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Increasing competition, tightening profit margin, access to consumer lending has forced new home builders , smaller Scottsdale area builders, to the larger new York stock exchange public builders to rethink and take a sharper pencil to their costs to find profits (or minimize losses).
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)
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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 … (91 comments)
June17,2008
Investors in second or multiple homes stand to be among the biggest losers from the housing downturn. That’s because proposed mortgage bailout programs don’t address second homes and investment properties. Many owners of multiple properties don’t realize that investments they thought would help them build long-term wealth may in fact … (0 comments)
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.
I just added one to GarageHomesUSA.com the other day. They are great for what they are... as long as the limitations are kept in mind. Here is the direct link. Feel free to wander over in a moment...
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....
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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)
Number one thing to consider about land before price is zoning!
I had the pleasure today of writing an offer on a home. I had spoken to the other agent several times in anticipation of submitting the offer. In all our conversations he had given me the impression the seller was agreeable to negotiation and in fact had encouraged me to make … (17 comments)
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BUYERS, IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT PURCHASING A HOME IN THE NEAR FUTURE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE NOT LOOKING ONLINE AND CALLING THE NUMBER ON THE SIGN IN THE FRONT YARD. 
Despite it being a buyers market, today my open house did not get any attention. It could be that we have had the two hottest days in a row so far this year. Oh yes summer is here! You would think that a two bedroom two bath condo on the water … (2 comments)
Three weeks ago I was assigned a foreclosed property in the La Cresta area of Murrieta Ca. by the bank that now owns it and the first thing a bank always asks is the property occupied and if not do a BPO ( Broker Price Opinion) and then a price will be … (17 comments)
Just about every Sunday, I hold one of my listings open for inspection. Some of them are busy, some not so much. Along with giving me time to catch up on emails and the Naples real estate market, I get a chance to feel the pulse of the buying public. Recently, … (4 comments)
I recently saw a property that met my home search criteria but I decided to wait a little because it was higher priced than better homes in the neighborhood.
Although you have been hearing about the 14% decline in home prices nationwide being reported by the media recently, that is not the case in the Richmond area. Actually, it is not the case in most areas of the country. A recent House Price Index Report by OFHEO (Federal Housing Enterprise … (0 comments)
Making sure your credit report is accurate has never been so important. Home Buyers today need to start way in advance of looking at homes to make sure that they can qualify for a home. 
If your house has been on the market for four or five months, you've probably dropped your asking price already. Now you're waiting for people to rush in and give you their great offers on your now low priced property.
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Seriously, if you don't trust me, why waste both our time?
First Time Buyers - Only $800 Down or possible Lease Purchase
Location: Sorrells Ridge
Be The Proud Owner - Of your first home. Check out the deal on this traditional home in Sorrells Ridge. Has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, comfortable living room with fireplace, large master suite, separate shower, walk-in … (0 comments)
The $20,000 letter isn't an antique written by a president or famous author. But it is one that you should write whenever you are buying a home. One of my clients recently sent me an interesting article from the NY Times. While this article has a template that focuses on the … (1 comments)
I am thrilled to say I had a closing last Friday and my buyer has been sleeping with a smile since the move. 
If you work with buyers you will notice more and more listing agent that are not from your local market place. I've found that a lot of agents take listing that are far as 60 miles from their market place. Therefore you ask who service the unrepresented buyers that call about that listing? … (0 comments)
Shopping for a new home is an emotional experience. It is, however, also a business transaction, and must be treated as such. Three of the most devastating things that can go wrong are:
Interesting article from New York Times. Thought this would be cause for thought and amusement.
Alamance County, North Carolina including Burlington, Mebane, Graham, Haw River, Gibsonville, Whitsett, Elon, and Green Level.
One of the most commonly asked question a Park City REALTOR® gets asked is "how is the market?" We've written about this before in the YouInParkCity.com blog, but we think it deserves to be said again. "It really depends on where you are and what you are trying to accomplish … (0 comments)
The first step is to discuss the topic of an open house with your agent. You should also discuss your options regarding who will be present the day of the open house. Some sellers want to be present some prefer to go out or come in and out that day. … (0 comments)
As a REALTOR®, I've encountered many strange things over the years. I'm sure I'm only going to only scratch the surface in this post, but I thought I'd share a few things memorable experiences.
They seem to be going up everywhere, "For Sale By Owner". I watch them linger for a while, then a Brokerage sign goes up that I recognize, and I say to myself, "why didn't I market to them if they were going to go on the market anyways?!" The truth … (9 comments)
Sales of new homes were up 3.3 percent in April, the first increase in six months, according to the U.S. Commerce Department's monthly report.The rebound reflected a 41.7 percent surge in demand in the Northeast. Sales were up 8.3 percent in the West and 5.8 percent in the Midwest. They fell … (1 comments)
Because of my work, I was required to relocate to Utah. As with my previous home search effort in Illinois, I decided to use an exclusive buyer agent rather than a traditional realtor. A traditional realtor normally cannot fully represent buyers since they are legally bound to work for the sellers. … (8 comments)
Selling a house in a buyers market
Ray Martin Suggests Strategies Offered By Real Estate Pros
Does name branding matter? Well let's consider the last time you were out of town, perhaps striking up conversation with someone on a plane and the topic of conversation gets to relocation. Not only is our relocation department tops but when local real estate companies without name branding are not only … (3 comments)
We visted this issue a few months back. Why should I buy when the market will probably go lower? Well we first need to examine, why you are buying. If you are purchasing to find a home to live in and plan on staying in the property the next 5 years … (5 comments)
The Often Bumpy Road to Home Ownership:Short Sales, Foreclosures, and REOs, and why it doesn't have to be that way
In the blink of an eye summer will be upon us. Here are a few tips for keeping your landscaping looking its best: 
I am looking for 3 buyers to work with at this time. There are deals and deals out there. It just depends on what you are looking for? Home, Land or investment property. You can searchg the MLS by going to my site www.kennimmo.com 
If you actually close an escrow transaction you must have TEAM EFFORT. You either have good team players or bad ones. Your team consists of one or two agent/realtors, possibly an escrow coordinator, a buyer, a seller, a lender and a title officer. Now you have a TEAM. I suggest working together as a … (2 comments)
The debate on "should I wait?" continues as buyers wait to take the plunge. Most of the agents in my office are busy, but busy doesn't always translate into closed business. There are a number of things at play here - mainly fear that somehow the bottom is going to fall … (6 comments)
Besides the obvious explaining to the seller how a commission is divided, we are going to try something different! They are not interested in our tax structure or how a commission gets divided.... We have to change the way the seller thinks, that we just put up a sign and put … (8 comments)
While once a treasured resource during the "go go" days, holding large inventories of developed land lots is a major issue for many developers (and their bankers) in the greater Atlanta area. For buyers who have identified a luxury subdivision where they would enjoy calling home, finding developers who are willing to consolidate lots while still providing a good … (0 comments)
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