Real Estate Chuckle For Easter - 04/08/07 10:54 AM
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Mortgage Refinancing Do's and Dont's - 04/08/07 10:53 AM
Refinancing has become a popular topic of conversation. "Should we or shouldn't we? What makes the best financial sense?"
To "refinance" means that you substitute a new mortgage in place of your current one.
Here's an example: let's say your house is worth $300,000, and your current mortgage balance is $200,000. … (1 comments)
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Real Estate Purchase Contract Basics - 04/08/07 10:51 AM
A real estate purchase agreement, or contract, is a legal document that details the "meeting of the minds" between:
• a Seller of a property, and
• a Buyer who wants to buy said property.
This document is binding by law once it is signed by both parties. It is crucial … (0 comments)
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Real Estate Open House Tips- Get Ready - 04/08/07 10:49 AM
• Place your ad in the local and city newspapers the week before for the Sunday edition. Thursday is usually the deadline date for Sunday insertion. • Choose convenient afternoon hours. A time frame of 2-3 hours is best. Check the local events calendar to be sure your date doesn't conflict … (1 comments)
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Real Estate Chuckle April 3rd... - 04/03/07 04:04 PM
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HUD Homes- How to Buy One - 04/03/07 03:39 PM
Questions on Buying a HUD Home 1. What is a "HUD Home"?
HUD is the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. When someone with a HUD insured mortgage can't meet the payments, the lender forecloses on the home; HUD pays the lender what is owed; and HUD takes ownership of the … (1 comments)
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CRAZY Ohio Real Estate Taxes... - 04/03/07 03:36 PM
Why do I have to pay real estate taxes at closing when I've already paid them? (Ohio)
This is the most common question asked at the closing table- and often the toughest one to understand. "I've paid my taxes on time- they're part of my monthly payment. Why am I paying them … (0 comments)
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HomeSeller's Checklist - 04/03/07 03:33 PM
Decide to sell your home. Determine if you will be using a Realtor or selling it yourself. Factors to consider: your time frame/ urgency, familiarity with the real estate process and legal obligations, your comfort level with showing your home and negotiating, the costs of advertising and marketing your property.
Select … (0 comments)
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HomeBuyer's Checklist - 04/03/07 03:30 PM
Decide to buy a home. Determine your needs and priorities. What's important in your life? Location to work? Access to parks? Your child's school?
Select a Realtor to work with. Using a Realtor costs you nothing, whether it's for a resale home or a new build. Gaining access to a Realtor's … (0 comments)
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For Sale By Owner- Is It For You? - 04/02/07 12:12 AM
What makes a Perfect Real Estate "For Sale By Owner" Candidate? • Homeowner understands the real estate market- has knowledge of home values, legal obligations, disclosure needs and procedures, contract knowledge and processes, and financing options. • Knows a reliable real estate attorney, home inspector, termite inspector, gas line warranty inspector, … (0 comments)
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Considering Selling Your Home At Auction? - 04/02/07 12:09 AM
Selling your home through an auction is a growing trend.
This selling technique has quadrupled in volume since 1980 (although overall it is still less than 2% of total residential market).
Sales for 1998 totalled 49 billion dollars, up nearly 20% from 1996-97. (source: Gwent Group)
There are 3 kinds of … (0 comments)
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Just What Do Realtors DO Anyway? - 04/02/07 12:06 AM
"I don't know why realtors should get paid what they do JUST for opening a door to show a house or putting a sign in the yard."Sound familiar?I imagine everyone has heard this at least once (if not actually said something similar). For all those who have thought or said this, … (6 comments)
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How MUCH House In Powell Ohio for $544,000? - 04/02/07 12:04 AM
Four bedrooms, three and a half baths, custom renovation throughout in 1995-2001, nearly 3 wooded acres with waterfront view, 2 car garage with HUGE workshop PLUS large storage barn, indoor pool, patio, deck, and extensive landscaping with perennial beds..... and the 5-10 deer browsing in the back yard come at no … (0 comments)
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