Technology is amazing--today I discovered that RE/Max has a site where your can view on a map of the entire United States to see where people are searching remax.com for listings & information on agents, communities, neighborhoods, schools, etc.  Take a look if you're interested at: http://workingforyou.remax.com/. 

Anyone have other sites that are really cool?  Sometimes I think someone should put up a list of new sites or places of interest each day so that we can search to our heart's content and not have to Google every time we want information! Anyone up for that type of search?

I live in Holland, Ohio and have learned over the past 15 years that I have been here that one of my favorite places to visit is the Holland Branch Library which is part of Toledo Lucas County Public Library system.

The newest of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library branches, Holland Branch Library was built in 1984 to replace Bookmobile service at Strawberry Acres Park.  In that time it has grown from once-a-week service to one of the top five branches in number of patrons and circulation.

Features

• Public meeting room with a 94-person capacity
• 21 Public Internet Computers
• 2 Mini-Office Computers
• 1 computer especially for kids
• Handicapped accessible
• On site parking

The library recently installed new computers which are now in constant use by people of all ages.  From young to old the Holland Branch Library is a great way to spend some time looking up information, getting a video or two, or involving you or your child in one of their many programs.  One of my favorite things to do is to go online and find the newest best sellers and then request the library to let me know when my request has arrived at the library.

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library recently had to cut back on their staff and their hours due to budget cuts by the State of Ohio.

Following is a picture of the library as well as the new hours of operation.

Holland	Branch hours
	Sun Closed Mon 12pm - 8:30pm Tue 12pm - 8:30pm Wed 9am - 5:30pm Thu 9am - 5:30pm Fri 9am - 5:30pm Sat 9am - 5:30pm

1032 South McCord Rd.
Holland, OH 43528
Phone: 419.259.5240

Thank you to all the hard working staff at the Holland Branch Library.  When I have needed help I have always found every one of you willing to do as much as possible to answer my questions or locate the subject of my search.  Keep up the good work!

I read an article in realtor.org that summed up what help as a real estate agent that I can give my seller.  Here's what they recommend.

1--Work with your seller to see if (a) the seller may be able to sell and bring cash to the closing, (b) work out loan options with the seller (c) offer them a short sale or a deed in foreclosure.

2--Have your seller contact a HUD approved credit counseling agency--eg. HopeNow.com will help the seller determine whether the seller should (a) restructure the loan, (b) sell the home or (c) declare bankruptcy.

3--When listing the property the listing agent should declare in the Private Comments that the home is a short sale or that the home is in foreclosure.

4--Let the seller understand how long it may take to close on their home--from 30 days to 6 months.  The lender may require more than one BPO (Broker Price Opinion) which will add to the time to close.

5--Find out whether the seller has a recourse loan (seller is responsible for any shortfall after the sale) or a non-recourse loan (lender cannot force seller to repay the shortfall).

With everyone running around looking for the perfect home for their buyer--just set up a showing for my listing at 1212 Anderson in Maumee, Ohio.  Where can you find an all brick home?  Where can you find a four bedroom home?  Where can you find 2 full baths (one being in the master bedroom?  Where can you find a large living room, large family room, and a full dry basement?  Set up an appointment today before it's too late!  Linda Sabo, Re/Max Preferred Associates, 419-344-6565.

I know that everyone is hurrying to find a home before the end of November. Save yourself time and money and just set up a showing for this very neat and clean, move in at closing home. Four bedrooms--where can ou find that? All brick ranch--where can you find that? Large living room, kitchen, and family room--where can you find that? A full dry unfinished basement--where can you find that? Listed at $154,500 this is a rare find!

October, 2, 2009

On October 1, 2009, the National Association of Realtors® released this news release stating that "Record Streak Continues for Pending Home Sales"

In the article the NAR said that home sales have increased for seven straight months, the longest in the series of the index which began in 2001. In August, 2009 the index showed that contracts signed in August rose 6.4% to 103.8% from the previous reading in July. 

However, as NAR's chief economist, Lawrence Yun, states that there is a problem that not all contracts will be able to close by the end of next month because of the long delays of short sales and the complex new appraisal rules.  Here's is what he has to say to Robert Freedman of Realtor Magazine.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid42529863001?bctid=42977231001

 Here is the link to view the article in full:  http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2009/10/streak_continues

 

There's a great video on YouTube which explains how I can help you get a really good deal with the tax credit money the U.S. Government is offering.  First, look at the video below, and then contact me at Linda@LindaSabo.com and I will help you find the right house for you and get you a really good deal using the U.S. Goverments' tax money.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2leBqxcwhvI

LINDA SABO, Realtor, Re/Max Preferred Associates--(419) 344-6565 or Linda@LindaSabo.com

The following video from YouTube may help you think about what you could do with the $8,000 that the U.S. government is giving to home buyers.  If you think that you might be interested please contact me at Linda@LindaSabo.com.  I love getting really good deals for my buyers!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLqbFzM3o6E

REMEMBER--I LOVE GETTING REALLY GOOD DEALS FOR MY BUYERS!!!

LINDA SABO, Realtor  (419) 344-6565 or Linda@LindaSabo.com

 

More picture of Hidden Harbour in Holland, Ohio

Here's more pictures for you to enjoy of the 4th of July celebration at Hidden Harbour.  Hidden Harbour is a development in Holland, Ohio near Toledo, Maumee, Monclova, and Sylvania.