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Make A Difference by Giving Blood: The Tale of a Wimpy Realtor - 05/12/11 08:17 AM
Make a Difference by Giving Blood!
I have to admit that I am about as squeamish as a person can be. Sometimes, when my husband comes home and tries to tell me about something he saw at work (he is an Infectious Diseases doctor), I have to sit down because I feel light headed. I have even put my head through a wall in a intenstive care unit because I fainted at the sight of the patients receiving care and all of the tubes and whatnot that were attached to them. (Did you know that people come out of the woodwork … (11 comments)
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The Seven Deadly Sins of MLS Photos - 05/10/11 03:38 PM
The Seven Deadly Sins of MLS Photos
If I see another bad MLS photo, I think I am going to burst! By now, all agents should know that photos on the MLS have a huge impact on whether or not a buyer will want to look at your home or move on to the next listing. Yet, I continue to see listing photos that do nothing but detract from the possibility that a showing will be scheduled. Here are my top seven sins committed in the photos appearing on MLS logs across the nation on a daily basis:
Good Old … (23 comments)
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Familial Status is a Protected Class, Too! - 05/09/11 07:55 PM
Familal Status is a Protected Class, Too!
There are a lot of things that buyers look at when searching for their next home. As agents, we try to develop marketing materials with words that will evoke images that will make those buyers think that our listing is just perfect for them. And in crafting these messages, some agents use messages that run counter to fair housing practices.
"This property is offered without respect to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, elderliness or national origin."
This statement appears on the last page of all purchase offer contracts written in the … (3 comments)
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When Buying Distressed Homes, Prepare for a Marathon, Not a Sprint - 05/08/11 08:17 PM
When Buying Distressed Homes, Prepare for a Marathon, Not a Sprint
The headlines proclaim on a daily basis that the presence of short sales and foreclosures continues to comprise a substantial portion of the real estate market. That is certainly the case in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia where distressed sales make up just under one third of all real estate sales. For the week of April 18 -24 2011, 26.3% of the ratified contracts were for bank-owned homes, and 4.7% were for homes being sold as a short sale.
These homes are seen as a "deal" by most home … (5 comments)
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The Hurrah Players Presents Hurrah For Broadway - 05/07/11 09:26 AM
The Hurrah Players Presents Hurrah for Broadway, May 13-15, 2011
The Hurrah Players has created another spectacular stage production that will delight your family. On May 13 - 15, the Perry Theater in Norfolk, Virginia (485 St. Paul’s Blvd) will host this latest musical theater extravaganza. The production is a review of songs from some of the most well-loved Broadway productions both old and new. To see a teaser of this production, click on the image below!
Showtimes:
Friday, May 13 at 7 pm
Saturday, May 14 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, May 15 at 3 pm and 7 … (1 comments)
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Make Sure Your Chesapeake Virginia Real Estate Agent Understands the Power of the Web - 05/07/11 08:33 AM
Make Sure Your Chesapeake Virginia Real Estate Agent Understands the Power of the Web
When marketing your Chesapeake Virginia home, it is imperative that your agent believes in and utilizes the power of the internet. The statistics speak for themselves:
According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2010, 89% of prospective home buyers used the internet to search for homes. Realtor.com states that 78% of these buyers will not look at a listing unless it has multiple photos. Additionally, 50% of these buyers will not consider a listing unless it has a virtual tour.
These numbers are powerful … (7 comments)
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If Your Tax Assessment has Decreased, Check Your Mortgage Escrow Amounts - 05/02/11 11:00 AM
If Your Tax Assessment has Decreased, Check Your Mortgage Escrow Amounts
For many homeowners, the assessed value of their home has decreased over the past several years. In Chesapeake, Virginia, the new assessments will take effect on July 1. That means that the annual taxes that your mortgage company is paying on your behalf out of your escrow account will most likely decrease.
However, your lender may not have adjusted the amount that they are withholding for your escrow account for your property taxes. As a rule of thumb, each month, your mortgage company should be adding 1/12th of your annual … (1 comments)
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