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2010
Thanks to my uber Loan Officer, Trish Richard w/Home First Mortgage, 703-549-3400 for sharing these REALLY great economic numbers we have in the Washington Metro area: The unemployment rate is now at 5.8%, well below the national 9.6% unemployment rate. (The highest was around El Centro, Califo...
12/27/2010
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Another violent attack against a Realtor, this time in San Antonio Texas. We are easy targets if you think about it. Read the story here: http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2010122706?OpenDocument Please be careful out there. NEVER meet a new client at a property - vacant or occupi...
12/27/2010
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NAR has the 2010 Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers available to download for FREE through the end of 2010. There once was a charge for this publication and most likely will be a charge for it in 2011, so download your copy today! 2010 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers - Download
12/24/2010
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I just discovered this amazing house warming gift! A chocolate picture frame w/an edible photo of your client's new home! AND it isn't outrageously expensive, either. What a treat! Check out the link below for more details: http://www.schakolad.com/Corporate-Gifts/Real-Estate/Large_Chocolate_...
12/02/2010
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While I haven't seen this approach taken yet here in Northern Virginia, I wouldn't have any problem submitting an offer as the Seller's agent to a Buyer who may be on the fence. I don't think this creates an attitude of desperation, just motivation. Reaching out to the Buyer shows them you are...
12/01/2010