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2010 

The following is an example of a hypothetical situation. All home purchases are unique. This is shared to expose there is much more to representing buyers than offering a tour of homes. This is your goal Well, you have finally decided on a home. You have visited several homes over the past month ...
12/15/2010
In the quiet of her first night, a boy became a man           It was the fall of the year. My son, long since transplanted to Fort Lauderdale, Florida was expecting his first child. We stayed in contact daily and the time grew close.  Then I received the call, "Dad, we are on the way to the hosp...
12/15/2010
I don't re-blog often and I know some will find this a rather jingoistic sounding post. I just think that this is worth reading and understanding that those that look down their nose at us might need to stop and think.At a time when our president and other politicians tend to apologize for our co...
12/14/2010
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Christmas in Peru           Christmas in 2010 is fast approaching. It will but a week later that this year comes to a close.  For sure, there are agents out there that feel this was a terrific year and next year looks to be even better.  Most agents are not in that position.  A lot of us quietly...
12/13/2010
Helping Renters Find A Home Those that rent homes have leases.  The terms of the lease include, among other things, the amount and term of the lease.  In Montgomery County, most residential leases are for one year, although the option of a two year lease is supposed to be offered.  There are apa...
12/13/2010
     The real estate industry is changing.  Buzz words like "traditional broker"  and "brick and mortar office"  are creeping into discussions about what used to be.  New thoughts and theories abound regarding the direction the industry will take as recovery from our 5 year nightmare begins. Wha...
12/12/2010
Reaction to the economy So, you sit there and listen to the talking heads proclaim the economy is beginning to show signs of life.  The NAR continues to trumpet that home prices are down and interest rates are at historical lows.  Oh, and the future looks bleak because interest rates will probab...
12/11/2010
Rosetta Stone SPANISH/Latin America V3 LEVEL 1,2&3  BRAND NEW IN BOX It was only a couple of years ago when I realized that having more than a fleeting understanding of Spanish would be very helpful in real estate.  I had taken a few of those quicky courses offered by brokers. It  wasn't long bef...
12/10/2010
Historically, people have rolled dice betting on the outcome. I was educated in a parochial school (Saint John the Evangelist in Silver Spring, MD).  That was a long time ago but I still remember some of the lessons I learned at the feet of the good Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  I al...
12/07/2010
I get a lot of emails and phone calls from folks that want to know if I can find them a home to rent with an option to purchase.  They have been on the internet, surfing, dreaming and hoping against hope that they can find a home to rent that will also be available for purchase at the end of the...
12/06/2010
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