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   Sooner or later, most homeowners will be in a position to sell their home. This report summarizes the top five mistakes that home sellers make, simply because the experience is new to them.  Mistake #1.  Using a Real Estate Agent Instead Of a Realtor When you're looking for help buying or sell...

Many sellers may be wondering why is my house not selling, I think at as a realtor we need to educate our sellers on what is going on in todays market. Keep in mind that real estate is locally driven, despite what they may have heard on the news in other parts of the region.  Realtors need to a l...

What buyers want according to NAR 2007 survey.  The survey was based on buyers who bought in 2006 to early 2007Here are the results of the survey. Oversized garage was the most popular home feature that had the biggest gain sinced 2004The most significant change between the 2007 survey and the pr...

Recently remodeled split level 4 bed/2 bath with spacious floor plan, backs to a green belt and large entertainment deck, out building and RV parking. Stainless steel appliances, newer roof and vinyl.  This wonderful home sits in the prestigous neighborhood of Fairwood.  With 1700+ sqft of living...

     For the week of September 24, 2007 --- Vol. 5, Issue 39>> Review of Last Week "OUR BRIGHTEST BLAZES OF GLADNESS ARE COMMONLY KINDLED BY UNEXPECTED SPARKS."  Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)The wise and witty Dr. Johnson, author of the first authoritative English dictionary, would have loved this w...

How to Sell Your House For the Most Money In the Shortest Possible Time  Your imagination is the most powerful tool you have to improve the value of your property - and it's free.  Here's how:  Step out of your own shoes and step into your potential buyer's shoes.  Then take a good, realistic loo...

How to Stop Spending Money on Rent and Own a Home Instead If you've always rented a place to live, buying a home can seem like a monumental undertaking.  This report breaks down this process into clear steps.  Seven Steps to Transition from Renter to Homeowner Step One:  Identify Your Needs and W...