real estate in collin county: Twas the Night Before Christmas - 12/21/10 02:40 AM
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through our new houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The moving boxes were empty, the cupboards no longer bare,Lowes had just called to say the refrigerator would be there;The children were nestled all snug in their new beds,While visions of new school friends danced in their heads;And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,Had just unpacked our bedding, so we could take a nap,When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.Away to the window I flew like a … (7 comments)

real estate in collin county: What Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew -- Now You Know! - 06/23/10 03:06 AM
I just read an article entitled  "What Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Their Job, Part 1" by Rob Hahn.   In this article Rob states that the public doesn't think highly of real estate agents because they don't interact with them often enough to form their own opinion (only once every 7 years for the average consumer).  Mr. Hahn states that "The first and most important thing that real estate agents wish you knew about their job is how hard you make it on them." He also stated that our commission is an "extraordinary amount of money" and that if … (1 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letters X-Y-Z) THE END! - 05/27/10 03:55 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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Y YEAR-TO-YEAR TENANCY - A periodic tenancy in which the rent is reserved from year to year.
YIELD - … (2 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter W) - 05/27/10 03:53 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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WAIVER - To voluntarily give up or surrender a right. Foreclosure banks often require specific waivers to be signed in conjunction … (0 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letters U-V) - 05/27/10 03:47 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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U UNILATERAL CONTRACT - A contract in which one party makes an obligation to perform without receiving in return any express … (2 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter T) - 05/27/10 03:44 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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TAX LIEN - A general statutory lien imposed against real property for failure to pay taxes. There are federal tax liens … (0 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter S) - 05/27/10 03:38 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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SALE AND LEASEBACK - A transaction in which, typically, an owner sells his improved property and as part of the same … (1 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter R) - 05/27/10 01:17 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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It was brought to my attention that PERMIT should have been included in the last blog post...so I have included it … (5 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter Q) - 05/26/10 03:58 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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QUIET ENJOYMENT - The right of a new owner or a lessee legally in possession to uninterrupted use of the property … (0 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter P) - 05/26/10 03:45 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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PARCEL - A specific portion of a larger tract; a lot.
PARTIAL RELEASE - A clause found in a mortgage which … (2 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter O) - 05/26/10 03:37 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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OBSOLESCENCE - A type of depreciation of property.
OFFER - A promise by one party to act or perform in … (0 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter N) - 05/26/10 03:33 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS - (NAR) Formerly known as the National Association of Real Estate Boards (NAREB), it is the largest … (0 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter M) - 05/25/10 04:18 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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MAINTENANCE - The care and work put into a building to keep it in operation and productive use; the general repair … (1 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter K-L) - 05/25/10 04:14 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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KEY BOX - The locked container placed on a property that holds a key to the property.  The key box … (0 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter J) - 05/25/10 03:04 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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JOINT TENANCY - A form of property ownership by two or more persons in which the joint tenants have one and … (0 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter I) - 05/25/10 03:00 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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IMPROVED LAND - Real property whose value has been enhanced by the addition of on-site and off-site improvements such as roads, … (2 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter H) - 05/24/10 10:20 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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HABITABLE - Being fit to live in. The residential landlord has an obligation to keep the leased premises in a habitable condition.
HEIR - A person who inherits under a will or a person … (3 comments)

real estate in collin county: Real Estate Glossary - What does it all mean? (the letter D) - 05/17/10 06:11 AM
If you are a consumer (a home buyer or a home seller, or just a real estate watcher) you may not be familiar with all of the terms involved in real estate transactions.   Realtors® know the terminology, but wouldn't it be great to have that information as a consumer?  A "Real Estate Terminology Dictionary" of sorts.
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DEBT SERVICE - The amount of money needed to meet the periodic payments of principal and interest when a debt is amortized.
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS - A statement of all the covenants, conditions and … (1 comments)

 
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Collin County Realtor-Lucas, Murphy, Plano, Parker

Plano, TX

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