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"Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded." Yogi BerraThe 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)
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)
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?
The answer could be...yesFrom: Somerset 08873Well, 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)
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)
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)
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)
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. 
March Housing Market Update for Delaware County Pennsylvania
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Just wanted to share what is coming up in beautiful sunny Southern California...
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)
When buyers decide we have reached the bottom!!!! Fear will no longer be an issue.
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)
The first big step toward buying your first home is to start at the bank. Find out what you can afford to buy and buy less than you can afford. You don't want to be saddled with a big payment and find that you have no money left for savings, recreation, or an … (6 comments)
Spring Home Buying Season is here and the good news for buyers is - There is plenty of inventory of homes to choose from and Mortgage interest rates are low. We do not have a crystal ball but we have seen similar buyer's markets in the past where the buyers waited … (36 comments)
The city of Ocala in the central part of Florida is an area filled with many wonderful natural and historical landmarks, and combines natural and man-made diversity, which makes it a relaxing and exceptionally-delightful location for young families and professionals to call home. The city is located in Marion County, and … (0 comments)
As more new home buyers save time by searching properties online the risk for misrepresentation is higher then ever.
Hundreds of websites offer quick access to Chicago’s homes with photos, prices and descriptions. Unfortunately critical information can be left out such as how long a property has been on the market, … (0 comments)
Dear Home buyers,
Sure! I know that you are always hearing everywhere about how the real estate market is so bad-Don't believe everything that you hear or read -Seriously. Whether it is the news on television,radio,newspaper and magazines,words of some crazy old sleep deprived big … (12 comments)
As a buyer of real estate in Arizona, you have the right to KNOW material information about the property BEFORE YOU BUY. THE FOLLOWING list represents some of the IMPORTANT MATERIAL FACTS you should educate yourself on before purchasing any type of property in Arizona. 
March 2008
Looking at homes for sale via the internet is fun and exciting, at first. After a while, it gets a little frustrating, but you've learned a lot. You have a general idea of what homes look like in the area, prices, differences in costs for numbers of bedrooms, baths, size and … (0 comments)
Closing day is right around the corner. You have worked through the home inspection, appraisal and final mortgage details - only one detail left - the walk through. Is it important to take the time to do this with so many other moving activities going on? The final walk through allows … (3 comments)
- By Kacey Sides, Realtor, Buyer Specialist with Andy Hodes & The Scenic City TeamReady to buy a home? Whether it's your first or your fifth, each experience can be a little different, so hiring the right Realtor can eliminate potential nightmares in finding and purchasing your dream home - especially when buying a … (2 comments)
Again, I learned something new at a home inspection! Check your hot water heater to see if it has a vacation indicator tab (where the temp gauge is). When you leave for vacation, switch the temp gauge to "vacation." This will save the life of your hot water heater and save … (6 comments)
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If you've chosen the lovely Anchor Bay area of Chesterfield Township for your new home you may choose to narrow the search to one of the 3 school districts that are within the townships boundaries.Within the Lanse Creuse school district there are 19 homes for sale that are priced between $100,000 … (5 comments)
I just came from one of my listings. I was there with my stager trying to figure out what we can do to give this listing some umph! It is a single person who travels a lot for their work and they don't spend much time in the house, therefore it is … (3 comments)
I received an email from a large financial institution that is offering a home price checking service... just sign-on the site and access their database of neighborhood sales data. Being a real estate professional interested in all sorts of real estate data and sources of information, I did it. And it … (0 comments)
FHA is the King! The top Dog!The new economic stimulus package has allowed HUD to raise its maximum loan amounts for FHA loans depending upon the county of the property. For those in the St. Louis, Missouri area, that means we now can do an FHA loan for up to $281,250. … (1 comments)
Did you know, there are several organizations that offer Orange County residents Down Payment Assistance for home purchases? It's true; it just takes a little homework and aligning yourself with a Realtor® and Mortgage Broker who understand the details. 
The majority of closings I've personally attended have been very positive moments. Buyers and Sellers meet, exchange greetings, keys and helpful information about the property being purchased. Again, most closings are generally uneventful! On the other hand, I've had a handful that has been a dreadful experience. Perhaps the Sellers felt … (0 comments)
30% Off! Two for One Sale! No Money Down! - Who doesn't love a Bargain?
For three months it was snow and cold, snow and cold. What a winter! Properties of all types were being listed and sold. NOW....it's snow, warmth and melting. The warmth is making a difference. The snow is going away here on the valley floor, but still many feet of it remain in the … (2 comments)
The cliche runs "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression". This is never more true than in marketing your home. A good first impression may not sell your home, but a bad first impression can most assuredly ruin the opportunity to sell it.We're in a tough … (0 comments)
Recently, I was doing a refinance for a realtor who didn't have a clue what their score was. I found this hard to believe coming from a well respected agent in our industry. Especially since ther eis so much idenitity theft going on. I personally had 4 utlility accounts opened in my name … (3 comments)
You are invited to FREE HOME BUYER SEMINARS Free at SeminarsOn site Mortgage Pre-ApprovalTax Benefits of Home Ownership ReportCentury 21 Home Buyers GuideLocation: Crown Plaza 36 Valley Road, Clark, NJ 07066Dates: Thursday May 1st Thursday May 8th Thursday May 15th Thursday May 22ndTime: 7:00 pmSeating is LimitedReserve your seat on-line at … (0 comments)
In a down market like this location becomes an important issue. More than 6 millon will purchase homes this year and many because they must, due to relocation and other reasons. Buyers are getting savvier, and in this market they have been spooked and are thinking "resale" as they purchase their property; they want to … (2 comments)
I know there has been a lot of bad weather this winter. With all the ice and snow there has been a lot of tree branches that have broke and are lying in peoples yards. If your house is for sale, please take the time to clean them up. Home buyers … (1 comments)
I have had the pleasure a couple of times to hear a presentation from Bob Hale, CEO of the Houston Association of Realtors HAR.com . He spoke about Houston's great website and how consumers have flocked to their website to get wonderful real estate information and also to find Realtors to represent … (1 comments)
Generation Y is the real estate industry next big group of home buyers. They earn on the average $61,000 annually, they will use a real estate agent, they think buying a home is a good investment.. read on, this link is one of the better written articles about the generation Y … (2 comments)
An abundance of homes for sale, aggressive pricing and low mortgage rates has created the “perfect storm” for homebuyers in 2008. And, with spring fast approaching, typically the busiest season for home sales, prospective buyers are gearing up for weekend model home tours and open house events “As spring approaches, we … (0 comments)
Selling a house can be a daunting task. Many people who want to sell their house believe that they have no other options than to list with a real estate agent. The same people may not want to list with an agent. An agent will come in, tell you what … (0 comments)
It’s no secret that in this day and age, consumers are turning to the Web for most of their research and pre-purchase inquiries. This is particularly true of real estate. Out-of-town home seekers or businesses looking to relocate, and even in-town consumers, are seeking out classified listings online, the web-based … (0 comments)
I myself have had a VA loan. A few years ago I bought a house in the pan handle of Florida. Back then the only dealings with Real Estate I had was buying that house. Many things have changes since then. I am no longer Active Duty Air Force. I am … (1 comments)
Since my last post on 80% of Buyers Search online-How do your photos stack up?, I decided to search out another town. Maybe to give the benefit of the doubt. So another zip code and another 100 listings were viewed. The results are below. This was done off of Realtor.com about … (0 comments)
I am so happy that the Wall Street Journal has decided to agree with me: it is a good time to buy a house. Today, Sunday March 9th they reported: "Finally, it's a buyer's market out there. For years rapidly rising pricesw kept many first time home buyers out of the … (1 comments)
I am amazed, as I look through listings this morning, at the pleathera of opportunities that abound in this one great Dundalk, Maryland neighborhood for the new home buyer. First time Home-Buyers, Move up buyers, or buyers transferring into the Greater Baltimore area-you have to look at Dundalk for affordability and to find … (2 comments)
I have a serious question. Where did this bunch of real estate agents get the idea that it's OK and proper to begin negotiations for their client without anything in writing and no money being put on the line?Or how about this one? "How much do you think they'll take for … (9 comments)
But not when you're selling your property!
“How to Find a Good Realtor?” In order to establish mutually beneficial Realtor/Lender relationships and better serve Real Estate agents... If you’d be so kind, I’m looking for your expert advice. Please, answer one or more of these questions. The answers will be shared for the benefit of other Lenders -- inevitably Realtors … (7 comments)
According to the recent study conducted by the National Association of Realtors®, 84% of homebuyers now use the internet to search for homes. Although getting your properties online can be a daunting and somewhat time consuming venture, now more than ever, you need to have a comprehensive online marketing plan. A … (0 comments)
The window of opportunity for home buyers has opened wider with mortgage interest rates dropping to the lowest level in four years. In early February, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is only about 5.6 percent, but is beginning to edge up a bit. Last year at this time … (0 comments)
The Ombudsman of Ontario has just announced an investigation into issues concerning the lack of consumer protection for newly built homes: http://www.ombudsman.on.ca/UploadFiles/File/MGCS-Tarion%20release%20Eng.pdf. "Our goal at the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is to promote a fair, safe and informed marketplace - one in which your rights as a consumer are fully … (2 comments)
Maybe you think you're selling houses, but that's not really it.For a few buyers and sellers it is - For instance if your seller is a mortgage company or a home builder - and if your buyer is a business person looking for a house to flip, or a landlord looking … (2 comments)
