buyers tips: Cost Versus Worth: Real Estate Commissions or 10 Reasons Why a Great Agent Is Good For Your Bottom Line - 03/17/11 10:33 AM
Real estate commissions loom large in the eyes of most sellers. I know, I sold six single family homes before I became a real estate agent. I must admit back in my pre-agent days I questioned the value of paying an agent I rarely saw and seldom communicated with such a … (18 comments)
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buyers tips: The Views of Palos Verdes--a Home With a View for You - 03/08/11 06:42 PM
The Palos Verdes Peninsula is graced with some of the most spectacular views in Southern California. A home with a view is often high on the priority list of prospective buyers. Palos Verdes has many views ranging from ocean views, Catalina Island views, LA Harbor views, canyon and tree views, city … (2 comments)
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buyers tips: A Good Agent Opens Doors and So Much More - 11/22/10 05:11 PM
The down payment is in the bank, interest rates are inviting and you have spent countless hours surfing the Internet sites looking for a home. Maybe you've even made a list and starred the ones that will held open on the weekend. Chances are there will be some on the list … (14 comments)
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buyers tips: Take Another Look Before You Buy -- View the Neighborhood After Dark - 11/17/10 09:12 AM
Darkness hides much, but it also reveals a side of the neighborhood you may not notice in the light of day. It is advisable to view the neighborhood at night to access the "night life" in the area you plan to purchase.
The view may appear totally different at night. The Palos Verdes … (10 comments)
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buyers tips: Buyers are Panning for Gold in the Housing Market - 03/14/10 11:38 AM
The current real estate market is a bit puzzling. Some new listings grow old and stale waiting for the right buyer to come along. Other new listings are sold in a multiple offer feeding frenzy. If the price is not way out of line, and the conditions are similar then why is … (5 comments)
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buyers tips: Searching Through Cyberspace for a Place to Call Home - 01/23/10 04:33 PM
A few years ago when the real estate market was sizzling hot, buyers were happy to find a house they could afford, and with prices spiraling upward, almost any house would do.
Today, buyers have many choices, and it can be overwhelming to sift through the plethora of properties … (0 comments)
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buyers tips: Hunting Down the House For You - 11/21/09 12:04 PM
How can you find the best buys in any market? Sometimes they stand out like a sore thumb and other times they are sleepers concealed by neglect, atrocious decorating and deferred maintenance. Often buyers simply never see them. If Fido is yelping in the backyard and there is no lockbox on … (5 comments)
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buyers tips: Are They Buying What You're Selling? - 05/29/09 11:27 AM
The June 2009 real estate scene is still no summer picnic, but sellers are more realistic with their expectations and prices. One battle won! After maneuvering this market for a couple years prospective homeowners now know a buyer's market does not mean sellers are giving property away; it does mean there are buying opportunities not present a … (6 comments)
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buyers tips: Pass the Peace Pipe Negotiation Tactics - 05/05/09 12:48 PM
The mini wars of real estate negotiations often resemble the big wars of mankind; there are two sides each fighting for the outcome they believe is right and fair--and most beneficial to them. Disputes over territories often result in power struggles; transfers of property are filled with similar nuances. Do you … (6 comments)
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buyers tips: $10,000 or $8000 Tax Credit? Some Buyers Can Take Both - 04/25/09 02:16 PM
Last night as I listened to the local news I heard a reporter make two errors as he spoke about the housing market. First, he reported you need 3% down when obtaining your FHA loan. Wrong, it is now 3.5%. Secondly, he said the $10,000 tax credit restricts income to $75,000 … (2 comments)
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buyers tips: Insider Tips on How to Survive the House Hunting Season - Norma Toering REMAX Palos Verdes - 04/15/09 11:01 AM
Some prospective buyers enjoy the thrill of the unassisted house hunt. It is their sport of choice for a Sunday afternoon. They plan and plot their route with the closest attention to details. They check the Internet sites for advertised open houses, pour over newspaper ads, route their chosen path and wait for … (2 comments)
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buyers tips: Spilling the Secret of How Real Estate Really Works - Norma Toering REMAX Palos Verdes - 03/28/09 11:15 AM
Yesterday a co-worker called me to vent. It seems she showed an out-of-town couple thirty houses in three days, took them to meet with a lender and facilitated return visits to the top choice homes. She arranged for a builder friend to meet with them and discuss possible remodeling projects, and in general … (10 comments)
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buyers tips: Want a Foreclosure? Get in Line! - Norma Toering REMAX Palos Verdes Realty - 03/18/09 08:11 AM
I did not want to make the call---again, but I had to do it. My first time buyer is in the middle of another multiple offer situation. Last time, there were only four offers. My buyer was not the lucky one, so we looked at twelve more properties and moved on … (10 comments)
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buyers tips: Whose Market Is This, Anyway? - Norma Toering RE/MAX Palos Verdes - 02/24/09 11:57 PM
Isn't this a buyers market? Are sellers giving their properties away? Good questions.
I like my clients and customers to be informed, and I work very hard to make sure they have up-to-date information on the real estate market. Sharing my "insider secrets" is one of the perks of working with … (5 comments)
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buyers tips: Before You Buy - 11/15/08 12:59 PM
Your down payment of 20% is in the bank for that million-dollar home you want to buy in Palos Verdes. Congratulations, but there is still work to be done before you start shopping:
Know the Score: If you're not already familiar with your credit score, find out what your … (0 comments)
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buyers tips: Searching Through Cyberspace for a Place to Call Home - 07/24/08 05:11 PM
A few years ago when the real estate market was sizzling hot, buyers were happy to find a house they could afford, and with prices spiraling upward, almost any house would do.
Today, buyers have many choices, and it can be overwhelming to sift through the plethora of … (5 comments)
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