consumers: So Where it the Logic? - 06/21/08 05:56 AM
In the real estate market we find ourselves in now with profits for sellers shrinking, there is the temptation for some to try to sell on their own. Sunday's New York Times has an article about a couple in White Plains who are trying to sell on their own. They are … (5 comments)
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consumers: Blogging and Lurkers, Beware! - 07/14/07 11:58 AM
Well, I guess this blogging thing is not always as innocent as one would like or think. It seems that the CEO of Whole Foods has been lurking on various web sites around the internet anonymously for the past 8 years. He has made comments about his own company and disparaging … (7 comments)
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consumers: Open House, June 24, 1pm-4pm 6 Deerhill Lane, Scarsdale, NY 10583 - 06/21/07 01:55 PM
Drastically Reduced to $675,000
I have a listing on the market for the past six weeks. This house is an Estate Sale. The roof was redone a few years ago, the kitchen is updated, the deck was recently refurbished. The bathrooms and windows are original and there is some noise from a … (0 comments)
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consumers: Why Oh Why - 06/21/07 01:40 PM
We all have pet peeves where we work whether we are Real Estate Agents, Brokers, teachers, whatever. There are certain things that occur during our day that are just inexplicable. I am taught that I can't change my surroundings only my reactions and the way I deal with what goes on. … (3 comments)
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consumers: NAR Response to 60 Minutes - 05/15/07 02:06 PM
Well, here is the press release from the National Association of Realtor highlighting the inaccuracies in the 60 Minutes program that aired on Sunday night. Personally I think the show left an awful lot out, was inaccurate and really I found it surprising as to the amount of information that wasn't in … (3 comments)
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consumers: Open Houses - Is that the best way to see houses? - 05/14/07 05:15 PM
In the real estate market we find ourselves in with more inventory to look at it seems easier for some buyers to spend Sunday afternoons going from house to house previewing properties in their price range. Seems less complicated. Sign in and look around ask questions if necessary and go on … (0 comments)
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consumers: Redfin, 60 Minutes and a Changing Real Estate Industry - 05/13/07 07:05 PM
I just watched the 60 minute segment on Redfin and the real estate industry. 6% was mentioned often as the going rate which is news to me. I have been under the impression that commission's are negotiable and there isn't any particular number that is "across the board". Aside from that … (10 comments)
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consumers: New Report From the FTC and Department of Justice - Hot off the Press - 05/08/07 06:41 PM
Hot off the press today:
Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice Issue Report on Competition in the Real Estate Brokerage Industry
Agencies Make Recommendations to Maintain Competition and Protect Consumers from Anticompetitive Conduct
The Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today issued a joint report, "Competition in the Real … (0 comments)
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consumers: Dogs and Rentals in Westchester County, New York - 04/28/07 06:23 AM
Down in New York City 93% percent of buildings allow dogs and that number has tightened over the years. In Westchester County it is difficult to get an owner of an apartment or house who is renting the property to agree to pets, especially dogs. I now have several properties for … (0 comments)
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consumers: Radon - Important Links and What You Need to Know - 04/08/07 05:58 AM
Radon exists in Westchester County, New York. The following two maps of northern and southern Westchester County show the short term radon levels throughout the County.
What is Radon? Should I be concerned? How does it get into a house?
Radon is a radioactive gase, which comes from the natural decay of uranium … (4 comments)
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consumers: Moving? - 04/05/07 02:31 PM
There are two types of moves. Intrastate where you stay within the same state and Interstate when you move from one state to the other. There are some do's and dont's that apply to both types of moves:
DO's
Get three estimates;Have the mover come to your home and look at what you … (0 comments)
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consumers: Basics of Foreclosures - Westchester County, NY - 03/29/07 06:27 AM
Everywhere we turn we are hearing about foreclosures and that many homeowners are now in a terrible situation. While the real estate market was escalating and values increasing the equity these homeowners had in their properties was increasing and if the properties were sold the amounts the seller's were paid would … (2 comments)
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