for buyers: Lake Norman Real Estate: Windows - Types and Energy Effeciency - Regular glass vs. Low E Windows - 07/04/08 02:17 PM
Windows 101
Window's in your house do many important things. Window's help decorate a house making it more attractive from the inside and outside as well as leaving in natural light. Unfortunately windows also account for roughly 25% of the heat loss within your house as well.It is very important
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for buyers: Buying a Home in Northern Virginia - Donny and Meredith Samson - 07/01/08 11:23 AM
This week I ratified a contract for a buyer in Alexandria.
4213 Buckman Road in Alexandria was listed for $269,500. This 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath townhouse is located in the Mt.Vernon and Fort Belvoir area.
If you are interested in buying or selling your home, please contact me
Read my Market Update
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for buyers: My home just sold short sale, now what? - 06/29/08 03:00 AM
"Things didn't work out with our home purchase." The market dropped and the payments adjusted and it is happening to everyone, don't feel alone.
You discussed it with a Realtor, decided that a short sale was the best option for the situation, and now, finally, escrow is going to close. If the short sale was completed right, no
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for buyers: SWPPP? SNWA? Information about water in Las Vegas, NV - 06/28/08 03:50 PM
Las Vegas has been my home for over 10 years now and one thing remains constant: CHANGE. With this wonderful population growth and strong economy comes one major byproduct: CONSTRUCTION. Construction of new casinos and Las Vegas homes are the lifeblood of our community. If you have ever driven in a
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for buyers: SID LID Las Vegas, not to mention HOA - 06/28/08 01:03 PM
Let's go back to a frequent subject with my buyers:
What is a SID and what is a LID?
A SID is a Special Improvement District
A LID is a Local Improvement District
These are assessments. You can expect to pay them in most master-planned communities like Summerlin, Mountain's Edge, Southern
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for buyers: Easy Feng Shui Tips - 06/26/08 06:36 PM
EASY FENG SHUI TIPS. I underlined the actual tips, and the reasoning behind the advice follows.
Alternate using all four burners of your stove. This allows you to bring in energy from multiple sources, and the stove is the income center of your home. The fire burns on all four burners
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for buyers: Featured South Riding Home For Sale - 06/26/08 12:53 PM
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for buyers: So many foreclosures -- is now the time for you to buy a home? - 06/25/08 03:26 PM
I was just reading an article about the new housing package Congress is working feverishly to pass. A big part of the package is a distressed homeowner bailout program, which will allow hundreds of thousands of homeowners facing foreclosure to refinance into government back loans. This part of the legislation was
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for buyers: JUST BOUGHT- 51036 C.R. 35, Bristol - 06/25/08 03:20 PM
This great ranch home was sought after, and we finally found it! After several weeks of house hunting, my buyers will thrilled to find this home on a large parcel of land! Not only do they have plenty of room to grow, but plenty of room to play too! The sellers
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for buyers: Agents compete together - Drive traffic to your open house! - 06/25/08 02:31 PM
A new way to conduct open houses
The goal in holding an open house is to attract potential buyers to your listing and get interested buyers to the home. We have tried a new method for attracting more buyers in one shot, really this works!
Hold a group open! As
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for buyers: Green Cleaning Tips - 06/24/08 07:07 PM
Going Green is the thing to do!
Cleaning your home is no exception.
1. Grandma's Lye Soap - the original soap, made with lye and tallow, is AMAZING at getting dingy socks bright and white again. I swear by it.
2. Clorox makes a line of wonderful green cleaning products. The
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for buyers: Homes for Sale in Nothern Virginia - Bobby Samson - June 24th - 06/24/08 03:15 PM
Featured homes for sale in Northern Virginia for the week of June 24th. 26028 Pembrooke Circle in South Riding is Rented. Listed at $2,400/Month it was the lowest priced SFH in South Riding for rent! 3200 Navy Drive in Oak Hill and 605 Kingsley Road are holding OPEN HOUSES this Sunday,
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for buyers: Buying a Home in Northern Virginia - The Buyers are out there... - 06/24/08 11:03 AM
This week I have two ratified contracts for buyers.
The first buyer ratified is for 15092 Wetherburn Drive in Centreville. This home was listed for $559,000 and is a single family home with 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and located on .22 Acre lot in the Xanadu Estates.
The buyer ratified is 19240 Sinder House Court in Leesburg.
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for buyers: Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia - Donny Samson - June 24th - 06/24/08 10:53 AM
Featured listings for the week of June 24th. This week 20416 Cool Fern Sq. went under contract after being back on the market for less than a week. 43123 Holtby Sq was listed for Rent. For more information on any of these fine properties please call me directly at 703-864-4894 or
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for buyers: Buying a Home in Northern Virginia - The Buyers are out there... - 06/24/08 10:27 AM
This week I have two ratified contracts for buyers.
The first buyer ratified is for 15092 Wetherburn Drive in Centreville. This home was listed for $559,000 and is a single family home with 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and located on .22 Acre lot in the Xanadu Estates.
The buyer ratified is 19240 Sinder House Court in Leesburg.
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for buyers: 10 Things to Do in HOT Weather in Las Vegas - 06/23/08 11:59 PM
Some helpful tips from someone who has seen literally a dozen summers in Las Vegas as well as a few in Palm Springs:
1. Apply sunblock 30 mins prior to sunlight exposure. I highly recommend as little sunshine as possible. I have had great success with the baby formulas of
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for buyers: Westmoreland - A David Weekly Homes community near Lake Norman - 06/18/08 09:47 AM
Westmoreland - A David Weekly Homes Community in Cornelius, NC
Westmoreland - A David Weekly Homes Community near the lake
Westmoreland is a single family community in a prime location 2 miles west on Catawaba Ave off of exit 28. Single Family Homes are currently starting in the mid
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for buyers: Back on the Market! Ashburn Townhouse! - 06/16/08 12:38 PM
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for buyers: Northern Virginia Featured Listings - Donny and Meredith Samson - June 11th - 06/11/08 11:17 AM
Featured Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia for the week of June 4th. 45640 Livingstone Staion Street was just listed for rent. This is a beautiful 4 BR, 3/5 BA SFH in Sterling. For more information on any of these listings please call me directly at 703-864-4894 or visit my website at www.dmsamson.com
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for buyers: Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia - Donny and Meredith Samson - 06/04/08 11:47 AM
Featured Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia for the week of June 4th. 43123 Holtby Square in South Riding is holding an Open House this Sunday from 1-4. Stop by and preview this magnificent home. 22521 Maison Carree Square in Ashburn went to settlement and closed. For more information on any of
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for buyers: Financing Your Hawaii Dream ~ Lisa Ledesma at Wells Fargo on Kauai - 05/23/08 12:22 AM
Financing Your Hawaii Dream ~ Lisa Ledesma at Wells Fargo on Kauai
Real Estate Financing ~ Lisa Ledesma at Wells Fargo
When you are ready to talk about financing your dream, Lisa can help you with every aspect! Lisa is one of the premiere loan officers that I have worked
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for buyers: Buyers -->> Making an offer on a Short Sale? What does this mean for you? - 05/22/08 07:41 PM
Many (most) buyers today are really looking for a "deal" and often equate the term "short sale" with "deal". This may be the case, but then again, it may not. If you are a buyer anticipate making an offer to purchase a property that will be a short sale, the best
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for buyers: Oak Hill Homes for Sale - 05/22/08 02:48 PM
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for buyers: $399,900 3 BR Townhouse in South Riding - 05/22/08 02:36 PM
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for buyers: Featured Homes for Sale - Donny and Meredith Samson - May 20th - 05/20/08 01:10 PM
Featured Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia for the week of May 20th. My newest listing is 20416 Cool Fern Sq in Ashburn. This 3 BR TH is listed at $259,900. For more information on any of these listings please call me directly at 703-864-4894 or visit my website at www.dmsamson.com
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for buyers: Featured Homes for Sale - Donny and Meredith Samson - May 20th - 05/20/08 01:06 PM
Featured Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia for the week of May 20th. My newest listing is 20416 Cool Fern Sq in Ashburn. This 3 BR TH is listed at $259,900. For more information on any of these listings please call me directly at 703-864-4894 or visit my website at www.dmsamson.com
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for buyers: Didn't get that short sale? - 05/19/08 04:00 PM
If you are frustrated because you lost out on buying a short sale for a fair price, do not stress too much.
These days, there is a very good chance that the house will be returned to the bank through foreclosure auction. It may take months, but if you have the
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for buyers: Big Boost to Washington DC Area Real Estate - 05/19/08 10:22 AM
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for buyers: Big Boost to Washington DC Area Real Estate - 05/19/08 10:19 AM
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for buyers: Big Boost to Washington DC Area Real Estate - 05/19/08 10:15 AM
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for buyers: Great Detached Home for Just $249,900 in Glen Burnie, Maryland - 05/18/08 12:55 AM
Detached Home for the Price of a Townhouse in Glen Burnie! WOW!!!Location: Glen Burnie HeightsThe contract fell through on this updated home and it now needs new buyers. Seller's loss is your gain and this is a great bargain in this buyer's market!This great home boasts 2 or 3 bedrooms (depending
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for buyers: Market update for Horse Properties in Miami-Dade County - 05/17/08 10:05 AM
Horse Properties - Overview Miami-Dade
Sold in Past 6 months - 8
Closed Price range $385,000-$999,000
Average Sold Price - $680,375
Average sale to list price ratio - 91.13%
Average time on market - 6.3 months
Current Properties on the market for sale- 45
Current Price range - $327,900-$4,750,000 (Avg. $1,400,652)
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for buyers: Featured Homes for Sale - Donny and Meredith Samson - May 15th - 05/15/08 02:44 PM
Featured Homes for Sale the week of May 15th. I just listed 20416 Cool Fern Sq in Ashburn. This 3 BR TH is listed at $259,900. For more information on any of these listings please call me directly at 703-864-4894 or visit my website at www.dmsamson.com
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for buyers: Oak Hill Open House - 05/15/08 02:13 PM
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for buyers: Just Listed! Ashburn Townhouse! - 05/15/08 11:56 AM
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for buyers: Should you buy a "townhome" or a single family home? - 05/11/08 02:09 PM
Below are some photos of a townhome for sale in Rivertrail, Redmond WA
For many, choosing townhome over single family home offers many advantages. The interior finishes are generally much newer and upscale than one could possible get at the same price and location in a single family home. The asking
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for buyers: Where are the buyers coming from? - 05/07/08 05:11 PM
In an effort to maintain our position as the market leader in mountain real estate, we generate a report monthly that shows from what source the buyers that use our services to buy real estate come from. The following chart shows by percentage where the buyer leads come from for the
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for buyers: Real Estate Made Easy™ with The Barron Team - 05/06/08 03:24 AM
Our slogan sums up what the Barron Team does in four simple words. Whether you call upon us to help you purchase a new home or sell your current home, we promise to make the home buying or selling process easy. We appreciate the fact that you do not buy and sell real
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for buyers: Just Sold- 1213 Campeau, South Bend - 04/04/08 09:39 AM
Sold in 77 days! This home, situated near Notre Dame, was just sold! The seller did a wonderful job to make the house stand out from the curb. A fresh exterior paint job really does look great! Inside, the house was just as meticulous. Many mechanical updates had been done, as
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for buyers: CENTURY 21 Open House Month is Here! - 04/01/08 10:10 PM
No foolin' it's here! It's April and that can mean only one thing, CENTURY 21 Open House Month! What a great opportunity to get out and visit Oklahoma Real Estate. To see the CENTURY 21 Goodyear GreenOpen House Calander click here. Are you on the fence about whether or not to list
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for buyers: FREE! Kauai Real Estate Market Report for Buyers - 03/30/08 07:45 PM
FREE! Kauai Real Estate Market Report for Buyers Sign in below to see your personalized Market Report within 30 minutes! Active property listings and Sold property information Asking prices vs. selling prices Reports for this week, the last 30 days, or the last 3 months Days on Market Sales Activity Updated Reports
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for buyers: I Only Want to See Homes With a Storm Shelter - 03/30/08 11:00 AM
Are you relocating to Edmond, Oklahoma but concerned about our spring weather? As an Edmond Realtor working with clients new to the area, the subject of weather often comes up. Especially this time of year. Many Edmond home buyers new to our area are insistent that the homes we visit have
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for buyers: Florida Equestrian Property Saddle Ridge Teams With Papillon Real Estate LLC - 03/27/08 08:27 AM
Experienced Specialists Contribute to Successful DevelopmentSaddle Ridge, an all-natural Florida equestrian property near the historic town of Sebring, FL, has teamed with Papillon Real Estate LLC to strengthen its sales and marketing and reinforce the very best in eco-conscious quality. Papillon Real Estate, based out of Coral Gables, FL, provides guidance and
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for buyers: For Sale in NW OKC / Yukon Area - 03/20/08 08:35 PM
Home for Sale in NW OKC / Yukon AreaLocation: IdlewyldSearch no further! Your next home is a well cared for 3 bedroom 2 bath house in the Idlewyld neighborhood. The home features a large family room with additional living area that could be a playroom, office or sitting room. Heat and
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for buyers: Dollhouse in the Heart of McLoud, Oklahoma - 03/20/08 08:17 PM
Doll House in the Heart of McLoud, OklahomaLocation: CraddockThis dollhouse was built in 1940 but it's like new inside! A must see. Fresh paint, new carpet and tile, bathrooms, appliances and ceiling fans. Large inside utilty could double as home office or hobby room. Wow! Call Kristyn Grewell of CENTURY 21
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for buyers: Mary Ann Simonds helps Saddle Ridge create a Ecological Equestrian Community in Florida - 03/19/08 07:56 PM
Saddle Ridge, an all-natural and eco-friendly equestrian community near the quaint Florida town of Sebring, has added Mary Ann Simonds to its team of "green" experts. Simonds is a professional equine and equestrian consultant who has worked in the equestrian industry for the last 25 years.Simonds' experience ranges from sustainable development
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for buyers: What is Your Flood Risk? - 03/13/08 07:19 AM
Wind, rain, tornadoes; must mean it's spring in Oklahoma! With spring comes severe weather. The crazy weather can bring flooding, which can be costly without flood insurance. Even just one inch of water can leave thousands of dollars in damage behind. I have discovered an on-line resource provided by FEMA that allows
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for buyers: Horse Communities in Florida, we can help you find the RIGHT Equestrian Development! - 03/11/08 08:28 PM
We specialize in equestrian real estate in Florida and enjoy helping horses find their dream homes. If you are searching for the right horse community for you and your equine friends, let us help. There are over 20 new horse developments being marketed by developers right now in Florida and many
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for buyers: Houses are still selling in St. Joseph County! - 03/11/08 10:19 AM
Thought the market is undoubtedly "slower" it's not at a dead stand-still. In fact, we're still seeing many homes close every single day. I have SOLD the following homes in the last 20 days: 222 Stanley, Mishawaka- BOUGHT with Stacy 11340 Nicole Dr., Granger- BOUGHT AND SOLD by Stacy 11211 Archer Ave, Mishawaka-
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for buyers: Park Lane Estates Home for Sale - 03/10/08 08:41 AM
For sale in Edmond's Park Lane Estates. 1000 Earl A. Rodkey. Park Lane Estates can be found in NW Edmond off of Danforth road between Santa Fe and Kelly. The neighborhood is convenient to shopping and close to Edmond North High School. The home sits on an ample double lot that backs
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for buyers: Edmond Open House March 9 - 03/09/08 10:47 AM
Finally, a great spring day in Edmond, Oklahoma! The sun is shining and the birds are singing. A perfect day to visit an open house or two in Edmond! Open houses are a great way to check out the market or to see several homes in one day. I will be
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for buyers: Understanding The Federal Reserve and Mortgage Rates - 03/06/08 12:24 PM
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for buyers: Wait to Buy in Las Vegas, NV? Not SMART BUYERS! - 03/05/08 11:48 AM
Ok, so a Realtor says "Don't wait to buy, buy now!" Big Surprise. The question you must ask yourself is why? Low interest rates is the reason you should buy a home in Las Vegas right now. The higher the rates go, the less house you can afford in the payment range you want. For example: Today's
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for buyers: An Interview with "Super Agent" - 03/03/08 05:14 PM
I spend a lot of time evaluating the market in an effort to maintain an edge. Often I like to sit with a top agent and discuss the market to get their perspective. Yesterday, I had the a great conversation with one of my agents... we will call him Super Agent:
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for buyers: Online Shoppers Consumers Beware - 03/03/08 05:12 PM
I do a lot of shopping online. Whenever I am looking to make a purchase, I log on to google and do some research to find out the best place to buy whatever it is I am looking for. Today more than 85% of homebuyers do as I do and log on
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for buyers: Ultimate Guide to Home Buying Week 2 - 02/29/08 01:23 PM
After you have been able to sort through your needs and wants in your next Edmond home, the next step is to obtain a pre-qualification from a reputable lender. There are many lenders and mortgage brokers in the Oklahoma City area. I have had the opportunity to work with Jim Rapp
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for buyers: What Color is Your Trash Can? - 02/27/08 10:31 AM
You have selected a home to buy. Your children will go to an Edmond Public School and you will have an Edmond address. Your new home must be in Edmond, right? Not necessarily. The boundaries for Edmond Schools and the city limits for Edmond do not match. The best way to
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for buyers: Oak Park, CA :Recreation and District News, From Carol Lee, Realtor, Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake, and all of Ventura County - 02/26/08 06:47 PM
Oak Park, CA Recreation and District News No Smoking In Parks: Hurray!! In its January 2008 board meeting, the Parks Distrct Board of Directors voted to make all district parks in Oak Park smoke free. One exception was made, and that is that a smoking permit for the patio adjacent to
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for buyers: Mortgage FAQ - 02/25/08 11:28 AM
Many first time Oklahoma home buyers have questions for lenders. Here are a few frequently asked questions and answers provided by Teresa Goodbary of MLC Mortgage Corporation.Q: How much down payment will I need? A: Conventional loans require a 5% minimum down payment and FHA loans only require a 3% minimum
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for buyers: How Much Should We Offer? - 02/25/08 08:33 AM
"My husband and I are in the market for our first home. We like our agent but she hasn't been an agent for very long and she can't give us a straight answer about how much below the list price we should offer. We don't want to spend too much with
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for buyers: The Ultimate Guide to Edmond Home Buying, week 1 - 02/22/08 08:55 AM
Are you considering the purchase of a home in Edmond, OK this spring or summer? If you are a first time buyer or need a refresher in the process this new series is for you. This Ultimate Guide To Edmond Home Buying will be a weekly series outlining the steps to
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for buyers: Is Your Golden Ticket on the Implode List? - 02/21/08 09:54 AM
If you are like many Oklahoma home buyers, you are have been searching for homes in a price range based on a pre-approval from a lender. Maybe like many Oklahoma home buyers you have a pre-approval letter from a lender on your desk at home so you will be ready to
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for buyers: Oklahoma County Sherriff's Sale - 02/20/08 03:36 PM
With so much talk about foreclosures and the idea that there are bargains to be had; have you ever given any thought to purchasing property at the Oklahoma County Sherriff's Sale? The process is not for the faint of heart and definitely not for beginners. Because there are so many unknowns
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for buyers: Save Your Tax Refund & Rebate to Buy Oklahoma Real Estate - 02/20/08 03:31 PM
Do you want to purchase Oklahoma real estate but don't have the funds available for either a down payment or possible closing costs and prepaid items? Many Oklahomans will not only be receiving tax refunds but also tax rebate checks in the coming months. Instead of treating yourself to a big
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for buyers: Times Article "Ignore the Headlines" - 02/18/08 01:36 PM
This morning I was reading a recent article in Time Magazine entitled "Ignore the Headlines." The author Dan Kadlec empasises his point that in order to beat the market, you can't pay attention to the headlines. He talks about all the bad news out there and how it affects us... and
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for buyers: Great Schools in Las Vegas, NV - 02/14/08 12:35 PM
U.S. News and World Report has rated 2008 public schools across the nation and SIX High Schools in the Clark County School District (CCSD) have received a Silver or Bronze status! They collaborated with Schoolmatters.com to determine the best schools. Clark High School, located in the City of Las Vegas, was the
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for buyers: Update on Las Vegas Economy and Development - 02/11/08 11:21 PM
As always, Las Vegas is BOOMING with new projects! We go through these growth spurts like a child - we get chubby and fat (housing market swells) and then we shoot up a few inches higher (brand new casino projects) With 250,000 jobs coming down the line in the next 5-10 years,
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for buyers: Rim Association of Realtors MLS... Why your agent should be a member. - 02/11/08 08:42 AM
The MLS (Multiple Listing Service) is the single most effective tool a Realtor uses to do their job. The MLS is a private database in which Real Estate Brokers advertise properties for sale and offer compensation to other cooperating brokers who are also members of the MLS. Cooperating brokers use this
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for buyers: Is The Real Estate Market Picking Up? Real Estate Information For Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake, CA - 02/04/08 11:50 AM
Is The Real Estate Market Picking Up? Real Estate Information For Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake, CA Okay, so this is not scientific information, or a true statistical analysis with beta analyses and reporting of standard deviations, or anything (especially since I hated statistics, both on an undergrad and graduate level). jthis
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for buyers: Agoura Hills, CA, General Information By Carol Lee - 02/04/08 12:50 AM
About Agoura Hills Agoura Hills, in Los Angeles County, was incorporated into cityhood in 1982. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, it is rich in rolling hills and canyons, yet is only 45 minutes from busy downtown Los Angeles. It is a unique suburban community, committed to the preservation
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for buyers: How to pick the Equestrian Development that is best to you - Comparing Horse Communities - 02/03/08 05:33 PM
Horse communities are cropping up all over the US. With HorseProperties.net stating that the US has the highest horse population in the world, it's no wonder! Within the US, Florida has the third largest horse population and has quite a few established and new equestrian communities to serve our happy horse
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for buyers: LAS VEGAS is one of the best places to buy! - 01/29/08 10:13 PM
An article today from Entrepreneur.com lists four great locations in the US to purchase a home, and one of them is Las Vegas real estate - WHY, you ask? Because we have a STRONG job market, which will pull us from these doom-and-gloom housing doldrums and bring us right back on track to where
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for buyers: Oak Park, CA: A Fabulous Community in Southern Cal, Brought to You by Carol Lee, Coldwell Banker - 01/27/08 09:57 PM
INFORMATION FOR HOME BUYERS AND OTHERS ABOUT OAK PARK, CA General Oak Park Info. Oak Park is a wonderful community of approximately 15,000, located in southeastern Ventura County. It covers an area of roughly 4 sq.miles, half of which is comprised of open space and parks. The climate is "California Mediteranean", with warm dry summers,
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for buyers: Loan Proposal Should Be Great for Buyers and Sellers in Oak Park, and ALL of the Conejo Valley, CA! - 01/25/08 04:05 PM
Buyers and sellers in Oak Park, CA and all of the Conejo Valley should be helped by the agreement reached yesterday by the White House and Congressional leaders on a proposal to increase conforming loan limits. This agreement is part of a larger economic stimilus package. While all the details are not
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for buyers: A Customer Centric Model In Real Estate is Essential For Service Excellence. - 11/30/07 06:44 PM
Posted by Nathan Holman under What is Service Quality? What is Service Excellence? Is our answer to these questions the same as our customers answer. (If we were to ask them?) I find these questions both fascinating and challenging and as a business owner, a professional and as a Real Estate Agent
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for buyers: Market Price? What Is Market Price? - 11/29/07 10:07 PM
Market Price? What Is Market Price? When I say Market Price, what does that mean to you? How would you define it? From a Real Estate perspective in today's rapidly changing market place, how do you keep track of it? What happens If I price my home too high? What if I
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for buyers: Vancouver, WA Real Estate Hot Spot - 11/26/07 01:36 PM
Hello Clark County, Our October stats just came in and I thought I'd share a few things. First off, our inventory dropped slightly from 12 months to 11.4 months. What does this mean? It means that if no new listings come on the market it will take 11.4 months to sell all the
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for buyers: 25 BRAND NEW Homes for LESS THAN $200,000 - 11/18/07 04:54 PM
I just stumbled upon this great article in the Las Vegas Review Journal about Las Vegas New Homes! Richmond American and KB Home (Kaufman and Broad) lead the way with over five different developments all over the valley with base (initial) prices under $200,000. This is tremendous news for Las Vegas, with our
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for buyers: What is an HOA? Who regulates the HOA? - 11/12/07 10:30 AM
Homeowner's Associations or Common Interest Communities are areas with Deed Restrictions called Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions. An HOA or CIC is a governing body over a development or neighborhood that can restrict how a homeowner uses their property, sometimes including landscaping, vehicle parking, when you can take out your trash, what kind
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for buyers: The Difference Between SIDs/LIDs and Mello-Roos - 11/12/07 10:02 AM
I recently sat down with some California residents in my office to give them a consultation about the area they were interested in buying in Las Vegas. They said "What about Mello-Roos?" I honestly had no idea what a Mello-Roos was, because we don't have them in Nevada, but from their
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for buyers: Vancouver, WA Vintage Urban Homes For Sale - 11/10/07 02:32 PM
Today we have four new listings coming on the market. All are classic vintage homes downtown Vancouver. They range in age from the turn of the century to the mid 1930's. I have created a site where you can look at the flyers and will be able to view video slideshows
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for buyers: The Las Vegas Real Estate Market Fall 2007 - 11/10/07 12:27 PM
Hubble Smith is becoming one of my favorite reporters at the Review Journal. So much that I may actually subscribe to the local newspaper! A recent article spoke of the current happening in the Las Vegas real estate market and how things are getting worse as the weeks go by. What we must remember is
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for buyers: Why I would buy in Las Vegas RIGHT NOW - 11/01/07 11:54 PM
If I were able to buy a Las Vegas home right now, I would, without a doubt. If I could afford to have two of them, I would jump at the opportunity. I have found nice homes in areas close to everything that are under $250,000, sometimes even under $220,000. Actual houses with
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for buyers: Project CityCenter Growing Right Up!! - 10/30/07 02:06 AM
Las Vegas Real Estate Blog Post #2 I ventured down to "The Strip" to provide my readers with some accompanying photos for my Wednesday blog: "Las Vegas Realtor Plays Tourist". I was able to get some rare cloudy-day shots of the multitude of cranes permeating the skyline next to the Bellagio. I was very
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for buyers: A New Photo Journey Through Clark County - 10/29/07 05:06 AM
I am starting a new phlogging adventure (no that is not something perverted). As I travel around Clark County I'll be shooting photo's of things that strike a fancy with me. I'll upload these photo's via my phone to my new site. You can get to the new site here. Sign
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for buyers: It's A Great Time To Buy! - 10/24/07 11:37 PM
Attention buyers! Now is a great time to consider making that offer. Interest rates are still great and there is plenty to choose from. Get off the fence, step out there and "Just Do It"! Now that doesn't mean run around making ridiculously low offers on everything on the market. Make
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for buyers: Streets of Gold in Fisher's Landing - 10/20/07 04:12 AM
Fall is in the air and the streets are covered with gold in Fisher's Landing right now. Today I was driving through Fisher's Landing showing houses and found the area to be most beautiful.The fall colors are in full swing and the leaves are falling fast. The windstorm and rain these
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for buyers: REDUCED! - 10/16/07 10:41 AM
Check out all of these price reductions! 622 E. Oakside, South Bend (MLS #220378) NOW $98,000: 3BR, 1.5BA, 1594SF 55610 Melrose Ave., South Bend (MLS #222002) NOW $84,000: 3BR, 1BA, 1876SF 210 Elm, Osceola (MLS #219980) NOW $70,000: 2BR, 1BA, 874SF 3609 Addison, South Bend (MLS #221123) NOW $65,000: 3BR, 1BA, 864SF 502 S. 31st,
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for buyers: RottenNeighrbor.com - 10/12/07 05:05 PM
A new website promises to help you find your dream home in your dream neighborhood. It does so, by tracking and locating “rotten neighbors”. RottenNeighbor.com is being marketed as a tool for home buyers and real estate agents. It is open and anonymous. You can post anything about your
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for buyers: Buyer Frequently Asked Questions - 10/12/07 05:01 PM
How do I know what price range I can afford in a house? There are many resources on the web which will calculate your mortgage payment on a house at different lending rates, or you can call a mortgage broker and they will help you find out what you can afford. Always
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for buyers: 5 Hot New Housing Trends - 10/12/07 04:59 PM
Some of the latest trends in homebuilding and remodeling weren't hard to predict. Is anyone surprised that Americans, already living in monster homes, want even bigger ones? But there were some developments industry professionals, including myself never saw coming. Here’s a few that are really hot right now: Upscale garages: Who knew that these
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for buyers: The Clark County Lowdown... "Flip Fantasy" - 09/18/07 01:15 PM
This last Sunday our local newspaper The Columbian did a great story about flipping homes. It gives a great perspective of this phenomenon with a true picture. Check out the story here. There are some great tips in this that are perfect to pass along to your clients as well.I am
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for buyers: "Are they negotiable?" the buyer's new favorite catch phrase..... - 09/17/07 06:23 AM
"Are they negotiable?" ..... We are asked all the time if the sellers are negotiable....both from buyers interested in our listings and buyers we are working with as buyer's agents, it's nothing new... BUT the question has taken an interesting turn, now they often ask if sellers are negotiable BEFORE they know how
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for buyers: It's The End Of The World As We Know It... - 09/13/07 09:57 PM
...And I Feel Fine! Not only is this a great classic R.E.M. song, but a truth to our current Real Estate world. And I do feel fine. Why you ask? Our market here in Clark County (and around the Pacific NW) is actually returning to a more stable and "normal" market.
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for buyers: REDUCED! - 08/07/07 08:02 AM
10868 Jefferson, Osceola This 4BR RIVERFRONT home is now only $200,000. Call Stacy to set up your private showing! "PRICE REDUCED UNTIL AUGUST 31ST, 2007 FOR OUR SUMMERTIME HOME SALE. ORIGINAL LISTING PRICE WAS $215,000. BUY NOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SALE PRICE! WONDERFUL RIVER HOME OVERLOOKING BAUGO BAY. ENJOY THE HUGE
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for buyers: REDUCED! - 08/01/07 10:06 AM
702 Eisenhower, Mishawaka This 2BR home is now only $49,900. Call Stacy to set up your private showing! "PRICED TO SELL FAST! DONT MISS THIS MISHAWAKA HOME IN PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT! SOME MINOR UPDATING WILL ALLOW YOU TO ENJOY LIFE CONVENIENT TO EVERYTHING. THIS RANCH SITS ON A CORNER LOT. LARGE LIVING ROOM,
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for buyers: 2007 St. Joseph County 4-H Fair - 07/31/07 12:33 PM
It's here!! It's here! If you haven't made it to the St. Joseph County 4H Fair, head there now! Charlie Daniels will be performing July 31 and 38 Special will be performing August 3. This is a great opportunity to get out and see what's happening in St. Joseph County. Of
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for buyers: REDUCED! - 07/30/07 03:32 PM
18092 Lisbon, South Bend This 2500 SF like-new home is now only $218,000. Call Stacy to set up your private showing! "BEAUTIFUL LIKE NEW HOME! THE 'GETTY' BY WEISS, WITH AN EXTRA 2 FT ON EACH END OF THE HOME. OVERSIZED KIT W/ STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND ISLAND W/EAT UP COUNTER & BOOKSHELVES
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for buyers: Latest Clark County Market Update - 07/27/07 12:03 PM
Latest Clark County Market Updateby Dale Chumbley, Clark County REALTORClark County Real Estate BlogThe Chumbley TeamHello Clark County,The numbers are in. We just received the latest RMLS statistics for the end of June. As we compare the market activity from January through June 2007 to the same 2006 time period, we see
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for buyers: Looking for some summer fun? - 07/25/07 09:18 AM
Last night we made our way over to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. If you need a dose of summer fun, this is it! Nothing beats the smell of manure and elephant ears, as well as the sights of young cowbows and tired parents! Yesterday I learned that the Elkhart County
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