for sellers: Rentals are still smoking HOT! - 07/14/08 12:40 PM
Due to the large amount of homes in foreclosure, it seems the rental market just keeps picking up. As more home owners revert to renting, the rental market moves faster and faster!
Here in Las Vegas, there are presently 3,612 properties available for rent in the MLS.
281 properties were leased in … (1 comments)
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for sellers: JUST SOLD- 52048 Mallard Pointe Dr., Granger - 07/14/08 11:25 AM
Sold in less than 6 months for 99% of list price! This beautiful two story home was like new-- with a fresh clean interior and no wall paper to remove! The seller was absolutely meticulous in making the home shine, and you could tell how well she had taken care of … (0 comments)
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for sellers: JUST SOLD- 622 Oakside, South Bend - 07/14/08 11:06 AM
Sold for 94% of list price! This brick and limestone ranch is located in a great city neighborhood. It took a bit of time for it to sell, but I think the new owner has a great investment on their hands. A little bit of TLC will go a long way … (0 comments)
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for sellers: JUST SOLD- 622 Oakside, South Bend - 07/14/08 11:05 AM
Sold for 94% of list price! This brick and limestone ranch is in a great neighborhood in South Bend. It took some time for it to sell, but I think the new owner has a great investment on their hands. A little bit of TLC and this place will shine, especially with … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Gay Real Estate and Relocation - No Federal Protection Against Discrimination - 07/10/08 07:52 PM
The Fair Housing Act does not protect Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered people from discrimination. Some states, such as Maryland, do have state laws that protect against discrimination for being GLBT. Additionally, a lot of local governments have passed laws that protect against such discrimination.
In addition to Maryland, the District … (14 comments)
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for sellers: The Home Smells Like an Ashtray! Pay Now or (really) Pay Later! - 07/09/08 12:51 AM
Hindsight is sooo 20/20. If our clients could only see what we know to be the truth. There are two homes in Sun City Grand that come to mind as I write this post. Both of them are Madera models and both have large, private backyards. They also have enough upgrades in … (67 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: "I'm DONE with this house" Should I walk away? - 07/01/08 01:02 AM
For many, the home ownership dream has become an albatross around the neck, a cross to bear or a nightmare. Don't feel alone. Please don't "walk away" from the obligations, either. Here are options, the basics are underlined:
First, please call the bank! Many banks are willing to work out new … (11 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (6 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (1 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (4 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (3 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (2 comments)
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for sellers: SOLD- 2013 Jefferson, Mishawaka - 06/23/08 11:41 AM
Sold in 74 days for 93% of list price! This nice cape cod home sits on almost 1/3 an acre in Mishawaka. It's conveniently located too! The kitchen was completely updated and was a beautiful selling feature. A woodburning stove helps with winter heating costs too. The yard was large both front … (0 comments)
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for sellers: SOLD- 17699 Ironstone Dr., South Bend - 06/23/08 11:21 AM
Sold in 40 days for 95% of list price! This lovely family home in South Bend is located in a great neighborhood. It has four bedrooms, and ample living space with a formal living room & dining room, family room and screened porch on the main floor. It also has a full … (0 comments)
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for sellers: SOLD- 1228 White Oak, South Bend - 06/23/08 11:12 AM
Sold in 11 days for $2,000 MORE than list price! This great South Bend Cape Cod home sold in no time! It's just a short walk from Notre Dame, with a view of the campus from the driveway. The sellers completely gutted the bathrooms, which made a huge difference. The kitchen was … (0 comments)
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for sellers: City of Jacksonville Offering Interest Free Loans to Distressed Homeowners!? - 06/18/08 04:12 PM
Thanks to the Florida Association of Realtors Daily News Brief delivered to my inbox every morning for informing me that the City of Jacksonville is offering up to $5,000 to distressed homeowners to help them with their mortgage payments. The amount loaned will be forgiven if they stay in the home for 5 years. The story … (1 comments)
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for sellers: Do you have a home to sell in Sun City Grand, Sun City West, Arziona Traditions or one of our other active adult communities? - 06/08/08 12:03 PM
Do you have a home to sell in one of our area active adult communities but believe homes don't sell in our HOT Arizona summer months?
Nothing could be further from the truth! I have four buyers, that I know of, coming in this month alone. And I have many others … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (11 comments)
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for sellers: Using Feedback to Position Your Home To Sell - 05/08/08 09:42 AM
When is your home "positioned to sell"
1) Priced Well
2) Looks Good (both in person AND on the internet)
3) You have left some flexibility to negotiate both price and home inspection
Just because a home isn't sold, doesn't mean it isn't positioned to sell. This time of year it is not … (9 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate- The 5 Reasons Sellers Should List with Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty - 04/21/08 01:09 PM
For a free audio recording on the 5 reasons a seller should list their mountain property with Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty dial toll free 888.694.2181 ext 2.
Not all Real Estate Companies are created equal. If you are interested in finding out what sets us apart from the competition, the recording … (3 comments)
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for sellers: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate- May Open House Month - 04/17/08 08:50 AM
Steve Keefe, Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty announced today that Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty has designated the month of May "Open House Month". Throughout the month of May, CB Sky Ridge will be showcasing properties via open house to create exposure for those properties and give buyers an … (2 comments)
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for sellers: Just Sold- 527 Webster, Mishawaka - 04/16/08 09:51 AM
Sold in 87 days! This great home in Mishawaka gave off a "Pottery Barn" feel! The sellers went above and beyond as they stripped woodwork throughout the home, to restore it's natural beauty. The kitchen was updated and the bathroom was gutted to the studs. Hardwood floors throughout, and a finished … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Top 5 Felonies a Seller Can Make When Preparing Their Home For Sale - 04/01/08 10:43 AM
Beginning my career in real estate as a sole buyer's agent, I've learned a thing or two about what turns buyers off when looking at homes. There are just some things that are sure to make a buyer do a 180. Here are the top 5 felonies a seller can make … (9 comments)
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for sellers: Lake Arrowhead Realtor Statistics - 03/28/08 11:13 AM
According to the Rim O' The World Association of Realtors, there are approximately 400 Realtors working the Crestline to Green Valley Lake Market we service.
Of those Realtors, only half of them have any listings at all. Of those that have listings half of those have only 1 or 2.
62% of … (3 comments)
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for sellers: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate- Overpricing Homes - 03/18/08 05:27 PM
Grossly overpricing a property is both a disservice to the client and yourself as a Realtor. Take for example this listing in our market. Most would say that this property is one of the nicest properties in the Lake Arrowhead area. A local Realtor who projects herself as a "High End … (4 comments)
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for sellers: 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- … (1 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (1 comments)
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for sellers: 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: … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Cut Closet Clutter - 03/03/08 12:40 PM
Today's home buyer is typically looking for a space about 20 percent larger than their current home. But if they can't see that additional space through all the stuff they won't buy it. How about cutting out some closet clutter? Professional experts say we wear only 20 percent of our clothes … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (2 comments)
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for sellers: More Not Less Commission - 02/19/08 10:17 AM
Conversation in 2004, 2005, 2006:
Agent: "We charge 6%. 3% is paid to the Broker who sells your home, and we retain 3% for our efforts on your behalf."
Seller: "I have people lined up to list and sell my home and they all tell me that they will do it for 5%. … (2 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (1 comments)
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for sellers: Short Sale Assistance for Home Owners in Trouble - 02/14/08 08:53 AM
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty has rolled out a new program to assist homeowners who may be challenged by mortgage products affecting their ability to meet the obligation. Specially trained member so of our team are on hand and available to assist homeowners evaluate their options to avoid foreclosure and delinquency. … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Title Insurance- What Is It and How To Shop It. Real Estate Information For Oak Park, Agoura, and Westlake Village, CA - 02/12/08 11:55 AM
Title Insurance- What Is It and How To Shop It.Real Estate Information For Oak Park, Agoura, and Westlake Village, CA
As a realtor, my fiduciary duty is to my clients, whether I am representing the buyer or the seller. I take this responsibility very seriously. I am not just a company person, pushing company affiliates. I … (2 comments)
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for sellers: 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, … (5 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Real Estate In Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake & The Conejo- Is It Worthwhile To Fix A Property Before Selling? - 01/31/08 01:00 AM
Real Estate In Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake & The Conejo- Is It Worthwhile To Fix A Property Before Selling?
Sellers often ask me if they should fix up a property before they put it on the market. To a certain extent, that depends on the house and the area. Many buyers want a … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (4 comments)
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for sellers: 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, … (5 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (1 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (2 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (2 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (2 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (3 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (2 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (4 comments)
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for sellers: Do You Want To SELL or Just Want To LIST??? - 10/27/07 06:27 PM
Dear SELLERS of Real Estate, Do you want to SELL your home (or land or other type of property) OR do you just want to LIST? If you don't really have to sell now, perhaps you shouldn't be in this type of market. Buyers are reluctant to commit themselves because … (1 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (2 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (1 comments)
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for sellers: Disclosure: It's The Law - 10/13/07 03:40 PM
When selling your home there is a laundry list of things to be done. From pricing to staging to open houses, there is a lot to prepare for. However, an important piece of selling your home is often one that is overlooked, that is the disclosure of any flaws or defects … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (1 comments)
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for sellers: 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. … (2 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (2 comments)
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for sellers: 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 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Property Tax drama - 07/24/07 11:57 AM
Have you heard about the property tax drama going on in Indiana? It's so bad that in Marion County (home to Indianapolis) the Governor stepped in and ordered a county-wide reassessment. I'm surprised he didn't order statewide reassessments. This problem is more of a nightmare, and looks to be in our faces … (0 comments)
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for sellers: The Redneck Neighbors: Are They Killing Your Sale? - 07/17/07 06:16 AM
This one is on a personal level, but one I am certain many folks can identify with. My mother and father had a house built on my grandparents property years ago. Since this time both of my grandparents have passed on and my parents sold their home (which is located directly … (9 comments)
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for sellers: Why Great Homes Don't Sell - 07/10/07 05:50 AM
There are fabulous homes that are in excellent or prime locations, yet they sit on the market for months with a bang of showings initially, but then it tapers off as time moves on and your house is still sitting there.
WHY?
There are many reasons why, but most of the time can … (2 comments)
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for sellers: Presale Inspections can Give Seller an Advantage - 06/14/07 03:55 PM
A new trend going on in the real estate world is that sellers hiring inspectors to do a scrutinous walk through of the home before putting it on the market. These reports are made available to buyers prior to writing an offer on the home. The benefits to sellers are twofold. This allows the seller to convey and … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Tips To Help You Sell A Vacant House - 06/14/07 03:39 PM
The ad looks too good to be true - a home with all the prerequisites you want is on the market in a fabulous neighborhood. The community is near work, the schools are great, there are lots of activities nearby - and the asking price is competitive.When the prospective buyers approach … (3 comments)
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for sellers: ARMs grasp may slip away? - 06/14/07 03:37 PM
Consumers seem to be fleeing ARMs (Adjustable Rate Mortagages), according to a recent article by Realty Times writer Michele Dawson. According to Mrs. Dawson, with the rates increasing over the past 10 months consumers have been refinancing in droves. Is the time right for yo to refi your home?
Could be. According … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Notre Dame's Eddy Street Commons Project - 06/14/07 03:30 PM
The University of Notre Dame has plans for a 30 acre redevelopment project along Eddy St. south of Angela. The idea is to creat a "college town" of housing, retail, restaurants, offices and green space. The project will be in development over the course of the next few years.
The project will be called Eddy St. … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Riverfront Condos in Mishawaka and South Bend - 06/14/07 03:11 PM
South Bend's River Park will be the recipient of 30+ townhomes situated on the St. Joe river once Windsor Builders LLC follows through with their upcoming plans (pending further approval).
The townhomes will approximate 2000+ square feet and be price well below $300,000. This spells huge competition for the many many developers … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Title Tips - 06/08/07 01:44 AM
Title TipsDale Chumbley, Clark County REALTORThe Chumbley TeamClark County Real Estate Blog
Dealing With An Estate?When an estate is selling property there are several important considerations to remember.In our effort to serve you and your clients in the most professional and timely manner, it is helpful to inform your title or … (1 comments)
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for sellers: Latest Market Update - 06/05/07 08:43 PM
Hello Clark County,
The numbers are in. We just received the latest RMLS statistics for the end of April.
As we compare the market activity from January through April 2007 to the same 2006 time period, we see new listings have increased by 8.7%. The closed sales have decreased 14.2% and the pending … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Leave the lights on... - 05/24/07 03:50 AM
Hello everyone,
Sorry for the absence on here.
Real estate has been going really well and I've been quite busy. Busy showing houses to quite a few buyers. As we have been looking at all sorts of homes a trend has been noticed. Not enough sellers leave their lights on inside the home for … (2 comments)
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for sellers: Home & Garden Idea Fair This Weekend - 04/28/07 02:36 AM
Clark Public Utilities' Home & Garden Idea Fair will be held on April 27, 28, and 29, 2007 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, located at 17402 NE Delfel Road in Ridgefield, Washington, just nine miles north of the I-5 bridge at Exit 9.The hours for the 2007 … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Exquisite Custom Salmon Creek Home For Sale - 04/12/07 09:12 PM
Take Care, Dale The Chumbley Team … (0 comments)
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for sellers: Title Tips - 04/10/07 03:52 AM
This guest post courtesy of Clark County TitleImportant Title Insurance Coverage For YouThere are 3 types of Title Insurance policies typically insured for residential properties.The most common is the "Standard" Owner's policy, the newer Home Owner's policy and the Owner's Extended policy. There are some big differences with each, and here's … (1 comments)
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for sellers: Historical Real Estate View Shown As A Roller Coaster Ride - 04/07/07 03:03 PM
I saw this video tonight on KPTV 12 News. It represents the history of home values in the U.S. since 1890, factoring out the effects of inflation. It is based on existing home sales, not new construction. It is a great visual representation that lets you see how incredible real estate has … (1 comments)
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for sellers: Latest Market Update - 03/22/07 06:08 PM
Hello Clark County,Our newest RMLS stats have just come out. Below you will find the current update as well as the snapshot of the same time last year. You'll notice that the market time has definitely risen as there are more homes on the market now and less homes being sold.Even … (0 comments)
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for sellers: 2000 W Reserve St 1916 Restoration - 03/13/07 02:04 PM
Wonderful house for sale in Downtown Vancouver, WA. This home features almost 3,500 square feet. 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Not just a remodel, this has been completely restored! All new plumbing, electrical, furnce and more. No detail left untouched. Contact Dale Chumbley at 360-260-3253 to see this beautiful home. Priced … (0 comments)
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for sellers: March "Real Estate" Madness - 03/08/07 03:17 AM
March Madness is almost upon us. That time when "most of the world" pauses to follow one of the most watched sporting events in the entire world. It is estimated that nearly 4 billion dollars will be wagered worldwide during this little basketball tourney. Not bad for 3 weeks of play.
Guess … (0 comments)
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for sellers: How To Tell If A Home Is A Candidate For Off Market Sale - 12/21/06 10:12 PM
I've been writing about off market sales this week, since I have been involved in one and it's an interesting experience. By Off Market, I mean no sign, no MLS listings, no ads, no nothing. The agent calls other agents who they know have buyers for this type of property, and … (0 comments)
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