sellers: Should We Be Choosey When Taking On New Clients? - 08/11/09 04:00 PM
Even with home prices at their most affordable level in years should we not request or demand from buyers a BFI, A Pre-Qualification, 24 hour notice for showings? Does this not begin the process of are they tire kickers, window shoppers or true buyers? How will they be during the buying process?
I think It could be one of the smartest things we could do. I guess it really comes to your business goals?
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sellers: Are These 5 Good Ways to Gain Loyal Clients? - 08/11/09 03:39 PM
Are These 5 Good Ways to Gain Loyal Clients?
Are these good back to basic thoughts that we all should use?
1. Consistency is key
2. Gather everyone's ideas
3. Do unto others
4. Know the importance of "touch points" and "impact points"
5. Look at problems as opportunities
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sellers: Did You Here First-time Buyers In NY Get A State Incentive? - 08/11/09 03:16 PM
Looks like if you are in New York you get an added bonus as a first timer.
First-time home buyers in New York have an added incentive.
Thanks to a new tax credit equal to 20 percent of their annual mortgage interest. The New York State Mortgage Credit Certificate, which they say lasts for the life of the loan, is projected to save some borrowers as much as $30,000 over the years. They say eligible buyers must meet income criteria, take out a fixed-rate loan, and occupy the home as their primary residence. Because of the incentive it can be … (0 comments)
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sellers: Could These Be The Top 6 Reasons Why Some Homes Sell? - 08/03/09 07:28 PM
Why do some houses sell and others don't?There's no ultimate answer to this question. Could these be the six top reasons properties stay on the market:
Lousy pictures on the Web. Priced too high for the neighborhood. Blah interior; ho-hum landscaping. Little online marketing and hard-to-find MLS listings. Low commissions. Practitioners make sure their customers see properties that offer a payoff. Miserable maintenance, including ceiling stains, leaky faucets, and ancient furnaces.
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sellers: Arrowhead Lake; Building Lot Location, Location, Location - 07/29/09 10:38 PM
13-1501-15 Catawissa Drive, Pocono Lake, PA 18347 List #09-7048
Desirable lot in Arrowhead Lakes. No need to wait a year or more for the sewer. No Grinder Pump required. Location, location, location......located 1/2 block from heated swimming pool. … (0 comments)
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sellers: Arrowhead Lake; Building Lot walking distance to beach #4 - 07/29/09 10:34 PM
22-86-13 Mahoning Drive, Pocono Lake, PA 18347 List #09-7051
Walking distance to beach #4. Lot has been tested for wetlands and none present. (see scanned docs) Septic needed.
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sellers: Existing-home sales up for third straight month! - 07/28/09 07:23 AM
More Good News!!!
The associated press said we are in a three-month streak in an upward rise in existing home sale which hasn't happened since 2004, which was during the housing boom.
It also appears the turnaround in the housing market is finally here and indeed may be gaining some speed!
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sellers: June New Home Sales up Nationally! - 07/28/09 07:14 AM
More Great News!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New-home sales rose 11% nationally in June.
Sales of newly built homes rose 11 percent in June over May's levels, but they were 21.3 percent below June 2008's number, the Commerce Department reported yesterday.
Link for more info. http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20090728_New-home_sales_rise_11__nationally_in_June.html
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sellers: Looks Like A New Bill Could Extend $8000 Tax Credit To All Home Buyers - 07/27/09 11:45 AM
The Bill makes the following changes to the current law: 1. Extends the deadline from Dec. 1,'09 to Jan. 1, '11 2. Eliminates the income restriction to qualify for the credit 3. Opens up qualification to ALL BUYERS, not just First Time Buyers.
Here is a link for more info.
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-2801
Lets keep our fingers crossed.
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sellers: Top 10 Places to Start Over - 06/22/09 12:53 PM
BusinessWeek said here are the top 10 places to start over.
1. Anchorage, Alaska2. Provo-Orem, Utah3. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, Wash.4. Yakima, Wash.5. Omaha, Neb.-Council Bluffs, Iowa6. Richmond, Va.7. Winston-Salem, N.C.8. Colorado Springs9. Amarillo, Texas10. Washington, D.C., Arlington-Alexandria, Va., plus areas in Maryland and West Virginia
Here is the link for more info.
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/06/0611_cities_to_start_over/index.htm
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sellers: Arrowhead Lake; July's Events Calendar - 06/18/09 11:17 PM
July's Events Calendar
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sellers: Poconos; Up & Coming Events At Big Boulder - 06/18/09 11:07 PM
3rd annual tribute fest
Date(s): Saturday, July 18, 2009
Location: Big Boulder
The 3rd Annual Tribute Fest showcases amazing renditions of classic rock supergroups in a natural amphitheatre setting. This must attend event includes vendors, food and beverage, scenic chairlift rides, and a spectacular fireworks finale. Tribute Fest Info
pocono blues festival
Location: Big Boulder
Friday, July 24, 2009 - Sunday, July 26, 2009
18th Annual Pocono Blues Festival-July 24, 25, 26, 2009 This award winning 3 day national Blues Festival features 20 national acts on 3 stages. Each year thousands of music fans travel from 30 states and 10 … (0 comments)
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sellers: PA Realtor creating initiative to benefit homebuyers - 06/16/09 08:28 AM
Suburban REALTORS Alliance sent to me a News brief for the week of June 15, 2009
PA REALTORS® laud Gov. Rendell and PHFA for creating initiative to benefit homebuyers
The Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® (PAR) commended Gov. Edward G. Rendell's plan to award a portion of the $380 million in federal economic recovery funds to assist Pennsylvania homebuyers. According to the governor, nearly 1,000 families will receive thousands of dollars to help make down payments on new homes, more than 5,000 families across Pennsylvania will find affordable housing and jobs will be created for some 3,000 workers. "By … (0 comments)
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sellers: Pending Home Sales Up for the last 3 Months - 06/16/09 08:15 AM
Did you read on realtor research?
Low mortgage interest rates boosted pending home sales for the third consecutive month, with some benefit now from the first-time buyer tax credit, according to the latest numbers. "Housing affordability conditions have been at historic highs, but now the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit is beginning to impact the market," he said. "Since first-time buyers must finalize their purchase by November 30 to get the credit, we expect greater activity in the months ahead, and that should spark more sales by repeat buyers."
Follow the link for more details.
http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2009/06/phs_up
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sellers: Arrowhead Lake; Lake Front Lots - 06/15/09 06:31 AM
If you are looking for the American dream in the Poconos here is a sample of Lake Front Lots. Give us a call for the complete Lake Front listing in Arrowhead Lake.
WE SHOW EVERYONES LISTINGS not all agents do that!
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sellers: Arrowhead Lake Owner Says Sell! - 06/15/09 06:23 AM
JUST REDUCED OWNER SAYS SELL!
More Details About This Home ----->
11-22-6 Omaha Trail, Pocono Lake, PA 18347 List #09-4328
Attractive, well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Salt Box style home located in the gated resort community of Arrowhead Lake. Home features living room, den, dining room, heated garage, propane fireplace, large bedrooms and much more. Centrally located to the heated Island Pool and the Beach. Priced to sell!
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sellers: Indian Mountain Lakes Rental - 06/09/09 12:25 PM
Indian Mountain Lakes
Click on the more details and rate line for more info.
Link on community http://www.indianmountainlake.com/ call for details and availability.
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sellers: Arrowhead Lake Rentals - 06/09/09 12:15 PM
ARROWHEAD LAKE RENTALS
For more details on eack home click the more details and rates line.
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sellers: HUD; Tax Credit Can Be Used on Closing Costs - 06/03/09 11:32 AM
Have you heard E REALTOR NEWS said:
FHA-approved lenders received the go-ahead to develop bridge-loan products that enable first-time buyers to use the benefits of the federal tax credit upfront, according to eagerly awaited guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on so-called home buyer tax credit loans that was released today.Under the guidance, FHA-approved lenders can develop bridge loans that home buyers can use to help cover their closing costs, buy down their interest rate, or put down more than the minimum 3.5 percent.
Check out your E REALTOR NEWS for more info.
http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2009052901?OpenDocument&LID=RONav0019
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sellers: Contracts Up 1st Time in 8 Years - 06/03/09 04:53 AM
The national news this morning had more good news for our industry.
They reported that the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday its seasonally adjusted index of sales contracts signed in April increased by 6.7% which far exceeding analysts forecasts. Its the biggest monthly jump since October 2001, and pending sales rose 9.2 percent.
They indicated rates remaining low and the $8,000 tax credit is what continues to be the motivator and may signal the slump is ending.
Sounds like good news to me!
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