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2011
This is very important for all homeowners. Very good information for Realtors to share with their clients. The combination onesare great, I have one of each and they both works great. Check to see if it is mandatory in your state. Please stop by Pacita Dimacali's post and leave her a comment...
06/22/2011
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If you've followed by blogs in the past you probably know about my frustrations with LITTLE or NO SIGNAL for my cell phone. I have used VERIZON, AT&T, SPRINT, CRICKET, and all of them had major issue. I had the Iphone, and finally had to cut my losses. It sucks when you are in themiddle of tal...
06/22/2011
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Now, there is no excuse for shoddy workmanship. Unfortunately, this happens more often than we realize. I wonder what percentage of homes in my city have that problem. Builders need to be held accountable. The city also needs to play its part in the process. Here it is a 14 months old home, w...
06/22/2011
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Buyers are a surprising bunch...this minute they are showing signals that they are ready and the next minute they get cold feet. It takes a lot of patience and calm todeal with the situation at times. When it os all said and done, the key signal is when they askyou to WRITE an OFFER on a prop...
06/22/2011
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Now I don't know about you, but this seems like a lot of fun...The last time I was on a boat was last fall, this picture takes me back to that time. There is something to besaid about being surrounded by water. Please stop by Elizabeth Barbour's post and leave her a comment about her awesome pi...
06/22/2011
So your Buyer is pre-approved, you've been searching for awhile, then "viola" you've found one, It's a HUD Property. You've got the right one baby! Actually, not so fast...Checkout Jim Paulsen's account of the New HUD Process. So much for New and Improved. The main criteria about dealing with...
06/22/2011
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Feeling A Bit Discouraged? Carolyn Kolba - RE/MAX Traditions - Mentor, Ohio, wrote the following comment to one of my blogs: "Lloyd, I have been telling myself that I need to write more posts... and more hyper-local posts... for months. The hard part is actually DOING it. It's hard sometimes t...
06/21/2011
Albuquerque, New Mexico - Heading Home Project If you have not had the chance to do so yet, I encourage you to visit the City of Albuquerque 's website and checkout the Mayor Richard Berry's initiatives. I find this Heading Home Project to be one of great interest. As a veteran mysely, I am a...
06/21/2011
It's one thing when wild fires are caused by nature. It is a totally different thing when it is done by a person. Come on people! Use your brain Cells. My thoughts and prayers go out to the folks affected by these fires. Please stop by Jon Quist's and leave him a comment FIRE HERE, THERE, EVE...
06/21/2011
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This is long overdue. Our country needs to pay its debt back to tour Veterans. Let's stop with all the symbolism and rhetoric. Let's take concrete action to help our Veterans. Please stop by Robert Gilbert's Blog and leave him a comment Homeless Veterans to get Help as the HUD and VA announce ...
06/21/2011
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Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, New Mexico are among the most stable real estate markets in the United States. This has caught the attention of the national media. As such, it is incumbent on local Realtors to provide information about our cities for those interested in investing, relocating, or visiting. My goal with this blog is to highlight issues or topics in real estate, and where appropriate apply them to the local markets.