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It's harsh but true: You can benefit from others' misfortune. The rise in foreclosures means that those in the market to buy a home can find great deals on houses that have been reclaimed by lenders. They are often sold for prices well under their market value because their owners are … (3 comments)
This is part 5 (so far) of my blog regarding Phone Sales. If you have missed the previous blogs, please take a look at them here.
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Here is some of how we think an EFFECTIVE property search works. Further thoughts will follow in other postings.
As of this morning, there are 8,924 active residential listings in Wake County, NC.
As much as some would have us believe that Staging is saturated and everywhere, Staging is still being discovered by those creative individuals trapped in a dead-end job. 
I just got an interesting phone call. I have a client who is building homes here in Tyler. The phone call tonight was from a mutual friend who wanted to start building homes too. Tonight talked to my client and my client is going to help tonight. (with me so far? … (3 comments)
I hope you had a great 4th of July weekend. We sure did! We really enjoyed family time together. We made some homemade icecream and boiled some peanuts. We've been blessed with rain that we desperately needed and got to enjoy fireworks (thanks to the neighbors) without having to leave our yard---3 nights in … (8 comments)
...That's the question that seems to be on everyone's mind these days. But before we answer that question, let's look at what is a short sale. 
Here in Fairfield County we have sellers and buyers who are waiting to decide what to do in a tricky market. The problem with waiting is essentially these clients are leaving money on the table. Sellers who take too long to properly price their home to begin with find that token … (2 comments)
"If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend six sharpening my ax." Abe Lincoln
BPO is the acronym for Broker's Price Opinion, a term that refers to an evaluation report of a residential property that is usually conducted by a local, licensed real estate professional. The report combines information from a drive-by exterior examination, external data sources, previous sale data, property assessment data, recent comparable … (1 comments)
Do you want to get out of the City or the suburbs, but can't tell the difference between areas Upstate? Do you have friends in one area who love where they are and others who swear their area is just what you need? How can you tell what area is right … (0 comments)
Palisades Park is one of the rarest towns whose rental ratio tops as high as 58% (cf. 38% owned). It is the 3rd highest in Bergen County, following Hackensack and Fairview.
Take CHARGE of those things which influence your thinking, behaviors and actions. Associate with like-minded, successful, and responsible people. They can make a significant difference in not only how you think about money, real estate and wealth, but the association you develop will bring to you more opportunities for finding deals, … (3 comments)
I am a very fortunate professional stager. I have wonderful Realtor clients, many who I have had since the beginning of my business almost 6 years ago.
National Foreclosure News:
Lessons on the ICE
I have bought and rehabbed houses for several years now. I am now looking at stepping it up a notch and do the the same but with Multi Family Apartments. Does anyone have any experience that they are willing to share about Multi Family investing. Looking for a recommendation for a … (5 comments)
Hi to all! I need some advice... and what better a place than here! Our office is looking for ways and ideas to revitalize our training calendar. Several discussions have taken place on who, what and how we could make this happen. We are with Keller Williams so any KW advice … (4 comments)
It is a buyer's market! Properties are not appreciating at the same rate as they were from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, the pool of buyers has shrunk and at the same time more properties have been added to the market inventory resulting in longer market times for properties to close. Sellers … (9 comments)
Veracruz - 7224 Twin Cedar Ln. - Lakeland, FL - 33810Location: Cedar CrestOur Veracruz is a great home for the budget-concious buyer. Over 1500 square feet with 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. We have included 16" tile floors, neutral wall-to-wall carpeting, GE appliances, Moen faucets, window blinds and much more. Come … (0 comments)
Myth #1 - The bank takes the house OR the borrower can lose the house.
I've come in contact with customers that just don't allow their pets inside. And in Arizona, that just seems tough. As a matter of fact, one in particular hoses down their pet periodically during the day. 
In true fashion the Stock Market was as wavey as ever possible. A key report was released today, the ISM, which gives us the outcome of orders increased over a short period for manufactured goods. The numbers came in a bit higher than expected. At first it would seem that the … (0 comments)
Of course they are and it is our job to give them the correct information about our local markets whether they want to believe it or not! THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE---WE DON'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!
The lower priced homes are selling quickly, however, the higher priced homes are sitting on the market. What are you doing to market these homes as listing agents? How are you attracting Buyers who are reluctant to buy right now?
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As a Realtor I have witnessed the ups and downs. Saving in the ups and squeaking by in the downs. So in my journey of looking for what was out there I found something that really made sense to me. And now I am just sharing what I found. To me … (0 comments)
Greetings from Virginia Beach!
HOW TO SPOT A GOOD BUY
Marketing your real estate listing
The do's and don'ts of Real Estate Online Marketing
by: Joshua Mayorga, Real Estate Agent, online marketing consultant in Miami
Marketing is the meat of your real-estate-business-success sandwich
Your real estate business success depends on marketing. Without marketing, no one will know your house or condo … (10 comments)
As real estate professionals, many of us are experiencing a down market and refuse to give up. If you are one of the many professionals who did not go and get another job until the market turns, then you need to brace yourself during these times inorder to survive. I have … (3 comments)
Although I've dealt with short sales. Who hasn't in this marker? I've never done one where the first and second are both held by the same bank. I was wondering do they tend to run the same way and will the first still only offer the second a small amount of … (3 comments)
We are all aware of the current slump in the real estate market when it comes to home sales across the country. Chances are, your house, or the house of someone you know has been sitting on the market with a big for sale sign on the front yard for longer … (5 comments)
Budgets are tight enough these days, and to have two house payments with rising utility cost can prove to be too much when trying to sell your vacant home. So what do you do?
Lots of changes today and even more coming. How can Realtors keep up with the information overload and yet spare energy for clients and family? It's got to be timing, routine, and using the tools at hand to communicate. Telephones are immediate. Pick them up and use them for "now" information. … (11 comments)
I frequently see people valuing an investment property (rental) by using a comparative market analysis. I cannot imagine how I might price one using this method. One SHOULD consider other multi-units in the initial analysis, but I think a financial analysis is MUCH more important to price it properly to sell.
For those of you with Verizon Wireless service who are drooling over the new iPhone 3G, like me, I have found a way to ditch Verizon for AT&T, or any other company for that matter, without being subjected to their Early Termination fee. Here's how:
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I received a blog called Thoughts by Frank Schulte-Ladbeck, Professional Real Estate Inspector in Houston Texas today. One of the benefits of blogging is that you learn about what others are thinking and you have a chance to react.
To find a hot spot where soaring oil and commodity prices, and the booming economies of the developing world, are keeping cash registers ringing and construction crews fully employed, you don't have to trek to Dubai or Moscow. You need travel only as far as Houston. In May, the unemployment rate … (2 comments)
My clients (buyers) made an offer on a home March 10th. They were qualified for the purchase with 5% down. We didn't get an acceptance from the bank until May 2nd. By this time-with all the lenders continuing to have stricture & stricture qualifying guidelines - they were no longer eligible … (2 comments)
Today I was asked this question by some wonderful agents in Georgia. It is a question that I have been asked before by a variety of people: agents, friends, and media editors. Everyone wants to know the "quick fix" or the answer that "cuts to the chase." Why? Because we live … (7 comments)
Recently I got a call from someone that I had met a couple weeks back at an open house, the house I had wasn't the one for them, but they were out looking and said they would contact me if they found something. I didn't want to push it as it … (7 comments)
This afternoon I received my first relocation assignment from our company headquarters. Although I passed the required relocation test and served as a Buyer's Agent in two previous relocation transaction, I would like some advice from the pros, please.
As an old-timer, I recall when the most critical step in selling land was actually showing the land. While this remains one of the most important parts of selling land, we have new hurdles to overcome.
I have been a long time proponent of the ideal that real estate agents must represent their clients with absolute honesty and integrity, and I believe that this ideal should still be held as the top priority of any person seeking a career as a licensed real estate agent.
In my original post on this subject, I wrote how writing about community news events can increase traffic to your site.
As a broker or borrower, there are really just a few simple guidelines to consider when working with an investor or, as a borrower, when thinking about a property purchase or refinance using a typical stated income loan product.
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The increase in "McMansions" is hurting the new home market because many people can't afford to buy them. In 2008, new homes were 25 percent higher in cost than existing homes, and the gap is widening. Existing homes are selling better than new homes because they are less expensive existing sellers … (3 comments)
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I heard on the news this morning that Warren Buffett is auctioning off a luncheon date with him. People from St. Louis might want to take advantage of this to ask him about the InBev takeover of Anheuser-Busch.
Everyone knows that we are scored by three different credit companies. Credit scoring is a numeric way of weighing various financial factors, like income, debts, job history, credit history and other factors, which can predict the likelihood of the borrower defaulting on the mortgage. While there are a number of credit … (0 comments)
The festival this weekend is packed with people of all ages, coming here to enjoy themselves. We have had alot of people come into our real estate office at Keller Williams Realty West in Redondo Beach, Ca 90277. I have personally spoken with lots of people at the fair, and the … (0 comments)
Sometimes it is really great to give sound advice! it is summer so let's think out loud!