real estate: A Year Has Gone By And My House Did Not Sell - How Come? - 12/19/08 04:05 PM
Due to the nature of real estate (most of us need to live somewhere) many properties sold this past year, although not as many as a few years ago. The market this year has presented many challenges, such as, the credit crisis, and both resales and brand new homes had to compete … (27 comments)
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real estate: How important is the Attorney in your real estate transaction? - 11/15/08 08:17 AM
I know that in many states an attorney is not a big factor in a real estate transaction. However in the state of New York an attorney is very much a part of the transaction
When seeking any type of service it is common to ask for referrals from friends family … (14 comments)
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real estate: Red Hook NY Real Estate Market Report September 2008 - 10/03/08 02:18 PM
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With less than 3 months until the end of the year Red Hook sellers have much to ponder. At this moment there are 79 homes available for sale in the town, and 5 in the village. In 2007 63 homes sold in the town and 3 in the village. To date only … (3 comments)
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real estate: Rhinebeck NY Real Estate Market Report for September 2008- What the numbers reveal - 10/03/08 07:18 AM
There is just one quarter left in the year and many sellers are hoping that their property will get sold by year end.
In 2007 37 homes sold in the town of Rhinebeck; so far this year 23 have sold, therefore in this quarter 14 houses would have to be sold to match … (6 comments)
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real estate: Tips to get the most out of your home search, even in times of high gas prices - 06/24/08 08:52 PM
I recently asked real estate agents across the country how the higher gas price was affecting their business. The responses showed that it is certainly impacting how business is conducted. Agents now put more effort in mapping out their route for a home tour to save on gas.
If … (18 comments)
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real estate: Maybe You Should Have Listened To the Advice Given By Your Realtor - 05/15/08 09:49 PM
I am sure by now everyone knows that to conduct real estate transactions in New York State an attorney is usually involved.
It is also a fact that there are many specialties within the legal field. So, if you are buying are selling real estate you would want to choose a … (35 comments)
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real estate: Dutchess County Real Estate Market Report For April 2008 - 05/11/08 08:19 PM
I found April's report very interesting. Both median and average selling prices for single family detached homes took a big dip. The average price in April 2007 was $398,339 and for April 2008 it was $345,223 a drop of $53,116. When compared to March 2008 the drop was $29,004. One can see a … (11 comments)
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real estate: So are you still doing real estate? - 04/20/08 04:43 PM
This is a frequently asked question- whether I am in the supermarket, getting my car serviced or just having lunch in one of the local restaurants. I could just say yes and leave it at that but I use the opportunity to explain why I am still doing real estate.
People enter … (34 comments)
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real estate: Do you do a thorough walk through before closing? - 03/07/08 10:08 PM
When I was new to real estate, I was sitting at the closing table when the buyer leaned over to tell me that at the walk through she had discovered that under the beautiful rug in the living room there was just plywood, yes plywood. This was such a shock to … (22 comments)
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real estate: Dutchess County New York Please Welcome Keller Williams Realty Team - 02/21/08 12:34 AM
Back in November, I wrote a post informing everyone I had switched to another real estate company. Yes, I decided to join Keller Williams Realty. However, the nearest office was located in Yorktown. I was fully aware that the Dutchess County office was incubating out of Yorktown and it would only … (20 comments)
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real estate: Real Estate Buyers - Is Information Overload Holding you Back? - 02/18/08 12:18 AM
Over the past year, with the real estate market sliding in many places and with the econony in general going south, the consumer has been bombarded by information on the real estate industry. It seems like everyone and his uncle has an opinon. Sadly, some of this advice is conveyed through … (11 comments)
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real estate: Rhinebeck Gift Baskets - Baskets For All Occassions - 02/12/08 08:46 PM
It is with great pleasure that I showcase small businesses in my marketplace. Since various occasions for buying gifts happen all year long I wanted to bring the Rhinebeck Gift Basket online store to your attention.
These days we are all so busy that we don't always have time to shop. So, … (5 comments)
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real estate: Dutchess county Market Report December 2007 - 01/21/08 11:21 PM
The trend of falling median and average price continued into December. It would take over a year and four months to clear the present inventory. This market continues to experience a slow down in new construction, lots of resale to choose from however we are seeing an increase in short sales and foreclosures. With … (7 comments)
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real estate: 10 Things Real Estate Buyers and Sellers In the Hudson Valley Should do in 2008 - 01/02/08 05:06 PM
Most reports indicate that the real estate industry will continue to face challenges this year. At the same time there will always be a need to buy and sell homes because of the various changes in our lives.
Here are some tips that I feel will help buyers and sellers to make … (9 comments)
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real estate: We Appreciate AR -ActiveRain Year In Review - By Jennifer Fivelsdal - 12/31/07 06:45 PM
I thought about taking this post in several directions but in the end I decided to keep it simple.
The purpose of this post is to thank the leadership of ActiveRain. As a real estate agent I know the importance of a testimonial so what better testimonial could be given to … (55 comments)
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real estate: Having problem paying your mortgage? be proactive and avoid foreclosure - 12/19/07 08:10 PM
In Dutchess County New York, I was shocked to learn that weekly there are about 125 foreclosures; yes, many are losing the roof over their heads.
This post is not intended to dwell on the negative stuff in the market but hopefully it will help some to get out of a state … (22 comments)
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real estate: Petro Oil Providing heating oil to the Mid Hudson Valley - 12/16/07 09:33 PM
Earlier this week I was going through a pile of paper on my desk. One of the flyers was from a local heating oil company offering their services to Realtors.
Because of the price of heating oil I wanted to know more about what they had to offer so I could pass … (13 comments)
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real estate: Suzanne Stevens Of Keller Williams Realty Partners Joins Growing Network - 11/26/07 07:03 PM
Please join me in welcoming Suzanne Stevens to the ActiveRain community. Suzanne is a very successful Realtor who is very dedicated to her clients. She is also someone who likes to help others. I am a new member of the team and she goes out of her way to make me feel … (19 comments)
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real estate: Dutchess County Market Report October 2007 - 11/21/07 08:07 PM
Based on the numbers released for the real estate market in Dutchess County NY the absorption rate for the month of October stands at 15.2 months for single family detached properties. What this is telling you is that it would take 15.2 months to get rid of the present inventory. This is computed … (5 comments)
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real estate: Is relocation in your future? - 11/11/07 05:18 PM
This morning I read a post by Sharon Simms welcoming back to Florida the Northerners who escape the cold winter each year. I personally have friends who are among this group and I really hate to see them go.
I have had many conversations with people who have gotten tired of the … (8 comments)
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