buying: Is Zillow.com Helping or Harming the Local RE Markets? - 09/07/08 11:29 PM
Any opinions on if Zillow.com is actually hurting or harming the local real estate markets? Does it really play a role in your listing presentations, & create doubt in the mind of sellers wanting to hire you as their agent if they have already done research on line and Zillow.com has … (0 comments)
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buying: Pensacola's Home Of the Week - 09/07/08 08:04 PM
WE SELL YOUR HOME $1495 FLAT FEE... CALL NOW 478-8811 CHARLES STALLIONS REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC.
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buying: Open House on Sunday September 7, 2008 from 1 til 5 (Easley, SC) - 09/06/08 08:39 PM
Custom brick home with in-ground pool!Location: WestchesterLove to entertain? Then this is the house for you! All brick custom built home. Gleaming hardwood floors in Dining, Family, Kitchen, Breakfast, and Master.Granite coutertops, warming oven, top of the line applicances in Kitchen. Open floor plan with Master on the main. Awesome backyard … (0 comments)
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buying: Mortgages-HOUSING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 2008-First Time Home Buyers Program - 09/06/08 07:47 PM
Real Estate Blog for Catherine McKendry, Turnersville, NJ
Have a Real Estate Question for Catherine? E-Mail me at : CMCKSALES@AOL.COM
Mortgages-HOUSING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 2008
September 06, 2008 Guidelines for Recovery Act 2008 for First Time Home BuyersCatherine McKendryWeichert Realtors856-404-5222HOUSING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 2008First-time Homebuyer … (0 comments)
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buying: Lake Jackson Property Values - 09/05/08 09:21 PM
With all the water that Fay brought, you would think Lake Jackson would have greatly benefited not only from the rain that fell into the lake; but the primary contributor, natural run off from the surrounding terrain. According to the article in Monday's Democrat, the lake's level only increased about four … (0 comments)
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buying: Customer Satisfaction Winner - 09/04/08 03:50 PM
Keller Williams Realty ranks highest among real estate companies in satisfying home buyers according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Home Buyer/Seller Study. The inaugural study measures customer satisfaction of home buyers and sellers with the largest national real estate firms. Overall satisfaction is determined by examining three factors for … (0 comments)
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buying: Great Home for First Time Home Buyer!! - 09/04/08 02:58 PM
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buying: Everything in Real Estate is Negotiable - 09/04/08 01:38 PM
You've been out house hunting for weeks, you feel as though you've done all your research and now you want to put in an offer to purchase the home of your dreams. So how much do you offer the seller?!! Well, it's not really how much you offer but how you … (0 comments)
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buying: check Trulia, Zillow, AND your local Experts - 09/04/08 10:08 AM
One of the largest, if not the largest growth areas on-line is the use of web sites for real estate searches for listings , local market statistics and demographic data, and home value estimates.
The predominant sites are Zillow, Trulia , and Realtor.com. However, there are a multitude of other excellent … (7 comments)
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buying: The Power and Fear that exists in all of us. Decisions have to be made - 09/03/08 09:42 PM
Recently, I was talking with one of my buyers, and although it is no secret that there are adjustments taking place in our market and everywhere else, she thought it was just the wrong time to purchase a home. The amazing thing is I really value the inner strength and decipline … (7 comments)
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buying: What you need to know about a real estate agent! - 09/03/08 02:54 PM
"If you think buying or selling a home is a simple matter of cruising open houses or posting a "for sale" sign on the front lawn, consider the following: Do you have access to every home for sale in the neighborhoods you're interested in? Do you have the time, energy … (2 comments)
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buying: MARKET REPORT - 09/03/08 12:25 PM
We are seeing a reduction in the inventory of homes for sale, as the number of expired and cancelled listings increased significantly to 12,254. This is, by far, the greatest number of listings being removed from the market in the 36-month reporting period. (Statistics from ARMLS for residential properties from August … (0 comments)
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buying: FREE: The Ultimate One Hour Home Buying Machine Coaching Call - 09/02/08 02:28 PM
Live Online Weakly Real Estate Training!
Dear Real Estate Investor,
On the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 8:00 PM EST, One Hour Homebuyers will be hosting "The Ultimate One Hour Home Buying Machine Coaching Call" which cover all aspects of buying pretty and not so pretty houses. You can submit … (0 comments)
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buying: Positive Housing Sales Trends - 09/02/08 10:10 AM
This article published in Realty Times Positive Trends in Housing Studies by Kenneth R. Harney gives some very positive signs in the national housing market.
It relates that home sales in July were mostly up in all areas except for the South. And as I related in an earlier report, … (0 comments)
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buying: Todd, we found you on Activerain can you help us? - 09/01/08 10:29 PM
Oh, you know I love to hear that, but what if you can't help them? Last week when I got this call, I was really looking forward to helping this client, but it turns out they might have needed to see a psychiatrist rather than me.
This person contacted me because … (14 comments)
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buying: HGTV: 25 Biggest Real Estate Mistakes - 09/01/08 10:19 PM
HGTV aired a special presentation this weekend of the 25 Biggest Real Estate Mistakes people make when buying or selling their homes. In case you missed the airing here are the notes I jotted while viewing the episode. To cut down on the suspense I have reversed the list … (11 comments)
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buying: Pensacola Beach, Florida Condo Real Estate Market Conditions - 08/31/08 11:41 PM
Pensacola Beach, Florida Real Estate
We here at the Charles Stallions Real Estate Services continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Pensacola Beach, Florida real estate statistic for the Month of July.
A Snapshot of the Pensacola Beach, Florida Housing Market
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buying: Pace Florida Real Estate Market Conditions - 08/31/08 11:27 PM
Pace, Florida Real Estate
We here at the Charles Stallions Real Estate Services continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Pace, Florida real estate statistic for the Month of July.
A Snapshot of the Pace Housing Market
Available Homes = 342
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buying: Gulf Breeze Florida Real Estate Market - 08/31/08 11:19 PM
Gulf Breeze, Florida Real Estate
We here at the Charles Stallions Real Estate Services continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Gulf Breeze real estate statistic for the Month of July.
A Snapshot of the Gulf Breeze Housing Market
Available Homes = 466
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buying: Pensacola Real Estate Market Conditions - 08/31/08 11:12 PM
Pensacola Real Estate
We here at the Charles Stallions Real Estate Services continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Pensacola real estate statistic for the Month of July.
A Snapshot of the Pensacola Housing Market
Available Homes = 2440
New … (0 comments)
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buying: Lorna Hines Listing Camp in September! - 08/31/08 10:53 AM
I just received this email about a new listing camp in September by Lorna Hines~
NEW WEBSITE FOR HER ~ www.scr-bayareacourses.com
Visit the website for more information.
LORNA HINES - SALES CAREER RESOURCES
The Listing Camp ~ Listing and Selling Listings in any Market!
Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11th … (1 comments)
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buying: Reasons Why You as a Seller Should Work With a REALTOR® - 08/30/08 07:59 AM
First off let me make sure I communicate that not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here’s why it … (0 comments)
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buying: Wasatch Front Home Price Historical Data for the past 5 years - 08/30/08 12:17 AM
The Salt Lake Tribune has an excellent "extra" specifically related to Median Home Prices along the Wasatch Front.
The data is broken down by zip code with an accompanying map to make it easy to understand which areas you are looking at.
The link is here: Home Prices Along the Wasatch … (0 comments)
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buying: Gooseberry Point, Whatcom County's best kept secret - 08/29/08 10:35 PM
I grew up on Gooseberry Point and have many fond memories. From crabbing with a stick and up to my waist in the saltwater when I was little, to riding my dirt bike on the ferry to Lummi Island when I was fourteen. It was a great place to grow … (0 comments)
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buying: Loans - 08/29/08 09:58 PM
Hello, everyone, happy Friday and hopefully a good 3 day weekend. I hope those folks fair well in Louisiana. Anywho...has anyone heard of the FHA Plus loan? This is a good product and it helps with the first time buyer assistance programs going way. Apparently, the buyer can still finance 100%, … (3 comments)
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buying: Why Choose Just Ducky Homes And Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors? - 08/29/08 09:08 PM
Via Kristina Pratt, Realtor - St. Louis' Illinois Suburbs:
The Just Ducky Homes Group of Kristina Pratt and Nancy Milton work for the largest real estate company in the Metro-East, Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors. Our company offers a wide arrange of services, including a title company, in-house mortgage team, and five … (0 comments)
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buying: J.D. Power and Associates Award! - 08/29/08 07:30 PM
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buying: Back to School Doesn't Mean the End of Homebuying Season - 08/29/08 03:21 PM
I was touring homes with a couple from out of town last week. As we drove around Norman, OK, they asked if sellers had stopped putting their homes on the market since summer was almost over. I responded that while summer is generally a very busy time in real estate, there … (0 comments)
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buying: I'm Calling to Eliminate This House - 08/29/08 06:29 AM
Why do you think a buyer prospect is calling on your ad? Do you think they are calling because the need a Realtor? Some may be. Do you think they are calling to schedule an appointment? Some may be. But more than likely they are calling to eliminate this particular house … (10 comments)
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buying: Why buy now? - 08/27/08 02:24 PM
While no one is certain of when the market will turn, It does appear that prices seem to be reaching near bottom prices. Interest rates have crept up slightly, but are still stable. Many think it almost impossible to get a mortgage, but it's simply not true. What is true is … (0 comments)
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buying: 5 Ways that Real Estate Agents Are Like Athletes - 08/27/08 11:11 AM
For those of you sorry to see the Olympics come to an end, I thought it would be fun to keep the event alive a little longer with this post. Michael Phelps and other Olympians are the ultimate physical athletes, the cream of the crop. While we Realtors will never be on par with … (0 comments)
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buying: Bellingham area real estate outlook - 08/26/08 11:41 PM
According to an August 12th article in The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham area home prices posted a 1.2% decline in the second quarter of 2008 as compared to the same quarter of 2007. This small decline is a far cry from what the evening news might lead you to … (0 comments)
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buying: Donald Trump and Park City Real Estate - 08/26/08 07:12 PM
A recent video on the web shows an interview by Hilarie Barsky of Good Morning America Now speaking with Donald Trump about the real estate market. Mr. Trump is quoted as saying that the time to buy is now through next year and that those who don't may be wishing … (0 comments)
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buying: Salt Lake City Real Estate - 2nd strongest metro price increase in the west - 08/26/08 06:39 PM
Salt Lake area home prices (for homes that actually sell) appear to be relatively flat at this time. The good news is that it would appear that Salt Lake still has some cushion considering that the median existing single-family home price "in the West" was $290,600 and Salt Lake came in … (0 comments)
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buying: Now Is the Time To Buy! - Buyer Down Payment Assistance Ending - 08/26/08 02:06 PM
Dear Potential Buyers,
Now is the time to buy at little or no cost to you! Nehemiah (a non profit org.) provides down payment assistance using sellers' money. This program ends Oct. 1, 2008. This program gives buyers the ability to buy a house with little or no money. This program … (1 comments)
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buying: Helping tenants buy your home - 08/26/08 10:43 AM
one of the challenges facing real estate buyers , and thus, home sellers , is the difficulty for home buyer's to obtain loans. We are suffering in many of the towns of Maricopa County, North Phoenix, Peoria, and Glendale where we have been designated a ‘declining area" ; thus tightening credit … (0 comments)
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buying: Sell for less...When paying less. - 08/24/08 09:02 PM
One of the challenges the real estate market has before we can get some marked improvement is the reduction in the inventory of available homes listed for sale.
However, that challenge is faced by the fact that most people who buy a new home (thus helping to reduce inventory) have … (0 comments)
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buying: First Time Buyer in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland? - 08/23/08 10:12 PM
First Time Buyer in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland?
What do you do first? Select a Realtor - someone who will help guide you through the entire process step-by-step.
Next: Speak with a Loan Officer; your Realtor can help you with selecting one or you can do it on your own. My … (0 comments)
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buying: Minocqua Wisconsin-Northern Wisconsin Real Estate-REMAX First - 08/23/08 12:12 PM
WWW.VACATIONLANDPROPERTY.COM
Welcome to the Northwoods most complete and updated web site for property searches in Northern Wisconsin. My name is Neil Pluister and I invite you to use my site when buying and selling property in Northern Wisconsin. I designed it to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions on todays … (0 comments)
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buying: Lease Terms - 08/23/08 12:51 AM
Like most real estate laws, the landlord/tenant relationship's common law can trace its roots back to Merry Old England during the Middle Ages!
Lease: A written agreement between the property owner and a tenant that stipulates the payment and conditions under which the tenant may possess the real estate for … (0 comments)
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buying: Luxury Real Estate in Cape Cod - 08/22/08 10:17 PM
In a Sea Of Blue..Be The Beacon of light
Weichert Realtors, Dunhill Group is an extremely knowledgeable real estate company that can handle all of your real estate needs. Let me guide you through the "ins and outs" of Cape Cod Real Estate.
Even when the Real Estate business was booming, succeeding … (0 comments)
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buying: Buying a property with children in mind - 08/22/08 05:52 PM
Many first time home buyers who do not yet have children make mistakes when buying their first property. The main reason is they do not know what they want in terms of having a child friendly home and neighborhood. We ourselves made several mistakes when we bought our home - not … (0 comments)
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buying: Take Advantage of Pierce, Thurston & King County, Washington Real Estate Market - 08/22/08 11:14 AM
Residential Homes Real Estate Market...The Truth
for Pierce, Thurston and King Counties, Washington.
If you pay attention to the news media, you may be discouraged by all the Real Estate talk.
News media knows...
- Good news does not sell -
The truth is, our local Real Estate market shouldn't be … (0 comments)
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buying: Thinking of Moving To Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland? - 08/22/08 09:26 AM
If you're considering moving / buying a home or re-locating to Washington County including Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Rohresville, Smithsburg, Clear Spring and Knoxville...... please visit: www.jimsellshouses.com
You'll find everything you need to know:
Property Search - You can enter your own criteria and search for Detached homes, Townhouses or condos that … (0 comments)
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buying: Horses at Lake Norman? - 08/21/08 11:10 PM
My company just listed a new Equestrian Farmhouse right near Lake Norman! It is right around the corner from Verdict Ridge and comes with a little over 4 acres.
Gorgeous Pastures! IN DENVER!
Here is a view of the horse stalls in the barn. Very well kept!
Outside view of … (1 comments)
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buying: Buying Bank-Owned Properties & Patience - A MUST For A Successful Transaction! - 08/21/08 04:22 PM
It came as no surprise to me this morning at noon, when I found out my 2pm settlement was being postponed for AT LEAST a week, due to the carelessness of the foreclosure department of the bank (seller's side).
"Oh that property? Yeah, I never sent that paperwork to the bank … (2 comments)
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buying: Influencing Others - 08/21/08 10:02 AM
Influencing Others What Everyone Should Know
Dale Carnegie's classic book, How to Win Friends & Influence People*, was first published in 1936 and has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. Carnegie's book is a primer for how to be truly likable, genuinely kind, and lovingly followed.Somewhat sadly, kindness and sincerity … (0 comments)
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buying: Relocating to Frederick, MD ~ Moving / Searching For A Home in Maryland? - 08/21/08 06:40 AM
If you're considering moving or re-locating to Frederick County, MD.including Frederick, Thurmont, Sabillasville, Emmitsburg, Brunswick and Jefferson...... please visit: www.jimsellshouses.com
You'll find everything you need to know:
Property Search - You can enter your own criteria and search for Detached homes, Townhouses or condos that match what you're looking for.
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buying: Ancala Real Estate, Ancala Foreclosures - 08/21/08 03:33 AM
Ancala Real Estate Foreclosures CURRENTLY, See ALL Ancala ScottsdaleReal Estate For Sale and more NOW, Scottsdale Arizona Ancala homes for sale.
www.AncalaDeals.com
Properties that say lender owned are going to be your best deals.
People interested in Ancala have also inquired about properties in DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Mcdowell Mountain Ranch, Troon, Desert Mountain, and … (0 comments)
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buying: Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Foreclosures, Bank Lender Homes - 08/21/08 03:10 AM
ALL Foreclosures in Mcdowell Mountain Ranch, see Foreclosure opportunities in Mcdowell Mountain Ranch CURRENTLY. Lender owned homes, Bank properties, Great deals. This is where to go to see all the great buys.
http://www.thewalbotgroup.com
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buying: Optima Camelview Condos, Foreclosures Optima - 08/21/08 02:45 AM
Optima Camelview Condo Foreclosures, see ALL FORECLOSURES in Optima Camelview CURRENTLY, Scottsdale Optima Camelview DEALS here in one click
www.OptimaCamelviewForeclousres.com www.OptimaCamelviewDeals.com www.OptimaCamelviewLiving.com
People interested in Optima Camelview FORECLOSURES were also interested in Scottsdale Waterfont, Third Avenue Lofts, Kierland, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, and Optima Biltmore Condos.
See all of these great turnkey … (0 comments)
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buying: That is BS! - 08/20/08 12:09 AM
Have you ever listed a house that the owner is moving because they hate the neighbor? You certainly don't want to tell a prospective buyer that the person is selling because the neighbor is an ASS, but sometimes the buyer knows who the neighbor is and still buys.
I hate to … (23 comments)
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buying: Why fewer housing starts in Salt Lake is a good thing. - 08/19/08 09:44 PM
I know you know this, and I know this, but the media doesn't seem to get this...
Fewer housing starts are a good thing!
(Well, at least for now.)
Remember how builders overbuilt and there was a glut of inventory on the marketplace?
Remember how builders were offering the craziest incentives … (1 comments)
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buying: New info that will affect Buyers by September 10th, 2008! - 08/19/08 04:42 PM
You may have heard that the housing bill passed two weeks ago will end Downpayment Assistance Programs on September 30th, 2008. However, it's important that you know that recently, many government investors have begun proactively eliminating the program in advance of that deadline, like Chase. As one of the market lenders … (1 comments)
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buying: Ft. Detrick, Maryland ~ Re-Locating / Military Transfer Frederick - 08/18/08 09:56 PM
Transferring or Re-Locating to Ft. Detrick, Frederick, Maryland. If you'd like to search for a home nearby, just send me an email with some criteria on what you're looking for and I'll send you the active listings for your review. If you'd like some information on the area (schools, shopping, maps, … (0 comments)
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buying: Military Re-Locations ~ Ft. Detrick, MD Maryland Re-Lo, MD Information - 08/18/08 09:34 PM
Transferring or Re-Locating to Ft. Detrick, Frederick, Maryland. If you'd like to search for a home nearby, just send me an email with some criteria on what you're looking for and I'll send you the active listings for your review. If you'd like some information on the area (schools, shopping, … (0 comments)
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buying: BUY OR WAIT? It's about YOUR Goals... - 08/18/08 08:38 PM
Buy or wait? Every financial advisor gives you a different answer.
FOCUS ON YOUR GOALS.
Its YOUR decision. Make it for YOUR benefit!
It can get confusing looking at all the statistics, charts, maps, extrapolations, and market data. The good news is you are going to buy ONE house in … (0 comments)
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buying: Palm Beach County Market Report - 08/18/08 08:15 AM
Here we are in August and things are certainly looking better. Buyers seem to have much more confidence and many people continue to get great deals. Sellers are selling their properties as long as they are priced correctly. Below are the latest numbers for Palm Beach County for the month of … (0 comments)
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buying: Whats a kid to do? - 08/17/08 09:12 PM
I am a mother of three, and a real estate agent. I have shopped for a new home with my children, and been there when my clients searched for a home with theirs. It can be challenging to say the least.
One thing often overlooked is that looking for a home involves the … (0 comments)
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buying: How do I choose an Agent? - 08/17/08 07:29 PM
When you are in the market to buy or sell your home you may want to use a Real Estate Agent. Of course I would recommend this because I am an agent. So how do you choose?
If I were going to buy or sell a home I would...
Look on … (4 comments)
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buying: Knowing about your Credit Score - 08/16/08 11:39 AM
A couple years ago I used this article in the News & Tid Bits that I sent out. Much of it looks to still be applicable. If you have issues, or anticipate them call me. Depending on the topic there are some wonderful professionals that I can put you in touch … (2 comments)
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buying: Preforeclosure...Get Before the Banks @ a Discount...Updated Home. - 08/16/08 11:32 AM
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buying: The Real Estate Market Continues to Recover - August 2008 - 08/16/08 03:07 AM
By The Numbers:
Inventory (supply) down: For the fifth straight month, total inventory has dropped. We are still in the 50,000s and although this is still high, the trend is down.
Sales (demand) up: Closed sales for June are above 6,000 and are double what they were per month during the … (0 comments)
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buying: How to Sell Your Home in a Market with Foreclosures - 08/15/08 10:22 PM
Right now is a buyers market. Buy now, do not keep waiting for the market to lower. If you need to sell now then do not worry. When selling your home in this market of many foreclosures there are some key components. Price you home according to the market and make … (2 comments)
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buying: Home buying Made Easier, Buyer's Rebate up to $5000.00 - 08/15/08 01:35 PM
Buyer's Rebates, We help you purchase your new home
Partner Realty offer their clients a buyer's rebate* of 1% of the sales price that can be used towardsbuyer's non-reccurring cosings costs.
Partner Realty works with you as a Buyer's Agent exclusively insuring your best interest.
Buyers are to be contract … (0 comments)
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buying: How to get information about foreclosures in your neighborhood - 08/14/08 11:20 PM
Below is a great question I received in response to my newsletter from a man living next to a vacant house that is at some stage of the foreclosure process. Of course, he is not alone. More and more foreclosures are popping up in our neighborhoods, and I figured others would be interested in … (0 comments)
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buying: Thinking of Selling Your House or Buying a Home in Hagerstown, MD ? - 08/14/08 08:25 PM
You've just found one of the best Realtors in Town: Open 7 Days a Week (8:00AM 'till 10:00PM), Serving all of Frederick and Washington Counties with Multi-Million Dollars in Sales and Experiance. If you're thinking of selling, I'll give you an honest opinion of what your house can sell … (0 comments)
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buying: Who Has the Best Agents? ...Naples Bonita Springs & Estero, FL - 08/14/08 05:18 PM
The best agents in the Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and south Fort Myers market can apparently be found at John R. Wood REALTORS@ according to a recent article in REALTOR Magazine.
While the nationwide housing market was very sluggish in 2007 and even in Southwest Florida, some area professionals still managed … (2 comments)
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buying: A wonderful closing video... - 08/14/08 01:53 PM
Wayne & Louise just closed on their new home today in Kingsland Country Estates next to Ocala Waterway! Yippee!!! They have been so wonderful to work with. At the closing table they shared these kind words which make my career selling real estate a pleasure.
I met them on July 4th and … (7 comments)
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buying: Buying up... In a down market. - 08/14/08 02:12 AM
I'm sure that you all have read the reports on how horrible the real estate market had become. The truth is the market is struggling, home prices are down and inventory is at a high. But when the real estate market gives you lemons, there is always a way to make … (0 comments)
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buying: Selling? Buying? Have You Asked Yourself These Questions? - 08/13/08 09:51 PM
DOES REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING BENEFIT YOU..............OR THE REALTOR®?
Do Newspaper Ads Sell Homes? Statistics show that over 60% of homes are sold through the Multiple Listing Service by effective real estate agents and their networking contacts. It is a very rare thing indeed for a buyer of a home to be … (0 comments)
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buying: Thinking of Selling Your House Or Buying A Home In Frederick, Maryland ? - 08/13/08 08:30 PM
You've just found one of the best Realtors in Town: Open 7 Days a Week (8:00AM 'till 10:00PM), Serving all of Frederick and Washington Counties with Multi-Million Dollars in Sales and Experiance. If you're thinking of selling, I'll give you an honest opinion of what your house can sell for … (0 comments)
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buying: Here are today’s specials and would you like a house with that? - 08/12/08 11:23 PM
I love writing about restaurants I enjoy and I enjoy it even more when the next time I walk in to the restaurant, I see my post, links and all, framed on the wall behind the cash register. I love to bring up something about the post and then they say, … (12 comments)
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buying: Pierce County, Washington Libraries - branch locations and links - 08/12/08 03:27 PM
Pierce County, Washington Libraries
link to...
Pierce County LIBRARIES
Local Libraries:
· Bonney Lake Public Library
· Buckley Public Library
· Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library
· Eatonville Public Library
· Fern Hill Branch Library
· Graham Public Library
· Key … (0 comments)
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buying: Pierce County, WA School Information, Report Cards & Links - Public, Private & Colleges - 08/12/08 01:20 PM
Pierce County, Washington Schools & Education
Public Schools, Private Schools, and Colleges
School Report Cards and mapping available at bottom.
Public Schools Include:
Pierce County SCHOOL DISTRICTS
· Bethel Schools Dist 403
· Carbonado Schools Dist 19
· Clover Park Schools Dist 400
· Dieringer Schools Dist … (0 comments)
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buying: Closing Costs - Buying Property in Boca Raton - 08/12/08 08:08 AM
Below is a list of closing cost you will have if you buy or sell a property.
Seller Expenses
Real Estate Brokerage Fee
Title Insurance
Process Satisfaction of Existing Mortgage
Doc Stamps on the Deed
Real Estate Taxes Due up to the Date of Closing
Pay Off Mortgage Balance
Buyer … (0 comments)
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buying: Thinking Of Buying or Selling in Washington County, Maryland ??? - 08/11/08 09:18 PM
There are currently 1,448 active listings in Washington County. In a good market, there are about 800. It's all about supply and demand. If you plan on selling your house, you need to be the "Best in the Neighborhood" or it simply will not sell - there's just too many to choose from. … (0 comments)
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buying: Ramblings and Thoughts - 08/11/08 01:44 PM
It is hard to believe that we are almost half way through August already. Early in the year I wrote a blog Ready for 2008. This was to set some goals for the year. It was aimed at Realtors but this blog is for both Realtors and home buyers and sellers … (1 comments)
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buying: Thinking of Selling Your House or Buying A Home in Frederick, Maryland? - 08/10/08 09:30 PM
There are currently 2,160 active listings in Frederick County. In a good market, there are about 1200. It's all about supply and demand. If you plan on selling your house, you need to be the "Best in the Neighborhood" or it simply will not sell - there's just too many to … (0 comments)
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buying: Mid-summer update on Orange County, CA, real estate activity. - 08/10/08 04:41 PM
Here's a link to the latest report on real estate activity in Orange County, as prepared by the president of my company: http://www.OurAgentSpot.com/sthomas/MarketTime-Aug-7-08.pdf The report is chock full of graphs and statistics to support his findings.
For a synopsis, Orange County continues to show improvement in two areas - the number … (0 comments)
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buying: Capturing the International Market through free websites - 08/10/08 09:26 AM
Hi Everyone,
As many of you know, I am a real estate investor in North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte. After I creatively buy a home, I then either do a Rent to Own/Lease-Option or Owner Finance it.
I am interested in doing my Owner Finance Program with 10% down, regardless … (0 comments)
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buying: It pays to play nice in the sandbox - 08/09/08 09:32 AM
Yesterday a buyer approached me about one of my listings. It was out of the buyers price range so we sat down and picked a couple of home to look at.
We viewed two homes and one really seemed to meet her needs and wants such as hardwood flooring, fireplace, … (2 comments)
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buying: Spokane Community Service Day - Our work is not about houses. It's about people. - 08/08/08 06:57 PM
We're in the business of selling houses. But more importantly, we're helping people find a place they can call home. Our commitment to service extends beyond each real estate transaction. Every year since 1984, Windermere associates have skipped work for a day to complete neighborhood improvement projects.Not only is Community Service … (0 comments)
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buying: MLS Sales Statistics (Chance of Selling Report) - Pierce County, WA -Tacoma & Area - 08/08/08 11:25 AM
Pierce County, WA
Below are updated Sales Statistics for Pierce County, WA for July 2008.
Also detailed below the Sales Statistics is the most current Chance of Selling Market Comparisons Report for Pierce County Residiential & Condominiums.
For a FREE HOME EVALUATION, call THE TREY AFFOLTER TEAM today @ 253-222-6000.
The Trey Affolter … (1 comments)
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buying: STEPPING UP TO DOWN MARKETS! - 08/08/08 10:33 AM
STEPPING UP TO DOWN MARKETS!
Remember the ancient curse, "May you live in interesting times"? While many are indeed cursing the current real estate climate, others see opportunities. In a "soft" market, the short-term options dwindle, but seasoned investors in for the long haul are … (2 comments)
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buying: Washington County - About Hagerstown, Maryland - 08/07/08 06:10 AM
Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown It is Western Maryland's largest city. Hagerstown is also Maryland's sixth largest city.
Hagerstown anchors the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area, which lies just northwest of the Washington-Baltimore-Northern Virginia, DC-MD-VA-WV Combined Statistical Area in the heart of the Great Appalachian Valley. The population of the metropolitan area … (0 comments)
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buying: Land Trust - First 4 Benefits of putting your property in one - 08/06/08 04:19 PM
Hi,
Here are the first 4 reasons to put your property in a Land Trust.
Trust Benefits:
1. 1. Privacy of Ownership
With a Family Trust you usually name it after your family. No privacy there. With a Land Trust you can name it anything … (1 comments)
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buying: Tacoma Rambler w/ Basement, 4+ Bed - Short Sale...PreForeclosure - 08/06/08 01:59 PM
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buying: Zen Master meets Pottery Barn in Aiken South Carolina - 08/06/08 12:47 PM
Yoga, meditation or just reading a book on this 40ft. deck will invigorate the soul. This lovely 3 br, 2 ba home with approx. 1855 heated square feet; nestled in a private setting and just 5 minutes from lovely downtown Aiken is offered at $189k. Please visit the virtual tour … (0 comments)
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buying: Orlando Homes For Sale -- Purchase with Seller Down Payment Assistance before Program Expires!! - 08/06/08 11:12 AM
4/2 Pool/Spa only $225 -- Hot Deal Location: RosemontBeautiful 4br/2ba pool home is situated on a large manicured corner lot. Warm cozy Fireplace. Spit Bedroom floorplan. Side entry garage, Large 17,000 gallon Heated Pool w/ Hot Tub is great for entertaining. NO HOA! All Appliances included! NEW Roof 2004. Well Maintained … (0 comments)
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buying: What's the Use of a Home Warranty? - 08/05/08 03:52 PM
Why should I have a Home Warranty when I buy or sell a home?
There are many many reasons why you should consider a home warranty, whether you are buying or selling. Not the least of which is that my son loves playing with the Home Warranty signs. :)
But … (6 comments)
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buying: Tacoma Rambler...Updated...1/2 Acre In Town - MLS# 28051725 - 08/04/08 04:36 PM
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buying: Google Maps' New Driving and Walking Directions Interface - 08/04/08 02:02 PM
Google Maps has revamped their driving directions and has added walking directions (Beta). The following screen shots will show how this valuable tool is used by me to map out the houses I will be showing my clients.
For instance, this map is of the houses I am showing this evening. … (1 comments)
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buying: HAS THE MARKET HIT BOTTOM IN YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS? - 08/04/08 12:42 PM
I am sure it has here at Lake Tulloch. We have twice as many escrows than properties that have sold so far this year. YAHOO.....That is great news. I would love to hear your comments about how the market is doing where you live or work. I think I will … (13 comments)
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buying: How To Beat Your Neighbor To A Fast Sale - 08/04/08 09:35 AM
If you're getting ready to sell your home, news reports of foreclosures, a buyer's market or slower home sales may not sound encouraging. The good news?
You're not really competing with the entire world-you're competing with your neighbors!Remember: All real estate is local. What's happening nationally, in other regions or … (1 comments)
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buying: The Rent vs Buy Question Finally Answered???? - 08/03/08 02:41 PM
Unavoidably these past few days I have been subjected to the media's announcement that it is cheaper to rent than to buy in many areas of the country.
One of the news reports I recently heard (in Orlando) said the typical home in the Orlando area was currently renting at just over … (0 comments)
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buying: Find the Right Location in Greenville for You! - 08/03/08 12:08 PM
We get calls every week wanting to know the best place to live in Greenville. We usually respond by saying what are the things you are looking for here in Greenville. Its hard to tell someone that is not familiar with our town were to view homes. A good agent will … (0 comments)
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buying: Open House Blowout! - 08/02/08 07:08 PM
I had an open house today and spent an hour on the phone with my brother in PA. So, as you can figure, I had no one visit. It's very discouraging - wonder if it's the fact that folks don't come out when it's almost 100 degrees or if we are … (12 comments)
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buying: Northern Wisconsin Lake Homes For Sale-REMAX First Minocqua - 08/02/08 10:07 AM
WWW.VACATIONLANDPROPERTY.COM
Hello and welcome to my site! I designed this site for buyers to easily search for properties for sale throughout Northern Wisconsin. I also designed this site to help buyers and sellers make an informed decision when buying or selling property in Northern Wisconsin. I provide service in Minocqua, Woodruff, … (0 comments)
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buying: Silence isn't ALWAYS 'Golden'. - 08/02/08 09:38 AM
ACCORDING TO SELLERS,
SILENCE ISN'T ALWAYS 'GOLDEN'
By: Brendan Winans
Century 21 Metro Alliance
1333 W. 120th Ave. Westminster CO. 80234
Mobile (303) 829-7214
Office (303) 452-0540
When trying to sell a home, silence isn't always golden especially when you're expecting your real estate agent to call. In … (2 comments)
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