buying a home: New Pricing Means You Can Afford More Home - 11/06/07 01:14 PM
New pricing means you can afford more home Shopping for a new home invariably brings an upgrade in expectations and desires. That is, you would rather have the home that is somewhat out of your reach than the one you would qualify for at the time. Today's new pricing is changing … (0 comments)
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buying a home: 10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers - 11/05/07 03:16 PM
Be picky, but don't be unrealistic. There are so many homes on the market today that you have the ability to be pickier than usual. Do your homework before you start looking. Decide specifically what features you want in a home and which are most important to you. You may want … (5 comments)
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buying a home: Dupont is a great place to invest - 11/03/07 08:38 PM
When it comes to Location-Location-Location, the city of Dupont is the right place to be. Its convenient location to Ft. Lewis, its location right off Interstate-5 and its location right on Puget Sound, with views of Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains make this a truly desirable place to live. I … (7 comments)
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buying a home: Enjoy the life you have waited for in this wonderful Long Beach, WA home. - 11/03/07 03:27 PM
In prime location in quiet community with walking access to beach.
Enjoy the life you have waited for on the West side of Hwy, beach living in a wonderful 3 bd 1.75 bath spacious 1536 sqft doublewide with redwood hot tub room w/glass doors. Meticulously cared for. Newer appliances, newer roof, … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Tired of being sick, thinking of hiring a mold inspector? - 11/03/07 02:29 PM
Living here in Western Washington, we have all heard stories of people with mold problems in their home. A client recently informed my that it seemed as if she had a cold that she could not shake, she thought that maybe it could be caused by mold in her home and asked … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Friendship Based Real Estate TM Has a New Home!!! - 11/03/07 12:06 AM
Hello to all the friends of Friendship Based Real Estate TM!!
We are pleased to announce that we have joined the Keller Williams Family!! We will be unveiling our new image over the next week. Be on the lookout and help us by providing some feedback. Call us at 230-4153 when … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Five Important Tips for Buyers of New Construction Homes - 11/01/07 08:41 PM
New construction activity has exploded here in the South Puget Sound area. This development has created a large inventory of new homes to choose from. With lender bonuses and other incentives, it's very tempting to walk into a model home and to walk out with a signed purchase and sale agreement.
Here are steps … (4 comments)
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buying a home: An explanation of Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 3 - 11/01/07 09:14 AM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 3
Part 1
Part 2
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
A short post today to complete Page 3.
Page continues with Paragraph 7 revised in September 2005 which is a warning about meeting deadlines. If the agreement is contingent upon inspections and/or repairs, insurability, environmental conditions … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Warm Winds From Washington Waft - Real Estate News - Mountain Home, ID - 11/01/07 04:10 AM
Prompted by the meltdown of the subprime mortgage market and the resulting flood of foreclosures, House Democrats have reacted (over-reacted?) with HR3915 the "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007". Among other provisions, the Act would prohibit prepayment penalties on "High Cost" mortgages (including loans already in existence) and require … (0 comments)
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buying a home: ABSORPTION RATES FOR SUMNER COUNTY TN REAL ESTATE - 10/31/07 08:40 PM
SUMNER COUNTY TENNESSEE ABSORPTION RATES
11/01/2006 TO 10/31/2007 Click here for our Website
What constitutes a Buyers Market, A Seller's Market, and a Neutral Market?
10/31/2007 Happy Halloween!
The amount of inventory determines the market sway. A "Neutral Market" is 6 months of inventory. Anything less than that is a "Seller's Market". An inventory of … (2 comments)
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buying a home: WOULD YOU DO THIS ? - 10/31/07 09:16 AM
While writing a comment back in one of my other posts, I was struck by this question. Would you provide link information to a SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRY for your clients?
I have provided this link on my webpage in the past, to be used by my clients who are looking for homes. … (22 comments)
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buying a home: Simply..Get a move on ! - 10/30/07 11:34 PM
Here are the steps from getting ready to buy all the way to closing......
so Buyers get a move on and get yourself a new home.
Step 1: Spiff up your credit
Step 2: Start saving for a down payment and closing costs
Step 3: Calculate how much house you can afford
Step 4: Shop … (3 comments)
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buying a home: 8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order - 10/30/07 08:44 PM
Develop a family budget. Instead of budgeting what you'd like to spend, use receipts to create a budget for what you actually spent over the last six months. One advantage of this approach is that it factors in unexpected expenses, such as car repairs, illnesses, etc., as well as predictable costs … (3 comments)
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buying a home: An Explanation of the Pennsylvania Agreement of Sale Part 2 - 10/30/07 05:42 PM
PA Agreement of Sale Part 2
Continuing with our explanation of the PA Agreement of Sale (AOS) we will start at the top of page 2. If you want to read other parts of this explanation
Part 1
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Paragraph 4 A deals with Fixtures … (0 comments)
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buying a home: South Jordan, UT Real Estate Market Conditions - 10/30/07 01:37 PM
South Jordan Real Estate
We here at South Jordan Realty continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find South Jordan real estate statistics for the week of Oct. 22,2007.
Total number of homes currently for sale in South Jordan: 563
Total number of homes … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Is That Really Being Professional? - 10/30/07 12:58 PM
I am not looking to call anyone out, or to really point the blame finger in anyones direction...in fact, i am honest enough with myself to say that i have been guilty of doing this myself. One thing i notice, especially in-todays market, with listing agents is the quantity vs. quality … (7 comments)
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buying a home: Phoenix Homeowners and Personal Responsibility - 10/29/07 06:10 PM
This is a subject about which I have often been tempted to put pen to paper, but have shied away from it for various reasons. However, an article in a prominent Arizona newspaper recently has forced me to re-think that decision.
Once again, we are told how a young couple, trying to … (0 comments)
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buying a home: An explanation of The PA Agreement of Sale Part 1 - 10/29/07 03:40 PM
The PA Agreement of Sale (AOS) is 10 pages long, 11 if you include the Lead-based paint hazards disclosure and inspection contingency addendum and consists of 34 paragraphs and 622 lines excluding Notices on the back of the pre-printed pages, which can take it to 17 pages. It is continually being … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Will it be a Halloween Treat? - 10/29/07 01:56 PM
Word has it that the Federal Reserve could possibly cut rates again on Wednesday, Halloween day. This would definitely be a great Halloween Treat.If they cut it at all, it is reported to most likey be eiter .25 or .50. This could be great news for home buyers and could take the … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Working with buyers - 10/29/07 01:08 PM
As a real estate professional, I strive to maintain a level of service far beyond my clients' expectations. In doing so, I hope to build relationships that last far beyond our first successful transaction. I choose to build my business out of referrals & past clients, therefore, my success is measured … (2 comments)
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buying a home: Does Moving Up Make Sense? - 10/28/07 11:39 PM
Posted by: barrettp, in Selling Your House, Home Ownership - Edit Answer these questions to help you decide whether moving up makes sense.
1. How much equity do you have in your home? Look at your annual mortgage statement or call your lender to find out. Usually, you don't build up much … (2 comments)
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buying a home: Why use a REALTOR? - 10/28/07 11:50 AM
Many people are surprised at how complicated real estate transactions have become today.
For most people, buying a home is one of life's biggest financial transactions. Making a wrong decision or having a poorly written contract can end up costing you a lot of time and money. There are no "do-overs".
A … (0 comments)
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buying a home: REALTOR vs Real Estate Agent - 10/28/07 11:47 AM
Many people mistakenly use the term REALTOR to describe any real estate agent. But there's a difference. A real estate agent is licensed by the state to sell real estate. He or she has met the minimum state requirements. A REALTOR is a real estate agent who, in addition, belongs to … (2 comments)
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buying a home: It's a buyer's market out there-take advantage of it! - 10/28/07 10:47 AM
Good morning! It's an absolutely gorgeous day up here in the Pacific Northwest and I was thinking yesterday what a wonderful opportunity it is for consumers to buy a home right now.
In Seattle, we've been largely immune from the real estate ills affecting other parts of our nation. Still, we currently … (5 comments)
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buying a home: $285,000 3 Edelweiss Court Sicklerville Gloucester Township NJ Call Cathie McKendry Today 856-404-5222 - 10/27/07 05:53 PM
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buying a home: Buy a home...for FREE!!! - 10/26/07 07:24 PM
There are an AMAZING AMOUNT of homes in the Spokane area for sale right now! As sellers lower their prices to reflect these new market conditions, my buyer clients become very happy... (It's the whole supply/demand thing.) So, welcome to a buyer's market!! "You've got the power!"
I specialize in helping first time … (1 comments)
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buying a home: The Home Buying Proccess Check List, blog 7, finding a home, interior features - 10/25/07 06:33 PM
Wow, would you look at this entry, how beautiful, I will take it.... Before you sign the contract make sure that you are going to be satisfied with the entire picture. This blog will walk you through a checklist of things to consider about the interior features of the home.
Are the rooms large … (1 comments)
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buying a home: The Home Buying Proccess Check List, blog 6, finding a home, exterior features - 10/25/07 05:57 PM
When looking at a new home you need to look at the entire picture. During our next set of blogs in the Home Buyers Series, we will explore some things to look for when touring homes. Here is a checklist of exterior features to look at when you are viewing a … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Next Door Nightmares!!!! - 10/24/07 09:48 PM
I get pretty cranky if my sleep gets disrupted since I don't get a lot of sleep to begin with, but when I have a neighbor who's dog barks all night long because the wind is blowing, I am a bit irate (to say the least). Do they hear their dog … (11 comments)
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buying a home: NAR Reports & Interest Rate Rumors (Trick or Treat) - 10/24/07 06:03 PM
Two new stories today... interest rates and NAR speaks out today.
Also, please visit my website... Click Here
Read the article below about what NAR had to say today... however, on a brighter note, there are new rumors today that interest rates may be lowered on Halloween... trick or treat!! … (5 comments)
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buying a home: Is There a Silver Lining on the Horizon? - 10/24/07 05:22 PM
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People are moving to Tennessee like never before, expanding at the fastest rate in the state’s history. High employment and lower taxes contribute to the increase in population.
The Tennessee housing market, which has been one of the strongest and longest appreciating markets … (6 comments)
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buying a home: Top 10 things to consider before buying a home - 10/24/07 08:46 AM
Being a homeowner is the great American dream. However, due to the subprime crisis and increase in foreclosure, being a home owner became a nightmare for some borrowers. In their desire to buy their own home, a lot of buyers jumped into home ownership without even preparing for the long-term commitment. Some … (2 comments)
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buying a home: The home buying process check list, blog 4, finding a community - 10/23/07 10:57 PM
Choosing the community that fits your needs
Do you have school aged children?
Is the property in a school district that you feel comfortable with?
Will you be as close to the school as you would like to be?
Are you near daycare?
Does the area offer T-ball, Baseball, Soccer, Football, Cheerleading, and other youth sports?
Does the … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Buying A Home Check List, Blog 3, Basic Financing - 10/23/07 10:54 PM
Now that you have picked Mike Thomas to be your Realtor, what should you do next? Financing
If you are comfortable in selecting who you want to use for financing on your own, you may have completed this process already. If you are a first time home buyer or someone that is … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Home Buying Process Checklist Blog 2, finding a Realtor - 10/23/07 10:38 PM
The beginning of the process
This list will help during the very beginning of your home buying process
Choosing a Realtor
As a home buyer you will need to ask different questions than someone looking for a Realtor to list a home. You want to find someone that is very familiar with the area … (2 comments)
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buying a home: The home buying process check list blog 1 - 10/23/07 10:36 PM
During the home buying process you will have many things to consider when looking at homes. This begins a series of blogs that will be designed to assist you in the home buying process. We will give you information on the first steps of the home buying process like choosing a Realtor … (0 comments)
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buying a home: The Best on the Vine, Week of October 15 - 10/23/07 01:31 PM
Living in southeast Alabama, just minutes from the home of the tomato, makes me somewhat of an authority on the subject, although I am still not sure whether it is a fruit or a vegetable. There is another type of tomato out there that I want to bring to your attention … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Down-payment assistance in middle Tennessee - Consider using the Nashville Housing Fund. - 10/23/07 10:49 AM
If you are in the market to buy a home in the middle Tennessee area, and you need some help with the down payment and closing costs, you should definitely consider using the Nashville Housing Fund. The Nashville Housing Fund officially shortened its name to The Housing Fund in 2005 as … (2 comments)
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buying a home: The Dog, what do you do about the dog!? - 10/22/07 11:11 PM
So I showed one of my listings tonight to a potential home buyer. He had felt that from the photos he'd seen, that he would love the back yard of this home. Beautiful green grass, mature shade trees, great big deck, a dog run, fruit trees... all the things he wanted. … (17 comments)
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buying a home: Sleeping in my Car...(Just Kidding) - 10/22/07 11:38 AM
Hello All,
You remember all the blogging I have been doing on "the wonderful season of Autumn"? Well, with the wonderful crisp air, beautiful vivid colors, and warm pumpkin spice lattes comes frost. Frost is intricate and amazing on a window, or covering the patterned texture of Birch bark. On a road, … (3 comments)
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buying a home: Best Techniques to Gain Business From Open Houses - 10/21/07 11:17 PM
Dear Active Rain Community,
After creating the Best Techniques to Gain Business from Expireds/ FSBOs post I decided that the next logical progression would be to focus on gaining business from Open Houses.
I truly believe in the spinning plate philosophy of real estate. Unfortunately, I forget who developed this theory, otherwise … (5 comments)
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buying a home: Who Says The Real Estate Market Is Bad? - 10/21/07 08:19 PM
I am so tired of hearing the negative media surrounding the real estate industry. If you listen to the news they make it sound like I should be begging for food because houses aren;t selling. I beg to differ. Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer has sold over 24,000 homes in 2007 through … (10 comments)
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buying a home: What is "Home"? - 10/21/07 02:00 PM
A home is so, SO much more than an address, a listing, or an entry on a CMA. It is where we go to feel safe. It is the one place in the world where we should be able to walk around in our old ratty tee shirt drinking milk from the container while … (2 comments)
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buying a home: Need Open House Balloons, Party Supplies???? Call The Party Zone 215-547-5400 - 10/21/07 10:04 AM
The Party zone is located at 1548 Haines Road in Levittown, Pa.
Stop in a see what is avaialble. Then call ahead - 215-547-4500 - and your balloons will be waiting for you.l
The PARTY ZONE carries a full line of all types of party supplies, over 15,000 items, including hellium balloons, gift items, … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Woodhaven Hills Mortgage Information - 10/21/07 03:35 AM
Interest RatesPrepared Exclusively for:Woodhaven HillsBy
Special 6 month Rate Lock with an Option for a lower Rate when they fall.6.875% (7.047%APR)Chris MacFarland267-525-0334Peter E. Buchsbaum 267-525-0368
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buying a home: Woodhaven Hills - FLOOR PLANS - 10/21/07 03:28 AM
Tony CasmirriPrudential Fox RoachNewtown677 S. State StreetNewtown, PA 18940215-630-0672
Starting at $245,900
Sales Office Open 12-5PMSaturday thru Wednesday
The Moser Group and Tony Casmirri proudly present Woodhaven Hills. An adult 55+ community. Unparralled value: Stone Front Twin home boasting 2 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths; full basement; 1 car attached garage;elevator. Main bedroom … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Be prepared to act fast! - 10/21/07 03:18 AM
Be prepared to act fast!
The biggest mistake I see home buyers make is they find something they really like, ask to see other homes, and by the time they decide their first choice was right, the home is gone. In a seller's market, there aren't enough homes to satisfy every … (2 comments)
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buying a home: Don't Be Pushed Into Any House - 10/21/07 03:16 AM
Don't Be Pushed Into Any House
Your agent should show you everything available that meets your requirements. Don't make a decision on a house until you feel that you've seen enough to pick the best one. A decade ago, homes were selling quickly, usually a few days after listing. In that … (4 comments)
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buying a home: Play the Game of Nines - 10/21/07 03:15 AM
Play the Game of Nines
Play the Game of Nines Before house hunting, make a list of things you want in the new place. Then make a list of the things you don't want. You can use this list as a guide to rate each property that you see. The one … (3 comments)
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buying a home: Sell Your Property First, Then Buy the House - 10/21/07 03:11 AM
Sell Your Property First, Then Buy the House
If you have a house to sell, sell it before selecting a house to buy! Contingency sales aren't nearly as strong as one that comes in with a ready, willing and able buyer. Consider this scenario You've found the perfect house - now … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Get "Pre-Approved" - Not "Pre-Qualified!" - 10/21/07 03:09 AM
Get "Pre-Approved" - Not "Pre-Qualified!" Do you want to get the best property you can for the least amount of money? Then make sure you are in the strongest negotiating position possible. Price is only one element in the negotiations, and not necessarily the most important one. Often other terms, such … (2 comments)
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buying a home: Now Is The Perfect Time? Why Now Is The Perfect Time? - 10/21/07 03:07 AM
Now Is The Perfect Time? Why Now Is The Perfect Time? Are you afraid it's the top of the market? With interest rates the lowest in 30 years, I think the risk is greater that the interest rates will go up, not that home prices will go down. But even if … (2 comments)
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buying a home: How To Get That First House - 10/21/07 03:06 AM
How To Get That First House
So if you're convinced that you should own a home, how do you actually go about it? What if it's just too darn expensive in Honolulu? Well, there are a number of special first time buyer programs to make it easier, and we'll definitely explore … (2 comments)
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buying a home: The Amazing Power Of Leverage - 10/21/07 03:04 AM
The Amazing Power Of Leverage
That reminds me of one of the best advantages to buying real estate, the benefit of leverage. As I said, if you buy a house for $300,000 in ten years it'll be worth $600,000 so you doubled your money in 10 years. In fact, we own … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Look At These Numbers - 10/21/07 02:59 AM
Look At These Numbers!
In practice, it works like this. Let's say your family income is $70,000 and you pay $1200 in rent. If you buy a home for $240,000 with 20% down, your payment might be $1558 a month. Don't get upset about the 20% for now, just follow me … (0 comments)
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buying a home: But I Can't Afford A Home! - 10/21/07 02:57 AM
But I Can't Afford A Home!
Let's say you'd like to buy a home of your own, but think you can't afford to do it. I would say just the opposite - that you can't afford not to do it. Let's see if I can make it easier for you to swallow.
The government doesn't … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Become A Millionaire - 10/21/07 02:56 AM
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buying a home: The Rule Of 72 - 10/21/07 02:53 AM
The Rule of 72
The Rule Of 72
Now might be a good time to bring up the "rule of 72". This rule tells you how long it takes your money to double at a given interest rate. For example, if the interest rate were 5%, it would take 72/5, or … (1 comments)
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buying a home: How To Stop Paying Rent - 10/21/07 02:52 AM
How To Stop Paying Rent
As you know, renting has two big problems - the rent can go up, and you don't have anything to show for it except a pile of rent receipts. Me, I like knowing that every month I'm $50 or $100 richer, no matter what. That doesn't sound … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Why Do You Need an Inspection? - 10/21/07 02:50 AM
Why Do You Need an Inspection?
Why Do You Need an Inspection? An inspection is an opportunity to have an expert give you an oral and written report as to the condition of the property you are purchasing.
After researching recent sales in the area, you decide that 30 year old … (0 comments)
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buying a home: 5 Things Buyers Should Know about New Jersey Real Estate - 10/21/07 12:02 AM
5 Things You May Not Know About Buying a Summit, NJ Home
Realtors are free for buyers in New Jersey! If you are a buyer interested in learning about real estate, curious about the market, or actively seeking your dream home you should begin to build a relationship with a Realtor. Realtors … (2 comments)
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buying a home: Real Estate - 10/20/07 09:41 PM
Slow and steady growth forecast for residential real estate
in major Canadian markets in 2008, says RE/MAX
Canadian home sales to top 500,000 in 2007
After posting extraordinary gains in 2007, housing market performance will moderate in most major Canadian centres in 2008, according to a report released today by RE/MAX.
The RE/MAX Housing Market … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Public Open House at 90 Colt Road, Summit NJ - 10/20/07 06:52 PM
Public Open House at 90 Colt Road, Summit NJ
I would like to announce that I scheduled a public open house at 90 Colt Road, Summit NJ for tomorrow, Sunday Oct. 21st, 2007.
The pristine 5 bedroom, 3 full and 2 half bath Colonial will be avaliable to preview between 1:00 and … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Summit, NJ Homes - Active Real Estate Analysis - 10/20/07 06:41 PM
Summit, NJ Real Estate Price Range Summary and Statistics
All Active Summit, NJ Homes as of October 20th, 2007
Here are the Summit, NJ homes actively listed and broken down by price range. I have also included the average, median, minimum, and maximum number of rooms, bedrooms, baths, garage spaces, list price, … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Another Friendship Based Community TM Event!!! - 10/20/07 01:47 AM
Okay, yeah the one with the "ugly face" is me! The one on the right is my best friend in the world (aka my sanity). She is the reason I am still in business and that we could manage 8 closed transactions in one month. She is a marketing genius and who could … (5 comments)
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buying a home: We Made A Difference!!!! - 10/20/07 01:29 AM
Our community is united by friendship. Everyday people in Spokane work together to clean up our neighborhoods, feed our hungry, and take care of our children. I encourage you to look at www.SarahSpokane.com on the Friendship Based Community page to see where you can lend hand. We all need each other. … (5 comments)
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buying a home: ABOUT GALLATIN, TENNESSEE REAL ESTATE AND AGENTS - 10/19/07 10:27 AM
ABOUT GALLATIN, TENNESSEE Gallatin, Tennessee, is about a 35 minute drive from Nashville. We have about 25,000 people living here now and the forecast is 28,000 by 2010.
Gallatin is growing area with lots of activities to keep you busy. We have Fairvue Plantation which is an outstanding 36-hole golf course … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Sold vs List Price % in Tampa Florida - 10/18/07 06:53 PM
Although the homes are staying on the market longer, notice they are still selling at a pretty high percentage of their listed price
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buying a home: Statistics for Warren Michigan - 10/18/07 04:15 PM
Latest Data for the City of
Warren, Michigan -Macomb County 10/18/07
Hi residents of Warren,
My name is Jeff Malburg and I'm a residential Realtor at RE/MAX Acclaim located in the city of Roseville, Michigan. I'm exceptionally knowledgeable in the exceptional Warren market, so whether you're looking to sell your home or buy a … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Friendship Based Real Estate TM - 10/18/07 12:38 PM
We have closed over 4 million dollars in property in Spokane, Washington so far this year. Now, that may not sound like much to someone in CA, or Seattle. However, in Spokane the average home price is under $250K. We help everyday people with their everyday real estate needs. The majority of … (0 comments)
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buying a home: RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS IN AND AROUND NASHVILLE - 10/18/07 12:33 PM
Call Jan Wood or Jennifer Jennings with The Realty Association if you need more information or Click Here.
Offered at $147,900
3 Bedroom
2 Baths
1300 Sq. Ft.
Near restaurants, shopping, airport and I-24. This is a one level home with a split bedroom plan. It is located between Nashville and Smyrna, TN. Features include … (8 comments)
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buying a home: Short Sales: To Buy or Not to Buy? - 10/18/07 12:12 PM
The term "short sale" has been tossed around in today's real estate world recently with growing frequency. It takes its place among other frequently-heard terms such as "foreclosure", "mortgage meltdown" and "slowing sales." While these terms may not bode well for the home seller as they represent higher inventory, for the … (3 comments)
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buying a home: 4023 N NAPA STREET, SPOKANE, WA, 99207 - 10/18/07 12:02 PM
Yes, there are still nice homes for great prices in the Northwest!!! Here is a great example...$114,000!!!!....You might be able to buy a dog house in Seattle for that price:) But, here in beautiful Spokane, WA you could get this:
This 1921 3BD 1 BA Bungalow is a charmer!!! Coved ceilings, interior … (4 comments)
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buying a home: Buy a Home in Nashville or Gallatin - 10/17/07 08:49 PM
BUYERS!! If you are relocating to the Nashville area, check out Gallatin. We are about 35 minutes travel time from Music City. If you love golf, you must stop by Fairvue Plantation, a 36-hole golf community. Here are some other areas of interest in and around the Nashville area...
Relocating to … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Poor Credit: Home Builders Will Help - 10/17/07 03:28 PM
Yes, its true. New home builders are having a tough time moving supply and so one answer aside from chopping price is to increase the pool of available buyers. How do you do that, you ask? Well one way is to take motivated buyers who have poor credit and help them … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Great Time To Buy A Home in Knox County Ohio - 10/16/07 07:23 PM
The media has been talking negative about real estate and the national housing market and I believe the media is trying to convince buyers that this is a bad time to buy a home. I see the market entirely different and I believe the opposite is actually true and that it is a great … (24 comments)
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buying a home: Time to Winterize!! - 10/16/07 02:51 PM
As the temperatures begin to plumet it's time to start thinking about winterizing. After all we don't want a pipe to burst and ruin everything or the heat to not work when it's frigid outside. So much easier to prepare than deal with the consequences later.
Here's a list of a few items … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Why Sellers Should Stage Their Home - 10/15/07 12:11 PM
How Realtors and Sellers Face the Same Issue: Competition
As a Summit, NJ Realtor I work in an extremely competitive market. Every person I meet seems to be a real estate agent or is at least contemplating getting their real estate license. Although this may be intimidating to many people in my … (2 comments)
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buying a home: The Farm Forecast- New Providence - Berkeley Heights - Murray Hill Farm - 10/15/07 12:05 AM
Murray Hill Farm Forecast - Quarter 3 - 2007
New Providence - Berkeley Heights - Murray Hill Farm
October is here and change is in the air. Any of you who have been following the real estate market know that the leaves will not be the only thing falling in the next couple … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Chino Real Estate Seven steps to buying your home Part IIII - 10/14/07 09:20 AM
Close the deal.Congratulations! The moment you've been anticipating has arrived. The closing is where home ownership is legally transferred from the seller to the buyer. It is a formal meeting that most parties involved in the transaction will attend. Closing procedures usually are held at the title company's or lawyer's office. … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Great Time To Buy - Kansas City in Forbes' Top 10 Cities - 10/13/07 02:25 PM
Great news! Forbes' and Moody 's 10 most attractive markets include Kansas City in the #2 spot! The average price in the Kansas City area right now is $157,700, which is a -0.7% decrease from prices in 2006. Forbes magazine examined current home sales patterns and sales projects in the country's 40 … (0 comments)
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buying a home: 10 Cities Where it's a Great Time to Buy - 10/12/07 02:37 PM
Forbes magazine just released it's list of the 10 Most Attractive Real Etate Markets. They studied 40 of the largest housing markets looking at home sales trends and projects. Forbes believes these markets represent a good buy for home buyers.
These areas have experienced price declines but are expected to see increases … (5 comments)
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buying a home: Updated Market Report / Montana - Gallatin Valley - 10/11/07 03:26 PM
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buying a home: Buying a new home? Get a rebate from your agent - 10/11/07 01:59 PM
As a new home buyer, you are probably looking for ways to make the buying process more affordable. While negotiating the best deal with the seller or builder for the home purchase is one aspect, there is also a commission rebate to be obtain through proper negotiations.
Many times, if … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Deja Vu?? 5-Year Anniversary of the Bear Market for U.S. Stocks - 10/09/07 06:56 PM
Tomorrow is the 5-year anniversary of the low point of the U.S. stock market when the S&P 500 bottomed out at 777 before it began a 5-year bull market run that reached 1558 last Friday and appears to still be climbing.
What's interesting abou this is the Buiness Section of the … (4 comments)
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buying a home: Buying a Home in Today's Market is Still a Smart Decision! - 10/09/07 01:58 PM
Everyone has heard the media go on and on about the downhill housing market. Before another rent check is written, point out to your buyers that: (1) Owning a home is a solid long-term investment; (2) The IRS gives big tax breaks to homeowners; (3) Home values are still rising (~3.5% … (0 comments)
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buying a home: "Let others praise you" Author: God - 10/09/07 02:07 AM
Sarah Reinhart with Friendship Based Real Estate is one of the most energetic, pleasant and delightful REA's I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I have worked with several through the last few years and none has ever been this delightful and with it. She's efficient and quick … (0 comments)
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buying a home: The Buying Process - Step 2 - Acceptance, Decline, Counter - 10/07/07 11:26 PM
The Buying Process - Step 2 Acceptance, Decline, Counter
Once you have completed discussing your strategy and have written an offer to purchase it is now up to the seller(s) to decide whether or not to accept this offer. Many buyers and/ or buyer's agent use this fact as a reason … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Counter-Offer Strategies - 10/07/07 06:30 PM
Counter-Offer Strategies with Tony Casmirri.
The art of the deal is negotiating. The goal, when you're countering a buyer's offer, is to get the highest price and best terms possible. Once you reject the initial offer, you must decide how much to counter. The answer is easy when the market is hot. … (5 comments)
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buying a home: Limit the Deadline to Your Advantage - 10/07/07 06:27 PM
Limit the Deadline to Your Advantage with Tony Casmirri.
When it comes to real estate contracts, time is of the essence. In many cases, placing time constraints on your offer can often work to your advantage.
If you've ever seen a telethon fund-raiser, you would notice that over 90 percent of the … (0 comments)
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buying a home: FEW POINTS ABOUT INTEREST RATES! - 10/07/07 06:22 PM
FEW POINTS ABOUT INTEREST RATES!
Let Tony Casmirri advise you on interest rates.
Less is more
If you're new to investing or real estate and don't know the first thing about interest rates, here's a good tip: the higher the interest rate, the more expensive it's going to be. High interest rates … (1 comments)
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buying a home: 5 Secrets to Buying the Best House for Your Money - 10/07/07 06:19 PM
5 Secrets to Buying the Best House for Your Money
1. Get "Pre-Approved" - Not "Pre-Qualified!"
Do you want to get the best property you can for the least amount of money? Then make sure you are in the strongest negotiating position possible. Price is only one element in the negotiations, … (3 comments)
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buying a home: Staging makes no difference? You be the judge . . . - 10/07/07 05:56 PM
What do you think? Did staging matter here? What house would you rather come see? Yes, this is the same condo in both the before and the after photos. Does neutralizing paint matter? Does trying to evoke a feeling, matter? Is it a mechanism of just putting stuff in a corner? Or … (5 comments)
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buying a home: Some Interesting Facts About LEVITTOWN, PA - 10/07/07 12:11 PM
While browsing on the in=ternet, I came across some trivia about Levittown, I thought I would share.
Levittown's 41 neighborhoods - locally called "sections" - are found in parts of four separate municipalities: Bristol Township, Pennsylvania (including the sections of Plumbridge, Mill Creek, Indian Creek, Goldenridge, Blue Ridge, Whitewood, Orangewood, Yellowood, Violetwood, Red … (0 comments)
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buying a home: The Nine Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Obtaining a Home Mortgage! - 10/07/07 10:37 AM
The Nine Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Obtaining a Home Mortgage!
Tony Casmirri can answer mamny of your questions.
You are about to make what will most likely be the largest transaction of your life: your home mortgage. Unfortunately, many homebuyers do not take the time to research some of the little … (3 comments)
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buying a home: Which Mortgage Should I Choose? - 10/07/07 10:34 AM
Which Mortgage Should I Choose? Key Questions to Ask Yourself and Lenders When Shopping for a Mortgage!
Traditional Fixed Rate Mortgage? Graduated-Payment Mortgage? Adjustable Rate Mortgage? FHA Mortgage? Two-Step Mortgage? You are wondering which kind of mortgage is best. The answer: There is no one correct answer. Deciding which type of … (0 comments)
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buying a home: How Much Home Do I Qualify For? - 10/07/07 10:26 AM
How Much Home Do I Qualify For? Tony Casmirri can answer many of your questions. Income. Debt. Down Payment. Closing Costs. Two Years Income Tax Returns. Assets. Liabilities. IRAs. You want WHAT? Just what can I afford? Buying a home in today's marketplace is a bit intimidating. And your new home … (2 comments)
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buying a home: How to Buy Your First Home... the Easy Way! - 10/07/07 10:23 AM
How to Buy Your First Home... the Easy Way - CallTony Casmirri for All Your Real Estate Needs!!Avoid the 10 Most Common, Painful, Frustrating Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make Buying a residence can be a hair raising experience. You will experience a roller coaster of emotions while finding the right place, … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Finding the Best Real Estate Professional - 10/07/07 10:18 AM
Finding the Best Real Estate Professional Finding the right real estate professional requires doing a little research and asking a few questions. You need to know everything about the selling process. What is the marketing strategy? What kind of advertising will be done? Is the Realtor capable and willing to communicate … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Flood Insurance - 10/07/07 10:15 AM
Flood Insurance
Flooding is not covered by a standard homeowners insurance policy.
To determine if you need flood insurance, ask your insurance professional, mortgage company or neighbors about the flood history in your area. If there is a potential for flooding, you should consider purchasing a policy that covers the structure and … (2 comments)
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