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Location, location, location: There Are Many Related Questions - 11/30/09 03:25 PM
Via Gabe Sanders, Stuart Florida Real Estate (Premier Realty Group): Ask anyone. Buying a home in a "good" location is what you should do. But what's good for one person may not be ideal for someone else. One factor to consider is whether the quality of a neighborhood is going up or down. When many homes in an area are for sale because of foreclosures, that might not signal a "down" verdict. If homes are of good quality, they will be resold and the neighborhood will again be stable. Those who buy now could get more for their money than they … (0 comments)
Near Pine Creek Lake Oklahoma - Beautiful home on 3 acres for sale - 11/29/09 08:19 PM
Two Story Country Home For Sale Near Pine Creek Lake, Paved Road, 2600 sq ft 4 bed 3 bath, in ground pool, $168,000 4 bedroom 3 bath home (or 3 bedrooms with an office) situated on 3 acres, fireplace, bay windows, formal dining room, in ground pool. Storm Cellar, large laundry room. Large spreading oak trees, metal shop, livestock shed on 3 acres. Paved road. Home is located only about 2 miles from Valliant. This home has everything! Updated heat/air... extra blown-in insulation, lots and lots of storage, huge multi-car car port that has room for the grill too, beautiful … (0 comments)
Next Week-end Boat Parade on Raymond Gary Lake - 11/29/09 08:16 PM
The boat parade with decorated boats is always the first week-end in December. Free parking in the Raymond Gary State Park..sit in your heated automobile and watch the lighted boats make the rounds. Bring the little ones and let them sit on Santa's lap. The park is all decked out with Christmas lights and is really pretty. December 5th... see you there. … (0 comments)
If you get bitten by a spider, it is important to be able to identify what it was. Some very good pictures are located here to help you .. if you do not know the difference in spiders, I encourage you to learn which spiders are which!
Having taught science for a few years, it became apparent that a lot of people cannot identify poisonous spiders.
Now don't get me wrong... … (12 comments)
Speechless Sunday - Appropriate Minature Wonder - 11/29/09 08:05 AM
Life in Southeast Oklahoma is GREAT! If you're looking for a home or land in my part of the country, please give me a call, and give me a chance to earn your business! Judi Barrett, broker, Integrity Real Estate Services, 580-212-5946
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Photo credit: xpistwv from morguefile.com … (14 comments)
My eldest child, Gail, has always been a blessing. She was always a "good girl", helping others, trying to always do the right thing. Her area of expertise was drama... her choice of majors in college. When college was over, … (16 comments)
Repairs That Help Sell Your Home .. in any market... - 11/28/09 08:22 PM
Via Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ): Repairs That Help Sell Your Home Most sellers know of some repairs that need to be made to their home, and a lot of sellers have many items on that list, but not all repairs are equal or, rather, not all home improvements rank high in the buyer's mind. Finding out which repairs will help you sell your home helps you create a good, solid fix-it list to work on. A study aimed to take the guess-work out of where to spend your repair dollars. According to the study, the top four areas to … (4 comments)
Via Anthony Stokes-Pereira (Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty): A home toolkit is handy for basic home maintenance and repairs. The components you need will depend on your skill and comfort level with tools and the types of tasks you will perform. Most hardware stores sell prepackaged toolkits for $30 to $50. A one-stop kit can be a useful purchase if you are building a tool collection … (0 comments)
This Week's Tool To Share - My Favorite Credit Card. - 11/28/09 08:34 AM
This week has flown by, what with Thanksgiving, my wedding anniversary, grandchildren out of school all week because of DEER SEASON, mom's health issues, and trying to get ready to leave for The National Finals Rodeo in a few days to watch our son DV Fennell, bareback ride (YAY DV!!!). I had made a committment to share ever week a tool that I find worthwhile. With all that's going on, I didn't get this done on Tuesday for Tuesday's Tool To Share, but it's just as worthwhile to share on a Saturday, I think... But due to everything going on, it … (15 comments)
Maintaining Home plumbing/Dripping faucets can lose over 100 gallons per day, more than 4000 gallons per month - 11/27/09 07:48 PM
Via Curtis Petty (Accurate Home inspection Atlanta): Maintaining the plumbing system in your home is very important. Correcting problems immediately can prevent costly repairs to your home and to the fixtures. Even minor leaks can cause major damage and waste thousands of gallons of water. Before taking on any plumbing repair, always turn off water to the fixture or to the entire house. Click on the links below for helpful maintenance and conservation tips. TOILETS: Toilets use up to 40% of our total water consumption. Running toilets can waste hundreds of gallons of water each day. If the toilet should have … (2 comments)
Staging magic in a can - 11/27/09 07:35 PM
Via Barbara Heil-Sonneck - Home Staging Atlanta (Design2Sell - We Stage Atlanta ): A gallon of paint is one of the least expensive staging tools and the quickest way to change a room, it is staging magic in a can. One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is to paint everything white, which will make the interior of the home look clean, but does nothing to create emotions. The Goal: Make potential buyers feel and look great in your home. Bring in some of the year's neutral color trends with a coat of paint. Your walls will look fresh and buyers … (0 comments)
Sold in 10 Days after Home Staging - 11/27/09 07:26 PM
Thomas shows us that staging can make a difference in any home! If you are in Choctaw County Oklahoma or McCurtain County Oklahoma and thinking of selling, call me and let's talk about it. Judi Barrett - Broker - Integrity Real Estate Services 580-212-5946
Via Thomas Scott - Showhomes (Showhomes): Sold in 10 Days!2612 Robbins St. | Minneapolis, MN 55410 Showhomes Minneapolis has another success story! Take a look at this charming cottage that had been on the market for a length time, vacant. Like many small spaces, the rooms looked too small to live in. Once the … (4 comments)
Curb Appeal Brings a Lasting Impression when Staging your Home for Sale! - 11/27/09 07:23 PM
Peggy tells it like it is. I've said this before and say it again. Curb appeal invites buyers into your home for sale. Peggy does such an outstanding job. You can see more of her work on her blog.
Via Peggy Givens (Staging Tulsa): Curb Appeal Brings a Lasting Impression when Staging your Home for Sale! Your home needs just as much WOW FACTOR on the exterior as it does the interior. The first impression begins when the home buyer sees your house listed on the Internet, then it continues as they drive up to visit the house that … (2 comments)
What Sold It Day 3 of 30 - The Feature That Sold It - Idabel Oklahoma - The Wonderful Kitchen - 11/26/09 10:51 PM
What Sold It? Day 3 of 30 - The Feature That Sold It! Idabel Oklahoma, the Kitchen Did It! I'm going through my SOLDS (without revealing which property I'mtalking about, to protect the buyers privacy) and tell you what featuresold the property. Day 3's Feature That Sold It, is a well planned and easy to maintain kitchen.
Kitchens and bathrooms sell homes more than any other rooms. They can't do it by themselves but the kitchen and bathrooms speak to luxury within a home. That's where it's evident whether the seller has the opportunity to show "Quality" more so … (5 comments)
Via Larry Bettag - Cherry Creek Mortgage: With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cautious. The major concern is that individuals don't become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every … (1 comments)
Via Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate: JUST WHAT IS IT THAT REAL ESTATE LICENSEES DO?? Part I. "YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT . . . " is to manage the orderly transfer of real property from a seller to a buyer. The average consumer doesn't understand a fraction of what we do to help them accomplish their goal. SELLERS. Home sellers are presented a simple-to-complex marketing plan by listing agents prior … (1 comments)
Lets Say Thanks - 11/22/09 06:51 PM
As Ron posted, it DOES NOT MATTER WHAT YOUR STANCE IS ON OU RPOLITICS OR FOREIGN POLICY... PEOPLE SERVING OUR COUNTRY DESERVE EVERYONE'S SUPPORT. It's just too easy to do this! Go for it! Make a military person's day.
Via Ron Brown FHA & VA Home Loan Specialist (First Mortgage Company of Washington): I just received an email from one of my past military borrowers who has a loved one in Iraq. I thought it was a fabulous idea worth sharing with all the good folks on Active Rain. Xerox is sponsoring a Thank You card drive for the men … (2 comments)
SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - New Hair Do - 11/21/09 08:34 PM
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Life in Southeast Oklahoma is GREAT! If you're looking for a home or land in my part of the country, please give me a call, and give me a chance to earn your business! Judi Barrett, broker, Integrity Real Estate Services, 580-212-5946
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Active Rain is A Blue Ribbon in My Box! - 11/20/09 08:31 AM
We don't always have to take home the "Grand Prize" to be successful but it's nice to take home some symbol of our accomplishments. Accomplishing goals within themselves is the ideal but still when we get something that says to the world that we DID IT, it helps to complete the satisfaction of the effort. That's one of the things that points and page rankings do for Active Rain Members. I read Toula Rosebrock's post this morning, ACTIVE RAIN - MY MISSION....IT"S NOT IMPOSSIBLE!!! about accomplishing some of her goals here on Active Rain in terms of page rankings for … (15 comments)
Has your family gotten smaller but your house hasn't? Is the size of your home getting to be a burden or the big lawn too much to take care of you're thinking you might like something smaller and/or easier to care for? Do you just need to downsize? I can help you sell your home and find one that's just your size. Call me, Judi Barrett at Integrity Real Estate Services. We know Choctaw County Oklahoma and McCurtain County … (0 comments)
FHA 203K Mortgages Streamline Renovation/Purchase McCurtain County Choctaw County Hugo Idabel Oklahoma - 11/20/09 07:19 AM
Ken has written a great post that my customers, clients, and fellow residents in McCurtain County Oklahoma and Choctaw County Oklahoma could benefit from thinking about. So if you're looking at a home and it needs repairs AND you think it won't qualify for an FHA loan, think again...it just might as long as you qualify for the loan, there's an FHA loan that deals with homes that need renovation. READ ON.
Via Ken Cook, FHA Home Loans 678-439-8683: So you or your client have found a home in a great area in the client's price range. Only one problem: … (1 comments)
What Sold It? Day 2 of 30 - The Feature That Sold It! Sawyer Oklahoma - 11/19/09 05:52 AM
What Sold It? Day 2 of 30 - The Feature That Sold It! Sawyer Oklahoma Do You Have a Home or Other Real Estate for sale in Southeast Oklahoma (Hugo, Idabel, Sawyer, Swink,Valliant, Fort Towson, Lake Raymond Gary)?
Check out our SOLD Page on Integrity Real Estate Services Website. And there are more listings that I need to add to that page, have just been too busy (selling them! :)) Stay Tuned for 28 more Days of "What Sold It?" I'm going through my SOLDS (without revealing which property I'mtalking about, to protect the buyers … (7 comments)
What Sold It? Day 1 of 30 - The Features That Sold It! Hugo Oklahoma - 11/18/09 01:32 PM
What Sold It? Day 1 of 30 - The Features That Sold It! Hugo Oklahoma Are You Thinking of Selling Real Estate in Southeast Oklahoma (Hugo, Idabel, Sawyer, Swink, Valliant, Fort Towson, Lake Raymond Gary)? Check out our SOLD Page on Integrity Real Estate Services Website. And there are more listings that I need to add to that page, have just been too busy (selling them! :)) Stay Tuned for 30 Days of "What Sold It?" I'm going through my SOLDS (without revealing which property I'm talking about, to protect the buyers privacy) and tell you what feature sold … (5 comments)
Examples Of How To Use Your Blog To Create & Enhance Business Relationships. - 11/17/09 09:37 PM
George has put together so much information categorized into packets. I'm reblogging in case you missed it and also will make it very easy for me to find this post again. Thanks George for all of the great posts that you write.
Via George Souto (McCue Mortgage) FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages CT.: Bob Stewart announced a new ActiveRain Challenge on Thursday called Using Your Blog To Enhance Existing Relationships. The purpose of the Challenge is exactly what it says but please follow the link to get all the details. My purpose for blogging is to provide information and to better … (4 comments)
Tuesday's Tool To Share - Magic Jack Phone System - Yes It Works! - 11/17/09 07:39 AM
Tuesday's Tool To Share - Magic Jack Phone System - Yes It Works! I've tried Skype and it did not work well for me. I have Vonage and use it for a fax line. Most of the time it is fine, when there is a problem it's due to my cable carrier and not Vonage with the problem. I pay a little between $300 and $400 per year for Vonage and am extremely proud of my savings! It's a good deal in my opinion. So when I saw the Magic Jack system on tv, I was doubtful that at less than … (24 comments)
Monday Motivation - Get Acquainted With Yourself - 11/16/09 07:37 PM
One of the greatest moments in anybody's developing experience is when he no longer tries to hide from himself but determines to get acquainted with himself as he really is...Norman Vincent Peale
Sometimes the best time to get acquainted with our selves is in the quiet of the night, looking out across the water, listening to the lapping of the waves... … (4 comments)
FHA Appraisal Expiration ........... Change - 11/16/09 07:16 PM
This is something that you need to know about if you are considering financing with an FHA loan. For my clients in McCurtain and Choctaw Counties Oklahoma. Please take note! George Souto knows his stuff!
Via George Souto (McCue Mortgage) FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages CT.: The third and last change that we have been notified of this week is a change to FHA Appraisal Expiration. FHA Appraisals use to be good for six month, this was both good and bad. Good because if an appraisal was done on a property, and the deal fell apart, the appraisal would still be … (2 comments)
Via Donna Ross - Home Staging, Sydney, Australia (Great Impressions Real Estate Staging & Consulting - Sydney): Home staging (or property styling as it's commonly known as on the Australian property scene) is really an art, not a science. One of the many things a professional home stager understands is that it's the house that's up for sale, not the home owner's bread baking ability or taste in music. So, from the sublime to the rediculous - here's 8 myths of staging to sell - busted! 1. Buyers can see past … (0 comments)
This child makes me smile. He is one of the good things in my life. This is Chris, our grandson and he loves to play Soccer. He's good at it too. Saturday was their last game of this season.
He has tried other sports but didn't enjoy them the way that he does Soccer.
I love to watch him play, his concentration, the intensity of the game, moment by moment is reflected in his face.
So my good thing that happened this week was getting to watch Christopher play Soccer. … (30 comments)
Via Virginia Tatseos (Stage-Show-Sell): My realtor is real happy with Stage-Show-Sell...Example #2 Birmingham This home has been on the market, priced was to high, for 18 months. The realtor that chooses to work with me :-) had the seller stage the home with, of course, Stage-Show-Sell and priced the home where it needed to be. Price, Location and Condition is a winning combination that resulted in an offer in the first two weeks.
The vacant empty bath looked cold. It just didn't pop at … (0 comments)
Stage Rooms for Their Intended Purpose When Selling a House - 11/15/09 08:28 PM
Via Marianne Sweet, Home Sweet Home Staging, LLC Rochester Hills, MI (Home Sweet Home Staging): Reblogged from my page on www.mioaklandcounty.com and http://mioaklandcounty.realestatetomato.com/
When potential buyers view a house for sale, they need to see rooms presented as they were intended. The master bedroom shouldn’t be an exercise room, the bathroom shouldn’t be a pet station, the garage shouldn’t be a storage unit, and unless you have more than 3 bedrooms, resist the urge to make one an office. This is especially important when it comes to dining areas. People want to see where they will gather for meals … (0 comments)
This Home Only Looks Like a Million Bucks - But it's not. - 11/15/09 08:03 PM
Via Kathy Nielsen Atlanta Georgia Home Stager (Georgia Interior Solutions, LLC): This Home Only Looks Like a Million Bucks - But it's not. There's a myth out there that home staging benefits the high-end homes only. This couldn't be farther from the truth. All homes, whether you're staging it yourself or using a professional, can reap the rewards. Case in point - Guess how much this home is listed for. It's an after picture of a home staging project in Atlanta that I had completed a couple of weeks ago. You can see the before and after picture here.
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How to Avoid the Common Mistakes Sellers Make! - 11/15/09 07:57 PM
Via Kathy Schowe (The Lori Bowers Group): When you decide to put your home on the market-- Here are a few tips to get it SOLD ! 1. RID YOUR HOUSE OF CLUTTER! 2. HIDE YOUR PET'S STUFF! 3. MAKE YOURSELF SCARCE! 4. CAREFULLY CONSIDER YOUR FIRST OFFER, IT MAY BE THE BEST YOU GET! 5. DON'T TAKE LOW-BALL OFFERS PERSONALLY. 6. MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION CURB-SIDE... TRIM SHRUBS AND HEDGES. 7. REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS, PHOTOS, KIDS ARTWORK, ETC. 8. TOSS OUT OLD RUGS, BEDSPREADS...REFRESH! 9. MAKE IT LIGHT AND BRIGHT WITH NEW PAINT, LIGHT COLORED CURTAINS, ETC. 10. DO … (1 comments)
Staging for $$$$$ - 11/15/09 07:52 PM
To sell your home in Choctaw or McCurtain County Oklahoma, call me... Judi Barrett at Integrity Real Estate Services 580-212-5946
Via David Mieth (Exit IH-10 Realty): The old saying "You never get a second chance to make a first impression" is critical to getting your house ready to sell in today's real estate market. If you want to get "top of the market"price for your house then you have got to take some time to dress it up for sale. The extra money that you spend to make your home stand out from the crowd will pay dividends on closing day. The … (0 comments)
10 Reasons Why The Holiday Season Is A Great Time To Sell - 11/14/09 06:58 AM
Kim has a great list here of reasons to have your home on the market during the Holiday Season. Read through them and I think you'll agree that this is a good time to sell. To sell your home in Chcotaw County Oklahoma (Hugo, Sawyer, Fort Towson, Lake Raymond Gary) or in McCurtain County Oklahoma (Idabel, Valliant, Garvin, Millerton, Swink) call me Judi Barrett at Integrity Real Estate Services at 580=212=5946. Let's talk about it!
Via Kim Boekholder, Murray Utah, Sandy Utah, Salt Lake County, Utah MLS Listings, UT (Relocation, Short SalesK.W. Utah Realtors, Associate Broker ): 10 Reasons Why … (0 comments)
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...or Not? - Staging Small Spaces - 11/14/09 06:29 AM
For my clients in Oklahoma, here is a tidbit from Leslie Olson... look at what she did to the space in this small dining room... it looks larger by removing the mirrors. Of course that's not all that she did to it. Nice transformation. Helping you sell you home in Choctaw County and McCurtain County Oklahoma. Integrity Real Estate Services Judi Barrett, Broker 580-212-5946
Via Leslie Olson - Home Staging and Interior Design - Marin County CA (Leslie Olson Interiors):
I'll bet you've heard the old chestnut that mirrors should always be used in small spaces … (0 comments)
Walking in the Warm Summer Rain. - 11/13/09 06:28 AM
I know, Summer is over and most of the rain that falls now is not that warm sweet rain that falls in July and August. The kind that you play in. But think back... Did you enjoy playing in the rain as a kid? How about now, still enjoy it? I do. Some children like to run fast through the rain from one place to another. Splitting every water puddle they can find. Some children enjoy pretending they are an airplane with their arms spread wide, going in circles around the yard in the rain, gliding through the … (32 comments)
Two Story Country Home 3 Acres For Sale Near Pine Creek Lake, Valliant, Oklahoma, 2600 sq ft 4 bed 3 bath, in ground pool - 11/11/09 03:50 PM
Two Story Country Home For Sale Near Pine Creek Lake, Paved Road, 2600 sq ft 4 bed 3 bath, in ground pool 4 bedroom 3 bath home (or 3 bedrooms with an office) situated on 3 acres, fireplace, bay windows, formal dining room, in ground pool. Storm Cellar, large laundry room. Large spreading oak trees, metal shop, livestock shed on 3 acres. Paved road. Home is located only about 2 miles from Valliant. This home has everything! Updated heat/air... extra blown-in insulation, lots and lots of storage, huge multi-car car port that has room for the grill too, beautiful landscaping. If … (4 comments)
SATISFIED WITH "LETTING THINGS HAPPEN"? . . . BEING SATISFIED MEANS BEING LEFT BEHIND. - 11/11/09 01:18 PM
Via Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate: JUST BE SATISFIED?? I read a blog post this a.m. written by a thoughtful ActiveRain member that sent a mixed message to me. Adrienne Deans relates her experiences with leaving one brokerage for another in her question to grow her business and reach a higher level of achievement. Sadly, her former broker's message to her was that she should "be satisfied" with her present position and that she should simply "let things happen naturally". Sorry to disappoint, but, in the real estate business, things don't "happen naturally". HAVE A PLAN AND … (2 comments)
McCurtain County Oklahoma Honors Our Veterans With Two Minutes of Silence - 11/11/09 07:21 AM
Today is Veteran's Day 2009.. As our nation looks back to 1918 on November 11 at 11 am - the exact time that the armistice was signed in Europe, bringing to an end World War I, McCurtain County residents are being asked to honor veterans today with two minutes of silence starting at 11 a.m. The American Legion Post #8 will have it's 91st annual Veteran's Day Program. If you can't attend the program, you can tune into our 3 local radio stations at that time and listen to the song, A Pittance of Time by Terry Kelly. … (1 comments)
Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show at Beavers Bend State Park Oklahoma - 11/10/09 06:53 AM
Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show at Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow Oklahoma will take place this week-end (November 13 - 15, 2009) The park's phone number is 580-494-6497. This is a beautiful time of the year to visit our area with fall colors in place. This year's colors have not been as stunning due to the heavy rainfall that we'd had (October being a record setter for rain). Last year's record attendance at the Beavers Bend Folk Festival was around 17,400. This year's attendance is expected to top that. One of the new draws this year will … (3 comments)
How do you keep your thinking right? It's a little more involved than it sounds. Not only do we need to think positively about our business and find the necessary tools to make the business wheels turn,
We need to think with right attitude toward our clients, our customers, our families, and ourselves. That means that sometimes we have to take time out from thinking. Let those things rest and have fun or just look at beauty, or nature... let our … (10 comments)
What You Oughta Know About Blog Commenting - 11/09/09 08:43 AM
Via Lisa Udy Realtor Utah Real Estate Specialist (Logan Utah Real Estate Immaculate Homes): Much has been said about blog commenting here on ActiveRain, but what about blog commenting out in the real world? I'm talking about commenting on blogs that are not on the ActiveRain platform. Do you comment on other blogs within your niche? Do you try to grab the attention of the big boys? Why would you want to? How can commenting on other blogs help you?
Commenting on high profile blogs outside of A|R can have a huge impact on your publicity, your search engine results, and … (1 comments)
Do You Reblog? Why or Why Not? My Reasons For Re-Blogging. - 11/07/09 12:37 PM
When Active Rain first came out with the ability to re-blog, I wasn't sure that I liked the idea... I'm always just a tad cautious about new things and need a little time to think about it or get used to it. Quickly though I realized that others were writing stuff that my clients would or could benefit from if they read it... articles about topics that those writers were much better qualified to write and may have just said it better than I had. So I started re-blogging. Since there are mortgage people here on Active Rain that are writing … (25 comments)
What "Color Me Beautiful" Taught Me About Staging - 11/07/09 12:33 PM
We need to remind our buyers that sometimes the colors within a home are what they are reacting to when they don't like the house... not the house itself.
Via Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors): Many years ago, I had my colors done. The idea is to figure out which groups and shades of colors make you look terrific, and which ones make you look like an organ donor waiting to happen. Of course, you want to go with the look-good-feel-good colors that work for you. They say this approach is also useful when you are working on … (2 comments)
Via George Souto (McCue Mortgage) FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages CT.: As promised below is an overview and comparison between the present Tax Credit and the New. The information below was just given to us by Senator Dodd's Office. Homebuyer Tax Credit Overview:
First‐time homebuyers (those who have not owned a principal residence in the three years prior to the purchase date of their subsequent home) are eligible for a refundable tax credit of 10 percent … (0 comments)
Free Advice For Sellers in McCurtain County and Choctaw County Oklahoma - Show Them Something They're Not Expecting - 11/07/09 12:19 PM
Sellers, LISTEN UP! READ THIS POST. You want to sell whether the guy down the road gets his sold or not.... it's what you want. SO COMPETE. Give buyers what they are looking for... cleanliness, neatness, uncluttered, a home that speaks to their heart. You want buyers to become attached to you home, to feel "at home"... so make it that way. One of the most important things to think about is what Sharon addresses here. So you do your part and I promise I'll do my part. Clean it, organize it, stage it to put it's best foot forward … (0 comments)
A Safe Water Supply - 11/07/09 12:13 PM
Via Dale Baker,The #1 Home and Commercial Properties Inspector-in NH&VT-on AR (Baker Home,Commercial Properties Inspections and Consulting ): A Safe Water Supply, a safe water supply sure is critical to protecting publie health, is the first obligation of all water suppliers. Without the modern water systems, diseases such as cholera and dysentery would be part of our everyday life.
In the United States, water utilities are monitored for more than 100 contaminanta and must meet close to 90 regulations for water safety and quality. Those water standards are among the world's most stringent. A Safe Water Supply, States usual … (1 comments)
Via Dale Baker,The #1 Home and Commercial Properties Inspector-in NH&VT-on AR (Baker Home,Commercial Properties Inspections and Consulting ): Home Owners Do you Prevent Fats and Greases from Damaging your Septic, Fats, Oils, and Greases are not just bad for your arteries and waistline, these things are also very bad for your private Septic System or public Sewer System. A Septic or Sewer System a overflow or backup can cause health hazards, damage home interiors, and can very will threaten the environment. An increasingly common cause of overflows is sewer pipes being blocked by … (2 comments)
How to Create a Blog Post for Customers and Search Engines - 11/07/09 08:47 AM
I read this when Brad posted it. I really did! Then I re-read it today as a re-blog... and I thought WOW! Sometimes I think I take too much in and then forget where I read it or I would have been coming back to this.. So I'm reblogging it to make it easier for me to come back and re-read. It is such a great article and great advice. Brad, you're great! And so is Active Rain!
Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain): How to Create a Blog Post for Customers and Search Engines. There are three important … (4 comments)
Your Asking Price might be Selling the House Down the Street in Idabel, Oklahoma! - 11/05/09 07:37 AM
Oh yes, you'll get a lot of showings because buyers trying to make a decision between the two will want to look at both so they can compare them and then, given everything else being about the same, they are going to march right down the street and buy the other house. If you have an overpriced home, you are hurting yourself and helping other homes sell! To get your home on the market in it's correct price range, list it with us! For real estate sales and purchases in Choctaw County Oklahoma and McCurtain County Oklahoma, including Idabel, Hugo, … (6 comments)
How to Deal With Multiple Offers When You Are A Buyer - 11/05/09 05:38 AM
Clayton has written a short simple post here with lots of good advice for anyone making offers, regardless of where you are! For real estate sales and purchases in Choctaw County Oklahoma and McCurtain County Oklahoma, including Idabel, Hugo, Valliant, Swink, Sawyer, Millerton, Garvin, Fort Towson, Lake Raymond Gary area, Pine Creek Lake area... Call me, Judi Barrett, 580-212-5946
Via Clayton Bonjean, Mainsail Realty Company: To Search Destin and Santa Rosa Beach Short Sales and Foreclosures, Click the Link Below. DESTIN, FL AND SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL FORECLOSURE SEARCH Help for the Buyer - Multiple Offers Without The Stomach Ache I … (4 comments)
How To Modify A Home Picture To Improve "Curb Appeal" - 11/01/09 09:25 PM
Via Karen Kruschka - Fairfax Prince William Stafford County VA Real Estate Service (Long & Foster America's #1 Privately Owned Real Estate Co.): When I say improve curb appeal I do not mean Altering featutres of the home or Adding and deleting plants, trees, high tension lines or anything else that would be deceptive. However, I take photos on cloudy or rainy days - my schedule does not give me the luxury to only take photos of homes on sunny days with a beautiful blue sky filled with clouds. The photo below is a prime example - the row of town homes … (1 comments)
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