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What would you do if your Doctor came in and started freaking out because of your test results? What if he made you incredibly nervous about your diagnosis? Would it concern you? You bet it would!
How do you pick a Home Inspector?
Attention Home Buyers 
The office I am affiliated with does not do the office tour of new listings. That has been just fine with me because I am busy enough that I usually feel as if I have seen most of the inventory anyway. However, we all know that is not true. There are … (3 comments)
Looking for your first home is a new experience, so of course you're going to make mistakes (maybe even lots of them!). House hunting can be fun, but here are 3 of the most common mistakes that will surely kill your enthusiasm and make your search seem like it will never end:
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Watching grass grow is much more exciting than the real estate market.
Murphy's law: If it can happen..it will. Well this might be a little abbreviated but you get the gist.
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)
Does it seem odd to compare the disparate industries? 
A personal standard of excellence is more important than the size of a brokerage whether you are an agent or a customer looking for a real estate company to take care of you.
You're an investor or a personal home buyer, and you are looking for a great deal. You've heard that "foreclosures" are the way to go, but after reading my last post, you now know that those "layman" are mostly talking about REOs.Anyway, where to start? Start where all buyers should start … (2 comments)
Bank Owned Homes.Foreclosures. Corporate owned.
There is much give and take involved in negotiating a property purchase. That's why it's important to have a checklist of what you want to get out of the deal as a buyer. Bear in mind, the home must be appraised and the lender will be looking at the fair market … (0 comments)
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Contact us for additional information www.teamrobbins.com 214-563-4584 … (0 comments)
The following statistics
are for the city of O Fallon, MO
SHORT SALES!!! I don't know about the rest of the country but in the Sacramento Region there are plenty here. The latest information is showing that only 1 in 5 are actually closing and the ones that do close are anything but easy. As a rule I try to avoid them. Honestly … (3 comments)
Sprucing up a home prior to placing it on the market is nothing new. Sellers want to create a favorable initial impression when prospective buyers come through their home. What this means is that the lawn needs to be mown, the shrubs trimmed, and the shutters painted. A well manicured property … (6 comments)
Your real estate agent's job is to find you the perfect home, in the right location, with all the amenities you want--and at the right price. It is the home inspector's job to find any skeletons in the closet -- or in the plumbing, wiring, roof, basement and beams.The inspector … (0 comments)
Why should you hire a Buyers Agent?
So, I have been working with a buyer client for a few months - new to the area and wanted to explore many communities before making a decision. He was pre approved contingent on the sale of his condo in another state. We finally narrowed down the community and was in … (9 comments)
Driving to work yesterday, I couldn't help but notice $4.87 on one of those gasoline price boards. Why am I surprised? Just the other day, when I filled my gas tank. the total amount came to a whopping $120.00. My head wouldn't stop spinning: If I drive around showing properties 5 … (3 comments)
Near the Hospital in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and all remodeled and very attractive. Priced at only $152,900 This new listing located at 426 Fairview Avenue, in the City of Waukesha has been nicely remodeled, and shows extremely well. Three bedrooms, dining, living room, and best of all is that this home gets … (3 comments)
Why don't they make a flyer box that tells me when it is empty? Maybe a small radio chip that sends a signal when the box is empty? The sellers would be astonished at how you show up immediately after the last flyer is taken. Or maybe there should be a … (7 comments)
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This is a rather serious question. It is the reason that there are real estate licensing rules, and mortgage licensing. It boils down to ethics.
In some ways, market conditions in many areas of the country favor first-time home buyers; they have more choices and access to financing at near historic low rates, and they don’t have to sell an existing home to take advantage of current opportunities. This has not been lost on many new buyers – NAR research estimates that in 2007, first-time home buyers purchased approximately … (0 comments)
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Did you know that there are potential benefits of the economic stimulus package to homebuyers?
There's been discussion among professionals in the real estate business for years now regarding the value of holding open houses. The National Association of REALTORS® conducted a survey last year that revealed 80 percent of buyers used the Internet for property searches, but only 42 percent visited open houses. What gives, … (0 comments)
Well, I'm sitting here watching Army Wives (which is an awesome show) trying to figure out what to blog about tonight and then it hit me. Buyer's agency. I really wonder how you guys handle it. I must admit it is something I struggle with. By the way, although my company … (12 comments)
You may be a stronger buyer than you think!
On this website you can preview my profile and it also will link you to my website, www.kearycoffin.com. Trulia.com also has a search engine to find property.
Remember I am here for buyers and sellers. I can help you get pre-approved, find a home and walk you through the closing … (0 comments)
I like to try to open communication between Ocean City real estate agents with the idea of all of us creating more sales. If you have a buyer looking for a property write down the criteria they need. If you have a listing that may fit the criteria post it. An … (0 comments)
6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home
I am rethinking how I have done my business for the last two decades. I think the Post Settlment Occupancy agreement (PSOA)will now come into play for me and what is best for my clients on almost all contracts.
Can a lot of homes for sale in the same neighborhood or same street ever be a good thing?? 
My clients and I were out touring homes when we passed a house in a new home community. They said they had inquired about it early on in their search before they contacted me. They loved the model and wish they could have made an offer. It was a short sale … (4 comments)
Simply put, a home inspection is a visual examination of both the physical structure and major systems of the entire home including:
Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, decks, exterior covering, the roof, the foundation, insulation and ventilation, chimney, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning.
It is not an appraisal to … (0 comments)
Looking for Buyers for Non-Performing, Performing, and REO pacakages. Direct contact to the sellers rep. Looking for serious buyers - 50 million a month or over 100 million per deal. Please contact me if you are interested.
Renter, paying $3000/mo. 
I was working with a client that was moving here from Oklahoma, they had their home listed with a RE/MAX agent in Oklahoma. I spent alot of time with them, showing them property in several different towns. They had to sell their home in Oklahoma to buy here. 
The broker caravan can be one of the best ways to "get the word out" about your listing. Most action-ready, qualified buyers are already working with an agent, so getting the agents through to see the property is one of the most important things to accomplish when putting a home on … (0 comments)
I'll start by telling you that there is a difference between financing tools and ownership tools. And, because there is so much to understanding regarding everything associated with buying a new home, I will break this up into two blogs. This blog I will start with financing tools and the next … (0 comments)
With the market the way it is it is very important to get back to the basics in our profession. Communication is one of the most important elements. We need to respond to our clients in a timely mannner and get them answers. We also need to follow up on all … (4 comments)
Our broker was the one who suggested we begin to blog on AR; in fact, he suggested it a number of times over a 30-day period before it sank in. He said that it would help raise our profile on the Web, help people get to know us better, and help … (42 comments)
June17,2008
Google's definition of glamorous states: Your dramatically polished appearance makes you the most intimidating kind of elegant. This was just the image I was looking to portray and it was important for my vehicle to follow suit. I found it in the Infinite QX56. This car was EVERYTHING I was looking for! It met … (15 comments)
Available inventory in the Shoreview area is trending slightly up, as pending sales and closings have stabilized. With mortgage rates rising and creeping closer to 7%, the time is getting shorter to take advantage of the falling home prices. Call me today if you are ready to sell your existing home, … (0 comments)
As most of you know, the nation is going thru a change in Real Estate and a large number of cities are finding themselves in a buyers market, because of the number of bank foreclosures that are available. Why is this a good thing for the potential retail sellers?
Scoping the sewer system on the older homes. Now, there are certain cities that require the lateral sewer to be replaced before the home closes escrow.
Please note upcoming changes to the Maryland Non-Resident Seller Withholding Tax and the Prince George's County Recordation Tax rates for 2008
During the initial interview with a new buyer client one of the first questions that I ask is "are you prequalified for a loan?" If they say "no", I recommend that they speak with their lender before we start looking at specific homes.
Is your Realtor working to sell your property now? Does your Realtor have a website? A blog page? Is your property listed on active rain, Zillow, Trulia, Craigslist, realtor.com with enhancements? The most important thing as a seller you will do is price your property. But price alone won't cut it … (1 comments)
The Ellicott City area is a great place to live! Whether you already know which area you are interested in, or are looking for some suggestions, the Macgill Team will be able to help you. They have worked in the area for years and are great to work with.
You can … (0 comments)
Getting Your Home Under Contract....
You can now get a FHA Loan with no money down! It's called the Preferred Program Downpayment Assistance Program. I just got a buyer approved for this! On this type of loan, the seller gifts a 3% down payment normally required by the FHA to a third party who then redirects … (0 comments)
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About a quarter of all homebuyers choose to buy a new home rather than a resale.