Doing what I Love on Sunday- Real Estate with Judy -Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Today is Sunday, I decided to take a day off today. I am a licensedreal estate agent in Whatcom County, WA. My name is Judy Schneider. So I work many weekend and evenings. It was nice to take a day to do what ever I wanted. I got up and dressed and thought, what is it that I would like to do today.
My children are growing up fast and like to do their own thing most of the time. My husband is watching football of course. We always have a big family dinner on Sunday together. That still leaves me with several hours to do what I want.
I guess when you do what you love doing everyday of the week, it is not really work. I love selling real estate. I love all of the wonderful things I have learned, about online marketing too. So today I spent some time freshening things up online. I enjoyed every moment of it.
I don't claim to be a wonderful blogger, just someone who enjoys learning new things. I am not a writer. I am a real estate agentwho loves getting to know people. Finding the home of your dreams makes me very happy. I enjoyed my day off, as funny as that may sound. now I am well rested and ready for a new week. When you are doing what you love, it is not really work.
Just to let you know. Our Sunday Dinner was great and there was plenty of family time and conversation too. My Family is also very important to me.
Doing what I Love on Sunday- Real Estate with Judy -Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Home made project- Started it - Finish it - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Thank You Rita Fong for allowing me to re blog this great information! The original post is here Home made project-you started it, you finished it the right way, not your wayI wanted to share it with everyone in my area too. So many homeowners do not understand that they can save themselves a lot of headaches and money by just hiring a professional to do the the improvements on the home!
Many people do not understand how much is involve with doing it yourself, until they have already gotten themselves to far into the project. You are right most home buyers do not want to take on a project and finish it up on their new home. To many of the shows on TV make it look like anyone can do it. You can actually be damaging your home more.
With the new $6,500 tax credit for existing home owners till 4/30/10, I can foresee more home owners are more ready and willing to put their home on the market. Is your house ready for sale, or you need to do some projects first?
Do you like to watch "Weekend Warriors" on HGTV, doesn't it bring the inner contractor side out of you? All the demolition, design, vision, color matching......just can't wait to start that project you have been putting away, can you? There is nothing to it, it only takes those home owners one or some weekend/s from start to finish, I can do that. Or is it really?
Unless you are absolutely 100% sure what you are doing, and how to do it. When unexpected problems come up, can you solve it yourself? Taking on a big project requires persistence and serious planning. If you started it, you need to finish it the right way, not your way, don't leave it half done. That's what some sellers think when it comes to selling their home:
I can knock it off from the sales price and let the buyer to finish it : most of the buyers do not want to pick up any projects after the home owner, if they want to get a fixer upper, they will look for a fixer upper.
The buyer probably won't pick up the flaws of my home made projects : if the buyer won't, the home inspector will. Home inspection is part of the buying process nowadays, buyers are more educated than they used to.
The buyer should be glad that I get it done : if it is not done right, the buyer will appreciate more if it was never done at all. Believe it, I have clients told me multiple times before when I was showing them some houses with these home made projects. A poor finished home project can be a deal breaker when selling your home.
It will save me money if I do it myself : it will probably cost you more money if you don't do it right, you may end up have to pay a professional to come in to repair what you have done.
Especially when it comes to anything electrical, you do need to hire a licensed electrician to do the work, you do not want any potential fire hazard, do you?
It is still majority a buyer's market, buyers rather choose something that they don't need to put money and time into it, if they can buy one at the similar price without the hassels. Look at it like this, you are the seller right now, but you will be the buyer later, would you like to pick up someone's unfinished home project, or you would rather not?
Holidays and increase in Internet Scams - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
The Holiday's are quickly approaching and shopping online has become a must for many who are looking for those great deals. Internet Scams are also on the rise, Whatcom County, WA is not the only area affected, but we have also seem an increase in these online scams. Protect yourself be using caution when shopping for those great deals. Internet Scams can leave you vulnerable for many years to come.
If it sounds too good to be true, it usualy is.
Be Careful of those websites that only allow you to contact the seller through their site. This is not for consumer protection. It keeps you from knowing anything about the merchant.
Never give personal information to anyone on the Internet, address, or Social Security numbers etc..
Really be careful of out of the Country merchants. There is not much you can do to figure out who these people are.
Make sure you know exactly what you are buying and from who. ( Google their information) call other phone numbers and check out who they are.
If you are not sure how to do this ask someone you know for help.
Trust and listen to your instincts. These Internet scammers are constantly Changing Names, phone Numbers and email addresses.
Many of them are using names and identities of people they have scammed before.
If you are a victim of an Internet scam, report it as soon as possible, first to your local police dept. them to the international web site. www.ic3.gov do not let these people go unreported it is your duty.
Wishing Everyone a safe, Happy and Scam Free Holiday Season!
Holidays and increase in Internet Scams - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Craigslist Rental Scams - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Craigslist Rental Scams are not a new thing. This has been going on for a while. It has not been a common thing here in Whatcom County, WA, until now. This past week it has been happening more in Whatcom County, WA.
Homes that are listed for sale in Whatcom County, WA have been showing up on Craigslist as rentals. They are copying and pasting the pictures and attaching false contact information!
Please, if you are looking for rental Homes on Craigslist, Be Careful! Do not send any Personal information or money to anyone you can not meet in person! If it sounds to good to be true it is. Many people have sent hundreds of dollars in deposit and rent money. You should never rent any home without seeing it first. Sometimes the home has been rented to several people and it was never for rent in the first place. These people are then angry with no where to go!
You must be very careful. You do not know who you are contacting on Craigslist. You also have no idea if they are, who they say they are. Please, Everyone help to spread the word!
Real Estate agents check Craigslist and flag all listing of yours that get posted and report to the local police depatment.
Those renters that have been victims can do the same!
If you are a victim of this Scam in Whatcom County, WA. Please call the Bellingham Poice department at 360-778-8800 There has bee a report filed. Case # 09B42322 filed 11/11/09. Protect yourself!
You can also report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov
Craigslist Rental Scams - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Scam Alert Please Read - Bellingham WA- Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Scam Alert!!
I have a Home listed for Sale. I do not do property Management and my listing is showing up all over Craigs list as a rental. This was NOT posted by me or the Seller! Anyone that responds to this add is then contacted by email by a man saying he is the owner he uses a Yahoo email address. He also uses a phone number that is out of the country.
He goes on to say that he and his wife have relocated to Africa. I assure you I have never even been to Africa. Please do not give this person any of your personal information or send him any money. This Home is not for rent in Bellingham, WA. it is for Sale! It is a Scam, He wants you to send him the deposit money! I do not use Yahoo email or live in Africa. He has already contacted several people. The listing has already been Red flagged on craigs list too! I have talked to a few people already tonight that have already sent him information. Be Careful!
Thank You also to Active Rain. The people who contacted me today told me they found my phone number because they googled my name and found my Blog on Actiive Rain. Thank You to all of these wonderful people who called me to let me know.
If you are a victim of this Scam in Whatcom County, WA. Please call the Bellingham Poice department at 360-778-8800 There has bee a report filed. Case # 09B42322 filed 11/11/09. Protect yourself!
You can also report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov
Scam Alert!!
Scam Alert Please Read - Bellingham WA- Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Tax Credit Extended - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
The Tax Credit has officially been extended through April 30 th 2010. This is wonderful news for first time home buyers. This time The Tax Credit also applies to current home owners. This new Tax Credit is Extended through April 30th 2010. The purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close. The Cost limitation on the new home is below $800,000. These new guidelines will make it much easier to qualify for the Tax Credit.
First Time Home Buyers - Tax creditamount $8,000, (Married filing separate is $4,000.)
Current Homeowner Amount of Credit - $6500 ($3250 married filing separate)
The New income limits are effective November 7th 2009 and are $125,000 - single, $225,000 - married, Additional $20,000 phase out
This is a wonderful thing for homebuyers and sellers right now! This makes it a wonderful time along with current interest rates to buy a home.
If you or someone you know is interested in Real Estate for Sale in Whatcom County, WA, feel free to call or email me. I would be honored to help you find what you are looking for!
Heath Care in Bellingham, WA - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
I was talking to a man today, with a story to tell today. His story really made me think about Health Care not only in Whatcom County, WA but in our Country! It made me want to call about every doctors bill I receive in the mail. All those little codes they charge for and how easily they can be misunderstood.
This man recently went to the doctor for back pain. He was hurt on the job and scheduled an appointment with a doctor here in Bellingham, WA. He went to the appointment and received treatment for his back and attended the therapy that was prescribed by the doctor. He is now feeling much better.
Then today a month later receives a bill in the mail, for $55.00. He is confused and calls the doctors billing office. They tell him that this is the ammount that is not covered, and that he needs to pay it! He asks what it is for. There is only a code, and he wanted to know what it means! The lady on the phone told him that it was for a quit smoking consultation that the doctor gave him.
This man was very confused, he told the lady on the phone that he went to the doctor for his back. He said the doctor asked him if he smokes and he answered yes. Then the doctor told him he needed to buy lolly pops instead. The man was furious, and told the lady on the phone that doesn't understand how that could be called a consultation. The lady on the phone then gives him an address and name of another person and tells him to file a complaint!
I found this story to interesting to not share. Can you imagine how many people are paying these little bills not even understanding what all of these codes mean. I can not understand where this doctors ethics are. Is business really that bad for a doctor that they would have to bill someone for this kind of advise. It was not even the advise that this patient was there to discuss, he simply answered her question. Does this encourage people to be honest with their doctors?
I just don't get it! How many of us are being billed during these tough times for services we are not given. I know it is not all doctors. Most doctors in our area care more about thier patients. I just can't believe that some will try tactics of this kind!
Heath Care in Bellingham, WA - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Speechless Sunday - Judy Schneider - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
I was lucky to get these Speechless Sunday Pictures on Friday just before a big wind storm here in Whatcom County, WA. ! The colors of Fall are starting to fade now, as winter approaches fast! It is sad to see these beautiful colors go. The winter wonderland will be a new beauty of it's own. I am Thankful everyday that I am able to view the beauty of Whatcom County, WA everyday of every season.
I enjoy selling Real Estate in Whatcom County, WA. If you are interested in buying or selling Real Estate in Whatcom County, WA. It would be an honor for me, to help you relocate to our beautiful area. Please visit http://www.judyshouses.com to view Real Estate for Sale in Whatcom County, WA. Feel free to call me also Judy Schneider - Exit Realty Associates - 360-224-9047
I enjoy selling Real Estate in Whatcom County, WA. If you are interested in buying or selling Real Estate in Whatcom County, WA. It would be an honor for me, to help you relocate to our beautiful area. Please visit http://www.judyshouses.com to view Real Estate for Sale in Whatcom County, WA. Feel free to call me also Judy Schneider - Exit Realty Associates - 360-224-9047
Speechless Sunday - Judy Schneider - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Halloween 2009 - Bellingham WA - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Happy Halloween 2009 in Whatcom County Bellingham, WA. Every year the City of Bellingham offers a safe tick or treating alternative for the community. All of the small business owners in downtownBellingham, WAopen their doors and hand out candy to young trick or treaters. This way the children have a safe and happy Halloween! The parents in our area love this too! It gives everyone a chance to get to know the local businesses in the area.
My daughters and I spent a few hours handing out candy and getting to know some wonderful families here in Whatcom County, WA. There were so many cute costumes and families dressed up and walking the downtown streets of Bellingham, WA. We truly enjoyed the people we met today. Thank You all.
If youare interested in buying or selling real estate in Whatcom County, WA, please feel free to give me a call. It would be an honor to help you find what you are looking for. Judy Schneider - Exit Realty Associates - 360-224-9047
Halloween 2009 - Bellingham, WA - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
Country Road in the Fall-Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
I am so thankful that I have the oportunity to drive beautiful Country Roads like this one everyday! Living in Whatcom County, WA provides me with plenty of beauty to make my drive interesting. I love driving these beautiful Country Roads in the fall. Our fall colors are so bright right now, but winter is approaching fast! Tonight we have strong winds and all of these fall leaves will soon be gone. I am thankful that I was able to take some fall pictures on my way home tonight.
Tomorrow is already Halloween and the weather is quickly changing. Our overnight lows are approaching the low 40's. These Country Roads will soon become a winter wonderland! Here in Whatcom County, WA we have mild winters. usually we only have a few weeks of real winter, and minimal snow fall. Of course we sometimes have that winter storm that is more intense! I look forward to that first snow fall every year, and the beauty it provides!
If you are considering buying or selling Real Estate in Whatcom County, WA, I would be honored to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call Judy Schneider - Exit Realty Associates - 360-224-9047
If you are considering buying or selling Real Estate in Whatcom County, WA, I would be honored to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call Judy Schneider - Exit Realty Associates - 360-224-9047
Country Road in the Fall-Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale
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