mississippi: Death in the House is a Non Material Fact in Mississippi - 09/04/08 01:06 AM
Mississippi Buyers and Sellers:
For those of you who wonder about Mississippi Death Disclosure regarding real estate law, here it is...
Real Estate Transfer Disclosure for the State of Mississippi. Click here!
Keep in mind there are exceptions that may apply.
Look to the menu on the left side. Click on
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mississippi: WORKING WITH A REAL ESTATE BROKER in Mississippi|+ Irrelevant Photos - 08/27/08 12:17 AM
Below is some very important information. Some people could think it a little boring, so I will include a few favorite photos to make up for it:-)
Kidding! No RElation
Please familiarize yourself with this form so that you understand the differences between Client and Customer--before you talk with an agent.
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mississippi: Red Tide Morning - 08/03/08 01:17 AM
Not long ago I started my morning with a barefoot walk along the beach. Usually this is a relaxing time for me, though not quiet--because the birds are also greeting the new day with enthusiasm. This particular sandbeach walk also runs parallel with Highway 90. So, we have the mixture of
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mississippi: Closing Activity the Last 90 Days, Pass Christian, MS - 02/27/08 01:38 PM
*This is a Public Post* Property is moving in Pass Christian, MS. Search of closings for the last 90 days show 28 closings ranging from $15K for a lot to $595K for a home in the Oaks of PC. How are buyers buying in our economy? The 90 day closing breakdown showed 14
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mississippi: Follow UP to "You Can Make A Difference" - 12/28/07 10:34 AM
I set out today to do participate in the blood drive at Bay St. Louis. It was a gorgeous blue sky day with just enough chill that you need a light jacket if you are going to be near the water. Driving from Long Beach, I marveled at the awesome
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mississippi: Does Your Agent Have the Right Tools?|Thinking About Scott's Recent Blog:-) - 12/17/07 02:24 PM
Members Please note that this is an open to the Public Blog. Costs to open MLS Listing Doors? Minimum annual investment isn't that badcompared to the opportunity. Please see Scott's Blog in order to follow my train of thought. You have to have the right tools in order to practice Real Estate. Scott
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mississippi: Mississippi Inducements (Rebates) - 11/02/07 07:23 PM
Did you know you don't need to be a Mississippi REALTOR to read The Leader online? As a matter of fact a visit to the MAR website is a great place for any one to visit who is planning to buy or sell a home. (I particularly recommend reviewing forms that you may use in
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mississippi: MLS Activity 1 Week - 10/15/07 01:31 AM
REgarding the areas of Long Beach, Pass Christian, N, SE, and SW Gulfport, West Harrison County, MS 55 New listings ranging from $85K to $998K. There were 53 price changes. All but 1 were price decreases. There was even a price decrease in a rental unit. The 82 status changes broke down as: 14 Pending to Close (We
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mississippi: MLS Seller Converts to FSBO (You may get a chuckle out of this) - 09/16/07 11:00 PM
I previewed the following home (MLS and address not listed to protect the owner and the agent) sometime last year. The owner greeted and me and conducted the showing/walk about . He is a pleasant gentleman, obviously proud of his work. The home is in a gorgeous setting as is typical of many
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mississippi: Insight From My Morning Beach Walk **Photos** - 09/04/07 12:08 PM
These photos were from a few days back. My camera is off for repair, I admit I feel lost without it. Sometimes the insight I gain from my morning walks only REmotely RElate to REal Estate. In general, people just seem happy and content at the harbor, fishing. Even the Harbor employees
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mississippi: Mississippi Random Acts of Kindness--Another Anecdote - 08/17/07 12:48 PM
Random Acts of Kindness occur everywhere and is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-religious phenomena. I say this because I am aware that Mississippi doesn't "own" random acts of kindness. However, I would say that "we" have a large investment. Random is defined as an occurrence with out regularity or pattern. I would add
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mississippi: MEME with *Photos* A look at Blessings - 07/30/07 11:11 AM
I am a little slow to respond to Sandra Cummings gracious Memeing of me. A Meme is important! How many times do you get a chance to tell folks about 5 important things you want them to know about yourself? Well, in marketing and Active Rain, you may actually get
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mississippi: *Photos* Flounder Was the Catch of the Morning. - 07/19/07 11:35 PM
My early morning community photos are almost always at Long Beach Harbor. Its .6 miles from my home and I am hooked on the walk. The reason I share these photos on Localism is because life is so much more than a house. Its what you see and experience on a daily basis. The
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mississippi: Real Estate Preview REview--Highest and Best Use 5bd, 2.5 Ba - 07/10/07 05:00 AM
Goal: To Preview at least 15 properties a week in Harrison County. Note: Photos are not included because it is not my listing. I can and will supply photos upon request of interested parties. I have previously viewed a 5 Bed, 2 and 1/2 bath property on Hiller St in Biloxi. This
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mississippi: Flyers or Fliers--my vote is YES! ...Especially When No One Else is Doing Them:-) - 07/07/07 03:34 PM
Personal Experience (not advertising) My Color Copies absolutely delighted me with pricing, service, and delivery. If you do color printing of any kind and can order in the 100+, you will be so glad you read this blog and followed up. I have not been doing exterior flyer boxes for awhile. My goodness!
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mississippi: By REquest: Sea Breeze Condominums Resort **Photos** - 06/27/07 10:37 PM
I have toured the Sea Breeze Condominiums Resort previously and was delighted with the experience in its entirely. I was not the only one delighted, either. I had opportunity to chat with a guest who was checking out. He and his family were thrilled with their Sea Breeze experience. When you are investing
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mississippi: Looking for a Mississippi Attorney Without Vested Interest in First American - 05/31/07 03:20 AM
Title insurance--a one time cost considered by many to be a drop in the bucket compared to the legal fiascos your home could unwittingly and innocently be drawn into. I recently had a refresher course sponsored by the ultra visible First American Title Company. I feel comfortable with simultaneous issue and
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mississippi: 2547 West David Dr., Gulfport MS 39503 - 05/30/07 02:08 AM
http://realtor.com # 196919 Priced at $95, 000. Cash buyers or those who do not need assistance, $89,000 with 0 contingencies. 100% financing available to financially qualified parties. See lenders about Mississippi Home Corp assistance. See a local lender soon! You may be surprised at what is possible. A good basic home. 4
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mississippi: In Memory of Kim and Stephano Bell **Photos** - 05/28/07 07:20 AM
Click here to get Krystal Allan's video report for WLOX, Gulf Coast ABC 13. I was honored to receive a personal invitation from the Vic Planetta family to attend the House Warming at 207 Easy Street for the Bell Family. I am so glad I attended. What a privilege to be there.
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mississippi: Active Rain Improvement - 05/25/07 09:37 AM
Hey everyone. Sometimes I get a little distracted. There may already be a blog about this, I don't have time to research. If I could give ACTIVE RAIN as an entity a big hug I would. The most irritating feature to me in blogging and commenting was typing in the fruits and
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mississippi: Buyer Humor: Its Time to Negotiabate - 05/10/07 01:21 AM
Do you ever get a little tongue tied when talking with a client? Today, I was walking with a buyer as we viewed a home in sore need of updating and TLC. The home is located in Pass Christian, and is approximately 35 years old.According to neighbors I chatted with, the cul
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mississippi: Go Fly a Kite! Long Beach Annual Community Event *Photos* - 05/06/07 11:08 PM
The Long Beach Kite Fest was sooo much fun. Wish you were there:-) We had a much needed rain the day before, though grateful, many of us were holding our breath for the annual kite flying event. Would we be rained out? Long Beach Greeters welcome you to "Our Little Town." As you
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mississippi: Grace 2 Grace in Gulfport - 04/28/07 12:43 AM
From Grace Fellowhip, Gulfport, MS to Grace Fellowhip, Youth of Nashua, NH--Thank you for your time, your diligent work,and your love. 1Matthew 5:16 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1 Corinthians 13:1 1Though I speak with
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mississippi: *Photos* Long Beach, Ms (Jeff Davis to Beach blvd) - 04/23/07 10:25 AM
Its amazing how restaurants, cafes, and fast food establishments become so tied to our way of life. There are many other dining establishments in Long Beach than listed here. The focus is Jeff Davis to Beach Blvd. Sonic was one of the first to Build again. Self Explanatory Bank House Coffee Its a Long shot.
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mississippi: *Photos* Long Beach, MS (Community shots) - 04/23/07 09:53 AM
Click here to get more info about Long Beach! Click here for a different version. We were among the fist to have safe water after Kat. Live Oaks are the Jewels of Long Beach, and the Coast This was historic building was dilapidated before Katrina. I always wished someone would restore it. This structure
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mississippi: Photo Story--You create the Story - 03/03/07 10:35 AM
Location: Long Beach, Mississippi, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Harrison County Offices have a negative effect on me. With technology I can work anywhere. Well, actually you can't call it work, because if you like what you are doing, its not really work--right? To me, work is when I am in traffic, work is being
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mississippi: Does It Make $ense? - 03/03/07 09:14 AM
Pre-Marketing Your Home Article 1 of series *My articles are my opinion based on personal experiences and readings. I do not "copy and paste" except on rare occasion. If I copy and paste that source will be referenced. When you are thinking about putting your home on the market and/or listing with a real
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mississippi: 24375 Oak Island Drive, Pass Christian, MS 39571 - 03/02/07 01:23 PM
Click here to access the Virtual Floorplan Online! (New Spring Photos) This is what you see when you are coming home and if you enter through the front entrance. (Usually you would enter through the attached 3 car garage, however--this is the layout) From Entrance Formal dining to one side and the study
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mississippi: Scam Alert! (Part 2) "Its a Small World" - 01/26/07 10:55 PM
Part 1 ended with "Why would someone turn in a bogus request for a CMA giving a mortgage lenders' email address and phone #"? Not finding peace in the situation, I decided to see if I could contact the real property owner. That was easy enough, I cross referenced the tax record
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mississippi: Scam Alert! (Part 1) - 01/26/07 04:24 PM
Following is a true story, rather than a blog. The details are a bit complicated and are not conducive to speed reading. I am seeking understanding and truth. I believe "The Truth Will Set Me Free". Help me answer the following questions, please. Who are the known "players"?Who are the victims or the victimized?What
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mississippi: The Answer is NO. A thank you to Active Rain Member, Ed Rybczynski - 01/18/07 08:00 PM
Sometimes its the seemingly unimportant experiences that can have the most impact on our lives. Like, tossing a pebble in the water and watching the ripple action. One day I had a little extra time that I chose to use browsing Active Rain. I don't know how or why I discovered Ed
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mississippi: My Door Knocking Obsession - 01/14/07 03:33 PM
Being a REALTOR gives me a valid excuse to go door knocking. I look forward to "Door Knocking" just as much as I look forward to the time I get to spend with Active Rain. Because I enjoy these two activities so much, I have to discipline myself not to spend
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mississippi: Sometimes Listing a Property and Selling is so MUCH more, Sometimes its NOT the Money that Counts - 01/10/07 11:15 PM
Warning: This is really long. Its partially a true story, plus an anecdote shared by a past client, I do not know the origination of the anecdote. We'll start with an explanation of the above photos. Advisors prior to the time that we met and listed the above property had recommended that
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mississippi: We Rule! - 12/16/06 05:54 PM
I attended the recent Red Carpet Rendezvous in part, because I am never satisfied with how much I know or have learned. Never. Also, I am taking my MSRE Broker exam this Monday Morning, so I thought the classes would help sharpen me up for the exam, and prepare me for
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mississippi: Selling Your Own Listings - 12/06/06 10:47 PM
Disclosed Dual Agency is legal in Mississippi. Yet, there is as much heated discussion among REALTORS® here regarding DDA as there is across the nation. We are advised to use the utmost caution if we choose to give clients the opportunity to make this choice. I have heard some R.E. Agents
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mississippi: Is "Hanging Out" more effective than Advertising? - 12/05/06 12:00 AM
Every Day is a Special Day as a Real Estate Professional (If you are in a hurry, I wouldn't read this. If you have a little time to spare, it could be worth your while) I set out to get some real work done; but it doesn't feel like work. I set out
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mississippi: NARpinion and Budget issues - 11/21/06 07:33 AM
The National Association of Realtors® claims that as of 10/31/2006 there are 1, 370, 756 members. Mississippi alone claims 6088 members. This does not include sales agents and brokers who are not members of this trade association. Can anyone find current stats that would include ALL agents and brokers NAR members
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mississippi: Open House/Networking Opportunity - 09/25/06 03:39 AM
I don't know if it was my husband, the train, or our cats that woke me up at 2AM. When I woke up I realized I had actually been planning in my sleep again. The tail end of my thought before I woke up was to schedule security. That thought came
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