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So here we are...Labor Day is one of those benchmarks that causes buyers to think differently about their choices, their timing, and their overall take on what to do. How should we counsel them? A few points to consider as we gear up when we come home from the fair, or … (0 comments)
Please help me welcome Daisy Montano to the Active rain community. Daisy is new to Real Estate after spending time as a Military PoliceWoman in the U.S. Army. She has recently graduated from Real Estate school and looks forward to helping families make their homeownership dreams come true. I will be helping … (4 comments)
GRAND OPENING 
As many times as I've written offers on REOs, I enountered an REO agent who included with her disclosures a guide on writing an REO offer. She requested that the agent initial and return the guide to her so that everyone is clear on what to expect.
Relocating to Manitowoc or Two Rivers area? My name is Robert Worthington. Remember, "Fortune Favors The Brave." Call me at 920-686-1111. Seriously, give me a call 920-686-1111. 
I am closing a deal today and I received a call from the escrow officer telling me about errors on the sellers side. Then I was asked to give up my commission to pay the sellers outstanding utility bills ($3000). First, I was surprised to receive a call from the Escrow … (0 comments)
Over the years, bathrooms have become a big attraction to potential buyers. So, a small makeover can make a big difference in your bathroom.
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I want to share an article that was written about me in Ocean City Today. It appeared on Friday, Aug 22, 2008.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------As the online worlds of social and business networking draw closer together, the merger has resulted in more than a few awkward encounters. 
Home has a large back yard with a six-foot privacy fence that was professionally installed - not the do-it-yourself kind. Attached storage unit has custom shelving and plenty of space for a riding lawn mower and more. The roof shingles were upgraded for longer lasting life. The front yard is a … (0 comments)
WELCOME HOME! Brand new 3 BD, 2 BA patio home in Brittany Place. Every imaginable upgrade...solid surface countertops, tons of trim, sprinkler system, & full fence. Hurry and select your finishes! $189,900!
Here is a quick guide to keep up with your homes maintenance of energy efficiency. Take a few minutes to review the suggested tips and please let me know if you have any questions about your home.
What a great help this tax credit will be for buyers who are having difficulty affording their first home. With all the headlines about the so called credit crisis, it is nice to see that there are incentives being put in place for first time homebuyers.
Hi All,
What do guinea pigs and the Code of Ethics have in common? Article 11.
Rising real estate inventories are presenting buyers with more options and sellers with more competition. In the center of it all, you'll find the guidance and expertise of real estate agents and brokers. If you price a home reasonably, buyers will buy. If buyers make a reasonable offer, sellers will sell. … (0 comments)
Sometimes I feel like everywhere I turn I find television shows, newspaper articles, books and blogs criticizing the honesty of real estate agents.
Moving house for any reason is high on the top ten list for inducing stress. Being able to CHOOSE the REALTOR® you work with can go a long way to reducing that stress. Corporate Relocation companies know this, and although they typically don't proactively suggest it, they all have a mechanism in … (0 comments)
As a RE Investor and RE Agent I find that many 1st Time Home Buyers (1THB's) can't qualify right now for a home mortgage. Many have a few bucks saved up though and can put a small amount down to purchase a home. Their credit doesn't meet the requirements of lenders … (0 comments)
In the heart of Mecosta County, Michigan, lies a jewel "in the palm of heaven". The new $7 million Tullymore Clubhouse is 13,000 square feet and the focal point of the $50 million Villages at Tullymore development. The Tullymore golf course is ranked 14th of public courses in the United States.
I have an out of town buyer who recently wrote a contract on a home that they saw when they were in my area looking for homes. They called me and asked to write the contract and email it to them to sign. I did, and then called the listing agent … (4 comments)
First Time Buyer in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland?
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Many 1st-time buyers are unaware of the additional costs that are incurred when closing a Real Estate transaction, with the exception of the down payment. There are several costs that you will need to be aware and have funds set aside for, as closing costs can accumilate to the tune of about 3-5% … (2 comments)
How times have changed.
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This was one of my columns for this week. I thought it was perfect for AR.
It's that time of year!
This 4BR, 3BA, 2260 sq. ft. home is the first home in a quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood. There are only going to be 14 homes and these are priced right with 1/2 acre lots. This home features a family room, office, great room, laundry/utility room, galley kitchen with island and breakfast nook … (0 comments)
Beautiful new Construction scheduled for completion August 31st. Great Opportunity to own that first piece of Real Estate. Adjacent unit is also for sale. See MLS number 1027937. Could buy both units and use as a duplex for $299,987. Fort Atkinson is a beautiful City that has maintained it's charm … (0 comments)
No this is not me surfing but maybe one day you never know. I was just thinking about all the things that there are to do in Southern California. Surfing is just one of the many ways one can enjoy 
I've been focused on so much negative lately that today, I decided to change my outlook. I can feel my focus and energy shifting to the glass half empty instead of half full. I refuse to go there and left it consume me!
You got a new listing and now you need to try your best to sell this home, later on you get 4 offers with their Prequalification Letters..., now, your seller asked you about which offer is the best one, stronger and solid..., what to say?..., don't worry, now you have the … (20 comments)
IT DOESN'T MEAN IT WAS PRICED TOO LOW! When a Realtor does the comps for your property, that is where it needs to be priced. If you get a quick offer, it only means that someone was looking for a property like yours and snatched it up when it became available. The … (13 comments)
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By The Numbers:
For the last couple of years, the US Dollar has been taking a beating... a serious beating. 
As we age, we demand specialists in our health needs, so why not in our housing and equity needs as well? That's why I made it a point to become a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) This gives you as a seller or buyer an opportunity to have a customized approach … (0 comments)
This goes out to all those mortgage professionals who have been contacting me in droves the past few weeks. Do you really want my business? Take a Number!! Besides approving MY buyers and helping get MY buyers to the closing table, why has not a single message or email that I … (29 comments)
I have worked in the mortgage industry for the past 8 years and watched it slowly change from a sellers market to a buyers market. I think when I worked with my last company Lenders First Choice in California, I was given the opportunity to work worldwide which opened my knowledge … (8 comments)
I have had a tooth ache for about 3 months. It finally was time to see a dentist.. severe pain.!
I am okay now.. but wanted to share a couple of thoughts:
I've been thinking about this today. My Endontist ( well-known and referred) charged me $1200 yesterday for this procedure. … (0 comments)
A couple of weeks ago, I had a call at the office regarding a home our firm had listed. The lady said she was not working with an agent but had called another agent about a home. The other agent had never gotten back to her. The lady and her husband … (3 comments)
A lot has been said here on Active Rain and many other places about the elimination of seller funded Down Payment assistance programs and many other "reforms" coming out of the housing reform bill.
Several months ago there were articles in the media about buying a new home. At the time many builders were scrambling to get the cash needed to pay their subcontractors. The articles didn't say that inventory homes were the best bargain in town, but they were in many cases. Now the … (1 comments)
Buyer inspections (sometimes referred to as pre-purchase inspections) are the most popular type of inspection because the purchaser isn't all that familiar with the property and seek the aid of a professional. Purchasing a home can be an emotionally charged event filled with anxiety, hopeful dreams and unexpected surprises after you … (0 comments)
This is a buyer's market so obviously the numbers are encouraging to them, not sellers. But, if you think the market is stagnant, if you think people are sitting around waiting, you would be wrong. It is not unusual for any property under $600,000, but especially for a bank owned one … (0 comments)
Property is outstanding opportunity and lends to many different uses.
Why does it always seem that the lower the price point, the more difficult and unrealistic buyers are?
I'm on the board of directors at our broker's office and we recently had a meeting about open houses. Our office usually has between 60 and 70 open houses sat each month. However, last month we only had 37 sat. There were a couple of reasons for this.
Dear Buyers,
This is an AMAZING program that will give buyers what they need in closing costs, out of pocket expenses(ie...home inspection) and actually might have something left over for them to leave the closing table with. 
I know I haven't posted in a while yet I still get emails via ActiveRain from folks asking me to help them find a home in Roswell Georgia. Such is the case with Jackie Sezto.
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Could we fix the sub-prime mess by letting homeowners roll their 7 percent sub-prime 30 year mortgage into a 50 year 4 percent mortgage? What about just letting them keep the 30 year mortgage and reducing the rate to 4%?