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
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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
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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
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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%,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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buying: Thinking of Selling Your Hiouse 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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buying: Parker Colorado real estate property types and price ranges. - 08/01/08 10:07 PM
Buying Parker
Colorado real estate which is located in Douglas County can be fun and
exciting if you know what to look for. There are several different types of homes for sale in Parker Colorado.
Below I will list the most common and discuss each.
Single
Family
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buying: Why I don't Buy Referrals, Virtual Areas or Zip Codes - 08/01/08 07:26 PM
(This story was originally posted a while back, but does have significance at this moment.)
No doubt in my (un) usual way I will say something to aggravate someone.
Sorry! But, I can't apologize.
I have rarely bought referrals. That's a pretty honest statement. I have participated in
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buying: Contract Pending on this home! Call us for other home in this area 972-638-9800 - 08/01/08 07:11 PM
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buying: Should I buy a house or rent one? - 08/01/08 04:52 PM
This is an excellent question to ask yourself before taking action. Despite the economy being sluggish, and fuel prices skyrocketing, the old rules of thumb are still accurate. Here are a few questions to address before you change your address.
•· Can I afford the monthly payments?
Keeping your housing payment
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buying: Teamwork Is Key - 08/01/08 11:14 AM
TEAMWORK IS KEY IN HASSLE-FREE HOMEBUYING
By: Brendan Winans
Century 21 Metro Alliance
1333 W. 120th Ave. Westminster CO. 80234
Mobile (303) 829-7214
Office (303) 452-0540
Perhaps you’d like to take advantage of today’s great buyer’s market in housing but feel a little intimidated by everything that’s
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buying: Local Mortgage Crisis - 07/31/08 02:04 PM
Well not exactly, there are some recent local challenges. In light of the mortgage practices and subsequent disaster in the US, the Canadian Government has taken action. They have passed legislation that is intended to protect the Canadian economy from a similar turn of events. I won’t bore you with my
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buying: Is the $3,750 - $7,500 Tax Credit Enough? - 07/31/08 12:48 PM
The Housing Bill that President Bush approved on July 30, 2008 appears to be a life preserver for many communities. This means tax credits, leading to stable communities, leading to job creation. Here is more information on how the housing bill could be a blessing...
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080731_realestateoutlook.htm
But I'm actually not sure
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buying: Selling Maine Real Estate..Being Just On The Internet Is Not Nearly Enough! - 07/31/08 08:48 AM
Continuously run into owners of Maine real estate who figure if their property is posted somewhere on the internet, that they are all set. Selling real estate & promotion of it is not kid's play or for amateurs! Some owners spend vast somes for an insertion on a For Sale By
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buying: A very good reason to buy now!.... - 07/30/08 10:08 PM
It's true. There are lots of reasons that buying now is a good idea when it comes to real estate.
1. Prices are good and in some ways getting "gooder."
2. There are LOTS of choices to pick from so you probably will find something that you like.3. Maybe my most
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buying: Best Cities To Buy A Home - 07/30/08 09:32 PM
Houston, we don't have a housing problem.
The city's $152,500 median home sale price is up 6.6% from 2005. It boasts a low vacancy rate and an oil-rich economy. Throw in a bubbling entrepreneurial tech scene, and you've got four factors that put Houston on the top of our list of
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buying: LARGE HOME IN GREAT COMMUNITY!! - 07/30/08 02:56 PM
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buying: My First Real Estate Video Blog - 07/30/08 12:41 PM
This is my first video blog. Nothing earth shattering or controversial (yet), simply an acknowledgment and introduction. I am optimistic as time goes on I will become less rigid and tense, for my sake as much as yours. I will be posting new vlogs on Mondays, Wednesdays and
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buying: Shoreview Housing Market - 07/30/08 08:58 AM
The available inventory in the Shoreview housing market continues to trend down. While pending sales are up, I would attribute less homes for sale to not only fewer new listings, but some expired and cancelled listings not going back on the market. Consensus in the mortgage industry is that the 30
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buying: Back to School! and how it compares to house hunting - 07/29/08 02:01 PM
Was that a collective groan I heard? Do you remember a few short months ago when you wondered what you were going to do all summer? The end is near...
Lake County Florida School is back in session August 18, 2008.
It is time to go hunting for those incredible deals
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buying: Townhouse, Co-op or Apartment: Which is Right for You? - 07/29/08 11:55 AM
Several basic types of homes are commonly available in all parts of the country. They may, however, be called different names. For example, a "two-flat" in Chicago might be called a "two-family" in Boston or a "duplex" on the West Coast.
If you decide to buy a home, you'll end up
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buying: Hello, You didn't return my phone call to show your listing! - 07/29/08 08:11 AM
As I was setting appointments to show homes the other day I had to leave messages on several agents' voicemails. No big deal as most returned my call within 30 minutes and got the appointment set. However one agent didn't return my phone call.
Normally I would have persistently called him
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buying: Top Real Estate Brokerages in Boca Raton - 07/29/08 07:24 AM
The numbers don't lie when it comes to production and when it comes to choosing someone to handle one of the biggest transactions of your life you want to be sure you choose wisely. Below are the top ranked Real Estate Bokerages in Boca Raton for the past 12 months. When choosing a company
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buying: Buyer Timeline - Next Fourteen Days - 07/29/08 05:37 AM
Buyer Consultation - During our first meeting, we will review the home-buying process, any questions thst you may have, my services and the buyer representation agreement.
Determine source of funds - If financing is involved, we will recommend a lender and encourage you to apply for a loan. If you still
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buying: You didn’t just say that to my buyers did you? - 07/28/08 11:46 PM
Have you ever had a strange experience with a listing agent? So strange that when you were done, just had that look on your face that asks, "Are you serious?"
Well, I can say I just recently had one of those experiences and even my buyer's called me afterward and asked
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buying: Why Advertising Won't Work! - 07/28/08 11:45 PM
Why Advertising Won't Work
As you prepare to sell your home, you'll probably consider the best way to advertise it. Surprisingly, advertising doesn't work. But marketing does, and there is a big difference. An agent will be more involved in "marketing" your home, and here's why.
A photo and description of
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buying: When's the best time to buy and save on these 8 items? - 07/28/08 02:46 PM
When is the right time to buy? Well it depends on what you want to buy. I recently was in the market for a new computer and I happened to come across an article stating the best time to buy a computer is in July or December. I thought, well that
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