Role of Your REALTOR® - 04/29/08 09:36 PM
Whether you are buying a home for the first time, selling to move into a larger one, or downsizing, the complicated and in some cases daunting issues surrounding today's market underscore the importance of relying on the skills, knowledge and expertise of a REALTOR®.
Here are the top reasons for working with … (1 comments)
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Tips To Keep Women Safe!! - 04/29/08 08:22 PM
A friend sent me these tips after I was mugged many years ago. I now use these tips to help keep me safe in the world. Please pass it on to others if you think it is helpful!1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your … (8 comments)
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Help Homeowners Keep Their Homes! - 04/29/08 10:17 AM
I have been writing many offers on short sale and REO properties. I am always thinking that only if the lenders would have tried to work with the sellers to find a possible way of keeping their homes. I do know that Wells Fargo Bank did help homeowners renegotiate their loans if … (1 comments)
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OK! This is So Frustrating!! - 04/28/08 10:11 PM
OK! I have written 5 offers this month with different buyers on REO and Short Sale properties! There has been a bidding war on each property with the competition being anywhere from 2 to 11 offers on these homes. Now buyers have to write over the listing prices in order to have a chance to … (5 comments)
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Spirits of the Amercan Indians - 04/27/08 09:32 PM
My mother was a registered nurse and before I was born worked on many Indian Reservations. She was always interested in Indian folklore and had many pieces of Indian jewelry in her dresser drawer next to the bed. The one thing I do remember were all the different Indian dolls around the … (1 comments)
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Sellers Need to Do This! - 04/27/08 06:54 PM
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Do You Believe??? - 04/27/08 12:01 AM
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CAR Launches a Wonderful Campaign for REALTORS® - 04/24/08 07:29 PM
We know that NAR has radio and television advertisements showing the REALTORS® have much value to bring into a transaction. Well CAR also has a great campaign for REALTORS®! It is a very expensive service and this is something we get for our dues! Of course, our lobbyists in Sacramento fighting for homeowner's … (2 comments)
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Research Before Purchasing a Home - 04/23/08 10:39 PM
Answering Those Tough Questions Pays Off
There are a number of things to research before buying a home.
Is this the right time for me to buy a home? Owning a home, in short, rocks. The advantages include the chance to build equity, the tax deductibility of mortgage interest and nailing down your … (2 comments)
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Do You Believe??? - 04/23/08 01:43 PM
Some of you believe and some do not! I believe in positive thinking and those of you that believe this is for YOU!
Law of Attraction:"That which is like unto itself is drawn." Once you activate a vibration within you, Law of Attraction begins responding to that vibration and you are off … (1 comments)
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Latest on California's MLS's - 04/22/08 11:27 PM
Northern California MLS,s are making changes. MLS Listings Inc., (formally RE Info Link then NCREX), has now joined forces with Quattro. Quattro is a group that was formed last year and includes San Francisco Association of Realtors, Bay Area Information Services Inc., and Metro List Services Inc. There are now over 57,000 … (2 comments)
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Changes When Bank of America merges! - 04/22/08 10:20 PM
Bank of America officials told regulator they plan to discontinue Countrywide Financial Corp.'s option ARM loan program and "significantly curtail" other nontraditional mortgages such as low-documentation loans "as soon is as practical" after closing a deal to acquire the company later this year.
Bank of America officials said that after the merger, … (3 comments)
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Equity, Real Estate to Beat Inflation! - 04/21/08 08:40 PM
The term inflation refers to a rise in the general price levels. Inflation is measured by an index which is calculated by taking into consideration a set of goods and services, and then the prices of the items in that set are compared to prices one year ago. In India, inflation … (1 comments)
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Do You Know the Answer? - 04/20/08 11:58 AM
I thought this would be just for fun? Do you know the answer to these riddles? The answer is the same for both
* It is greater than God and more evil than the devil. The poor have it, the rich need it and if you eat it you'll die. What is it?
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Alternative Credit Bureaus mine Data on Consumers! - 04/19/08 07:43 PM
Alternative credit bureaus mine data on consumers using rent receipts, utility bills, and other clues! Entrepreneur Kenneth Ellman makes a nice six-figure salary. Yet when he went to refinance his six-bedroom house in Newton, N.J., last year, he hit a snag. The problem: Ellman had paid off his original mortgage a … (2 comments)
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Buyers Who are on the Fence! Read This - 04/18/08 10:12 PM
You've heard reports saying that the housing market is in turmoil, and that home prices are stalling, if not falling, in many areas. And it is tougher to get home financing. So does this mean the game is over-is it too late to buy a home? I listened to David Bach … (3 comments)
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Selling Vacations Homes? - 04/18/08 07:32 PM
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Auctions! Is it a Deal? - 04/18/08 01:46 AM
Some home sellers in Sonoma County are turning to Internet auctions, tired of waiting for their houses to sell during the region's worst real estate slump in more than a decade.The traditional way of selling a home takes four months, on average, in Sonoma County. An auction offers the prospect of … (1 comments)
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Gifts, Cash Rebates to Buyers and Sellers - 04/17/08 10:18 AM
In California agents are allowed to give our buyers and sellers gifts or cash after close of escrow. We do this to welcome them into their new home. The New Jersey Association of Realtors is opposing legislation that would allow real estate brokers and agents to provide cash rebates or other … (3 comments)
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NAR's Chief Economist Says - 04/16/08 07:39 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Little change is expected in existing-home sales over the next few months, before improving notably during the second half of the year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the market will come into clearer focus this summer. "Existing … (5 comments)
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Ohio's Trying to Slow Foreclosures - 04/16/08 12:15 AM
The state attorney general's office is looking for new ways to slow foreclosures in court, hoping a recent Ohio appellate court decision will help in those efforts.
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann was largely unsuccessful in his attempt in December to dismiss 40 foreclosure cases around the state. Seven of the … (3 comments)
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Wishing You All a Positive Day!!! - 04/15/08 12:00 PM
Everyday I have inspirations of a great day! I always tell myself "I expect something good to happen to me today in every way ", here is something I hope will start your day!
Impatience is a sign of hurrying; hurrying is a sign of worrying; worrying is a sign of fear; and … (3 comments)
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Greenspan and more! - 04/15/08 12:48 AM
I am always looking to my state association CAR to find interesting articles and information that will help me in my business. I came across this information and feel that most of it is very helpful and I hope it is helpful to you too!
Former Federal Reserve Chief Alan Greenspan Tuesday said … (2 comments)
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NAR and CAR getting tough with Realtors! - 04/14/08 10:34 PM
California is getting tougher on Realtors who misuse the Realtor trade name. I believe that NAR is very strict with this issue too! I have found Realtors who no longer have their CRS designation (stopped paying dues) and continue to use it on their business cards and marketing materials. This isn't fair for those … (3 comments)
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For All You Californians and Realtors! - 04/14/08 09:26 PM
This bill was signed by the governor on October 12, 2007!SB 559*Property Tax Reassessment Exemption Applied Retroactively for Domestic PartnersThis new law retroactively applies the exemption from reassessment for transfers of real property between registered domestic partners back through January 1, 2001. However, no refunds on property taxes will be provided for such … (0 comments)
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California Disclosures for REO's - 04/13/08 01:02 AM
What are the disclosure requirements for REO sales?
An REO lender is subject to certain legally mandated disclosure requirements and is well advised to provide other disclosures. Note, however, if the bank acquires the property by means other than a foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, or a tax sale, then the required disclosures are … (1 comments)
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Are Your Sellers Overwhelmed in Relocating? - 04/11/08 09:26 PM
Sellers sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed by their upcoming relocation to a new home! There are ways to make the transition easier. One way to ease your mind is to make a list of everything that needs to be done. The following are some helpful tips for a successful relocation:
Start a separate … (1 comments)
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Lenders Let Homeowners's Stay - 04/10/08 09:37 PM
Banks swamped by a tidal wave of foreclosures increasingly may be looking the other way and letting homeowners remain in their homes, according to some sources. Banks say they are allowing homeowners more time to work out financial issues and potentially save their homes by avoiding foreclosure. But some observers have … (1 comments)
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Southern CA Homebuyer's Fair This Weekend!! - 04/10/08 10:58 AM
As last year's EXPO chair for CAR & liaison this year, I try to keep California Realtors informed on CAR events. This is a great event for Realtor's buyers to attend a wonderful event this year. Please print out coupons and send your buyers!
HOME BUYER'S FAIR THIS WEEKEND, COUPONS STILL AVAILABLE The Southern California … (1 comments)
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ZIP Realty MovesUp!! - 04/10/08 10:43 AM
Real estate brokerage company Web site ZipRealty.com improved its ranking to fifth among the top-20 most-visited industry Web sites in March -- the company ranked seventh on the list in February and ninth in January, metrics company Hitwise reported.
The top four companies on the list remained unchanged from February to March. … (1 comments)
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California Agents Representing Investment Buyers! - 04/10/08 12:37 AM
California agents have not been able to represent investors on properties which there is a notice of default filed because the law stated that buyer's agents needed to be bonded. The issue is that the bond didn't exist. Below is information from the California Association of Realtors legal department with the latest news on this subject!C.A.R.'s … (2 comments)
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Marriott Turns Green! - 04/08/08 12:29 PM
From left, Eduardo Braga, governor of Brazil's state of Amazonas, J.W. Marriott Jr., of Marriott International and Vigilio Viana of the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation. Marriott pledged $2 million to protect the Brazilian rain forest. (By Michael Temchine -- P.r. Newswire) Marriott International announced a broad strategy yesterday to reduce its impact … (1 comments)
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America's Riskiest Real Estate Markets - 04/07/08 11:32 PM
This article is from the California Association of Realtors Market Matters Newsletter and is free to their members!
Using data from a variety of sources, Forbes has compiled a list of the nation's "riskiest" real estate markets - which includes San Diego and Sacramento. But, the magazine concludes, there are signs that … (3 comments)
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It's Your Choice, what would you like to do? - 04/07/08 10:47 PM
I had the privledge of listening to Bernice Ross at my Northern CA CRS networking luncheon. Here are a couple tips that she spoke about at the meeting. She also promoted Point 2 NLS website when I heard her a couple of years ago and I feel it is the best … (4 comments)
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What's Your Real Age? - 04/06/08 01:57 PM
20/20 did a piece on What is Your Real Age? I took this test a couple of years ago and was shocked as my real age was more than my actual age! I will have to take it again to see if my age has improved. Below are examples of Real Age … (5 comments)
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Health Reform for the Self Employed! - 04/05/08 10:49 PM
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® announced yesterday that it supports the Small Business Health Options Program that was introduced by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators yesterday. The program would offer tax incentives to encourage states to make health insurance premiums more affordable for small businesses and the self-employed. It would … (6 comments)
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California Realtors!! - 04/05/08 06:08 PM
I finally signed up for eFax today! I want to let all you CAR Realtors that the California Association of Realtors has partnered with quite a few service including Pet Insurance! CAR Member Advantage provides discounted service to it members. NAR has member benefits too! Click and see the benefits from … (1 comments)
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This is FREE! - 04/05/08 10:56 AM
I am always looking for tools, widgets and any other gadget that help my business! I look for FREE tools first that look good and add a positive look to my websites Well here is another good FREE tool that we can use to resize our photos! It is called PicSize, … (4 comments)
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Alameda Schools Beg City For Parcel Tax Help! How About Yours? - 04/04/08 10:41 PM
I sat in on a meeting last night in my city "Alameda". This is the second school parcel tax in 4 years proposed for the June ballot. We already have parcel taxes for our library and hospital! The controversy is that many homeowners are tired of an easy fix to slap another parcel … (2 comments)
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Did You Know?? - 04/04/08 06:57 PM
A discarded printer cartridge thrown into a landfill can take up to 450 years to decompose? With more than 350 million cartridges thown out every year with a mountain of ewaste steadily forming thoughout the nations's landfills it makes sense to refill empty ink and toner cartridges!
As Earth Day approaches, it … (6 comments)
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How Do You Feel About This!! - 04/03/08 11:01 AM
Zilow has a new service for consumers. Here is a little bit about their new endeavor. For more information go to Zillow or the Mortgage Markeplace.
The foray into the mortgage realm provides consumers with the opportunity to anonymously view mortgage professionals' rate quotes for a variety of loan types while protecting consumers' privacy.
The … (4 comments)
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Agents Who Team with an ASP!! - 04/03/08 12:39 AM
Being an ASP Realtor, I feel that staging a house is more important than ever in this market! Below are some tips on staging a house inside and out!! It is also best to partner with an ASP (Accredited Staging Professional) ! To locate an ASP in your area, go to www.StagedHomes.com They … (6 comments)
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Go Green!! - 04/01/08 10:53 PM
Here is the latest newsletter from David Bach, author of The Automatic Millionaire, who travels around the world speaking to people of all walks of life on how they too can purchase a home. I have attended 2 of his conferences and found he truly cares about people and helps them to be a … (1 comments)
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