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Should Buyers Use a Real Estate Professional
The Minnesota Home Ownership Center encourages successful Minnesota home ownership by providing information, education, and even counseling for struggling homeowners. And who isn't struggling these days! They can help you:
I try and give my clients a balanced view of the market and really dedicate myself to advising them on what is best for them, not what will lead to the quickest sale for me. Sometimes I find myslelf saying, "You will just have to trust that my best intentions are … (5 comments)
This is a follow-up post from Oct 20, 2008. On the 22nd of October Park City's local paper The Park Record ran an article stating that average home prices in Park City have shown only a 5% decrease while sales volume is down over 40%. In the previous YouInParkCity.com blog … (0 comments)
My husband and I dated for few months before he proposed. His reasoning for proposing so quick was that it was obvious that I was 'the one', so why wait an inordinate amount of time? He coined the phrase "Don't live your life through pauses" and I have found that it certainly … (5 comments)
If you're a buyer, this question is a home run for you! The prices in the housing market today are great! Most sellers have realized that the property values have declined and it is reflected in their asking prices. Which makes this a GREAT time for buyers. Not only are the … (0 comments)
Financing a home sale "today" seems to be a real challenge, however, there are some alternatives worth considering. 
This year my favorite real estate sale, has to be the closing I had late this summer. I worked with this Buyer on and off for five years, never thinking I could get him in the right position to buy a home. The reason I say that is because he had … (0 comments)
Home will be open to the public at this time. Open style bidding will begin immediately. How To bid: There will be bid sheets located in the kitchen of the home. Please follow the instructions on the forms- Name - Phone Number - Bid. You will see the highest bid at … (3 comments)
There are several reasons a luxury home buyer makes a housing change. Desire for a larger home, relocation, new home layout, to be close to a body of water, and/or to be closer to recreational facilities are among the top reasons a luxury home buyer initiates change. Most luxury home … (3 comments)
Many sellers and buyers "for some reason" will NOT chose an attorney that is on your "recommended" list, because they have that fear that Realtors (like car salesmen) have some ulterior motive. This happens SO often that it's aggravating to go through the entire process with problem after problem, until the … (4 comments)
There are so many things going on in the world of finance right now. I know that you are hearing about things like:
If you are a first time buyer, getting ready to start looking for a home at Fort Hood, here's a quick peek into a real house hunt in the Fort Hood Real Estate Market:
Back in August I wrote a couple of blogs about our experience buying a new car and the service issues, comparing the experience with real estate.
With the government soon going to help out people from going into forclosures, there will be a lesser amount of supply on the market. The foreclosure properties also have brought down the price of homes. It appears that most economists and business leaders are looking at a 9 month period to … (0 comments)
THIS IS ONE OF THOSE FORECLOSURES THAT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN GET SO MUCH FOR $61,000. OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE AREA ARE SELLING FOR BETWEEN $76,744 TO OVER $100,000. THIS 3BEDROOM/2BATH FEATURES 1350 SQFT IN A VERY QUIET AREA, CARPET LOOKS NEW AND IT HAS A SCREEN IN … (2 comments)
Perhaps you've never stopped to think about this before, but about the only thing in common a buyer and seller have is the property waiting to be sold.
Everyone has questions and complains about the crumbling real estate market. Let me give you some answers that will quickly turn things around. Learn how to produce sales of residential and commercial properties today! I am a North Carolina Real Estate Attorney and have practiced law for almost thirty years. It won't … (4 comments)
You are in town, maybe renting, and you have been doing your own research trying to find the house that you would like to purchase. You have spent a lot of time doing it on your own. So, why should you try and find a Buyer Agent? You have done all … (1 comments)
Q: What are FDIC banks?
I am a firm believer in old fashioned "Broker's Open Houses." You know the kind, where lunch is served and there is a drawing for a nice prize or 2. I like to take the evening beforehand and prepare lasagna, or enchiladas. Having them ready to pop in the oven the … (10 comments)
Do you live in the Houston area and looking for something to do with family or friends? Dewberry Farm near Brookshire TX might be a destination you want to consider. Here is a hint that you might find beneficial, purchase your tickets online in advance because the ticket line at Dewberry … (2 comments)
Is a short sale listing worth the time and effort? YES ,if it is a home that has the particulars of your wants and needs and is located in areas in which you wish to live.
When you decide to purchase a home, your first inclination is usually to locate a real estate agent, or maybe you look at a few homes first on your local MLS, just to see what is out there. Checking out the inventory on your own is always fine, but before you … (9 comments)
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I've heard horror stories, a lot of them, about buyers dealing with bank-owned properties for sale. Having successfully closed several escrows REO (real estate owned) listings this year, I want you to know that you don't have to look like this when dealing with banks....
There are some really wonderful resources for real estate associates that GMAC Real Estate has recently made available. It's all part of their "Market Advantage" package. According to the GMAC Real Estate website, Market Advantage is an "easy-to-use, Web-based application [allowing agents] to create and distribute personalized, professional marketing materials. [It] … (1 comments)
This property was just listed this week and I thought I would share it. If you are interested in the property please feel free to contact me at 864.275.7250. There is currently a tenant in the property who is willing to stay and pay rent so you could have cash flow … (0 comments)
It seems that the slowdown in the real estate market has Home Warranty companies that service the Salt Lake City real estate market adjusting their premiums and coverages to keep profits up.
Say it ain't so...
In September 2008, the slow down continued in the D.C. metro area real estate market. The average sales price decreased significantly last month in all counties. The average days to sell properties increased slightly, while the absorption rate and number of properties sold decreased slightly last month.
..........that sellers and buyers will be on the same page. There are some sellers that just aren't facing the reality of the current market conditions. They are living in the past and believing they can get whatever price they want for their home "just because". They aren't paying attention to the sales … (2 comments)
Since I wear two hats, one as a bankruptcy paralegal and the other as a Real Estate Agent I have clients coming to the office to file bankruptcy who have their home on the market for a potential "short sale". They are being told that you can still sell your home … (3 comments)
A lot of Potential Sellers are unsure what a Short Sale is. Well, basically it is when you owe more for your home than you can sell it for. Now, if you do not have to sell, then I would suggest that you stay put until the market goes back up. … (1 comments)
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SEARCH THE MLS NATION WIDE OR LOCAL … (0 comments)
Nashua, New Hampshirehas been voted the best place in America to Live and here is another reason why Nashua is number 1. 
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Another in the long line of tools highlighted by Emily Chang, TimeRime.com is a social media networking site with a fantastic twist: create your own timelines. For Realtors, a timeline could have many different utilities.
Ever received an Offer or Counteroffer that Ticked you off?
I was on vacation when the doom and gloom bust of the market fell. Know what? I decided to ignore it. I've been told this cycle happens every election. This heated debacle between McCain and Obama have exacerbated it no dout. But the bailouts didnt' help either.
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Smart buyers always make their move in a down market. If you are looking to buy a home or some land, act now. First, get pre-approved for a mortgage loan (unless you plan to pay all cash). Contact a lender of your choice, maybe more than one, and find out how … (0 comments)
Smart buyers always make their move in a down market. If you are looking to buy a home or some land, act now. First, get pre-approved for a mortgage loan (unless you plan to pay all cash). Contact a lender of your choice, maybe more than one, and find out how … (0 comments)
Recently I received a call off of one of my listings. A buyer's fiance. She wanted to know about the listing and I offered to drive over and show it to her and her fiance right then. My coach advises me to go ahead and show one property to unknown buyers, … (4 comments)
This is going to be a play by play of what is going on for a small property in Norwalk that is supposedly on its way to foreclosure. Since I got a good buyer in my back pocket, I have been actively on top of things looking for property that fits … (8 comments)
Maybe you are in a position where you have double mortgages because it was easier to purchase your new home than to sell your old home. Or, maybe you have too high of a mortgage payment and need some financial relief to avoid foreclosure. Or, maybe you were relocated by your … (0 comments)
Fire up the search engines for 2003 and you'll find a boatload of articles about real estate market fundamentals -beliefs about houthe demand for home and the benefits of home ownership. Remember the catch phrases of the pre-bubble days?
We all know there is alot of tough news out there right now. I just need to dispell the myth that you can't get a loan. You CAN get a loan and interest rates remain very attractive. I asked my friend and motgage broker James Adair www.pdxhomeloan.com to share what kind … (0 comments)
Go to www.SanDiegoRealtyUpdate.com scroll down to SEARCH THE MLS Search any city state
The following is a check list of items you will need to give your Minnesota loan officer.
Who represents the homebuyer in the transaction? The most common scenario is for homebuyers to purchase a home with the help of the seller's listing agent. In this case, known as "dual agent representation," the real estate agent assists both the sellers and the buyers. However, it is also possible for … (0 comments)
The first presidential debate is over. Boring!
I have an inspection this afternoon that I helped a buyer client of mine purchase which brought this little nugget of wisdom to mind. 
With as many as 25%-30% of the real estate market consisting of short sales, I have found that realtors consistently make 3 mistakes when handling them. Here are the 3 scenarios: