real estate: Tips to survive in a down market - 08/02/08 09:59 PM
I have only been in real estate to know what a down market is. The broker I started with lost my real estate application to send to the DRE for three months, so I ended up missing the end of the Great Central Valley Seller's Market. I can't wait for the market … (16 comments)
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real estate: Get the highest price on a property in a Buyer's Market - 05/16/08 09:55 AM
In the current buyer's market that many Realtors across the country are facing, homes prices are falling very fast. A home that sold for $350,000 two years ago is now selling for about half that in Modesto at roughly $200,000. So what techniques can you use to make your property stand … (6 comments)
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real estate: Now is the time to be in Real Estate!!!! - 05/12/08 04:13 PM
Many people feel that this is the worst market in decades and that many Realtors are dropping like flies. How can I say that this is a good time to be in Real Estate? The answer to that is two-fold.
First, although sales are off, now is an excellent time to … (13 comments)
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real estate: Have we hit the Bottom? - 05/06/08 09:48 AM
In my part of the country, many professionals are speculating that we are a year or so off on hitting the bottom. Every time it seems that things are starting to get better, another wave of foreclosures hit the market extending the inventory from 11 months to 15 or more. In … (8 comments)
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real estate: Welcome Beverly Eagle-Rodriguez - 03/30/08 09:12 PM
Hi Everyone, Matthew Zgonc here and I just wanted to take this moment to introduce Beverly Eagle-Rodriguez to the Active Rain Network.
She is a Realtor at the ERA Village ONE Office in Modesto and is a rising star to real estate. She and I started at the office at around the … (22 comments)
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real estate: Consumers: Qualities of a Good Buyer's Agent - 03/18/08 02:03 PM
There are tons of real estate agents out there. Many people are innundated with the choice as to which agent to choose when buying a home . Here are some hints for the consumer to realize the difference between an average and a great agent:
1. The agent will present to you a … (2 comments)
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real estate: Oakdale - 03/18/08 10:32 AM
Oakdale is known as the "Cowboy Capital of the World" and is a wonderful town to live in. It is located NortEast of Modesto and is located in Stanislaus County. I live in this town and have found it to be very, very quiet. It is a suburbia with a small-town … (0 comments)
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real estate: Introducing Constance Robinson - 03/07/08 09:10 AM
I just wanted to introduce Constance Robinson from ERA Village One Real Estate to the Newbie group. She has been in the industry for many years and is a multi-million dollar agent (Realtor). She is also the lead agent and office manager for my office and actually was the one that … (17 comments)
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real estate: How to sell a home in a Buyer's Market in Modesto or Your Area! - 03/04/08 10:11 AM
I have had the great fortune lately of being in the middle of a tremendous bidding war for houses. Buyers have a wonderful opportunity to buy in this market. They are all looking for a deal and many people are looking for an all out steal. With home prices changing fairly … (0 comments)
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real estate: Do you know your neighborhoods? - 02/29/08 10:00 AM
Customers are looking for Realtors or real estate agents that are knowledgeable in their field. One of the main things that they are looking for is your knack of knowing the different aspects of each neighborhood. By having the knowledge of different neighborhoods you are able to help them find an … (15 comments)
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real estate: Open Houses Can Work - 02/28/08 09:31 AM
I have lately read quite a few posts on Active Rain that have said that it is not worth an agents time to do an open house. What are the benefits of doing an open house, besides to reassure the home owner that you are doing everything possible to sell their … (10 comments)
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real estate: Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure - 02/25/08 02:15 PM
Being in the foreclosure capital of America, I thought the following tips might come in useful for people in San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties.
Here are some tips for avoiding foreclosure:
If you are unable to make your mortgage payment, don't ignore the problem. The further behind you become, the harder … (0 comments)
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real estate: Keep Active Rain in Perspective! - 02/19/08 02:44 PM
Many of us know that Active Rain is a wonderful tool that can help promote websites and be a place for referrals. I know that I have seen my share of the benefits of Active Rain. This blog is not about how to promote websites, best techniques used for marketing, or … (4 comments)
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real estate: Introduction to group - 02/16/08 12:20 PM
I wanted to introduce myself to the Learn How to be a Top Producing Listing Agent Group. I am Matthew Zgonc and I am a reator from Modesto, CA. I am primarily a listing agent, but do have buyers as well. I have been in the industry for about 2 years … (3 comments)
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real estate: Introduction REO group - 02/16/08 11:57 AM
I just wanted to introduce myself to the REO group. I have been working with REO's for a while now, with most of my work providing BPO's for various companies. I feel that I will be a good contributor to this group and will respect the code that has been established. … (8 comments)
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real estate: Introduction - 02/16/08 11:44 AM
I just wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the photography group. I am a realtor in Modesto, CA, who loves photography and wants to learn more about taking good, quality pictures. I believe that good pictures can be the difference between a good listing and a great one. … (3 comments)
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real estate: Introducing Lani Carlson - 02/12/08 03:37 PM
I wish to introduce Lani Carlson to the people of Active Rain. She works for First Valley Mortgage in Modesto, California and has been in this business for a very long time (15 years). She is a loan specialist and is very familiar with all the new types of loans and … (11 comments)
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real estate: Creekside Neighborhood - 02/06/08 04:31 PM
When it comes to neighborhoods in Modesto, most people know Del Rio, Village One, and Dutch Hollow, which are some of the most prestigious neighborhoods. However most people do not know about probably the best kept secret in Modesto, known as Creekside.
This area is located in South East Modesto, between Claus and … (0 comments)
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real estate: Localism: Is it important? - 01/31/08 04:32 PM
I have seen many people inquire about Localism is and how to post listings to it and do people really go out there.
To post listings or blogs to Localism all you have to do is write a blog on active rain and include the listing and data using html, then at … (23 comments)
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real estate: Property Taxes: Based upon an outdated value? - 01/29/08 04:04 PM
In many areas, such as Florida, California and Seattle, mortages obtained during the height of the sub-prime loan debacle are higher than what the home is currently worth in todays market. So what can be done about it? First of all, there is hope out there for people who are being over-taxed. If you … (4 comments)
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