real estate: Difficult Time Selling? What Buyers Are Saying - 06/11/08 11:56 AM
Sellers today understand there are many challenges to selling their property. Many owners may try to simplify the reason why, but you may be missing the real reason. You may be saying or hearing:
"The market is down, and that's why our property is not selling." "Down" does not mean nothing … (4 comments)
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real estate: Palm Coast Town Center Interactive Map - 02/27/08 09:49 AM
Town Center continues to be a topic of discussion especially when one sees construction vehicles or a ground-breaking ceremony. Palm Coast Holdings offers a great website filled with useful information about the projects and an interactive map that details what each area will have. You can also visit Palm Coast Holdings, … (1 comments)
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real estate: Power Up Your Real Estate Buying Search - 02/20/08 06:39 PM
Real Estate buyers over the last several years have been flocking to the internet to search for properties available for sale. Studies show that over 85% of buyers are using the internet first in their search for Real Estate. It's no wonder either. The internet offers Real Estate shoppers the ability … (1 comments)
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real estate: Are ISP's Stopping You From Servicing Your Customers? - 02/13/08 10:28 AM
What used to be "nice" services in our industry such as automated emailing of listings, has quickly become standard practice. Consumers have voiced their wanting of this type of convenient and easy notification service when shopping for a property. As most know, you can't send this type of information driectly from your … (1 comments)
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real estate: Great Deal On A Tablet PC - 02/13/08 10:19 AM
If you've ever looked into buying a Tablet PC, you've probably noticed the prices are high and very difficult to find under the $2000.00 range. I've been keeping my eye on them and constantly checking, and found the best deal I've seen yet . . . The Gateway C-141X. The specs … (6 comments)
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real estate: Finally! A Real Estate Book That is Fun and Informative! - 02/10/08 09:43 PM
Click here for more information on this book.
I recently picked up a copy of "House Lust" (as seen above) by Daniel McGinn, and am mezmorized at how much we forget and far housing has come over the years. This book is a cultural study into what drives the obssessions with Real … (6 comments)
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real estate: January 29th Is Your Chance to Vote on Florida Property Tax - 01/13/08 11:39 PM
Florida will put Property Tax Reform to Vote on January 29th with Amendment 1. The Florida Association of Realtors has worked very hard to voice its opinion and offer solutions on this matter standing behind the residents of Florida both present and future.
To get further information on the Amendment and what this … (0 comments)
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real estate: Palm Coast Landing @ Town Center - 01/11/08 09:41 AM
"Buzz" about the Town Center Project has been circulating around Palm Coast for some time now. Construction has begun along the 100 corridor (close by I-95) and buildings are already starting to emerge. And the question still remains . . . when and what? As reported by Developers Realty (one of the … (2 comments)
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real estate: Online Utility Connection - 01/07/08 04:12 PM
When purchasing a new house, utility connection and/or transfers can be a job in and of itself. It may even be a chore just to find out what utility companies are in the area. There are a few online sources you can use to make you utility part of your move … (2 comments)
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real estate: The Wireless House - 01/05/08 08:57 PM
Many homeowners are finding themselves with nultiple computers and devices that take advantage of wireless technology. As broadband internet service has found it's way into many households (53% accodring to the latest study), the versatility of not being ties to one location in the house has become more attractive. More and … (3 comments)
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real estate: Palm Coast Developments For 2008 - 01/04/08 11:13 PM
Many are often wondering what exactly is going on in Palm Coast, and it can sometimes take some digging to find out. The following are some useful links to search for development information and a recent article from the Daytona News Journal which provides an overview of major projects in the … (1 comments)
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real estate: Help Getting Your Family Organized - 12/20/07 08:19 AM
Every household and family has the challenges of keeping lives organized. There is your personal schedule and then throw in all the other individual schedules (which for some reason kids normally think we should just know their plans even when they hadn't told us in advance). Then there is communication. The most … (3 comments)
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real estate: Did You Hear? - 12/12/07 10:35 AM
Click the banner above to view the Most Comprehensive Real Estate Market Update for Flagler County and Palm Coast, FL exclusively at www.FlaglerResident.comPS: Coming to the Ginn PGA Championship coming in March 2008? It is a Buyer's Dream in this Market! We serve the Luxury Home Market in gated coastal, golf, and luxury … (0 comments)
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real estate: Great Gift Ideas For Those Last Minute Shoppers - 12/10/07 11:19 AM
It's that time of year, and we're all busy tring to get preparations and shopping completed. Stuck on what to buy for someone? Here's some ideas for you:
Gift CardsHoney Baked Ham - This is a great idea for the busy person who you know is getting stressed about preparing a great … (2 comments)
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real estate: When Is The Right Time To Buy? - 12/09/07 07:53 PM
One of the most difficult questions that buyers are faced with today is "When is the right time to buy?". The biggest factor in that is the topic of price. Is price going down? Is price going to continue to go down? The news talks about prices going down all the … (6 comments)
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real estate: For First-Time Buyers - 11/24/07 09:16 AM
Many first-time buyers may be getting the wrong impression in regards to buying a house today. You may be reading that it's not the best investment, mortgages can be damaging, loans are impossible to get now, so forth and so on. The factis that Real Estate is very much a possibility, … (3 comments)
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real estate: Media Review of the Year . . . But Here's The Truth - 11/14/07 04:42 PM
Many who read the media reports over the year would probably see the industry in these perspectives:
If you buy a house, you'll just end up losing money and never build equity.Mortgage loans are a scamRealtors are driving prices up because they just want big commissions.Houses will never sell.You can just do … (3 comments)
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real estate: Bargains ARE Available! 81 Houses Under $160,000 in Palm Coast, FL - 11/11/07 08:27 PM
Palm Coast, FL currently has 81 houses listed for sale UNDER $160,000! These are NOT listed as 'short sales'. many of these properties were built within the last 5 years! Many are 3 bedrooms!And 4 are 4 bedrooms!
I'm not writing this because this is an advertising angle or a marketing scam. I don't … (3 comments)
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real estate: Palm Coast Plantation Market Report November 9, 2007 - 11/09/07 09:41 AM
Current Active Residential Properties for Sale: 8Average List Price: $823,350Lowest List Price: $385,000Highest List Price: $1,299,900
Current Active Residential Vacant Homesites for Sale: 79Average List Price: $236,852Lowest List Price: $115,000Highest List Price: $499,900
Year-to-Date Resdential Home Sales: 2Average Number of Days on the Market: 170Average Sales Price: $562,500Lowest Sales Price: $500,000Highest Sales Price: … (2 comments)
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real estate: Matanzas Woods Market Report - November 9, 2007 - 11/09/07 09:32 AM
Current Active Residential Houses for Sale: 105Average List Price: $253,391Lowest List Price: $149,900Highest List Price: $542,000
Current Active Residential Vacant Homesites for Sale: 92Average List Price: $81,667Lowest List Price: $37,000Highest List Price: $219,000
Year-to-Date Resdential Home Sales: 37Average Number of Days on the Market: 120Average Sales Price: $220,589Lowest Sales Price: $150,000Highest Sales Price: $364,000
August 2007 … (0 comments)
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real estate: Online Bookshelf - 11/08/07 12:05 AM
My husband shared with me a wonderful site called www.shelfari.com You can view my bookshelf to the right. This is wonderful site that allows you to share books with others. Kind of like the MySpace for Book-lovers.
Registration is free and you can even start your own group. My husband just started a online book … (1 comments)
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real estate: The History of Halloween - 10/28/07 08:44 PM
The yearly night of haunts is almost upon us. Children all over will dress up in costumes and set out on their quest for . . . tricks or treats! So where did this Halloween of ours come from? The History Channel provides the story for us:
"Halloween's origins date back to … (1 comments)
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real estate: Palm Coast & Flagler County, FL Listings Right On Your Desktop! - 10/25/07 10:40 AM
Tired of a filled up email box? No problem. Put listings right on your My Yahoo!, iGoogle home pages, or any other website that you can add RSS/XML content to.
Get updated Real Estate Listings right on your My Yahoo!, iGoogle personal home pages!Click here for URL Feed (or right-click on the link, select … (3 comments)
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real estate: Halloween Story For You - 10/24/07 02:48 PM
I love Halloween. It's one of my favorite times of the year. Yes, we have a "pimped pumpkin" this year (my husband's idea). Anyway, I came across a great ghost story I thought I would share . . .
The Minnesota Ghost
This is too good not to read, … (2 comments)
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real estate: "Buyers Market", "Sellers Market": Does it Matter? - 10/24/07 02:21 PM
We hear those phrases all the time. To be honest it really doesn't matter. Why would I say what seems to be such an unheard of thing? Simple, you have to look at the facts for both sides to determine the best decisions for yourself and not what someone wants to … (3 comments)
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real estate: The Crooked Picture: How Important Are Photos & How To Fix Them? - 10/08/07 11:51 AM
There have been a lot of posts in regards to property photos. Some even post photos are are considered "bad" whether they be crooked, dark, people sleeping, closeups of closed doors, and the list goes on. But how important are photos when it somes to advertising a property? VERY!! Consumer surveys show … (11 comments)
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real estate: Pricing "Right" - 09/30/07 09:56 AM
I have been reading in blogs, news reports, and professional circles about the problem "pricing right" (no, not the direction). Pricing is the first stage in all of putting a property up for sale. You obviously can not even proceed without a listing price, and it will "set the stage" for … (9 comments)
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real estate: Google: Great Tools to Enhance Your Website - 09/25/07 01:34 PM
Everyone knows Google for it's search capabilities. In fact, most people don't "search" anymore they . . . "Google it". Google also has added several incredible tools over the last few years which are great tie-in's for your website.
Google Maps - This is one of the greatest internet technologies in … (1 comments)
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real estate: Buyer Advice: Make An Offer - 09/24/07 09:15 AM
In working with buyers, there is often times a hesitation when it comes to price. We hear things like, "I like it, but I'm not sure about the price." My response is always the same, "Well, what would you like to offer?" This is the part that can become uncomfortable for … (7 comments)
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real estate: Palm Trees, the Ocean, Golf, and . . . Elvis Too!!!!! - 09/22/07 09:08 AM
Friends and family that talk to us since we moved here always ask the same thing, "So what's so great about living in Palm Coast, FL." It's an easy answer . . . it's filled treasures galore for everyone! Nearby beaches, palm trees, parks, activities galore, friendly people, and even … (1 comments)
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real estate: Palm Coast YTD Residential Overview - 09/21/07 10:17 AM
The residential house market in Palm Coast through August of 2007:
# Current Active Lisitings: Approximately 1,960
Listing Activity: 293 properties were listed in August (14 "2 or less bedrooms", 178 "3 bedrooms", & 101 "4+bedrooms"). The total # listed for the year is 2,811 which 20% lower than last year at this … (0 comments)
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real estate: Real Estate Through Your Eyes . . . the Customer - 09/20/07 10:30 AM
Real Estate can be very confusing these days with negative press, professionals publicly communicating what they "won't do", and confused and misinterpreted information being sent out. Here's some helpful hints to "muddle" through it all:
The Media - Unfortunately (as many in the media indutry will tell you), "negative sells papers". Take … (0 comments)
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real estate: What Do You Get When You Hire Me? - 09/19/07 10:46 AM
Home owners often think that they are simply calling me to "sell their home". In all honesty you are really calling to HIRE me to provide full-service for your Real Estate needs. That means a couple of things:
To be your guide within what can appear to be the "wacky world" of Real … (0 comments)
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real estate: The Good Ol' Days? - 09/16/07 05:39 PM
Along with constant "bad press", a local newspaper today published an article comparing Real Estate to 50 years ago. Click Here for the article. Many would think wouldn't it be nice to go back to then when housing prices were so much cheaper? Well, the question is . . . were … (0 comments)
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real estate: Remembering the Victims of 9/11/2001 & Their Families - 09/10/07 10:44 AM
Remembering The Victims ofSeptember 11, 2001& Their Familes Music & tributes can be found athttp://www.jontzen.com/tribute.htm
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real estate: Neighborhood Watch: Protecting Yourself Online - 09/09/07 09:21 AM
The internet is obviously becoming more and more a part of everyday life. Website addresses are becoming just as important as physical street addresses. Email as important as a phone number. There is no doubt that the technology has added many convenient benefits in regards to communication, storage, services, so forth … (2 comments)
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real estate: Matanzas Woods Market Report - September 5, 2007 - 09/05/07 11:31 AM
Current Active Residential Houses for Sale: 71Average List Price: $253,883Lowest List Price: $147,000Highest List Price: $469,000
Current Active Residential Vacant Homesites for Sale: 103Average List Price: $85,779Lowest List Price: $32,900Highest List Price: $219,000
Year-to-Date Resdential Home Sales: 21Average Number of Days on the Market: 130Average Sales Price: $214,480Lowest Sales Price: $165,000Highest Sales Price: $355,000
August 2007 … (0 comments)
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real estate: Am I Available 24/7? - 08/19/07 04:55 PM
This was a topic brought up by a Realtors recently. Obviously, there were various arguments either way. The truth is, when it comes to me . . . I am availble 24/7! With today's technology and a high commitment to serving customers, there are several ways I am available to you … (3 comments)
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real estate: Share Some of the Great Things About Your Area - 04/01/07 10:09 PM
We are riddled in negative so much anymore, and I think that deters a great deal from the qulaities of so many communities out there. Some very bright people have recently brought up the fact that Real Estate is a very unique thing to each area, and I thoroughly agree. I … (1 comments)
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