000!!!!!!!
BUYERS!!!! What are you waiting for? Sure a few of these lower prices are due to foreclosures and bank owned properties and brought down the values in the neighborhoods, but what do you think … (2 comments)
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realtor: CALIFORNIA TAX TIP - 01/11/08 04:22 PM
I read anything and everything I can get my hands on when it comes to real estate. Therefore, I came across an interesting article that I wanted to pass on to you about saving money on your taxes...
A federal tax credit encouraging home energy efficiency is set to expire on December 31, 2007. The credit, created by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, allows tax relief of 10% of the cost of materials for certain home improvements, up to $500 per household. The tax credits are available on items including insulation, exterior doors, storm doors, materials that seal air leaks, Energy Star-qualified windows and skylights, central … (0 comments)
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realtor: GREAT REAL ESTATE WEBSITES - 12/03/07 12:02 PM
I am always looking for the latest greatest information out there when it comes to real estate. Therefore, here is a list of great real estate websites I came across you might want to go check out.
http://www.gliffy.com/ - build flow charts, floor plans, and drawings. Add colors, drop shadows, & gradient fills. No install, no cost.
http://www.jumpcut.com/ - Online editing tools to create a polished, deal-sealing movie. Add a soundtrack by uploading your favorite MP3 file. Jumpcut provides a basic, but easy -to-use set of video editing tools, then lets you host your movies online & send the links straight to your … (2 comments)
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realtor: FHA helps with refinancing an ARM to a FIXED-RATE - 11/26/07 04:10 PM
I am always reading everything related to real estate I can get my hands on. I just came across a great ad that caught my attention that I would like to share with you. With all the foreclosures hitting the market, this one is a great find. Come to find out, a small number of our clients may qualify for a new program from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) called FHA Secure. The program is designed to transition homeowners with an impending ARM reset refinance into a fixed-rate loan. Consumers need the following to qualify: an ARM that reset(s) between December … (1 comments)
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realtor: Forget the media & hype….Why can’t the buyers see it is a good time to buy? - 11/12/07 10:54 AM
I know the media has a way of blowing things out of proportion for us in the real estate industry. When they preach it is a good time to buy, buyers go nuts. When they say don't buy now, nobody wants to buy. However, I have to say I have come across some amazing deals in this crazy market and buyers say they want to wait. Wait for what? Wait for the market to be a seller's market again? Wait until the house you can actually afford this minute is no longer affordable or available? Are you crazy?
One home I … (6 comments)
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realtor: CALIFORNIA IS ON FIRE!!! Please help... - 10/23/07 03:31 PM
Have you heard on the news what is going on in California? With all the dry winds and the wild fires going on around here these last couple of days, it has been quite mayhem. Schools districts are closed down, businesses are closing early, and trying to get anywhere is not an easy task. I feel for the people who are being uprooted out of their homes in the middle of the night, having to run out with the clothes on their back. I've seen newscasters watching their homes burn as they report it live on television. It has been quite … (2 comments)
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realtor: REFERRALS ~ SOMEBODY THINKS YOUR GREAT! - 10/16/07 04:07 PM
I had a great day in real estate today and it wasn't about making money but connecting with people and hearing their life situations. In this business you meet all kinds of people and ever so often you meet exceptional people who touch your life.
One gal whom I had never met had been accessing my website and informed me she was no longer in the market to buy because she got engaged and was moving out of state. I could hear the happiness in this woman's voice and in exchange made me happy for her. Her excitement was contagious, give … (5 comments)
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realtor: C.A.R. ~ CALIFORNA REALTOR EXPO 2007 - 10/13/07 11:19 AM
I went to the California Realtor Expo this week at the Anaheim Convention Center, and I have to say CAR works hard to put on a good program. Not only did they offer lots of great information, but free seminars on what is happening in today's market. Realtors could attend talks on selling Commercial Real Estate, the ABC's of REO's, strategies to working with the Latino Home Buyer, the tools necessary to address Foreclosure Properties, staging homes, Feng Shui, and the list goes on.
Each year I make it a point to attend CAR's Expo to gain the latest industry information, … (3 comments)
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realtor: Multiple Listing Service - 10/02/07 01:49 PM
I have noticed many agents do not do their homework when it comes to listing a property on the Multiple Listing Service. When acquiring a new listing it does not take much to do the research and get answers. When you have a new listing, find out what tract it is located in. Don't fill out "other" or "custom" when the tract actually has a name. Many agents research areas by the tracts because their buyers like a particular area and not always Thomas guide numbers, which means they will miss your listing. Be as accurate as possible, ask questions, get … (4 comments)
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realtor: Can your clients afford their loan? - 08/10/07 12:25 PM
Many homeowners are facing a crisis because they cannot pay their mortgages. Yes, I know some of these homeowners didn't read the fine print, or ask the right questions when they acquired the loan. However, many homeowners were lured into loans with low rates that adjusted up. When the rates reset, monthly payments rise beyond what many homeowners could afford, and some borrowers are losing their homes to foreclosure. I can't help but feel it is also part of our responsibility as their Realtor to make ourselves aware of our client's situation and advise them on making the right decision. Often … (0 comments)
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realtor: DO YOU FARM? - 08/06/07 05:15 PM
Homeowners don't realize how expensive it is to be a real estate agent. They think we make so much money, but little do they know an agent is held accountable for all of their marketing, MLS fees, advertising, E & O Insurance, signs, lockboxes, flyers, client gifts, gas, phone bills, internet expenses, and expense after expense. We also have to cover our own health insurance, dental insurance & most companies don't offer 401K incentive plans. So when you add it up and put it all together, an agent has to sell several homes just to cover the basics each year.
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realtor: WHAT DO YOU DO TO STAND OUT? - 07/31/07 01:05 PM
Last week I drove for 4 ½ hours to interview agents to help me list a property in an area that was too far away from my hometown to list personally. Sure, I spoke with them briefly on the phone before our initial meeting. However, I wanted to meet them in person to see the type of professionalism they truly emitted, how they conducted their business, and find out if they would be a good match to work with. My goal is to sell the home in the shortest amount of time, because I have already located the next property in … (5 comments)
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realtor: Knowing the Real Estate Market Everywhere - 07/26/07 10:08 AM
I don't know about you, but I find myself curious about the real estate market every where I go. I go to visit a friend in another City or County...I can't help myself from going into open houses or picking up flyers on properties for sale, let alone going into model homes in new developments.
In order to be the best agent I can be, I feel I have to know the market anywhere and everywhere. This way, when I hear a clients needs, I can direct them to the best possible location for the best price. Who cares if I am on vacation … (2 comments)
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Noelle Hipke
Huntington Beach,
CA
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