first time buyers: PhoTabulous Friday Fotos - One of the best feelings ever! - 04/23/10 02:13 PM
Early Morning Signing Session at the Title CompanyMeet Deana. As of 4:30 this afternoon, she will be a new first time home owner! It was a long road filled with short sales and REO's and a deal that was rescinded by the seller, but we successfully got her into her own home.See that smile on her face? That is what this business is all about. I love it!
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first time buyers: "They Just Aren't That Into You".....Why Sellers Take Their Time Responding To Offers - 02/04/10 11:00 AM
I found this great post by a realtor friend, Karen, in Mission Viejo, Ca. I am sharing it with you because our Vancouver Washington Real estate market follows the California market like clockwork. If Karen is seeing this in her market, then we will be dealing with the exact same thing before summer. If you are hoping to time the market and buy at it absolute lowest point, we are probably at that point. (Of course we won't know for sure until this time next year!)
Via Karen Parsons-Fiddler Broker/Realtor (Great Western Realty Group):
Too many buyers....there are just too many. … (4 comments)
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first time buyers: What Kind Of Market Is It Anyway? Buyer's? Seller's? Vancouver Wa Real Estate - 02/02/10 11:05 PM
What Kind Of Market Is It Anyway? Buyer's? Seller's?In the past few weeks, I have noticed an interesting trend starting to develop. Multiple offers! I have some buyers who are trying to buy homes in the $200k and lower range and we have been encountering some serious competition. Aren't we in a buyer's market?The simple answer is "Yes and No." Not so simple, is it?Certain price ranges are definitely in a buyer's market while others are transitioning to a more even market. The buyers who are able to see this trend will do very well for themselves. The ones who don't? … (6 comments)
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first time buyers: Even the Experts are Buying Homes - 01/16/10 11:53 AM
One of my blogging buddies, Gabe Sanders in Stuart Florida, wrote this outstanding post about buying a home in our current market. The information here is so good that I wanted to share it with you.
Mark Hall
Vancouver Washington Real Estate
Via Gabe Sanders, Stuart Florida Real Estate (Premier Realty Group):
Home prices have hit bottom in most areas of the country, but they're not like a rubber ball. Sellers can't expect much of a bounce.
At the Center for Economic Policy Research, in Washington D.C., analysts are predicting that the pricing arrow is pointing up, but not very … (3 comments)
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first time buyers: Even In This Market, Some Buyers May Need to Offer More Than The Listed Price - 01/12/10 10:07 PM
Even In This Market, Some Buyers May Need to Offer More Than The Listed PriceAs we push towards the finish line of the first time home buyer's $8000 tax credit, the lower end of the market is heating up and offers are getting competitive. We wrote a full price offer this past Sunday on a bank owned home that would have fit my client perfectly. At the time we wrote it, there were no other offers on the table and none were expected. Knowing that the home was priced competitively, we wrote it at full price with a quick closing. The … (3 comments)
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first time buyers: Buyers! Are Short Sales Too Good To Be True? Vancouver WA Real Estate - 01/07/10 09:38 PM
Buyers! Are Short Sales Too Good To Be True? Vancouver WA Real EstateAre you a buyer who has been checking out the internet and finding "Smoking Hot" deals on homes? Have you been calling the listing agents only to find that they are really happy to show you other houses but the one you are calling on "probably isn't available at the listed price?" Let me share a little secret about what is happening in our current Vancouver WA real estate market. I am specifically writing about the Vancouver WA real estate market but I am sure that this applies to … (3 comments)
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first time buyers: First Time Buyers, Tax Credits, and Short Sales, OH MY! Vancouver WA Real Estate - 01/06/10 07:02 PM
First Time Buyers, Tax Credits, and Short Sales, OH MY! Vancouver WA Real EstateThe first time home buyer market continues to heat up as people come out of the woodwork and start searching for homes with the intention of closing in time to qualify for their $8000 First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit. Home buyers and their agents are scouring the MLS looking for the perfect first home to write an offer on. Unfortunately, there is a hidden menace here in the Vancouver WA Real Estate market. The Short Sale.What is so dangerous about short sales to the first time … (3 comments)
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first time buyers: The Girl Who Didn't Return Her Calls - Vancouver Washington Real Estate - 12/26/09 08:47 PM
The Girl Who Didn't Return Her Calls - Vancouver Washington Real EstateThis story is a tragedy. It is the story of a girl who, although she was completely connected with all of the latest technology, never returned her calls. It is a story of a girl who didn't get to buy the home of her dreams.This story goes something like this:I have a client who was really in a bind. She contacted me and let me know that she needed to buy a home and be fully moved into it within 6 weeks. I let her know that we could do … (86 comments)
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first time buyers: Buying Your First Home Should Be Fun - Not an adventure! - 11/19/09 08:16 PM
Buying Your First Home Should Be Fun - Not an adventure!Our friends at Wikipedia define Adventure as follows:
An adventure is an activity that comprises (perceived) risky, dangerous or uncertain experiences. The term is often used in reference to physical activities that have some potential for physical danger, such as skydiving, mountain climbing, and extreme sports. However, the term also broadly refers to any enterprise that is potentially fraught with physical or psychological risk, such as a business venture, a love affair, or other major life undertakings.
As real estate agents, Janice and I don't think that words like dangerous … (5 comments)
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first time buyers: First Time Homebuyer's Tax Credit Extended and Enhanced! Vancouver Washington - 11/09/09 01:25 PM
First Time Homebuyer's Tax Credit Extended and Enhanced! Vancouver WashingtonThe first time home buyer's tax credit has finally been extended and it has even benn enhanced to include current home owners. I have had a number of calls from my Vancouver Washington Real Estate Clients asking what that exactly means to them. This clip should clear it up for everyone.
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver WA real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who … (0 comments)
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first time buyers: Homes For Sale in Clark County WA Under $200,000 - 10/24/09 01:21 PM
Homes For Sale in Clark County WA Under $200,000Can you believe that there are homes for sale in Clark County WA under $200,000? Just 2 short years ago it was impossible to find anything in Clark County that fit into that price range.I know what you might be thinking. You are wondering if these are homes for sale in Clark County WA under $200,000 or if they are condos, townhomes, houseboats, or trailers. Good question!Although they are all homes for sale in Clark County WA under $200,000 here is a breakdown of what I found on the MLS this morning.Total Homes … (4 comments)
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first time buyers: First Time Home Buyers - Everything You Need To Know About Buying Your Washington Home In 5 Short Videos! - 10/23/09 05:31 PM
First Time Home Buyers - Everything You Need To Know About Buying Your Washington Home In 5 Short Videos!This is an awesome set of videos that will walk you through most of the questions that you might have about buying and owning your first home. They are each about 3 minutes long so you may want to bookmark this page and come back at your convenience. Of course, you should feel free to call us with any questions. Not sure if you should rent or buy? This short video will give you the information to make an informed decision.This video will explain … (0 comments)
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first time buyers: Buying Your First Home in Washington? 8 Links That You Can't Live Without! - 10/23/09 11:44 AM
Buying Your First Home in Washington? 8 Links That You Can't Live Without!As you begin your journey into home ownership, you will want to know all of the facts about buying your first home. These links will provide you with all of the information that you will need.Free MLS Home Search: This free MLS Search Tool allows you to see the Homes For Sale in Vancouver Washington and Portland Oregon.Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Low interest loans, down payment assistance, and first-time homebuyer classes
HomeOwnership-WA.org: Another great non-profit resource web site
HomeSightWA.org: Help for low to moderate income families looking to … (0 comments)
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first time buyers: The Power Of Being Nice - 09/30/09 02:59 PM
The Power Of Being NiceA few weeks back, I received the nicest compliment that I have ever received and it came from an unexpected source. As you will soon see, it also came at a totally unexpected time!Across town from my office there is a Starbucks coffee where I like to meet clients. It isn't very busy so parking is always easy and there is never an issue finding a quiet table. I usually meet someone there 2 or 3 times a week. It has become my second office.Janice and I had a meeting with a first time home buyer. As … (68 comments)
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first time buyers: Erin Talks About Buying Her First Home - Video Testimonial - 09/24/09 11:22 PM
Erin Self, a first time home buyer in Vancouver Washington talks about her experience using Mark & Janice Hall. She found the perfect home and qualified for her $8000 first time home buyer tax credit. There is still a little time left. Who do you know who is looking to buy their first home? We can help!
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who will listen to your … (5 comments)
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first time buyers: Happy First Time Home Buyers - Jon and Shawna - Video Testimonial - 09/21/09 12:51 PM
Jon and Shawna Triplett, first time home buyers in Vancouver Washington tells about their experience using Mark & Janice Hall and qualifying for their $8000 First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit. Who do you know how is looking to buy their first home? We can help!
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who will listen to your needs and who will work together with you to achieve your objective. … (1 comments)
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first time buyers: Another Happy First Time Home Buyer - Travis - Video Testimonial - 09/19/09 10:36 AM
Travis Bankhead, first time home buyers in Vancouver Washington tells about his experience using Mark & Janice Hall. Who do you know how is looking to buy their first home? We can help!
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who will listen to your needs and who will work together with you to achieve your objective. We are very familiar with all types a real estate … (4 comments)
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first time buyers: Would you like $8000 back on your taxes this year? Download a free ebook today! - 09/19/09 12:36 AM
Would you like $8000 back on your taxes this year? Download a free ebook today!
We've been hearing a lot of questions about the new tax credit. Who qualifies? How does it work? How long will it last? In this special edition video, we're taking an in-depth look at the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers.
According to the new legislation, a first time home buyer is defined as someone who has not owned a principle residence in the past three years. Those three years are counted up to the date you take possession of the house you buy … (2 comments)
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first time buyers: Renters- The time is now! - 09/13/09 01:15 PM
Renters- The time is now!In the history of real estate, the time has never been better for renters to become home owners than it is right now. Why? These reasons quickly come to mind:1. Interest rates are some of the lowest in history. Buyers with good credit can still enjoy rates at less than 6%. When I bought my first home in 1989, I bought my rate down to 12 3/8%!2. Loans are easily attainable. YES, you heard me correctly and I said that loans are easily attainable. Despite what you have been seeing on the news, there are loans that … (0 comments)
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first time buyers: Everything You Need To Know About Getting The $8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - 09/09/09 03:52 PM
Time is running out and there are still huge numbers of families who are sitting on the fence as to whether they should buy their first home this year. For the ones who are still wondering what the rush is, here is a cool video from http://wahomeowners.com/ that clearly explains the benefits of the $8000 first time home buyer's tax credit and how the $8000 first time home buyers tax credit works.Time is running out. Call us now so that you don't miss your chance!For more information related to buying your first Vancouver Washing home, please see my other blogs.
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