buyers: Open House Today - 10/26/08 04:39 PM
clubhouse, pool, fitness center & group activities. Open floor plan is 1772 +/- sq. ft. 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Private courtyard with tranquil water fountain, beautiful wood floors, tile floors, and corian counters in the kitchen. Priced at $429,000. Located In Traditions at Riveroaks is Beautiful Paso Robles, California. Did … (0 comments)
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buyers: Got Ghosts? Country Tavern Restaurant – a hauntingly delicious experience - 10/26/08 11:16 AM
If you want to have a hauntingly delicious meal you have come to the right place
The Country Tavern Restaurant in Nashua, New Hampshire is a beautifully restored farmhouse which was built in 1741.
I have eaten at the Country Tavern many times, and the food always is prepared … (47 comments)
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buyers: It is a short sale, why do you care if we offer that much lower than it is worth? - 10/26/08 10:58 AM
Do I slap you now or later? First of all, my fiduciary responsibility is to my seller and I guess in the case of a short sale it really is the bank, so my job is to get them the most money for the house so they lose the least amount … (12 comments)
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buyers: Is it still a buyer's market? - 10/26/08 08:41 AM
Buyers have much to choose from and the offers are being made. There are several things a buyer can do to help them know if the property they are making an offer on is the one they will get.
Make sure to know exactly what you can afford. Even though you … (0 comments)
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buyers: Snowboard Oregon, Winter Is Coming!!! - 10/26/08 03:14 AM
The winter is getting near and all I can think of right now is getting back up on the mountians to snowboard and ski. Well the last 13 years has been more snowboarding then sking.
If your new to the area or interested in visiting oregon and have an interst for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval – Page 1 of 5 - 10/25/08 05:15 PM
In the Chicago area, it is customary for buyers to get a full pre-approval from a lender before they find the home they want to buy. Why?
A seller may choose to make concessions only if they know that your financing is secured.
You can select the best loan package without … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:47 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Charles for details … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:45 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Charles for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:43 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Charles for details … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:19 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Joyce for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:17 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Joyce for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:15 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Joyce for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:13 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Joyce for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:11 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Joyce for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:09 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Joyce for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:07 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Joyce for … (2 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:05 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Joyce for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:03 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Joyce for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Open House Sunday October 26th 1 to 5PM Hosted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - 10/25/08 04:00 PM
Play guess the price game and win $1000. That's right the oe luck person that comes closest to guessing what this home will sell for will win $1000. See details inside. All buyers in the month of October receive a cash rebate of up to $5000. at closing. Call Joyce for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Realty Fortune for 2008 - 10/25/08 03:08 PM
When shopping for a new home, there are many things to consider and do that can help increase your Realty Fortune. By doing these things first, the home buying experience is guaranteed to be more memorable and more rewarding. Such as, getting pre-qualified, deciding on location, preparing a check list of … (2 comments)
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buyers: Why should the seller pay for an inspection? - 10/25/08 01:27 PM
Sellers in today's market have a lot of competition. I thought I would share Bobby Stevens' post......he has some great points to consider to give sellers the advantage they need!
Via Bobby Stevens ~ Eugene, Oregon Realtor:
I encourage every one of my sellers to get a whole house and … (7 comments)
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buyers: Louisville Homes for Sale ~ Steal of the Week - 10/25/08 12:53 PM
Every day, I scour the Louisville real estate market searching for houses that need work, but have significant equity potential for homebuyers and investors. Most of the time these homes have offers within hours of hitting the market and multiple offer situations are common. This is especially true for homes below $150,000.
On occasion, I … (11 comments)
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buyers: Buyer's Condo Choces Keep Getting Better - 10/25/08 12:18 PM
With all the bad news lately in the newspapers I thought to update the absorption rates in the Greater Vancouver area for condos.
So what does the following chart say. Well, for example, the absorption rate for NorthBurnaby has gone from 8.18 to 9.24 in the last month.
That means that … (0 comments)
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buyers: Louisville Property Values are Stable - 10/25/08 11:29 AM
Not only is there very little risk of a decline in Louisville area home values, but year-over-year price appreciation is improving. According to the 2nd Quarter Economic and Real Estate Trend Report prepared by PMI Mortgage Insurance Company, Louisville has less than a 1% chance of seeing price declines in the next 2 years. Further, … (5 comments)
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buyers: Using Sound Judgment is Different From Being Judgmental, Especially When Dealing with Buyers - 10/25/08 06:19 AM
I don't know about you, but it's not always easy to figure out which flowers are ready to be deadheaded and which are babies. In the past, I've felt pangs of guilt after I've snapped off a flower head believing it was dead, only to discover after the flower was … (51 comments)
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buyers: Rockland County Mortgage Rates For Oct. 24, 2008 - 10/24/08 06:51 PM
Here are the current mortgage rates for Rockland County NY for the week of October 24th 2008.
The rates have been all over the place these past few months, and now they're back down again. Who knows how long this will last? For all you buyers out there this is definitely … (0 comments)
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buyers: Tell Me IF you know where these places are? - 10/24/08 06:33 PM
WE HAVE A GREAT NEED FOR HOMEBUYERS! OCEAN FRONT AND VIEW HOMES...
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buyers: State of the Market Report for Geauga County as of 9/2008 - 10/24/08 01:28 PM
Welcome to my September 2008 report on the state of the real estate market for Geauga County. Please feel free to refer to last month's posting to watch for changes.
As a service to all potential buyers and sellers, I would be happy to provide you with statistics on your … (0 comments)
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buyers: A Guide to the Home-Buying Process - 10/24/08 12:33 PM
Purchasing a home is a very important decision and a big undertaking in your life. In fact, most people only choose a few homes in their lifetime. You should be well equipped and armed with up-to-date information for your big decision.
Visit our website to read more about Chicago multi-family … (0 comments)
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buyers: How Does 'Escrow' Work? - 10/24/08 09:43 AM
Escrow
company is a neutral third party who facilitate the transfer of
the title from seller to buyer by holding funds or documents and
distribute them accordingly to the instructions from both parties.
Escrow
officer will obtain funds and documents from buyer, seller
and lender, when all the terms of the … (0 comments)
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buyers: Oh no! I Forgot To Vote...And Now Look What Happened... - 10/24/08 09:19 AM
OK, the election is only days away. Surely we've all had enough of the talking points by the candidates.
Surely we've had enough of the pundits points of view and their constant analysis of everything and anything the candidates say.
But let's pretend for a moment that it's November 5th and … (45 comments)
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buyers: Have you EVER had to ask your Buyer to pay your commission for a FSBO??? - 10/23/08 05:37 PM
I"m pretty angry agents, I have to admit. I have awesome clients who have been nothing but perfect from day 1. Qualified, nothing to sell, ready to move immediately.
So I call a local FSBO who says " We will not come off our price at all". I say ok and … (16 comments)
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buyers: Feedback??? HELLO??? The True Professionals Do It...so should YOU! - 10/23/08 04:14 PM
Yesterday I blogged about the seeming plethora of unprofessional REALTORS out there who don't use Centralized Showings and you can't reach them to set appointments to show! Frustration no doubt! But what about those same REALTORS who show your listings and NEVER reply to any type of feedback!
Is it me, … (7 comments)
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buyers: Buy Now or Wait? - 10/23/08 03:52 PM
People ask me on a daily basis if they should buy now or wait. It all depends on the person and their current housing situation. So, it's hard to provide a general answer that fits every situation. However, here are five reasons to buy now. Of course these reasons will change … (0 comments)
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buyers: OPEN HOUSE - 3 CARDINAL DRIVE, PLYMOUTH MA $236,900 - 10/23/08 03:30 PM
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1ST from 12noon to 2pm
Log in to www.SamanthaNichols.com for up-to-date market information and current MLS listings. For a professional real estate consultation with a friendly approach based on honesty, integrity and positive results, please contact me at ERA Belsito & Associates,508-726-1870 or email … (3 comments)
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buyers: HOTLIST of Upscale Homes in Pitt County! - 10/23/08 03:16 PM
HOTLIST of Upscale Homes in Pitt County... When you are buying a home, having access to the hottest new property listings is important. Our FREE House-Hunter Service specializes in researching and providing you with the latest information about the very best buys of upscale and luxury homes currently on the market.
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buyers: Some Advice When Starting The Home Buying Process in the Kingsland-St. Mary's GA Area from Barbara Ann Scott... - 10/23/08 02:09 PM
Some Advice When Starting the Home Buying Process in the Kingsland-St. Mary's GA areafrom Barbara Ann Scott... Retired Military Wife, ABR®-Broker/Realtor® & Military Relocation Specialist
So you think you can't afford a home? How do you know? Have you talked to a qualified Georgia lender? Make sure that you ask your Realtor® for … (0 comments)
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buyers: Make the move to Hard Assets......."Real Estate" - 10/23/08 01:54 PM
Greenville, NC- We hear it daily from the news media how the market is falling both here and around the Globe. We are seeing investors selling off large blocks of stocks taking new positions in the market. We keep asking ourselves over and over where should I be at in … (1 comments)
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buyers: Strategies to Stand Out in the Crowded Blogosphere - 10/23/08 12:48 PM
As a real estate professional you hear it all the time…”Consumers are turning to the Internet first to research their next home purchase.” NAR says that number is approximately 84% of all buyers. So you start thinking of how you can position your business online to help those consumers looking for … (1 comments)
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buyers: Gas Leases - 10/23/08 08:53 AM
At our state REALTOR meetings last month we had the opportunity to sit through a session on gas leases. The power point was provided by Greevy & Associates, 1460 Washington Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701 570-326-6561. Attorneys Lester Greevy and Dale Tice presented a great over view of what's happening in Pennsylvania … (0 comments)
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buyers: GREAT NEWS FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! - 10/23/08 06:17 AM
CHECK IT OUT! FIRST TIME BUYER - TAX CREDITAs part of the Housing Stimulus Bill, Congress created a tax credit for first time buyers who purchase a home prior to July 1, 2009What is the tax credit? Eligible tax payers will receive a "refundable" credit of up to $7,500 or 10% … (0 comments)
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buyers: Short sales leave buyers, well...short - 10/23/08 05:04 AM
This site will go more into detail explaining short sales. In short (sorry for the pun) a "short sale" is when the seller owes more for the home then the value plus any cost associated with selling. The third party approval the seller needs is the lender. The lender has to approve of course receiving less money … (0 comments)
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buyers: HBM: Home Buyers Marketing - 10/22/08 08:46 PM
Home Buyers Scouting Report® service is:a. A FREE comprehensive, online solution to finding a new home.· Private, password-protected website· Designed to get the homebuyer involved in their home search process.b. The Home Buyers Scouting Report® matches the buyer’s personal home search criteria withproperties that are currently listed for sale and in … (2 comments)
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buyers: Buyers are on the Way! - 10/22/08 08:21 PM
The home prices are great and there are lots of great selections in the market! The buyers are on the way! Hold tight!
Mortgage Samson
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buyers: New Listing on 123HappyStreet.com: Keene, New Hampshire - Beautiful Victorian - 10/22/08 07:42 PM
Click on the Logo to List Your Properties Free on our Nationwide Website
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buyers: Helpful Financing? Whats your thoughts? - 10/22/08 07:21 PM
I enjoy reading other Loan Officers blogs about their new or niche programs because you never know when the other company may be able to help a client that someone else was not able to. It’s our job to get people financing that best meets their needs. Getting them in to … (0 comments)
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buyers: New Words for a Real Estate Dictionary - 10/22/08 07:10 PM
I just received my paperwork from GREC (GA Real Estate Comm.) that says I am now an Owner/Broker. Finally. my very own business.
With that came the cleaning out of my old office and sifting thru all the stuff I do and do not need when I ran across an article … (7 comments)
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buyers: Anatomy of A Barrington Resident and Potential Buyer. - 10/22/08 05:56 PM
As a follow up to the previous post about selling older homes in Barrington, I thought I would prove the point that there is a buyer for every home, but anonymity must prevail.
I have a buyer in the early stages of the moving process. Currently living in the Barrington … (0 comments)
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buyers: What are Buyers thinking?!? What are they really thinking. - 10/22/08 04:58 PM
With all the media messages hitting buyers these days, what are some of things that you are hearing from your buyer clients?
Several buyers have asked me if banks are still lending money. Another fallacy is that you need perfect credit or a large down payment to purchase a home.
A … (0 comments)
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buyers: SoCal sales soar 65%; prices sink 33% - 10/22/08 03:52 PM
Posted on SignonSanDiego.com, a product of the San Diego Union Tribune
Southern California home sales soared a record 65 percent in September from the record lows during the same month last year, according to real estate data company MDA DataQuick, with resales of foreclosure properties accounting for half of all transactions. … (0 comments)
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buyers: Ridgefield, CT - September, 2008 Real Estate Market Report - 10/22/08 03:01 PM
Ridgefield, Connecticut Real Estate Update September, 2008
Closed home sales in Ridgefield, Connecticut:
There were 15 home sales closed in Ridgefield, CT.List Prices ranged from $432,200 - $1,575,000.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $392,000 - $1,520,000.
The average closed sales price in Ridgefield was $738,066.The median closed sales price in Ridgefield was … (0 comments)
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buyers: Bethel, CT - September, 2008 Real Estate Market Report - 10/22/08 02:50 PM
Bethel, Connecticut Real Estate Update September, 2008
Closed home sales in Bethel, Connecticut:
There were 9 home sales closed in Bethel, CT.List Prices ranged from $262,900 - $850,000.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $245,000 - $815,000.
The average closed sales price in Bethel was $450,000.The median closed sales price in Bethel was … (0 comments)
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buyers: Who am I? I am an Internet Lead! - 10/22/08 02:27 PM
Do you know who I am? I'm an Internet lead.
Much has been written about me. I seem to get talked about in every real estate seminar and keynote speech, big and small. I'm pretty popular these days. Cool beans.
Many of you seek me out, or try. SEO experts pound … (6 comments)
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buyers: New Milford, CT - September, 2008 Real Estate Market Report - 10/22/08 02:10 PM
New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate Update September, 2008
Closed home sales in New Milford, Connecticut:
Single Family Homes:There were 17 single family home sales closed in New Milford, CT.List Prices ranged from $189,000 - $1,295,000.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $142,500 - $1,125,000.
The average closed real estate sales price for single … (0 comments)
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buyers: Real Estate Has Gone Virtual ~ 7 Websites to Help Buyers With Their Searches - 10/22/08 02:05 PM
Real Estate Has Gone Virtual
In the past few years Realtors have seen a shift in their savvy clients using the internet to find potential housing. This is often done before a Realtor is even contacted. There are so many websites that you can go to, to find out what … (10 comments)
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buyers: Take The Awkwardness Out Of That Buyers Agency Agreement!!! - 10/22/08 01:45 PM
Image by thinkpanama via Flickr
We've all had it happen before. As buyers we call to inquiry about a property and schedule a time to see the home later in the evening. When the appointment rolls around, we meet the friendly REALTOR for the first time. Prior to entering the … (9 comments)
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buyers: Brookfield, CT - September, 2008 Real Estate Market Report - 10/22/08 12:45 PM
Brookfield, Connecticut Real Estate Update September, 2008
Closed home sales in Brookfield, Connecticut:
Single Family Homes:There were 15 single family home sales closed in Brookfield, CT.List Prices ranged from $260,000 - $1,199,900.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $240,000 - $1,100,000.
The average closed real estate sales price for single family homes in … (0 comments)
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buyers: Enhancing your presence on the web… - 10/22/08 12:39 PM
Let me start by saying... marketing is marketing is marketing. A smart business person, no matter their field, is going to focus their attention where the consumer is. Today that place is the internet. We find statistics every day viewing figures like 80 to 91% of consumers this year first went … (12 comments)
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buyers: Danbury, CT - September, 2008 Real Estate Market Report - 10/22/08 12:35 PM
Danbury, Connecticut Real Estate Update September, 2008
Closed home sales in Danbury, Connecticut:
Single Family Homes:There were 33 single family home sales closed in Danbury, CT.List Prices ranged from $154,900 - $799,000.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $125,000 - $750,000.
The average closed real estate sales price for single family homes in Danbury was $374,015. The … (0 comments)
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buyers: Yes, Now Is A Great Time To Sell Your House - 10/22/08 12:26 PM
Yes, now. You hear about how it's a buyers' market, sales are down, prices are sliding... so why is now a great time to sell?
Stop and think about what the market was like when you bought your house, and how much equity have you gained over the years. Is … (1 comments)
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buyers: The Never Ending Real Estate Debate - 10/22/08 12:09 PM
It is the never ending debate in real estate. Agents who have had their licenses for many years think that new agents don't have the experience necessary to succeed. New agents think that long term agents might not have kept up with how the market has changed. In the end it … (63 comments)
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buyers: The Flip side to Financing Contingencies - 10/22/08 11:55 AM
If you have a buyer or a buyer who has a contract subject to a mortgage or financing contingency, you might want to make sure that your attorney adds language in your mortgage contingency in your contract that protects your earnest money should the financing fall apart at the table.
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buyers: The Raleigh-Cary-Apex North Carolina Area In Pictures - 10/22/08 11:46 AM
Slightly less than 7 years ago I moved from Long Island, NY to the little town of Apex, NC.
Apex is a small suburb of Raleigh and is located in the southwest portion of Wake County, adjacent to Cary.
Raleigh, Cary AND Apex have all won numerous accolades … (14 comments)
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buyers: Cary Apex Morrisville 3rd Quarter Market Analysis - 10/22/08 11:02 AM
Cary/ Apex/ Morrisville 3rd Quarter Market Analysis
The numbers are in for the 3rd quarter for the Cary/ Apex/ Morrisville (CAM) region, and they are somewhat mixed as far as comparisons to last year’s numbers at this same time.
Currently there is a 1-2 month supply … (0 comments)
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buyers: Nyack NY Halloween Parade 10-26-2008 See You There! - 10/22/08 10:35 AM
Remember to go to the parade. The last time I went to the Nyack, NY Halloween Parade, I had soooo much fun. The costumes and floats were amazing, and my kids had such a great time. There were so many spooky and cute costumes, but my favorites were all the cute babies. I … (3 comments)
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buyers: Suffern NY Halloween Parade This Sunday 10-26-2008 - 10/22/08 09:48 AM
Hi everybody, this weekend is going to be super packed with Halloween fun so be sure to go to the Suffern NY Halloween Parade this Sunday the 26th the parade will start at 2:00pm at the corner of Orange and Lafayette Avenue. (I'll be sure to be there).
Follow the link below … (0 comments)
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buyers: Who Are The Luxury Home Buyers? Demographics - 10/22/08 07:43 AM
Who do you think of when you think of a luxury home buyer? Doctors, lawyers, engineers? This is what most of us think, but, believe it or not the majority of luxury home buyers are business owners or entrepreneurs (32%). This is followed by corporate executives (16%), attorneys (10%), and physicians … (4 comments)
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buyers: Need or Want Some Help Buying? - 10/22/08 05:52 AM
While the internet provides a load of information I am hearing more and more that it is difficult to pull of this information together and know what to do. That is what Real Estate Agents bring to the table. We are the guides through the buying and selling process. We have … (0 comments)
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buyers: Stats & Facts - 10/21/08 10:20 PM
I love stats. (I did not like my statistics class at the UW. I didn't like having to gather and analyze the numbers, but I do love the use of stats.) Stats help illustrate a point. The graphic representation of stats (charts) is a compelling visual for most people. This is … (2 comments)
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buyers: Chicago Dog MLS Search Site Finds “Pads” for Dogs (and their owners) - 10/21/08 09:48 PM
DogPads.net finds “pads” for dogs (and their owners)
New website provides information to dog owners searching for a Chicago area home.
Chicago, IL, Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association 2007-08 National Pet Owners Survey, 44.8 million U.S households own a dog … (0 comments)
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buyers: Status of Inventory in Phoenix, Arizona MLS and Separate Stats for East Valley, Including Mesa, Arizona! - 10/21/08 08:14 PM
Things are definitely looking up for our market. Keeping in mind that 6 months is considered a healthy market, I am enclosing a graph of Inventory and Solds in our entire MLS as well as a graph depicting our inventory and solds as of September 30, 2008:
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buyers: Sherman, CT - September, 2007 Real Estate Market Report - 10/21/08 08:10 PM
Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update September, 2008
Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut:
There was 1 home sale closed in Sherman, CT.List Price was $590,000.Closed Sales Price was $565,000.
These homes sold, on average, for 95.7% of their most recent list price.
The average days on market was 155.
Currently available homes for … (2 comments)
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buyers: New Fairfield, CT - September, 2008 Real Estate Market Report - 10/21/08 08:01 PM
New Fairfield, Connecticut Real Estate Update September, 2008
Closed home sales in New Fairfield, Connecticut:
There were 13 home sales closed in New Fairfield, CT.List Prices ranged from $132,500 - $539,500.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $130,000 - $500,000.
The average closed real estate sales price for New Fairfield was $315,384.The median … (0 comments)
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buyers: City of Austin Shared Equity Program - 10/21/08 06:31 PM
The City of Austin Shared Equity Program was developed as way to help school teachers qualify to buy homes, the program was later made available to all home buyers who met the criteria.
The Shared Equity Program provides assistance up to $40,000 in the form of 0% interest loan that you … (0 comments)
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buyers: Agent shows house and falls through the floor! - 10/21/08 03:31 PM
They say a good headline is what readers scan to see if they want to actually read the article or not...the normal reader they say scans and spends a whopping 4 seconds scanning headlines only....Think of that 4 seconds to glance at the newspaper page!
I went to show a home … (1 comments)
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buyers: Pierce County Buyers are buying - 10/21/08 01:59 PM
I have seen a real surge in buyers in the last month here in Pierce County. I think buyers are finally getting the message that the Northwest is doing better than what the news people would have you beleive. Thank God Real Estate is not a National business. Buyers are finding … (9 comments)
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buyers: Confused About FDIC Banks... - 10/21/08 11:34 AM
Q: What are FDIC banks?
The vast majority of banks, including all state-chartered banks in California and many foreign-owned banks, are FDIC-insured. In the event of a bank failure, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures deposits, including money market accounts, up to $100,000.
Co-owners of an account are each insured up … (0 comments)
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buyers: Buy Land!!! Invest,improve,enjoy! - 10/21/08 11:22 AM
Please watch the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtP61zKQcCoContact me if you are interested in great opportunities to buy land from Wilmington , NC to the SC border. Don't buy into the doom and gloom! Yes, we have some real problems in our country right now. However don't look back and say, "I should have back … (2 comments)
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buyers: BUYERS: "NC IS A BUYER BEWARE STATE". IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU HIRE A REALTOR PRIOR TO BUYING A HOME" - 10/21/08 11:20 AM
BUYERS: "NC IS A BUYER BEWARE STATE". IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU HIRE A REALTOR PRIOR TO BUYING A HOME" * FREE service to my clients representing them as a buyers agent 99.9% of the time! * Planned Communities, representing Buyers in thier best interest! Buying land and building a home! * … (8 comments)
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buyers: Are We Nearing The Bottom - 10/21/08 11:12 AM
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buyers: To Text or Not To Text...that is the question! - 10/21/08 11:12 AM
When you have new clients do you review all avenues of contacting them or do you assume they are tech savvy and text? I was thinking about this today since texting has become so "normal" with many folks. However, there are still people out there who haven't discovered this quick, easy … (5 comments)
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buyers: I'm Getting Drenched in the Rain - 10/21/08 10:36 AM
Wow...when it rains, it pours! After writing 4 offers in 2 days, I finally feel like I've rounded the corner and I'm headed back to success. The market has definitely picked up again after a slower early October in the Raleigh, Durham housing market.
I've realized working your database is more … (2 comments)
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buyers: Lately the Leads are Busts! - 10/21/08 07:43 AM
Open houses, fliers, emails, direct farming and lead generation sites. Our team of Connie Rice & Partners has all of these in place. We're doing everything we can to lead generate to get some of our listings sold. I'd love advice from all of you who went through this in the … (10 comments)
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buyers: Gated Community - 10/20/08 10:43 PM
Traditions 55+ clubhouse, pool, fitness center & group activities. Open floor plan is 1772 +/- sq. ft. 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Private courtyard with tranquil water fountain, beautiful wood floors, tile floors, and corian counters in the kitchen. Priced at $429,000. Located In Traditions at Riveroaks is Beautiful Paso Robles, … (0 comments)
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buyers: ARE YOU AN A, B, OR C BUYER? - 10/20/08 10:39 PM
When working in a resort area such as Branson, MO, we see all types of buyers with different wants and needs. Some are looking for second homes, some need to buy now because of a job transfer. I thought I would share this little trick when making a list of buyer prospects, by classifying them … (0 comments)
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buyers: What Does $1 Million Buy in Carlsbad and Nearby? How About $5 Million? - 10/20/08 07:12 PM
A million bucks just isn't what it used to be.
It's still a heckuva lot of money, especially in terms of annual salary, but with regard to housing, at least here in California, a million dollars just doesn't buy what it used to. In some of the more … (13 comments)
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buyers: Who is the real winner in today's economic world? - 10/20/08 06:40 PM
Hi Friends!
I know there is a lot of what I call "naysayers" in the media right now about real estate. What I want you to know is that I believe the most powerful thing is KNOWLEDGE... and I want you to KNOW the information below. Even if you are not … (0 comments)
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buyers: My New Cool Toy - TwitterKeys ♥ See, it EVEN works on Active Rain! ☂ - 10/20/08 05:51 PM
For those of you who like cute and fun distractions, here's a good one I just "stumbled upon." It's called Twitterkeys. Twitterkeys allows little icons to be placed on your tweets, which is sort of fun and frivilous. I've googled the information for you, and have pasted the info below. I, … (61 comments)
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buyers: Renting Vs. The Bank Owning Your House Vs. You Owning Your House, What is the difference! - 10/20/08 05:29 PM
Renting Vs. The Bank Owning Your House Vs. You Owning Your House, What is the difference!
I held an open house this weekend and an interesting older gentleman shared a very interesting opinion with me regarding home ownership. He felt that because you borrowed money from the bank to purchase your … (0 comments)
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buyers: FHA is alright in my book - 10/20/08 05:20 PM
Most of my clientele are first time home buyers... some may say that isn't the best database to have, but I think it is definitely the most rewarding.
I am a firm believer in FHA as that is all I have encountered in the last several months. Because my buyers have … (2 comments)
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buyers: 18 Steps Most Buyers Take To Buy Their Home - 10/20/08 02:56 PM
October 20, 2008
18 Steps Most Buyers Take To Buy Their Home
Step #1. Look for an agent to help you through the maze.
Step #2. Interview the agent...set an appointment with an agent to find out if they have the skills, services and professional attitude you're looking for.
Step … (0 comments)
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buyers: Bullitt County Homes for Sale ~ New Construction ~ New Listings 10-19-08 - 10/20/08 02:32 PM
Bullitt County New Construction Homes: The following chart shows new listings from the past 7 days. This week, only two new construction houses were listed in Bullitt County. This is reflective of the overall slowing of spec home production in the area. However, over 100 new homes are on the market. If … (0 comments)
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buyers: Middletown Market Report - 10/20/08 11:28 AM
Market Report for Middletown for September and 1st 3 Quarters
Residential
SeptemberActive - 152New Listings - 52Deposits - 20Closed - 24Average Sale Price - $211,372SP/Sq.Ft - $145.12DOM - 55
1/1/2008 - 9/30/2008Closed - 199Average Sale Price - $253,137 Median Sale Price - $228,000SP/Sq.Ft. - $155.08DOM - 65
1/1/2007 - 9/30/2007Closed … (1 comments)
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buyers: Portland Market Report - 10/20/08 11:21 AM
Portland Market Report for September and 1st 3 Quarters
Residential
September
Active Listings - 60New Listings - 10Deposits - 5Closed - 4Average Sale Price - $285,500SP/SqFt - $131.17DOM -60
1/1/2008 - 9/30/2008
Closed - 63Average Sale Price - $274,058 Median Sale Price - $255,000SP/SqFt - $157.91DOM - 62
1/1/2007 - … (0 comments)
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buyers: Glastonbury Market Report for September and 1st 3 Quarters Comparison - 10/20/08 11:14 AM
Glastonbury Market Report for Sept. and 1st 3 Quarters
Residential
SeptemberActive Listings - 180New in Sept. - 58Deposits - 24Closed - 24Avg.Sale Price - $421,737SP/Sq.Ft. - $173.13Avg.DOM - 43
Closed 1/1/2008 - 9/30/2008249Avg. Sale Price - $451,985SP/Sq.Ft - $176.55DOM- 60
Closed 1/1/2007 - 9/30/2008300Avg.Sale Price - $448,856SP/Sq.Ft - $181.53 DOM … (0 comments)
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buyers: Using Your Powers for Goodness Instead Of Evil? Short Sales - 10/20/08 10:40 AM
Lately, I have found myself in a bit of a moral dilemma of which I would like to hear the opinions of my fellow "Rainers."
My phone has been ringing off the hook with short sale sellers wanting me to list their properties. I say "properties" instead of "homes" because a … (6 comments)
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buyers: Harvest Time! - 10/20/08 07:59 AM
It is harvest time and we need to be harvesting new clients for the coming months! I am getting
together a harvest campaign to find new buyers and sellers. We can ignore the media and get the
word out that real estate is alive and well and we … (6 comments)
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buyers: Are You An "I Don't Know" Agent? - 10/20/08 07:02 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X-WdrSCKR0
So, you get a call from Mrs. Buyer and they are ready to start looking for the home of their dreams. They have gone to a Loan Officer in town and are pre-qualified for $250,000. It just so happens that they have been looking online and found MLS #1011501 and … (0 comments)
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buyers: Why Hasn't My Home Sold? - 10/19/08 07:24 PM
Have you had your home on the market for awhile now and nothing seems to be working to get your home sold or shown for that matter? Or your agent has tried many things and it is still not being shown?
Currently in our area it is considered a "buyers market." What does that … (5 comments)
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buyers: Portland Oregon... Home Median Home prices as of 9/2008 - 10/19/08 06:17 PM
Typical Home Median Prices for Portland Area as of the end of September 2008
With Price/average days on market
This is intended to give you a rough idea what homes in a particular area are selling at this price point. Median price is basically the average price, … (0 comments)
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