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Homeowners wanting to stop foreclosure are faced with a number of options, one of which is doing a short sale. Sometimes, depending on a person's situation, they may allow a property to go into foreclosure instead of attempting a short sale. Many times the foreclosure is a result of not knowing … (7 comments)
Does it really make a difference?
Here’s the Cherry Hill Real Estate market update for March 2008. Pended units for the March were down 7 and Sold units were down 22 compared 2007; listed units were down 77 versus 2007. This has led to a current inventory of 556 units. Cherry Hill has been averaging 70 … (0 comments)
Salt Lake Tribune- April 26,2008 
If You Think You're Saving Money Renting ... Think Again 
OK. The price of gas is soaring with no end in sight. It is impacting food prices, delivery prices, you name it. It seems to negatively touch every part of your life. But does it impact the sale of your house? In a word, yes.
Some of the most memorable homes I've shown are homes that my clients would never buy because of something really unique or bizarre. Still, the house was in some way unforgettable and my day was that much more interesting. 
I PROMISE, IF YOU COME, ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED!
The old rules for buying in Seattle: Buy now to avoid being forever priced out of the market! obviously does not apply any more. Some assumptions just don’t pan out. Does this mean to not buy? Not at all, but it does mean to buy carefully, and follow some new … (0 comments)
Every year the Tempe Rotary Clubs organize a card board boat race on Tempe Town Lake. This year was the 9th annual race and dozens of teams competed. 
Four forms of protection
by: Allison K. Smith, Realtor http://www.coloradodreamhome.com/
Here in Raleigh we have had some issues that I thought I would bring to light. I'm wondering if other areas have the same issues... It's the issue of septic permits. 
Charlotte Area Firefighters: You too can buy a home for Half Price!
In this changing market, there are so many complex factors to your Real Estate transaction. Please consider all your options before making your decision. I have worked with buyers and sellers! 
Rates are good, but investor loans are under a microscope right now due to the high percentage of foreclosures in our local market. Florida was recently declared a declining market, making it harder to obtain the "favorable" financing we all grew accustomed to (ie: 100% owner occupant loans, no-doc, stated income, etc). … (0 comments)
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There are lenders out there with 0 down loans available. Contact me and I can get you in touch with some of THE BEST LENDERS to find out if you qualify.
Today's announcement was a big one when it comes to decreases in the lending rate. The Bank of Canada reduced its benchmark lending rate by a half-percentage point to 3.0 percent. This is the second time in a row, the Bank of Canada has cut the overnight rate by 50bps, bringing … (0 comments)
Flipping,
We've all heard it said that when a marriage is in trouble, the Realtor is often the first to know. I think there is something to it!
I'm sure many of you who are professionals in any field, but certainly a Realtor has this happen more than once.
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If you have decided that it's time to buy a home and you have no idea where to turn or what to do - please read on... I have a few ideas here to lead you in the right direction and would love to chat with you and help you get … (2 comments)
Okay, so you're ready to buy a home. You've been thinking about it, going over all the reasons, and now have finally come to the decision to buy a home. One question: is your CREDIT ready to buy a home? Weird question, I know, but many people get so excited about … (9 comments)
There has been a lot written lately about the importance of ‘greening' your home--but it is mostly geared toward remodeling. But buying a new home is a wonderful opportunity to work towards protecting the environment, too. There are some simple things that you can ask about a house that you are … (0 comments)
Buying vs. Renting
Master bedrooms are such important selling features you just can't afford to get them wrong! When a buyer walks through your home in anticipation of the master retreat a poorly showcased master bedroom can be disastrous.
A home warranty is a service contract that covers the repair and replacement of many of the most frequently occurring breakdowns of home systems and appliances. It can be offer by the seller as an incentive for a buyer to purchase the home or the buyer can purchase the warranty as extra … (0 comments)
With many home owners finding themselves in sticky situations these days, it seems short sales are becoming more popular. What most people trying to purchase a short sale don't realize is that they not only have to have the acceptance of the sellers, but also the acceptance of the lender who … (0 comments)
Coaching can help people improve their performances and enhance the quality of their lives. Coaching is designed to collaborate with clients in an inspiring and creative process that inspires them to get the most out of their personal and professional potential. Coaches are trained to listen, to observe and to customize … (0 comments)
Just north of Hyde Park, with approximately 1400 homes, lies the neighborhood of North Loop. Also referred to as “Northfield”, the North Loop neighborhood boundaries are 51st street, Lamar Boulevard, Airport Boulevard, and Koenig Lane.
Two days ago I received a call from a buyer. Let's call her Betty. Betty has been going with a broker to look at properties. Betty walked into a property that she loved and made an offer. Her broker presented the offer, let's call her Broker, Janet. Janet presented the offer. … (3 comments)
In the past couple of weeks I have run across a good number of people at open houses, or in the elevator at our condo, or at the pool, that are asking buying questions. They are asking questions like, how much per sq/ft? What was the last sold? What is the … (1 comments)
Find the Home? No
Choosing A Lender 
In the quest to buy a home there are plenty of websites to view and lots of houses to look at. 
You Tube And MAR (Maine Association Of Realtors) have launched a campaign to get the word out that now is the time to buy a Maine home. Why now?Low low rates for starters. Attractive selection from Maine coastal and lake homes, to first time home buyer Maine State Housing properties … (4 comments)
Come to Aberdeen Maryland but before you do, see this wonderful Video Tour . Aberdeen's convenient location on the I-95 corridor has made it one of Harford County's fastest growing communities and created high demand for business and tourist activity. With BRAC Relocations to the APG, this is looking to be the … (0 comments)
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Bryce Fuller of "The Fuller Force" at RE/MAX North Here! Thanks for checking out the current real estate market conditions in Deerfield, Illinois! I run this analysis each and every month like clockwork and wanted to share it with you. If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to … (0 comments)
BUYING BANK OWNED PROPERTY - Introduction
In my opinion, resale is the only way to go. Just the idea of spending hundreds of thousands of dollars with only seeing a floor plan is ludicrous. And I speak from experience, as a realtor and a buyer.
Recently, the OP of my office shared this with me and I thought it was great.Many agents are lamenting about how bad the market is. Most people who were in business in 1998 will remember that it was a pretty good year. The National Association of Realtors is projecting that in … (2 comments)
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In my life before real estate I was in the car business. Its a terrible business to be in but that's a different story. Walking in to a car dealership actually really makes me nauseous. I got tired of having to beat people up (figuratively) to make a sale, putting up … (8 comments)
Just in case there are some potential home buyers reading my blog today, I wanted to let you know about a great event sponsored by the California Association of Realtors and the LA Times.
As of April 2nd, 2008 according to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) the total number of active listings in San Clemente totaled 545 homes (condos, townhomes and single family homes). This is down 24 homes from February 2008 with a total of 521 homes on the market. We have seen a nice … (0 comments)
Right now is a great time to buy. If you go with the supply and demand method. The market is loaded with homes that are for sale. So in return that will drive prices down. That is what makes a BUYERS Market. Just last year it was considered to be a … (2 comments)
GET ON THE PHONE! Tell your clients that buying out of state in Gilbert, Arizona is the opportunity of a lifetime!!
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When Buying a Home Be Sure To Ask Yourself A Few Different Questions...
I would like to share with you some news and upcoming activities in the Lounge. We migrated to a VPS (virtual private server), bringing you better performance, flexibility, security and scalability. We now share the server bandwidth with 50 (or so) domains as apposed to before we shared with 800 domains. You should now … (0 comments)
"The house has been on the market 2 months, we can wait!" "We want to think on it." "I know you have time today to show that new listing and I agree it does look like a good price, but we would just rather go out Saturday."
Incredible- it's taken years for developers to see that the concept of "build it bigger!" simply doesn't cut it. Here in Charles County there is a minimum home size for new construction- 1,650 square feet. That number has been inconsequential during the past real estate boom because people … (10 comments)
In the California Association of Realtors Newsletter they provided a link on this very subject. Here's their description:
Here is the most popular question I receive these days. "Is now a good time to buy or not?"
It is not uncommon to not include actual moving costs in your moving budget. You are likely to include application costs, security deposit, utility turn-on fees, and first month's rent for an apartment and closing and financing cost if it is a new home. However, the cost to move can unexpectedly … (0 comments)
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