It takes an Attorney to mess things up! - 04/30/07 06:59 AM
 
I was recently involved a transaction that became a nightmare because of an attorney. My clients made an offer on a property went through inspections and we were set to close in one week. They were very excited to be in their first home!
I saw early on that there may be a problem at closing because the names on the sale contract did not match the names recorded with the county as the owners. I requested that the title search be done early so we could avoid having a delayed closing. The title company ran the search and found out that … (5 comments)

An Opportunity for Friends in the U.K. - 04/24/07 05:19 AM
I am a member of BZZ Agent which is a word of mouth marketing company. The do not charge you for membership and never sell your personal information to third parties. They are currently expanding into the United Kingdom and are looking for people in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. They are looking for people who would like to try products for free and talk about the product-- good or bad to other people and report back in what is called a Bzz report. The process is quick, easy, and painless. By the way they are running a contest to … (2 comments)

Help for a Poor Woman - 04/23/07 02:44 PM
 
 This poor woman need help. With my rusty French it seems her Father was beaten for his Fortune of 5 Million dollars. She is looking for someone to send it to and will share 20% of this wealth with them! Unfortunatly this is just a new spin on an old scam. Watch out they are getting creative! 
Tres Cher ,Je suis mlle NOUDOLO SOLANGE  la  fille de feu NOUDOLO REMI.Je t écris avec une confidence absolue premièrementpour demander ton assistance pour transférer mon argent d une valeur  de (5 000 000 de dollards us )qui actuellement se trouve dans le coffre fort … (7 comments)

Fairfield Ohio - 04/21/07 05:59 AM
           
            Fairfield Ohio
            After this spacious countryside community just 18 miles north of             Cincinnati was "discovered," Fairfield became a successful blend of             industrial and residential development.
          
            Because it offered excellent employment opportunities, newcomers             were drawn in numbers. Consequently, in as little as seven years,             the population doubled and Fairfield became a thriving city.             Development here is so continuous that even older homes have an             appearance of newness. Large one and two-story homes are plentiful             and multiple dwelling units offer condominium living in a parklike             setting. There are also a number of custom designs … (1 comments)

Oxford, Ohio - 04/20/07 12:10 PM
            Oxford began as a planned village in the early 1800's when Miami             University was formed through an act of the Ohio Legislature in the             Northwest Territory. The McGuffey Museum, registered as a National             Historic Landmark, honors the significance of William Holmes             McGuffey, author of the famed McGuffey Eclectic Readers.
                        For such a small town, Oxford is rich in history and has become the             center for culture and intellectual pursuits in the area. A scenic             35-mile drive northwest of Cincinnati and 45 miles southwest of             Dayton in Butler County, 22,000 residents fill the nearly … (1 comments)

Liberty Township, Ohio - 04/20/07 12:06 PM
            Liberty Township is located in the southeastern corner of Butler             County. The first settlers of Liberty Township on record came to the             area in 1796. The township was created in 1803 with the splitting of             Butler County.
            Construction abounds in Liberty Township, with the population             growing by approximately 1000 per year. The current population is             estimated to be near 30,000. The township is a part of the Lakota             School District.
            Transportation             Liberty Township sits on both sides of I-75, and is 25 miles south             of Dayton and 20 miles north of … (0 comments)

2316 S Sutphin Middletown Oh 45044 - 04/20/07 03:39 AM
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Beckett Ridge - 04/19/07 12:13 PM
             Nestled among the rolling hills and farmland of Butler County in             West Chester Township, you'll find Beckett Ridge. A country club community             of about 2000 homes, Beckett Ridge's initial construction began in             1974.
           
            Beckett Ridge is suburbia at its finest. A perfect place for golf             and/or tennis enthusiasts, Beckett Ridge has its own maze of             walking/running trails. Beckett Ridge Country Club has a pool,             tennis courts, golf course and restaurants. Residents are in the             Lakota Local School District. A great place to "get away from it             all", Beckett Ridge is just 30 minutes from … (1 comments)

3541 Hazelwood Fairfield Oh 45014 - 04/19/07 09:25 AM

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Your own Email - 04/16/07 06:11 AM
 
I have heard a lot of talk about email addresses lately. A lot of people have the opinion that a email not connected to your broker is a good thing. Some of these people are commenting that you can get you own email at your own domain for 50.00 a year.
Well here is a less expensive solution. AOL offers a free email account at your selection of domain names. This sounds like a better way to go.
We all know how tight marketing money can be and why pay for something if you can get it for free?
Make Up Your … (8 comments)

Please Watch Your Comments - 04/16/07 05:51 AM
Thankfully  notifies us of new comments on our Blogs. Over the weekend there were so many comments added to my blog advertising on line drugs and inappropriate web sights.
I for one would not like to see my name associated in a professional level with this type of advertising. Just a heads up keep an eye on you past posts for this type of activity.
By the way maybe Active Rain can come up with a way to make unregister user comments require an approval before they show up on our blog.
That way we can keep the monkeys from putting whatever they … (6 comments)

April Newsletter - 04/16/07 05:31 AM
Computer Backups
Almost everyone who uses a computer knows the importance of regularly backing up his or her data files. With the latest technology, you can back up files to a device that's so small you can carry it with you. This little device is called a Flash drive. You can store from 2 megabytes up to 64 gigabytes of information on a small Flash memory chip. The chip is encased inside a small plastic protector that can be carried in a pocket, attached as a key fob, or on a lanyard. The most common use of Flash drives is to transport … (0 comments)

Questions and Answers on Active Rain - 04/12/07 06:35 AM
Why do people feel the need to answer questions on active rain when they don't know the answer and why do some feel the need to stir the pot with their answers? Here is a recent question posted on active rain.
The Question
   On this one if you don't have a meeting of the minds there is no contract!
  Here is a portion of the legal White paper on Ernest Money in Ohio
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE OHIO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS'
EARNEST MONEY - WHITE PAPER
Revised: April, 2002
I. Introduction
Earnest money deposits are involved in almost every real estate transaction. Although not essential to the creation of a … (6 comments)

Poor Listing Descriptions - 04/11/07 06:48 AM
What unusual comments have you seen on property descriptions lately? I have found a few that I just needed to share because they seemed so inappropriate.
Back on Market--Tax Liens HAVE been RELEASED.
Boy am glad those liens are released now they may be able to sell.
Fresh paint. Newer storm door, front door, shutters. Lrg fenced-in yd.
The home is 30 years that means the storm door could be 29 as that would be newer than the house
Updates include, roof '93, windows '97
Ok we have a 14 year old roof and 10 year old windows is this why it is overpriced?
Nice brick ranch that … (12 comments)

Hard to show properties - 04/08/07 10:21 AM
  Recently an agent put a property on the market that she had purchased. It was an investment type property-- a duplex that needed to rehabbed but the price was right. She was offering the property of 8,900.00! The only problem was that to show the property you had to go to the office to get the keys! Thats right the keys were at the office.
  That would not normally be a major obstacle but the office was 35 miles from the property! Would you make a 140 trip to show one property that was on the market for 8,900.00?
 I … (10 comments)

Automatic Backups on your Computer - 04/08/07 06:32 AM
 We all have many important items that we keep on our computers. I keep many client files on my computer and would be hard pressed if I lost them.
 As a member of BZZ Agent I was chosen to test a servive that is called Carbonite that automaticaly backs up your computer and keeps it stored off site. This is a great service to use to keep all your information available even if your computer dies on you. For a link on how it works you can go to here.   
 If you like what you see and would like to use this service … (3 comments)

Short Sales - 04/05/07 01:05 PM
This is some information that was given to me and I thought I would pass it along.
How to Write a Contract for a Short Sale
Purchasing a distressed property for a discount directly from a lender - not the homeowner - is considered ashort sale.Often, there is little or no equity in properties that are in the foreclosure process because the homeowners oweClose to - If not more than - the value of the loans. In these cases, lenders will sometimes accept discountson mortgages to avoid potential foreclosures and bankruptciesWhy?First, banks and lending institutions don't like bad loans on their books. second, … (2 comments)

 

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