real living: Buyers - Prepare to Own a Home! - 05/01/08 07:38 AM
First, decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. However, that doesn't mean you should spend that much. Don't buy more a home than you feel comfortable with. Then develop your home wish list. Next, prioritize … (0 comments)
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real living: Existing Home Sales Decline in March - 05/01/08 07:21 AM
Well the market is still not back to normal, but it's getting there. The stastitics for March for existing home sales is down 19% from March of 2007. What we are seeing is that mortgage rates are at all time lows. However, due to the major changes in lending, many buyers … (0 comments)
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real living: International Buyers - 05/01/08 07:06 AM
As the housing market in certain areas such as Florida continues to decline, makes buying a second home in the US a great investment for international buyers. In fact, NAR statistics state that in Florida, 65% of Realtors had foreign clients purchasing homes in Florida. And, 15% of all home sales … (0 comments)
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real living: Tips to Increase Your Home Value - 03/25/08 03:24 PM
Some of these tips you have heard before, and there is a reason.....they work! Curb Appeal! Make sure your home has it! Spring is here, so clean out the flower beds, pull old weeds, rake old leaves, Preen and Mulch!Use Color! Paint is cheap, but don't waste your money on sterile … (0 comments)
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real living: Spring Clean Your Home to Sell! - 03/25/08 03:03 PM
It's that time - Spring Cleaning! However if you are listing your home for sale, you really need to focus on Spring Cleaning, no matter what time of year it is. Here are a just a few tips to help you. Open all the blinds and curtains and let the sun … (0 comments)
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real living: Joyce & Terry Thomas - Their Focus is Clear - 03/25/08 02:55 PM
As an amateur photographer, when we list your home, we make sure the pictures of your home are professional. Too many times we see homes listed for sale with either NO photos, photos out of focus, photos that are too dark, or photos of something other than the room, like the family … (0 comments)
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real living: Price Your Home Right, Especially in Today's Market - 03/25/08 02:50 PM
This market is not one where we can do the "list it and see what happens". If you are serious about selling your home, make sure you price it right. As your Realtor, we can help you with that. Things to take into account are what comparable homes have sold for … (0 comments)
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real living: Signs of Housing Market Pickup - 03/25/08 02:45 PM
There are several signs of the housing market picking up. One is new jobs. New jobs create new homeowners. Historically one new homeowner is created for every two new jobs. Another is builders offering fewer concessions. When builders stop offering lower payments, interest rate buy downs, toasters, free appliances, etc., the … (0 comments)
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real living: FHA Loan Limit Increase Brings More Buyers to the Market! - 03/25/08 02:38 PM
The government has increased the FHA loan limits to $271,000! This is in hopes that the much higher loan limits will draw move-up buyers into the market since they will be able to get better loan terms. FHA loans typically require 3% down payment and the seller can contribute up to … (0 comments)
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real living: Anthem at Merrill Ranch in Florence Arizona - 03/22/08 04:57 PM
Anyone tired of the long winter season in Ohio....the gray skies, clouds, rain, freezing rain, and snow? Thinking about relocating to somewhere where there is over 300 days of sunshine…like Arizona? If so, we have the best place and best agent to help you. When thinking about places where home sales … (7 comments)
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real living: Real Living Named Up and Coming Franchise - 03/09/08 07:08 PM
Real Living, Inc. was named one of the nation's fastest-growing residential real estate firms by Franchise Times. New to the ranking of the Up and Comeres list, Real Living was ranked 225 on the Franchise Times List of the nation's largest franchise systems based on worldwide sales and unit counts for … (1 comments)
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real living: Tipp City Real Estate - 02/24/08 07:58 AM
Tipp City Home Sales Statistics for 2007 from Joyce & Terry Thomas, Real Living, Tipp City. Check out the current statistics below. These statistics are pulled from Real Living's TrendGraphix which is exclusive to Real Living. The information is pulled directly from the Multiple Listing Service. For more detailed information regarding … (0 comments)
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real living: When to Sell Your Home - 02/18/08 10:48 AM
When is the best time to sell? That depends. The law of supply and demand prevails in the real estate market. But more than anything, having a well-maintained house at the right price, marketed with all the right tools buyers want, and your home will sell any time of tye year. At … (0 comments)
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real living: Home Sellers Help Your Buyers! - 02/18/08 10:28 AM
Want to make your home more attractive to buyers? Offer to help them - it's that simple! First and foremost is to list your home with the Thomas Team. They have all the resources about your home from community and school information to a virtual home video and more to give … (0 comments)
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real living: Home Ownership Tax Deductions - 02/18/08 10:17 AM
Home ownership is a great financial investment. Most homeowners experience tax savings and often find that their home is their biggest single deduction. Definitely something to consider when you're in the market to buy a home! Even though property taxes add to your monthly mortgage payment, the good news is property taxes are … (0 comments)
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real living: Buyers Save 1% on Your Mortgage Rate! - 02/18/08 10:08 AM
Thinking about buying a home? Contact Joyce Thomas for more information on a great program offered through Wells Fargo (Real Living Mortgage). Real Living Mortgage offers a Free 1% rate buydown to qualified buyers for the first year of their mortgage loan. There are no points, no hidden fees, nothing. With … (0 comments)
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real living: Dare to Compare! - 02/18/08 09:08 AM
The Thomas Team with Real Living in Tipp City invite you to compare other major real estate brokerage services to theirs. Their full service 360-degree marketing plan cannot be matched! The Thomas Team markets homes utilizing traditional marketing, which most full service brokerage companies use. Traditional marketing includes yard signs, open … (0 comments)
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real living: Joyce and Terry Thomas Philosophy and Real Living - 02/01/08 11:42 AM
As Realtors with Real Living, part of Joyce & Terry's core values is to live by the "get by giving philosophy". They believe in helping people meet their goals. In doing so, they always make their client's number one goal their number one goal, working toward a common good. Basically, Joyce & … (0 comments)
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real living: Joyce and Terry Thomas and Real Living Realty Services Tipp City OH - 02/01/08 11:33 AM
Having been Realtors with Real Living since 2005, Joyce and Terry Thomas are Rising Stars with Real Living! Having received the 2006 Rising Star Award from Real Living, in addition to the Bronze Award of 3 million dollars in sales, the 2007 award list is long! Without Terry, Joyce states none … (0 comments)
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real living: Real Living Tipp City Ohio - 02/01/08 11:19 AM
Real Living moved into the Miami Valley market four years ago. With our newest office in Tipp City, we now have 20 offices and are still growing! In the Miami Valley and Tipp City we are Real Living Realty Services, to differentiate us as the Miami Valley market.
With dedication to … (0 comments)
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real living: Sell in a Buyer's Market - 01/19/08 11:51 PM
It's a buyer's market. While that's great news for all home buyers, it seems to leave little hope for home sellers. But, fear not sellers - all is not lost. There are still some great tips to help give you a selling edge:
Prepare yourself - you have to accept what the … (0 comments)
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