Real estate blog entries tagged with buyer

Blog entries tagged with "buyer":

buyer: Steps to Buying a Home - 07/17/08 09:35 AM

Secure financing.
While you may find the thought of home ownership thrilling, the thought of taking on a mortgage may be downright chilling. Many first-time buyers start out confused about the process or nervous about making such a large financial commitment.
From start to finish, you will follow a … (0 comments)

buyer: Steps to Buying a Home - 07/17/08 09:21 AM

Hire your agent.
The typical real estate transaction involves at least two dozen separate individuals - insurance assessors, mortgage brokers and underwriters, inspectors, appraisers, escrow officers, buyer's agents, seller's agents, bankers, title researchers, and a number of other individuals whose actions and decisions have to be orchestrated in order … (0 comments)

buyer: Steps to Buying a Home - 07/17/08 09:15 AM

Decide to buy.
Although there are many good reasons for you to buy a home, wealth building ranks among the top of the list. We call home ownership the best "accidental investment" most people ever make. But, we believe when it is done right, home ownership becomes an "intentional … (0 comments)

buyer: Home Inspections are important - 07/16/08 06:26 PM

Whether you're a first time Buyer or not the value of a good home inspection is important not only for your confidence in the purchase you're about to make but could save you alot of money and frustration down the road.
It is important to have as much knowledge as possible about … (3 comments)

buyer: Not a Real Estate Crisis, Not even a Mortgage Crisis...He Who Smelt It Dealt it! - 07/16/08 03:24 PM

(*&^( Trickles downhill or so the saying goes. So in response to an earlier post about it being a Mortgage Crisis and not a Real Estate crisis, I would agree. Except it goes much farther than that. In fact our industry is exemplified except for the greedy agents and mortgage … (6 comments)

buyer: The Top 10 BEST Incentives to SELL a Home! - 07/16/08 02:48 PM

The Top 10 BEST Incentives...
1. Offer Closing Costs (a little or a lot, this always helps)
2. Offer to throw in New Appliances
3. Give a Gift Card to Lowe's or somewhere equally nice
4. Offer a SELLING Agent Bonus! We all know why that one works :)
5. Offer … (3 comments)

buyer: What does your real estate agent do for you? Finding a home is the easy part. - 07/16/08 01:48 PM

Why should you use a REALTOR to help with your home buying process? After all the only things that they do are search the mls and drive you around to look at homes.
I was reading comments on a local online news site and realized that the general public … (4 comments)

buyer: A MN REALTOR With Experience Makes A Difference For You - 07/16/08 11:04 AM

Get the right REALTOR® Leading you to Home Ownership! Minnesota Agents who are members of The National Association of REALTORS® are individuals bound together with a strong Code of Ethics, extensive training opportunities and a wealth of community information. NAR members are routinely active in PTAs, local government committees and a … (0 comments)

buyer: Attention Minnesota First Time Home Buyers: Need an agent? Contact an experienced buyer agent - 07/16/08 10:50 AM

Ready To Buy? A Minnesota Homebuyers GuideGuide to Home Ownership in MN Knowledge and experience are the keys to successful real estate transactions. REALTOR.com® contains an enormous amount of valuable information, and such data -- combined with the expertise, experience and training of Minnesota REALTORS® like me, can be the essential keys … (0 comments)

buyer: Is the "New" FHA Loan the Buyer's (and Seller!) Best Friend? - 07/16/08 09:46 AM

If you have a home to sell or are looking to buy, an FHA loan could be the deal maker.
Now that the Jacksonville (Florida) real estate market is ramping back up, buyers are searching for the best value in a home and the best value in a mortgage. But with … (4 comments)

buyer: Steal Estate - 07/16/08 02:18 AM

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buyer: Relocation Concerns - 07/16/08 01:21 AM

In a couple of years after my daughter's off to college, I plan to relocate to a less congested area outside the state of Texas. Is practicing real estate in an unfamiliar area as difficult as I believe it to be?
In an area where I've spent most of my life, … (4 comments)

buyer: I Have A Buyer For Your Home - 07/15/08 09:52 PM

Everyday I have the same routine for checking and calling on expired listings. I have tried everything under the sun but the most effective method for me is reaching out and touching someone.

Most days that means I spend the morning on the phone and on occasion I actually get … (25 comments)

buyer: HomeVestors ranks Houston second for real estate investing! - 07/15/08 07:45 PM

Houston was the second best market in the nation for real estate investing in the second quarter of 2008, according to a ranking by HomeVestors of America Inc.
Only Dallas was a better market than Houston during the quarter, according to the national franchise company, which specializes in buying, rehabbing and … (1 comments)

buyer: New Jersey Grant Program - 07/15/08 04:24 PM

Hi All,
The State of New Jersey has a grant program called HMFA's 1st Time Buyer Mortgage Program, aka Smart Start Grant Program. This program is designed to be used in conjunction with SMART GROWTH. This means the property must qualify as well as the buyer. To see more information on … (0 comments)

buyer: Friends SHAGGING while I'm trying to get pics of the SELLER's HOUSE!! - 07/15/08 04:00 PM

No I'm serious...
I go to this eloquent 5100 sq ft home on 24 acres with a 24 stall horse barn and full riding facilities to take pics for my seller. His "friend" has been staying there for a while while my seller has been updating this home to sell. I … (5 comments)

buyer: What's Really Happening in the Jacksonville (Florida) Real Estate market - 07/15/08 02:10 PM

We sent this article out to all of our clients in May and since then we have had more than a handful of people call or email and tell us that we should post this. It seems as though we aren't the only ones who recognize that there are plenty of good things to say about … (2 comments)

buyer: What Others Think About Our Profession (untouched) - 07/15/08 11:22 AM

This is a little disheartening for me.

The immediate problem here is agent incompetence. The bigger problem is that we have a system wherein anyone that can breathe can get a license. So, incompetency reigns supreme. What other industry has 1.5 million practitioners with only approx 1 million products … (7 comments)

buyer: 2580 sq foot home on West Hill Kent with lots of potential. Great investment potential. - 07/14/08 11:10 PM

Great value and opportunity! 2580 sq. foot one story with finished daylight basement. Home is currently being remodeled and already has a new roof, new windows, new paint in and out, 2 new French doors, and new large deck made of 2X6 pressure treated wood. This home just needs to be … (0 comments)

buyer: Where Have All the Buyers Gone...long time passing......... - 07/14/08 07:55 PM

that's the tune I caught myself humming on my way home from my final walk with my final buyer at this time. Oh yeah we got leads out the ying yang. Everyone that has to sell somewhere else in some other market so now it's play the waiting game.
I've stepped … (2 comments)

buyer: What NOT to Do when Showing Houses...(funny) - 07/14/08 06:31 PM

What NOT to Do when Showing a Home...
1. Do NOT eat Mexican beforehand!
2. Do NOT use the bathroom without checking to make SURE the water works!
3. Do NOT talk about all of your dogs and show photos of Muffy, Buffy, & Puffy!
4. DO Chew gum!
5. Do … (9 comments)

buyer: Recession Notes - 07/14/08 02:55 PM

NOTES FOR THe ON RECESSION, PRICING AND THE FUTURE... There was an Associated Press article whose headline read, "US Housing Slump a Prelude to Recession." It was a brief article and had 3 main points: 1) if history is any guide, a recession is most likely around the corner because a … (0 comments)

buyer: Home Package Looking for a Buyer - 07/13/08 10:55 PM

My buisness partner and I have smaller home package available and we are looking for a buyer. We are working directly with the builder of these properties. If you are a buyer, a buyer's mandate, or direct to the buyers mandate, and interested please contact me via phone (248) 255-1644 or email … (4 comments)

buyer: An Old Classic - 07/13/08 10:06 PM

A Realty Salesperson had just closed on their first deal, only to discover the day after closing that the piece of land he had sold was completely under water.
"My client is going to come back here pretty mad," said the Salesperson to his boss. "Should I give him his money … (9 comments)

buyer: What to consider about Defects: the Disclosure and Due Diligence… - 07/13/08 08:00 PM

Defects: the Disclosure and Due Diligence...
Providing misleading information or concealing known information during a home sale would make a homeowner highly susceptible to lawsuits, and it happens.
A disclosure statement is a statement in which the sellers reveal to potential buyers (whether the buyer asks or not) specific information about … (1 comments)

buyer: Is it illegal for title companies to force a buyer to close with them on a short sale transaction? - 07/13/08 05:34 PM

In my time I've written a few articles about short sales.
I've also read lots of others that people in the industry have written. Most of them talk about the process and the time frame it might take to complete the transaction.....the sorrows...the relief and finally the unknown. THE ANSWER.
This is on another … (24 comments)

buyer: MLS mysteries. Like, what is it? - 07/13/08 01:16 PM

MLS mysteries:
Just in case you have not had any experience with the MLS -- Multiple Listing Service -- let me give you a brief introduction.
A Multiple Listing Service is a voluntary, cooperative group that real estate brokers and agents join to make it easier for buyers, sellers and … (0 comments)

buyer: MLS mysteries. Like, what is it? - 07/13/08 01:13 PM

buyer: Make it WIN-WIN - 07/13/08 08:12 AM

I just had another closing and a problem came up...
Our contract had some personal items (furniture) in it. Now the lender required that we pull the personal items out of the contract and put them on an "Agreement for the sale of Personal Property".
When we did the final walk through … (20 comments)

buyer: No Thank You Discount Brokers - 07/13/08 01:54 AM

I've been bombarded by email with invitations to join Discount Real Estate Brokerages. So I began calling them. I quickly found out what I suspected all along....that it wasn't for me. Their key recruiting tool is no prospecting for the agent. Their virtual office targets buyers and sellers by offering up to … (8 comments)

buyer: Real Estate Listings on other web sites. Who controls the data? - 07/12/08 02:07 AM

This is such an overly discussed topic that I'm reluctant to bring it up again; but I'm concerned with what I'm finding on other real estate sites, about the houses and condos that I've listed. I was recently reading a post by Brian Brady about Zillow's new program that allows their … (9 comments)

buyer: Newbie Just Wanting to Say Hello...so far - 07/11/08 08:29 PM

Hello All,
Tell me this forum is as great as I think it is. I've been on board for 1 day and already went through separation anxiety. I love the helpful suggestions and tips offered. So any tips for getting the most from this site will be g r e a t … (6 comments)

buyer: The Time To BUY Is NOW!! - 07/11/08 06:31 PM

Great Buys in the ROSWELL Real Estate Market are NOW!!

There are many opinions about the REAL ESTATE MARKET both on the National level and on the Local level. Some people feel very negative about the REAL ESTATE MARKET, while many professinals are very Positive about the market we are currently in. Whatever your … (1 comments)

buyer: Your Full-time Realtor for Life.......... - 07/10/08 03:54 PM

Dear Client, I'm compelled to share with you a life-changing experience that recently happened to me, but first I feel I need to apologize for not keeping in closer contact with you. I have begun to realize just how important your relationship is to me, so I hope you will forgive … (6 comments)

buyer: Your Full-time Realtor for Life.......... - 07/10/08 02:46 PM

buyer: Your Full-time Realtor for Life.......... - 07/10/08 02:15 PM

buyer: The Voiceless Crowd. How REALTORS are losing Touch with Real People! - 07/10/08 01:48 PM

I dont' know about you, but I learned today of now 10 new free websites to market myself, my listings..me in general.
As a self proclaimed techno phobe I have only one issue with this. Not only is this technology making us chair sitters with extra tires around our middles, but we're … (0 comments)

buyer: Best Times to Buy! - 07/09/08 09:16 PM

A Conventional wisdom says that you need to stay in a home a minimum of five years to ensure that you recoup your purchasing costs. But with some markets soaring, this advice doesn't always apply.
It's All About the Market
Market conditions play a huge part in any decision about when … (2 comments)

buyer: A VA from contract to close: How Can I Help You! - 07/09/08 09:14 PM

After several realtors asking ok, what exactly do you do and how can you help me I'm finally back with my post. I realized I made a mistake in my last blog saying the I would have this posted by Thursday ( I didn't mention which Thursday it would actually … (1 comments)

buyer: Then My Doctor Totally Freaked Out And Scared Me To Death - 07/08/08 04:47 PM

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!
That is why it is incredibly important that you, as a Realtor, remain calm in … (0 comments)

buyer: Home Inspectors. How do you pick one? - 07/08/08 01:13 PM

How do you pick a Home Inspector?
It, typically, is not something you are doing regularly. So, you will not have your favorite home inspector like you may have your favorite electrician or handy man. Thus, what should you look for in a home inspector? And how should you find one?
… (7 comments)

buyer: Professional Real Estate Services - 07/08/08 11:41 AM

Attention Home Buyers

Hello, my name is Frank Harris.
Our team will assist you in setting specific search criteria and automatically e-mail property information to you the day the home comes on the market!
Take advantage of our Free HBM (Home Buyers Marketing Program) Fewer than 2% of … (0 comments)

buyer: Office Home Tour and Feedback - 07/08/08 12:11 AM

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 … (12 comments)

buyer: Three Mistakes First Time Homebuyers Make & How to Avoid Them - 07/07/08 07:40 PM

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:
#1 - Searching … (0 comments)

buyer: Recovery Keys for Housing - 07/07/08 11:42 AM

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buyer: http://www.venturacountyretalk.com/2008/07/06/monday-morning-coffee-break-ventura-county-real-estate-doing-for-week-ending-july-5-2008/ - 07/06/08 07:19 PM

Watching grass grow is much more exciting than the real estate market.
However there are signs that the bottom has been set.
The past week showed listing decreasing, sales increasing, the days on the market for sold homes decreased but the variance between list price of sold homes and the … (0 comments)

buyer: When your client moves in..and Murphy moves in with them!!!!!!!! - 07/06/08 01:45 PM

Murphy's law: If it can happen..it will. Well this might be a little abbreviated but you get the gist.
The point of this post is the importace of a home warranty with ANY resale..let me give you the scoop.
My parents just finally relocated to SC and closed on their new … (7 comments)

buyer: Are Your Clients Chasing The Market? - 07/06/08 12:47 PM

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 will find that token … (2 comments)

buyer: Real Estate and Restaurants... - 07/05/08 05:10 PM

Does it seem odd to compare the disparate industries?
Real Estate and Restaurants...
It is actually more of a contrast... There is something that the real estate industry, from the giant franchises all of the way down to hyper-local "Mom and Pop" shops, could learn. And it comes from all sorts … (12 comments)

buyer: Grand Opening - 07/05/08 10:49 AM

From Left Alan our mortgage rep for the office, Wes a friend who we hope to have join the office, Doug ..my assistant and receptionist,me, Joe (Town Alderman, Mary (my wife and co-owner) Bill Peer one of our agents. After the ribbon cutting we went to the golf course and … (3 comments)

buyer: Mission Impossible? - 07/04/08 11:43 PM

Mr. Bailey, you did a pretty fair job creating a listing blog for a listing that was almost $1m.
So now we have a challenge for you...
Your mission, should you decide to accepti it is to take a more normal priced property... priced under $200k, and create a … (10 comments)

buyer: Excellence not Size - 07/04/08 05:16 PM

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.
Over the years I've tried Large, Medium and Small. The Large spent a lot of time telling me … (2 comments)

buyer: MURRIETA'S REO REPORT - 07/04/08 02:33 AM

It still surprises me when people, who should buy rather than rent hesitate because they think the big dip is going to happen again. I've got news for all the naysayers, California is having a "blue light special" and it's already begun. Yes it will last for 14 more months … (1 comments)

buyer: MIMic Group 2008 2nd Quarter Survey Analysis - 07/03/08 07:26 PM

MIMic Group 2008 2nd Quarter Survey Analysis
I gathered some great data this quarter on homebuyer/seller technology tastes and what real estate agents are doing to leverage the internet. Here are a few trends I discovered...Homebuyer/Seller Survey (100 surveys sent, 15% response rate)1/3 of clients still look to local newspaper … (2 comments)

buyer: So, You're Ready To Buy (Part 2 of Buying an REO) - 07/02/08 08:08 PM

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)

buyer: Bank owned homes - only for investors? Naaaah - 07/02/08 02:37 PM

Bank Owned Homes.Foreclosures. Corporate owned.
Buyers often believe bank-owned homes should come at a hefty discount from current market prices - and often, they do. Distressed homes without any sort of new paint or carpet or repairs are sold at minimum pricing, usually to investors but occasionally to first-time buyers and/or … (2 comments)

buyer: What are the Actual Numbers ( Southern California ) - 07/02/08 01:10 PM

WHAT WERE THE ACTUAL NUMBERS, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES... A total of 33,024 new and resale houses and condos were sold statewide in May. That was up 6% from April and down 10% from May of last year. Southern California sales volume from Ventura County to San Diego County was 16,917 as compared … (0 comments)

buyer: What Do Economists Think ? - 07/02/08 01:06 PM

HOW DID WE GET HERE? WHAT DO ECONOMISTS THINK?... Well, we got here in a variety of ways. First and foremost the way was paved with cheap and available money. The blame for this goes all the way to Greenspan, Wall Street and the White House. Without getting into the fray, … (2 comments)

buyer: Housing Market Has Its Woes... - 07/02/08 01:03 PM

HOUSING MARKET HAS ITS WOES, BUT HAS ITS OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL... Every cloud has a silver lining and the real estate market is no different. Sales volume took a jump in May (the latest full month available) over April, although sales were still off approximately 10% from May of '07. However, … (0 comments)

buyer: How to Negotiate a Home Purchase from Tippecanoe Mortgage Lafayette Indiana - 07/01/08 02:18 PM

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 … (1 comments)

buyer: Obama McCain or..........Craig? - 07/01/08 10:15 AM

So you're still undecided as to who to vote for in the upcoming presidential elections.
You're choices have been narrowed for you!
You can vote Democrat.
Barcak Obama seems like a nice guy! His message "Change We Can Believe In" is very plausible.
You can vote Republican.
John McCain and his … (6 comments)

buyer: Price reduced on this 3/2/2 in Richardson Heights Now offered for $129,900 - 06/30/08 11:04 PM

Contact us for additional information www.teamrobbins.com 214-563-4584 Contact us for additional information www.teamrobbins.com 214-563-4584 … (0 comments)

buyer: Hope for Housing Is Hope For The Economy - 06/30/08 04:19 PM

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buyer: O Fallon MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 10:50 AM

The following statistics are for the city of O Fallon MO
during the week of: 6/23/08 – 6/29/08

If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy. As you can see we have a variety of homes in the … (2 comments)

buyer: Hollis New Hampshire - Want to Own Your Own Beach? - 06/28/08 01:20 PM

DON'T MISS THE CHANCE TO OWN YOUR OWN BEACH~
Residents of Hollis, New Hampshire will have a unique opportunity to consider whether they want to purchase or lease their own state park and beach.
Silver Lake State Park is a beautiful state park with a 34 acre lake, ball fields and an … (18 comments)

buyer: 50-G Listing Program - 06/27/08 09:58 PM

The 50-G Listing Program is a VERY exciting marketing tool used to get homes sold! A home seller enrolls in the program by listing with an EXIT associate. The seller agrees that at the time of closing they will contribute $500 towards the 50-G event. Once 100 EXIT 50-G properties have closed, the selling associates from … (0 comments)

buyer: Counsel your Sellers!! ...Buyers Expect the Moon! - 06/27/08 04:31 PM

It's so important now to make sure your sellers really understand what they're up against in the markets around the nation. I haven't heard any market that is a sellers market now. We're all in it to get the best deals for our buyers and still help the sellers recoup some of … (4 comments)

buyer: SHORT SALES!!!! - 06/27/08 03:40 AM

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 … (5 comments)

buyer: Are Buyers Expecting More and More from Sellers? - 06/27/08 12:04 AM

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)

buyer: A Realistic Evaluation - 06/26/08 10:19 PM

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)

buyer: Why should you hire a Buyers Agent? - 06/26/08 12:03 PM

Why should you hire a Buyers Agent?

A Buyers Agent is your advocate and advisor! Wouldn't you like to even the odds?
Once we have created that relationship, I can even represent you on FSBO's!
As a "Buyer or tenant Agent" I can help you negotiate. If I think a property … (0 comments)

buyer: Not a good day...... - 06/26/08 07:51 AM

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)

buyer: How do you manage gas while driving buyers around and hoping for open escrows? - 06/25/08 09:51 PM

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)

buyer: 426 Fairview , Waukesha, A supr home and a terrific bargain - 06/25/08 08:53 PM

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)

buyer: Filling Flyer Boxes - 06/25/08 05:14 PM

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)

buyer: GPS home finder - 06/25/08 05:11 PM

I thought I would share a technological idea with the world wide web.
With GPS enabled phones, they should set up a service, whereby the buyers input the property they want, and whenever they are near a listing that matches their criteria...their phone buzzes and gives them gps directions to that … (4 comments)

buyer: It's a Buyers Market but They're Being RIDICULOUS - 06/25/08 11:03 AM

Scenario: Buyer contacts you and wants to look at homes and land in the 300K range, newer house..you know the scoop. You show them what is on the market and make them understand that your area (in this case Greenville, SC, Greer, Travelers Rest and Taylors) are still getting 97% of … (18 comments)

buyer: Forelosure: Are You a Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution? - 06/25/08 08:45 AM

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.
Here are the questions:
How do you determine the viability of a Buyer prospect? How do you assess the ways you can best serve your Seller? What … (0 comments)

buyer: 8853 Chapman Circle (ranch): Strongsville Real Estate - 06/24/08 07:40 PM

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buyer: 17859 Brick Mill Run: Strongsville Real Estate - 06/24/08 06:38 PM

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buyer: Housing Starts in the U.S. Information - 06/24/08 12:49 PM

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buyer: Coeur d'Alene Real Estate and Community Information: Economic Stimulus Package - Potential Benefits to Homebuyers - 06/23/08 06:57 PM

Did you know that there are potential benefits of the economic stimulus package to homebuyers? In the spring of 2008, Congress approved legislation that raises the ceiling on the dollar amounts of the loans the FHA can insure. In the past, homebuyers who needed bigger loans typically applied for "jumbo loans" … (0 comments)

buyer: Ready to Open Up??? - 06/23/08 08:18 AM

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)

buyer: Buyers Agent, To Be or Not To Be! - 06/22/08 09:24 PM

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)

buyer: You may be a stronger buyer than you think! - 06/22/08 08:33 PM

You may be a stronger buyer than you think!

I have had several buyers living in apartments that wanted to get out of the apartment living and buy a home. They felt it was just a dream and didn't know where to begin to make it real. It starts with … (0 comments)

buyer: View my Profile on Trulia.com - 06/22/08 06:36 PM

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)

buyer: Novato Real Estate, Marin Market Overview - May 28, 2008 - 06/22/08 05:45 PM

Interesting Market Trend since April 30, 2008
As there are more Short Sales and Bank Owned (REO) properties on the market, the trend is driving prices for short sales and REO properties downwards; attracting bargain hunters while higher end properties move slower and more cautiously.
Coupled with the new programs since the announcement of … (0 comments)

buyer: Disassemble, rebuild, test, repeat... - 06/21/08 11:35 PM

Auto restoration, real estate, diet... whatever. It's all about building the system, examining the system, testing the system...
and doing it all over again...
and again... and again.
I am building a Jeepster/Commando from the ground up. Currently I am building a frame. I know that in order to … (6 comments)

buyer: Gwinnett County, GA crossed a line... - 06/21/08 10:51 PM

10,000 listings in FMLS. Actually 10,043 Single Family Residences listed for sale in Gwinnett County. These include Active Listings, Pending Sale (with a Contingency) and Pending Sale (with a Kick-Out Contingency). That is a LOT of properties.
But I would hesitate to say that all of them are equally for sale...
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buyer: matching buyer and sellers - 06/21/08 08:18 PM

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)

buyer: Ways to Afford a Home - 06/21/08 12:32 PM

6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home

1. Investigate local, state, and national down payment assistance programs. These programs give qualified applicants loans or grants to cover all or part of your required down payment. National programs include the Nehemiah program, www.getdownpayment.com, and the American Dream Down Payment Fund from the … (0 comments)

buyer: CYA And The Beauty of The Post Settlement Agreement - 06/21/08 10:40 AM

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.
This will be important for the "domino effect" transactions. These are the … (0 comments)

buyer: Too Many 'For-Sale' Signs on street in Paradise Valley? – A good thing ? - 06/20/08 03:16 PM

Can a lot of homes for sale in the same neighborhood or same street ever be a good thing??
Sometimes, Yes! Let me explain....
Earlier this morning, I was showing a client a home for sale in Paradise Valley; a wonderful and exclusive township adjacent Scottsdale.
This home was everything … (4 comments)

buyer: What do you mean the contract fell through and we are asking for $30,000 more? - 06/20/08 01:50 PM

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)

buyer: Why Short Sales Don't Sell........No Suprises ! - 06/20/08 12:00 PM

Those dollars down the drain represent the hours wasted. Who wasted them? Hmmm, how do you waste them? Let me count the ways.........
Begin with the hours a new home buyer spends in front of the computer screen perusing all the homes for sale in their price range (we … (23 comments)

buyer: Things not to Forget when buying Foreclosures - 06/20/08 08:04 AM

Buying a foreclosed home just like buying any piece of property has no guarantee of success. You don't want to be the kind of purchaser who isn’t knowledgeable and careful and ends up losing money. I would advise finding a Real Estate professional in your area that deals with foreclosures … (0 comments)

buyer: Should a buyer get a home inspection for a home they are buying? - 06/19/08 11:18 PM

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 the roof the foundation insulation and ventilation chimney plumbing, electrical system heating and air conditioning It is not an appraisal to validate the … (1 comments)

buyer: Why I have decided not to preview properties for my clients - 06/19/08 10:18 PM

I have always been an advocate of previewing properties prior to having my clients tour them. However I believe I am going to stop this practice. (And it has nothing to do with gas prices!)
Let me explain why...
Three times over the past year I have worked with buyers who … (5 comments)

buyer: Who's ahead at the end of the year? the renter or the buyer? - 06/19/08 02:40 PM

Renter, paying $3000/mo.
OR
Purchaser of a $500,000 condo with $8000/yr. in taxes and $500/mo. Maintenance. (assuming a $450,000 mortgage w/ a 30-year fixed rate mortgage @6.5%, which comes out to a monthly payment of $4,011)
Okay, this was probably a no-brainer. (I'm a real estate agent...)
The purchaser spends less. … (0 comments)

buyer: HOW YOU TREAT YOUR CLIENT MAY HAVE AN AFFECT ON ANOTHER REALTOR! - 06/19/08 01:56 PM

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.
I kept in touch … (6 comments)

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