home buyers: Weekly Magalia Real Estate Market Update - 05/09/08 08:55 AM
The Magalia real estate market has been moving at a slow pace. Last week there were 2 properties that went under agreement and only 1 listing that closed escrow. The Magalia sellers however are hoping to pick up the pace as 22 sellers lowered the price on the real estate properties … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Question about Florida Law or Tradition - 05/09/08 12:34 AM
Can a buyer write an offer contigent on the sale of another home? Is this customary or rare?
In the State of Missouri we actually have an addendum you can check that states the contract is contingent on the sale of a home or the closing of a home already under contract. … (1 comments)
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home buyers: Something Home Buyers Should Consider - 05/08/08 09:38 PM
Home buyers - thinking about a Move 2 North Georgia or maybe a second home in the cool North Georgia Mountains? Please take a minute and think about this...
As a licensed Realtor in the state of Georgia, I feel it is very important for home buyers to understand buyer representation and … (5 comments)
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home buyers: If You are Buying a Home with a Private Sewer System - 05/08/08 09:07 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
First Time Home Buyer's and Home Buyer's, Here are some are some things to do's and not to do, for a private sewer system.
Do
Have the cesspool pumped out on an annual basis.
Have the septic system pumped out every two to three … (1 comments)
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home buyers: Why Buy In Toledo - Reasons To Buy Now... - 05/08/08 04:16 PM
There are compelling reasons to buy a home in Toledo and Northwest Ohio and our local board - The Toledo Board of Realtors put together a web site to highlight some of them. They have encouraged members to incorporate this site which is appropriately called Why Buy In Toledo into our … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Some of the defects that I have found with warm air systems! - 05/07/08 09:25 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
These are just a few of the deficiencies and defects, that I have found in warm air systems.
The fan belt is loose or damaged.
The filter is dirty, it's missing, loose or sometimes it's damaged.
Asbestos in or on the system.
Dose not … (4 comments)
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home buyers: Consumers Turning to Internet to Find Homes - 05/07/08 02:18 PM
written by Amy Le on Monday, May 5, 4:14PM
Amy Le We at Homescape decided to conduct a consumer survey to learn more about today’s online users and better understand how they use the Internet for their home buying and selling needs. We posted the survey on our homepage … (1 comments)
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home buyers: Internet Home Buyer Vs. Traditional Home Buyer - 05/07/08 02:15 PM
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home buyers: Attention Buyers: The Benefits of Signing a Representation Agreement - 05/07/08 11:54 AM
By Kacey Sides, Buyer Specialist
So an agent wants you to sign a Representation Agreement. This binding agreement may not be something that you want to sign if you don't know all of the benefits, facts about representation, and you are not yet comfortable with the agent that is asking you to … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Where dose your Water Source come from! First Time Home Buyer's - 05/06/08 09:42 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedomto a Worry Free Home!
One of the things your Home Inspector should let you know about is the water source for the home you are looking at to buy.
In a city, the water source is taken for granted.
But not so for folk's living in the … (5 comments)
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home buyers: BUYING & SELLING STRATEGIES FOR RIGHT NOW! - 05/06/08 08:29 PM
WHEN BUYING, YOU NEED A SOLID STRATEGY TO HELP YOU HAVE A COMPETITIVE EDGE IN TODAYS MARKET!
WHEN BUYING...
Strategy #1 Choosing a Lender/Getting Pre-qualified:
Sellers want to know if you can qualify to buy their home before showing their home to you! You need to know what you can qualify for before looking. … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Home buyers please read this important information before you buy in Pennsylavnia. - 05/06/08 02:21 PM
I am an accredited buyers representative and hold the ABR designation. I have written several articles that you might find useful when you start looking for homes.
Here are links to the articles :
1. The Advantages of Hiring a Buyer's Agent. http://activerain.com/blogsview/100328/The-advantages-of-hiring
2. Five Biggest Mistakes Buyers make when looking for a house .
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home buyers: Overcoming the misconceptions about the "credit crisis" - 05/05/08 12:38 PM
Financing Solutions with David Reed
You've watched the news and read about it in the papers. You know, the "credit crisis" and how buyers need 20 percent down in order to buy a home? And even if you found a buyer with 20 percent down, lenders aren't making loans anyway. So, why bother, … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Consumer Credit History - 05/05/08 10:54 AM
How many of you have had buyers who wanted to purchase a home but their credit history is preventing them from moving forward.
There are many programs out there to help consumers repair their credit history.
It can be overwhelming to a consumer who is looking for assistance in repairing their credit.
There are … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Why you should select Baker Home Inspection and Consulting! - 05/04/08 08:46 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
I am professionally trained, I have been Certified in Home Inspections by two of the Top Schools in the U.S.
I have done over a 1000 Home Inspections.
Most of the Home Inspection Societys that a Home Inspector can join only require … (2 comments)
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home buyers: News for SAN DIEGO HOME BUYERS - 05/04/08 08:06 PM
Americas Riskiest Markets & Some good news for San Diego RealEstatefrom Ivan at Southland here in San DiegoBy Roy Mason c/o IVAN SOLICEUsing data from a variety of sources, Forbes has compiled a list of the nations "Riskiest" Real Estate Markets - which includes San Diego and Sacremento.. BUT!!!! , the … (0 comments)
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home buyers: SharpBuyers.com Pays Buyers Closing Costs! - 05/04/08 09:46 AM
The Boston based Real Estate Referral Company, SharpBuyers.com connects home buyers throughout the United States with real estate brokers and agents that will provide full service representation and a real estate rebate that can be used towards paying buyers closing costs. Sharpbuyers.com agents will pay between 20%-50% of their commissions towards home buyers … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Home Buyers Start Their Home Search With SharpBuyers.com - 05/04/08 08:36 AM
For anyone thinking about purchasing a home, SharpBuyers.com is your first stop. SharpBuyers.com connects buyers to local real estate agents that provide full service representation, quality service and a real estate rebate. SharpBuyers.com agents answer all of your questions and ensure that you are an educated home buyer. They walk you … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Sell My Las Vegas House Fast - Stop Foreclosure In Las Vegas Nevada - 05/03/08 11:30 PM
Home prices in Las Vegas have dropped by over 22 percent in the last 12 months. Each and every month it seems there are more banks taking back properties through the foreclosure process in Las Vegas. That means there are hundreds of people who will have a foreclosure on their credit … (0 comments)
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home buyers: How Baker Home Inspectin and Consulting, can help you Part 1, New Hampshire - 05/03/08 11:14 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
A Home Inspection in New Hampshire gives the potential buyer and their Real Estate Agent,( hopefully you are useing a Buyer's only Agent), the tools needed to make an informed decision about the condition of the home and reduce libilities for … (4 comments)
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home buyers: How Baker Home Inspection and Consulting, can help you Part 2, New Hampshire - 05/03/08 09:47 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
The issues that really matter will fall into four categories:
Major defects, an example of this would be a structural failure.Things will lead to major defects, like a small roof-flashing leak, for an example.Things that may hinder your ability to finance … (0 comments)
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home buyers: The journey to your new home! - 05/03/08 04:31 PM
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Confucius
I know from experience that for some people, the process of finding a home is mostly work, and little joy. The road can seem long...and winding.
As a RE/MAX Premier Customer Satisfaction provider, my goal is to create a … (0 comments)
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home buyers: When do you want to move to a new home? - 05/03/08 04:28 PM
"A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement." Bo Bennett.
I appreciate your interest in making a move to a new home. Whenever your dream home becomes available, you want to be aware of all your real estate options, don't you?
I'd like to invite you to … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Good advice for Richmond Virginia Home Buyers! - 05/03/08 04:25 PM
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." Les Brown
That's good advice for space travel. And it could encourage an actor to continue their rehearsals until they make it to Carnegie Hall. However it's not a proven strategy for buying real estate.
As a homebuyer your … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Richmond Virginia Real Estate - Find your dream home! - 05/03/08 04:21 PM
"Dreams come true; without that possibility nature would not incite us to have them." John Updike
Have you met a house you liked? That may sound funny to you. But the longer I'm in the business, the more I find that homes have personalities. To really get to know a home, you … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Hand Held Shower Sprayers, First Time Home Buyer's - 05/02/08 11:46 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
The problem with hand held shower sprayers is that the flexible pipe that connects to the sprayer is uselly long enough for the sprayer to be completely immersed in the tub water. If anyone has used any dyes or chemicals … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Gas Log Fireplaces! Inspection's - 05/02/08 10:25 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
Gas log fireplaces in New Hampshire is more than likelly going to be fueled by propane and it will either be vented or unvented sometimes.
Vented means that the combustion gases will be vented to the outside. Now a unvented one means … (4 comments)
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home buyers: A Happy end to a rough week - 05/02/08 09:59 PM
I started the week writing an offer on a home that my buyers have been eyeing for months. It's been on the market for A YEAR! Who knew apparently several other people have been eyeing it as well and lo and behold another offer came in 'slightly' cleaner than ours. No … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Foreclosures Up 23 Percent – How Many More to Come ? - 05/02/08 06:41 PM
The 2008 first quarter results are in and they do not look good. Foreclosures are up 23 percent from the first quarter in 2007. This marks record foreclosures across the nation. Now one in every 195 house holds is in some sate of foreclosure. We are only four months into the … (0 comments)
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home buyers: What to expect from and FHA Appraiser - 05/02/08 04:41 PM
Due to the more strict lender's guidelines, FHA loans are on demand. FHA loans can be obtain with less credit scores and lower down payments. However, the house condition has to meet minimum FHA standards. Lenders will hire a HUD Approved Real Estate Appraiser to determine if the home to buy … (14 comments)
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home buyers: The Future of Real Estate In Relation To Home Buyers - 05/02/08 03:56 PM
As websites like Trulia and Zillow offer buyers more and more tools to make educated decisions in purchasing their ideal home, the pool of buyers that seek the assistance of Realtors is dwindling. Although the information on Trulia and Zillow may not be 100% accurate, many buyers see it as the … (4 comments)
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home buyers: Home Buyer's, Be Sure your Home Inspector, Looks at the Chimney Flashing! - 05/02/08 03:20 PM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
One of the main causes of a leaking roof is the failure of the flashing around the chimney.
Chimney flashing fails for two basic reasons, it either gets punctured or torn, this typically resulting from old age and corrosion or … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Could it Possibly Be That Buyer's Don't Understand? - 05/02/08 12:34 AM
After reading another post about an agent meeting buyer's and showing them homes, only to find out they had made appointments with other agent's, my heart sank.
I would have thought with all the information available, buyer's would understand how pointless it is to use 2 or 3 agents for their purpose … (9 comments)
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home buyers: Rio Rancho, New Mexico - Housing Market Declared a "Declining Market" - 04/29/08 04:10 PM
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home buyers: Tampa Real Estate-The 9 Steps to Home Ownership - 04/29/08 01:11 PM
Tampa Bay Homes Search
Always Remember " Don't wait to buy Real Estate, Buy Real Estate then Wait "
Leo Gonzalez
Quantum Realty Solutions
(813)505-8054
http://www.leogonzalezrealtor.com
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home buyers: Introducing the iPod DJay... - 04/28/08 09:23 PM
It's Friday night. If you're anything like me, Friday Nights are nights when you let down your hair and relax a little...perhaps dinner, a movie, or a show. This past Friday is no exception. We've still got a teenager at home who doesn't drive, so Friday night involves playing part-time taxicab driver too. … (13 comments)
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home buyers: How do you sell in a buyer’s market? Know your audience - 04/28/08 01:40 PM
How do you sell houses in a buyer’s market?
The first rule … (0 comments)
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home buyers: How Real Estate is similar to playing poker. Know when to hold em, know when to fold em! - 04/28/08 10:59 AM
Being a Real Estate Professional is a lot like playing Texas hold'em. The game can be fast and furious and reap big returns or leave you busted and out of the game.
"Your Rank" is how the general public views your ethics and services.
"Community Cards" would be all the properties available to … (10 comments)
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home buyers: Spring in the Evening... - 04/25/08 06:40 PM
It was one of those absolutely gorgeous Spring days here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Magnolia tree is blossoming in full splendor! The flowering Crab tree is pushing out it's first blossoms too. But there's something else happening...(This picture was taken a couple of days ago) Now, this tree has started … (26 comments)
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home buyers: LEASE/PURCHASE SENSE - 04/25/08 04:54 PM
When I have a listing, I get a lot of inquiries about lease/purchase. I've been told it is against Texas law and our attorney says not to do them. There are reasons it's not beneficial to either the buyer or the seller.For the seller: The seller gets his house cleaned up, … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Interest Rates Slashed Again- Its time to buy a home - 04/25/08 07:24 AM
Fed to Slash Rates Again, Then What? The Federal Reserve has cut the federal-funds rate to 2.25 percent from 5.25 percent, amounting to seven reductions over a span of eight months, and experts anticipate another 0.25 percentage point cut at its April 29-30 meeting. However, experts think the central bank could … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Buy A Home- Homes are selling at more Affordable Prices - 04/25/08 07:03 AM
Daily Real Estate News | April 24, 2008Affordability Improves for New Buyers Falling prices are good news for home buyers, making it increasingly likely that they will be able to find a property at a price that is significantly lower than it would have been two years ago and probably less than the … (0 comments)
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home buyers: 109 Center St, Dundalk, Maryland 21222 - 04/23/08 05:53 PM
Here is an Outstanding Dundalk Single Family Home listed at
$165,000
REDUCED $155,900
Listed $55K below appraisal! Owner says SELL-Bring all offers! Everything is new-Kitchen cabinets, tile, all stainless appliances-Mba new whirlpool tub & sep stand up shower, tile floor. New windows, roof, HVAC, HWH, electric, plumbing. Prop 99% complete needs some … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Why use a buyer's agent? - 04/23/08 12:36 PM
Did you know that it costs you nothing to have an agent help you purchase your next home? The seller pays both sides of the commission when they sell their home. And it's important to have someone on YOUR side. When you're driving around looking at properties, the names of the … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Soffit Vents for Zero-Lot-Line Homes in Bryan, Texas. - 04/23/08 11:15 AM
Several weeks ago, during a routine home inspection of a new home in Bryan, Texas, the inspector told my first time home buyer client that the left side of the soffit did not have vent holes, like were present on the right hand side. It became an issue of concern to … (1 comments)
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home buyers: Make sure your loan officer has done FHA loans before! - 04/22/08 07:54 PM
Just last week, one of my newer agent came to me all excited because he got his first buyer who is FHA approved. And, not only that, they have found a condo they love, ready to put in an offer. I congratulated him and somehow I happen to ask him if … (9 comments)
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home buyers: Home Buyers Rebate Atlanta - 04/22/08 05:40 PM
Home buyers in Atlanta are looking to make the buying process more affordable. While negotiating the best deal with the seller for the home is one aspect, there is also a home buyers rebate in Atlanta to be obtained through proper negotiations. The home buyers rebate would be in addition to the price … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Appleton and Fox Cities Home Buyers and Sellers Are Active... But Cautious - 04/22/08 05:21 PM
Appleton, Fox Cities and surrounding areas are alive with home buyers and home sellers but there's something different about them. I don't mean different in a bad way either, far from it. I've found that both home buyers and sellers are very educated on the national real estate market conditions which … (2 comments)
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home buyers: One reason to use a real estate agent to sell your home? - 04/22/08 12:28 PM
I talked to a FSBO (for sale by owner) the other day and he was so frustrated. He had an open house and people came thru and criticized everything. They asked if the carpet was original, who choose THAT wallpaper, etc. It really hurt his feelings and made him mad. I explained … (12 comments)
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home buyers: To buy, or not to buy, that is the question... - 04/22/08 01:28 AM
Yes it's true. This market is challenging for sellers. In most parts of the country, the inventory has tripled. With so many choices out there, buyers can afford to be picky. Do you have the best product, or the best price? Why are buyers waiting on the sidelines though? I've been … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Home buyers are looking again - 04/21/08 06:58 PM
From Somerset 08873
But, it's value they are buying
Yesterday, I held a 3-hour open house at a 2 bedroom - 2 bath ranch style townhouse (MLS #) in the Quailbrook section of Franklin Township. During that time, on average, potential home buyers dropped in every 15-minutes to view the home. I can recall, in … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Want to Buy a Foreclosure? Read this First. - 04/21/08 04:15 PM
By Kacey Sides, Buyer's Specialist - Andy Hodes & The Scenic City Team
Foreclosures are everywhere. Here in Chattanooga, we definitely have our fair share. Buying a foreclosure can be a great investment or a huge nightmare. Having a Realtor on your side to guide you through the process can help keep … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Want to Buy a Foreclosure? Read this First. - 04/21/08 04:14 PM
By Kacey Sides, Buyer's Specialist - Andy Hodes & The Scenic City Team
Foreclosures are everywhere. Here in Chattanooga, we definitely have our fair share. Buying a foreclosure can be a great investment or a huge nightmare. Having a Realtor on your side to guide you through the process can help keep … (1 comments)
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home buyers: 10 Steps to Cleaner Air - 04/21/08 02:37 PM
Every time we drive to work or school, use our heating system or air conditioners, clean our windows, or even style our hair, we make choices that affect air pollution. Here are ten steps we can all do to reduce air pollution.
1. Walk or ride a bike. When looking for a new home … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Elkhart County, Indiana, Can You Buy A Home With Past Credit Problems? - 04/18/08 10:37 PM
Elkhart County Home Buyers who have credit problems can make it harder to qualify, but it's quite possible for Buyers with poor credit to obtain home loans.
Anyone who has had a financial problem - whether it was a matter of late credit payments, delinquent tax, or even a judgment that was … (0 comments)
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home buyers: The Nehemiah Program - Downpayment Assistance - 04/18/08 12:02 PM
Thanks to The Nehemiah Program ®, more than 250,000 individuals and families now own homes.
Let them help you achieve the American dream:
Gift funds up to 6% of the final contract sales towards your downpayment and/or closing costsGift funds for both first time and repeat homebuyers (Nehemiah charges a nominal processing fee that … (0 comments)
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home buyers: U.S. Senate Slamming the Door on Key Charitable Downpayment Assistance Programs - 04/18/08 11:53 AM
Gaithersburg, Md. - Ann Ashburn, President & CEO of AmeriDream, Inc., issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate's proposed housing stimulus package. The Senate's proposal eliminates charitable down payment assistance funded in part by home sellers. Those programs, operated by charitable organizations in accordance with current law and HUD guidelines, … (1 comments)
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home buyers: Investment Property For Sale - 04/18/08 11:33 AM
A list of investment property:
6520 Charlestown Pk, Charlestown, IN 47111 $15,000 Sold AS IS WHERE IS. Home is in need of repairs. Value mostly in land. Good investment opportunity in picturesque area of the country.
6414 Hibernia Rd Charlestown, IN 47111 $28,900 country setting, fixer upper 1 story cottage with 2 bd 1 … (0 comments)
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home buyers: A Model Home - 04/18/08 11:16 AM
Entering the great room from the front covered porch, a half bath is to your right. The great room adjoins an open dining room at the back of the house, which opens onto the large kitchen and breakfast room to the right. The stairs leading up to three bedrooms and full … (0 comments)
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home buyers: How do Florida Realtors use Agent Shield to help market new construction? - 04/17/08 09:01 PM
What if there was a free online service that allowed you to connect your home buyer prospects to new development websites, and e-mailed you when they request information? What if the development wanted to help you close your prospect helping and retain your commissions without fear of getting cut out of … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Hundreds of Renters Being Evicted by Banks - But Investors Are Still Making A Profit - 04/17/08 10:38 AM
Now that the foreclosure epidemic is in full swing, it is not just home owners who are getting slapped in the face. Hundreds of tenants renting homes across the nation are being evicted and forced to move with little or short notice from the banks.The renters have no idea the homes … (6 comments)
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home buyers: Home Buyers With Teens--Expect the Unexpected and Voiced Opinion! - 04/17/08 09:44 AM
It is a great time to buy a home in Minnesota. As a Realtor working in the north Twin Cities metro, I see awesome homes at great prices coming on the market everyday. There is an abundance of homes in the $300,000 plus category from Ham Lake to Forest Lake and … (40 comments)
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home buyers: Floyd County Indiana Sheriff's Sales - 04/16/08 02:31 PM
All sales shall take place in the front lobby of the Floyd County Sheriff's Department (311 Hauss Sq.) on the date indicated at 10:00 a.m. No Letters of Credit are Required. Full Payment In Certified Funds is Required (Cashier's Check or Certified Check). ALL SALES ARE "AS IS". Contact Floyd County Sheriff's … (0 comments)
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home buyers: How to Flip a House - 04/16/08 01:56 PM
"Flipping" a house consists of buying a run-down property at wholesale, below market, price, fixing it up, increasing its value, and quickly re-sell it for a profit. If you play your cards right, you can make a significant amount of money per flip.You'll need to familiarize yourself with how to buy … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Sheriff Sales In Clark County Indiana - 04/16/08 01:52 PM
Sheriff Sales are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am in the lobby outside of the Sheriffs Office in the Jeffersonville, Indiana city county building at 501 E. Court Ave. Anyone bidding on property must take a letter of credit from the bank to Major John Hawkins at the Sheriffs … (0 comments)
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home buyers: "Oh, Chicken Poop", I say - 04/16/08 08:01 AM
Well it is that time of year again when thoughts of Spring turn to working in the garden and on the lawn. I thought everyone might be interested in seeing some great pics of Spring in Bloom in Dundalk Maryland.
OK, some of the pictures are from last year as well with … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Selling in this Challenging Market - 04/15/08 08:28 PM
This is a home buyers market and it is incredibly challenging for home sellers today. I get calls everyday from desperate home sellers who want to sell their current homes. I got a call from a one such seller today. He bought the property about 4 years ago for $295K, he … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Greater Tampa Bay Association of Realtor Stats for March 2008 - 04/15/08 03:15 PM
It is that second weekend in the month when the Greater Tampa Bay Association of Realtor Sales stats come out. I like to share this information with you so you have full knowledge of what is going on in the Tampa Bay Real Estate Market.....Some of you asked what happened to … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Women: What Are You Waiting For to Buy Your First Home? - 04/14/08 02:43 PM
Despite our ideals of the 21st-century woman being more independent than ever, making more money than ever before and climbing the corporate ladder, many women still feel that certain life milestones need to come in a certain order -- marriage first, buying a home second.
Do you fit into this group? … (10 comments)
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home buyers: A choice in buying or selling a home! - 04/12/08 08:43 PM
"Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen." John Steinbeck
Not having a choice in buying or selling a home is frustrating. But having too many choices can be just as frustrating. So my job often involves generating … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Richmond Virginia Real Estate! - 04/12/08 08:16 PM
"It's choice - not chance - that determines your destiny." Jean Nidetch
In my business as a real estate professional, I encounter a wide variety of situations in a given week. It may include a first-time buyer searching for a starter home. It may be an out-of-towner exploring many neighborhoods. Or it … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Message to Home Buyers (Part 2)! - 04/12/08 07:41 PM
"Your wish is my command." Genie
Part of my job as a real estate professional is to listen to my customer's "wish list" and then work to find a home that grants those wishes.
With each new customer comes a whole new set of "wishes." Some want a home in the country … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Message to Home Buyers! - 04/12/08 07:06 PM
"Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded." Yogi Berra
The real estate market is crowded with choices. Homebuyers are faced with choices about areas, properties and agents with whom to work. I'm making time to deliver Premier Customer Service to you and your friends.
I'd like to stand out from the crowd. That's … (0 comments)
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home buyers: The NEW ABC's of FSBO Financing in Grand Rapids Michigan - 04/12/08 06:26 PM
Trying to sell a home in Grand Rapids, Michigan has not been easy for the past few years due to the crisis in the manufacturing sector, the mortgage industry implosion and the glut of homes which deluged the market within the past 24 months.
Selling a home without help as an Unrepresented Seller presents … (12 comments)
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home buyers: I think we've turned the corner! - 04/11/08 09:37 PM
I was out with buyers this week and one out of every four houses they wanted to see was unavailable because it had an accepted offer!
How exciting is that?
I just had to shout it from the AR rooftops.
Feel free to use this to shake your reluctant buyers off the fence.
THE GOOD … (9 comments)
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home buyers: Announcing S.S.W.O.R.E. (Smart, Successful Women Own Real Estate) in Atlanta, Georgia - 04/11/08 01:27 PM
In an effort to continue to provide the highest quality real estate services to our clients, The Gebhardt Group has started a new division that focuses on women as homeowners and property owners.
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, "Single women represent 20 percent of buyers, up 50 percent during the past … (8 comments)
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home buyers: Save a bundle on Florida Homeowner's Insurance !!! - 04/10/08 07:32 PM
Owners of Residential property in Florida have been slow to take advantage of a new (since 2007) STATE-FUNDED PROGRAM to save them money on their homeowners insurance policies. Now, how many programs state or otherwise ever SAVE you money?
There is a link to the whole long-winded bill: http://www.mysafefloridahome.com/images/215.5586amended2007RegSess.pdf
Here's the short story: … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Is it the time to buy now? - 04/10/08 12:53 PM
The answer could be...yes
From: Somerset 08873
Well, the super rich certainly think it's the time to buy real estate! The Wall Street Journal and Business Week magazine both published articles about business titans, foreigners and celebrities who are buying up luxury properties. Granted, financing might not be as crucial for them as … (0 comments)
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home buyers: California Home Buyers Fair this weekend - 04/10/08 09:45 AM
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.
From the C.A.R Newsletter
HOME BUYER'S FAIR THIS WEEKEND, COUPONS STILL AVAILABLE The Southern California Home Buyer's Fair … (0 comments)
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home buyers: How is Your Elkhart County Indiana Home's "Pink Slip"? - 04/10/08 06:10 AM
When consumers purchase automobiles and they are paid in "pink slips" to indicate they own the vehicles. And when Home Buyers purchase real estate (or real property) "titles" are transferred.But what happens if the Seller does not have a "clear title" to convey? Perhaps there was an irregularity in one of … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Prudential One Realty and Elkhart County, Indiana, A Great Match! - 04/09/08 07:14 PM
Elkhart County, Prudential One Real Estate can do more to meet your homebuying needs, here are the top five reasons:
Reputation: For more than 125 years, Prudential has developed a Rock Solid reputation for building and preserving individual security.
Commitment to Customer Service: The needs of Home Buyers and Home Sellers come first. Because the … (0 comments)
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home buyers: It's That Time Again! - 04/09/08 10:08 AM
It's that time of year where garden centers are buzzing with anxious homeowners ready for some color in their landscape. If you're dreading the idea of crowds, get a head start now by going online. Visit bloomingblulb.com, America's number one source on the web for flowering bulbs, and your plants will … (0 comments)
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home buyers: How Much Will You Get? - 04/09/08 09:58 AM
Starting in May, the IRS will begin sending economic stimulus payments. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. IRS will take care of the rest.Eligible people will receive up to $600 ($1,200 for married couples), and … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Credit Repair, It's Your Right! - 04/09/08 09:49 AM
The majority of Americans have errors and other unverifiable information on their credit reports that could be dragging down their credit score. Odds are good that your credit score is lower than it should be. The unfortunate thing is that odds are you will be yet another one of the millions … (0 comments)
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home buyers: 2008 Tax Stimulus Checks - 04/09/08 09:48 AM
This is particularly important for folks waiting on the 2008 tax stimulus check since they may have heard that you can get your stimulus check faster if the IRS has your direct deposit information on file.But, what happens if your direct deposit information was input wrong, changed, or made no longer … (0 comments)
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home buyers: This Isnt your grandfathers Real estate anymore! - 04/09/08 09:20 AM
I make use of every technological device and support that I can. Todays home buyer and home sellors demand to have instant gratification and knowledge. As realtors we have to be on the cutting edge of this. I purchased the Talking House Program from Broadcast Marketing for my new Brokerage and … (11 comments)
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home buyers: If You Are Thinking About Selling Your Home In Elkhart County, Indiana, Here Are Some Helpful Hints - 04/08/08 08:32 AM
Question: If you're thinking about selling your home in Elkhart County, Indiana, how can you make it "bigger" and better looking without spending a cent?Answer: One sure way for your house to appear larger - and more appealing - is if clutter is eliminated and furniture and household goods are reorganized.In … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Are You an 'Accidental' Landlord? - 04/07/08 06:20 PM
Some home sellers who used their equity to buy a replacement home and then got caught in a declining market are wondering if they should lease Home No. 1 until home prices rise again instead of selling now.
Leasing the home should provide enough income to cover the usual expenses - … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Delaware County Pennsylvania housing trend update, or should I say downdate. - 04/07/08 08:42 AM
March Housing Market Update for Delaware County Pennsylvania
Consumer confidence is at an all time low. Job losses in March were the highest is years, topping 80,000. And this means is that the housing market is also feeling the lack of confidence as home buying in Delaware County Pennsylvania is feeling the … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Is Credit Repair Really Ok? or are we setting up our clients to fail? - 04/06/08 10:16 PM
Is Credit Repair Really Ok? or are we setting up our clients to fail? is a posting I made in my group about using credit repair for your clients.
I always find it interesting the reactions I get from other professionals when they discover that I actually market to home buyers who need … (3 comments)
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home buyers: 5 Common Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Make - 04/05/08 06:54 PM
1. Do not ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal.2. Do not act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house. 3. Do not find the right agent who's willing to help them through the homebuying process.4. Do not do … (8 comments)
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home buyers: Things I have Learned in Real Estate! - 04/05/08 10:18 AM
Over the years of selling real estate you start to see the patterns more easily. We must learn from each experience we are in! It is all about being able to recognise the situations before you get into it, and not waste your time! Time is money! It is easier to … (57 comments)
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home buyers: How Our Taxes Stack Up - 04/04/08 07:23 PM
How do Charlotte's taxes and tax investments stack up when compared to the rest of the state and country? As a current or potential home owner, you'll want to know not only how much you can expect to pay, but also where your dollars go and how the city and county … (0 comments)
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home buyers: HELP! What Do These Financing Terms Mean? - 04/03/08 10:39 PM
Pre-Qualification, Pre-Approval and Loan Commitment A common question I receive is, what is the difference between these three items. These are very confusing and most buyer's, seller's and agents alike are not sure of the meaning of these financial terms. I hope this helps clear up any questions you may have about … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Interesting Article from the WSJ ---Pretty informative - 04/03/08 03:23 PM
Should First-Time Buyers TakeThe Plunge in Today's Market?By Amy Hoak From MarketWatch
CHICAGO -- Everyone likes a bargain. So it's no surprise that as home prices fall in many markets, those who have been priced out of owning a home are beginning to take notice.
And some in the real-estate industry are … (0 comments)
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home buyers: So if real estate agents are like used car salesmen... - 04/03/08 01:47 PM
Over and over I hear that real estate agents are just like used car salesmen. I like most of the used car salesmen that I've met, but I can tell from the context that it's meant as an insult. Interestingly, the last two times I've heard us referred to as used … (4 comments)
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home buyers: Southern California Home Buyer's Fair - 04/02/08 05:24 PM
Just wanted to share what is coming up in beautiful sunny Southern California...April 12 & 13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. 9am to 6pm free to the public! Over 75 exhibit booths & 2 dozen educational "how-to" seminars.www.Homebuyersfair.comHave fun!Eileen LanzaKeller Williams323.810.7935 cell … (0 comments)
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home buyers: In This Day And Age What Are The Advantages Of Buying Real Estate? - 04/02/08 01:19 PM
In this day and age you may well be asking yourself >>What are the advantages of Buying Real Estate?<< There are certainly many advantages of buying a home - both financial, tax wise and most importantly to provide a home and not a temporary dwelling for your family. To a great … (0 comments)
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home buyers: How Will We Know Where Bottom Is? - 04/02/08 10:18 AM
When buyers decide we have reached the bottom!!!! Fear will no longer be an issue.
The facts we will be looking for.....
We will begin to see multiple offers on a property.We will see the time on market decrease from an average of 110 days to 90 day or less.We will see offers … (7 comments)
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home buyers: Did you know in Michigan HUD has a good neighbor program? - 04/01/08 07:39 PM
This is a great program for officers, teachers, and fire fighters/emergency medical technicians to purchase a specifically designated acquired home!
Some details about this program:
•· Can purchase the home at 50 percent off list price
•· Home must be in the revitalization area
•· Purchasers are picked by lottery
•· Offers must be submitted by … (2 comments)
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