Justifying your sales price 3 times - yes, you read that correctly - 10/23/08 12:39 AM
Thanks to Kris Wales for the following post. Pricing your home correctly is the most important step you can take to insure a timely sale. Although this article was written for Kris's market in Michigan, it is equally appropriate for the Jackson Metro market.
Pat Starnes, McIntosh and Assoc., Inc.
Jackson Metro, MS 2008 Fall Parade of Homes - 10/22/08 08:03 AM
The Fall Parade of Homes began this past weekend in Hinds, Rankin, and Madison Counties. If you missed it, you have one more opportunity to tour approximately 100 new homes throughout the Metro Jackson area. The Parade continues Saturday & Sunday, October 25-26 from 1-5 p.m.
The Parade of Homes is … (0 comments)
Let's go Walking, Mississippi! - 10/21/08 01:42 PM
Regardless of where you live, you've likely heard the benefits of walking. Many people walk to lose weight, but there are many advantages to walking; it lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, improves your stamina, and elevates your mood. That's a good reason in and of itself. But for each hour spent walking, you add … (0 comments)
Let's go Walking, Mississippi! - 10/21/08 01:21 PM
Regardless of where you live, you've likely heard the benefits of walking. Many people walk to lose weight, but there are many advantages to walking; it lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, improves your stamina, and elevates your mood. That's a good reason in and of itself. But for each hour spent walking, you add … (1 comments)
Smart Growth in Fondren, Jackson MS - 10/19/08 09:56 PM
Last week I attended an informative presentation about all the growth and renovation throughout the entire downtown Jackson area. I wanted to see for myself what the buzz was about.
There are currently 16 projects, large ones, in "the works", and several already in progress.
A few days later I took … (0 comments)
Via Patricia Kennedy: Real estate is a profession that chose me, and I’m so glad it did!Why do I love it so? … (1 comments)
Every season is a good selling season, if you have a good product to sell. - 10/17/08 09:11 PM
Here is another timely article that reminds us that any house will sell at a given price, but going the extra mile, taking the extra step, will insure you attract the most available buyers, maybe even increasing your bottom line. Enjoy.
Pat Starnes, McIntosh and Assoc., LLC
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Jackson, MS: A Fondren Community Event - October 18, 2008 - 10/17/08 05:33 PM
Picture this: It's Saturday, October 18, 2008. The weather should be crisp and mild, with no rain in sight. What can we do? How should we spend the day? How about taking a stroll at A Day On Duling in the historic Fondren District?
The community event will benefit both St. Luke's UMC and … (0 comments)
The Home Seller's Guide To Listing Your Home - 10/17/08 11:22 AM
Dear Sellers: This is a re-post of an article written by fellow Realtor Paul Kaplan. Paul shares 15 tips for homesellers, a timely message for today's market. Hope you enjoy reading this. If you are interested in selling your home in the Greater Jackson MS area, please give me a call. … (0 comments)
Brandon MS: New Kroger Supermarket has Opened - 10/16/08 04:31 PM
The Kroger Company opened their new 64000 square foot supermarket at 1070 Spillway Circle in Brandon's Reservoir area a week ago. The long-awaited opening was extremely well received by hundreds of local residents.
My two visits to the store thus far were positive shopping experiences. Kroger has an impressive selection in their produce … (0 comments)
The Deadly Sins of Selling Your Home - 10/15/08 08:35 AM
The following is an excellent post written by Kristal Kraft and reprinted on my blog with permission. Kristal makes the point that in our current stagnant market where sellers are in direct competition with each other for buyers, it pays to give attention to the details when making your home … (1 comments)
Good Faith Estimates -- Knowing the basics - A must read !!! - 10/14/08 09:37 AM
Clients, this is an excellent blog on Good Faith Estimates, a document required by law that you receive from the lender within 24 hours of making loan application. This form details the LENDER fees in connection with YOUR loan. All other items on the Good Faith Estimate should be the same no … (2 comments)
Economic Stimulus Check: Use it or Lose it - 10/09/08 08:12 PM
Have you filed your 2007 tax return? Well, call me the procrastinator. I beat the October 15 deadline for filing my Federal tax return by a full seven days. Woo hoo! As I left the accountant's office, I assured her that THIS year will be different. Unfortunately, she knows me well … (2 comments)
Prevent the Embarrassment of Putting a Home on the Market that Isn’t Show Ready - 10/05/08 09:25 AM
The following article is a reprint written by Emma Vargas. If you are a seller, please consider taking the necessary steps to show your home in it's best light. Realtors, we need to step up to the plate on this topic. Enjoy!
Via Emma Vargas, Simply Staging: This post … (1 comments)
Flowood MS Kid's Night Out - 10/05/08 09:06 AM
The City of Flowood, MS is offering it's alternative to Halloween on Thursday, October 30 at Winner's Circle Park. The park is adjacent to Flynt Memorial Library on Old Fannin Road.
The city is encouraging residents to move their Halloween festivities (Trick or Treating) to Thursday night instead of the … (0 comments)
So, you want to gather with friends after work or dine out after an especially challenging day? One of my favorite places to go in the Jackson Metro area is Char, which is located off I-55 at Northside Drive in Highland Village.
Char is well-known for … (6 comments)
October 2008 Newsletter - 10/01/08 12:30 PM
This is the October issue of my Real Estate Update, which is published by Realty Times. If you have any questions about either buying or selling a home in today's market, please visit my website at http://PatStarnes.com, or contact me by phone.
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Thanks to Kris Wales for the following post. Pricing your home correctly is the most important step you can take to insure a timely sale. Although this article was written for Kris's market in Michigan, it is equally appropriate for the Jackson Metro market.
