home buyers: What every For Sale By Owner should know - 01/21/08 04:48 PM
Most For Sale by Owners eventually realize they need an agent to sell there home. Even if they do sell their home on their own they will wish they used an agent (though few will admit it). Most FSBO will end up with a lower net than they would have if they had … (7 comments)
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home buyers: There Just Ain’t No Neutral Ground! - 01/19/08 08:22 PM
OK, So my grammar is poor and the use of the double negative may make the message harder to understand. Let me spell it out more plainly. There is simply no room for a gray area when it comes to selling your house. I’ll be even more specific. Either your … (15 comments)
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home buyers: Arizona's Homebuyer's Bill of Rights - 01/19/08 05:11 AM
Earlier this week, at the State of the State Address, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano announced a Homebuyer's Bill of Right, which is now available and gives home buyers information about roads, water, police and fire services, and more. You can find a copy of the Homebuyer's Bill of Rights at the Arizona Department of … (4 comments)
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home buyers: Home Buyer Action Plan for Timing the Market - 01/18/08 10:27 AM
Many potential home buyers are waiting to purchase a home when the market "hits bottom". Unfortunately, even if you time the bottom of the market perfectly, you may ultimately miss it for lack of advance preparation.
If you are contemplating a home purchase sometime in the future, now is the time to … (8 comments)
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home buyers: Real Estate a Good Investment?—Is NOW the time to Buy a House? - 01/17/08 09:50 AM
Annual housing numbers were released this week and there were no surprises that the housing market was down in 2007. I say there were no surprises because the double digit increases in value seen a few years ago throughout the Twin Cities and Minnesota could not continue. Everyone working in the … (31 comments)
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home buyers: Do You Thank the Sellers? - 01/15/08 12:36 PM
This weekend I showed homes in Fair Oaks, CA which is in Sacramento County, to a home buyer.
We've had some pretty amazing storms which left quite a mess throughout the Sacramento Valley. With winds gusting over 60-70 miles per hour, this left trees uprooted and broken branches everywhere.
I was amazed at … (5 comments)
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home buyers: January Thaw Brings Out Home Buyers in the Twin Cities North Metro—Is Real Estate Making a Comeback? - 01/14/08 06:42 PM
With the Minnesota Vikings out of the playoffs, Sundays are once again a good opportunity to sell real estate. At my first open house of the year yesterday, I wasn't able to sit down for a minute and read a chapter in the great novel I had brought with me. As … (31 comments)
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home buyers: Water Oak Estates Subdivision - Lewisville, Texas - 01/13/08 09:09 PM
The Water Oak Estates subdivision of the City of Lewisville, Texas was developed in the 1990's and remains one of the most desirable places to live in the area.All phases of this subdivision are filled with very attractive homes, and excellently maintained lawns and landscapes.With the convenience of the completed expansion … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Mayfield Heights homes sales: will buyers' and sellers' expectations meet this year? - 01/13/08 06:38 PM
Winter is coming back to Cleveland. After few fine days of almost spring we are watching snowflakes flying and covering green lawns and trees. Wow! Back to reality.
No wonder that one of the most productive Real estate professional activities has been named Farming. Like farmers, we depend upon weather conditions more than people of any … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Gorgeous Custom Home on 1/3 acre with Pool in Casa Grande, Arizona - 01/13/08 04:44 PM
Fantastic GDC Custom Home boasting all the updgrades. Snuggle up by the Gas Fireplace in the Family Room. Built-in Media Center w/Surround Sound inside & out Professional Faux & Crepe painting gives a warm welcome. Gourmet Kitchen w/Granite counters,Alder Cabinets,Upgraded appliances. Canned lighting with dimmers throughout home and nooks to show … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Fantastic home on 1/3 acre in Arizona City with Pool - 01/13/08 04:21 PM
Wow!! 3 Bedroom 2 bath home 1560 sq ft. on 1/3 acre corner lot. Convenient location in Arizona City. Only appx. 8 minutes from the New Casa Grande Promenade Mall. If you enjoy being outdoors, this property had lots of room to roam. Easy Maintanence Yard on Drip System Front & Back. … (0 comments)
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home buyers: The Right Professional For Real Estate Help - 01/13/08 01:16 PM
Real estate is a very complex and complicated subject. That is why real estate professionals such as Realtors, brokers, professional home buyers and real estate consultants exist.
With the recent slow down in the real estate market many home owners who wish to sell their home turn to real estate professionals for … (0 comments)
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home buyers: A Checklist for New Construction and Trees! Home Buyer's, Home Owner's - 01/13/08 11:04 AM
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This is Part 5 of New Construction and Trees!
Checklist
Make a … (14 comments)
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home buyers: Part 4 of New Construction and Trees! Home Buyer's, Home Owner's - 01/12/08 09:32 PM
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Links to Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of New Construction and Trees! Home Buyer's, Home Owner's
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Part 2: http://activerain.com/blogsview/320822/Part-2-of-New
Part 3: http://activerain.com/blogsview/336476/Part-3-of-New
Finish work
Trees … (5 comments)
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home buyers: Part 3 of New Construction and Trees! Home Buyer's, Home Owner's ( GOT FEATURES ) - 01/12/08 08:18 PM
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Tree Protection
No matter the size of … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Help for Homeowners and Buyers! Interest Rates at lowest levels in one year. - 01/11/08 01:36 PM
According to the Orange County Register interest rates are at the lowest levels since last January. This will definitely help home owners in several ways. The chance to refinance at a lower rate and a chance to motivate some of the buyers on the sidelines to take advantage of the lower home … (0 comments)
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home buyers: What can a Seller do to Attract an Offer From a Home Showing. - 01/10/08 10:16 PM
What Home Buyers are looking for in their next home. They are looking to be knocked off their feet the minute they step out of their automobile. The lawn should be well trimmed without brown spots. Trees and shrubs need to be trimmed to show the front elevation of the home. … (12 comments)
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home buyers: Sometimes being silly drives the point home... - 01/09/08 08:25 PM
The marketing folks I hire to do my ads and advertising sent this ad to me today for my approval. After I fell on the floor laughing, I found myself liking it more and more. It's a front page inside cover ad that will probably cost me way more than I want to spend. … (7 comments)
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home buyers: Interest Rate Roller-Coaster: Going Down?? - 01/09/08 08:13 PM
Keep your eyes and ears open: Interest rates fell today to their lowest since September 2005. Although the news media have not noticed yet, home buyers and home owners are taking notice! To home owners, this may be a time to watch the markets, and consider refinancing your home. To prospective home buyers, the … (2 comments)
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home buyers: When Rates Go Down...Smart Buyers in Grand Rapids, MI Start Moving! - 01/09/08 06:23 PM
Rates are going down. Yippee Yeah! This is Great News For home buyers in Grand Rapids, Michigan. According to a January 9, 2007 article by Inman News, the Mortgage Bankers Association, a trade group for lenders indicates that this past week the Jump in applications for loans was a whopping 32%! This is the highest one week … (22 comments)
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home buyers: Onion Creek Floodplain Buy Out by the City of Austin Texas - 01/08/08 06:18 PM
FEMA gives Austin money to buy out homeowners in flood plain area - Top Stories
http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2006/07/31/TopStories/Fema-Gives.Austin.Money.To.Buy.Out.Homeowners.In.Flood.Plain.Area-2135275.shtml
I am working with clients on this buyout now and I would be happy to assist you with your procedure also, I have experience in this area and completely understand the process of buyout and your … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Do You Need Help with the Onion Creek Floodplain Buy Out by the City of Austin Texas - 01/08/08 06:05 PM
Do You need Help with the Onion Creek Floodplain CITY BUY OUT?
I have been working with wonderful clients who live in the buy-out area of Onion Creek.. I would like to help you too.The City of Austin is authorizing a voluntary buy-out for this area. Home owners have been offered … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Log Chalet Screams Mountain Charm ! Mineral Bluff, Georgia - 01/08/08 04:20 PM
Donna Yates, Realtor
Georgia Real Estate, North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains
706-633-0644 cell
706-946-7111 office
www.move2northgeorgia.net (Mountain Properties)
www.move2southgeorgia.net (coastal and metro Atlanta Properties)
donna@ellijay.com … (7 comments)
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home buyers: Reversing the Doom and Gloom Real Estate Forecasts - 01/06/08 08:07 PM
I have been pondering all of the Doom and Gloom forecasts concerning Real Estate the Media has been publishing. Looking at the Real Estate Market from my perspective I am seeing the third cycle of the Real Estate market adjustment since I became a Real Estate Agent/Broker. Today’s market presents … (1 comments)
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home buyers: An update to "I was proved wrong and I hope it continues" - 01/06/08 03:18 AM
A few days ago I wrote an article about an offer that a buyer client placed on a foreclosed upon home and how quickly we received a response from the bank/owner. Karen Moorhead and I have been in contact with each over this past week, as she also has an offer … (17 comments)
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home buyers: Should Home Buyers Have Mandatory Mortgage Education Classes? Homeownership 101 - 01/05/08 10:28 PM
This housing crisis has the US in pain, our economy is hurting and we have clouds and rain. When things get tough it is not time to blame, we much catch this bear, it must be tamed. But what can we do, it seems to be too late. The buyers took … (10 comments)
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home buyers: SPRING! Buyers Market! Taxes! - 01/05/08 04:33 PM
What do these have in common? Spring -- nope it's not really spring, BUT the SPRING market will be upon us soon. Traditionally buyers start looking the first full week after New Year's Day.
Buyer's Market -- yes BUYER's MARKET -- when would you like to buy, for years we had … (1 comments)
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home buyers: Trends To Target House Buyers - 01/04/08 04:07 PM
If you are thinking of re-vamping your home with a view to putting it up for sale in the spring realty market - read about what is in and what is out.
Easiest to start with, perhaps, is what is out. Mosaic tiled bathrooms and kitchens are out. The best idea … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Paradise Real Estate Update - 01/02/08 07:14 AM
Everyone seems to be preparing for the New Year in this Paradise real estate market. There were 19 new listings and 12 price reductions as Paradise home sellers try to get the attention of prospective Paradise home buyers. Actual sales activity was very light this past holiday week, with only 6 … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Convicing clients that now is the time to buy - 01/01/08 10:30 PM
What is the best way to convince a buyer that now is the right time to buy a home in South Florida? In a new article in the Palm Beach Post, the Florida Association of Realtors said Monday that Palm Beach County's median price for homes sold in November was $345,700, … (0 comments)
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home buyers: HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! - 01/01/08 05:21 PM
I hope everyone has recovered from their night of celebrating our new year! I am excited to begin this year with the same momentum that 2007 brought. Winter is typically a quieter time of the year for real estate transactions, and this year, in-between sales, I am continuing my education to … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Real Estate Resolutions for Home Buyers, Sellers and Investors - 01/01/08 02:32 PM
2007 brought a changed real estate market to Minneapolis, St. Paul and the extended Twin Cities suburbs. Home sellers counted market time in months rather than days. Home buyers stayed hidden in the woodwork in the first six months of the year. Those who ventured out to open houses or showings … (40 comments)
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home buyers: Kingwood TX | Kingwood Texas | Kingwood TX Real Estate | Months of Inventory Market Report - 01/01/08 01:36 PM
A good picture of how the Kingwood TX real estate market is currently doing is by looking at the months of inventory report generated by Marketlinx a product that can be accessed as a member of the Houston Association of Realtors. Kingwood Texas is currently with 4 months of inventory as of … (0 comments)
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home buyers: 2008 ! I Can See Clearly Now... - 01/01/08 03:04 AM
We were inundated with one news story after another, mostly and unbelievably negative about the real estate industry in 2007. The media sounded like a broken record with their overkill from singing the same song, same verse: the sky is falling. Many people decided for whatever reason to believe it, … (20 comments)
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home buyers: Channelview Homes for Sale | Sonoma Ranch Homes for Sale | Sterling Green Homes for Sale | Woodforest Homes for Sale | Houston TX Listings - 12/30/07 08:43 PM
Are you looking for Channelview homes for sale, Sonoma Ranch homes for sale, Sterling Green homes for sale, Woodforest homes for sale, or Houston TX listings?
To view homes for sale in the area or all Houston TX listings, click on link below.
Channelview Homes for Sale | Sonoma Ranch Homes for Sale … (0 comments)
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home buyers: A Realtor’s Role—A Glimpse and Opportunity to Become a Friend - 12/29/07 06:48 PM
This holiday season I was blessed with a ringing cell phone. Not just one client or contact but several. New prospects. Current buyers and sellers. Past clients and friends. And of course other agents.Each situation and reason for calling was unique. As I consider each of these contacts I realize once … (42 comments)
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home buyers: Part 2 of New Construction and Trees! Home Buyer's, Home Owner's - 12/29/07 06:44 PM
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How to get started!
If you have already chosen your contractor, include them at this time. Be sure to communicate to them exactly what you want and expect to accomplish for … (10 comments)
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home buyers: Dreaming of a Blue Ridge Mountain Home away from Home? Look at the Latest Interest Rates! - 12/23/07 01:22 PM
Take a look at this eye catching log chalet !
and these outstanding interest rates Denise Greene with Mortgage of America Partners, LLC can get for you and then take a look at the outstanding mountain properties for sale in the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. … (5 comments)
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home buyers: New Construction and Trees! Home Buyer's, Home Owner's Part 1 - 12/22/07 06:13 PM
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Thinking of having a New Home Built or Thinking of Buying a Home that has just been Built ?
In most areas propertys with trees usually sells first. However, many new homeowners are very disappointed … (4 comments)
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home buyers: Do you have a Streams on your property! Home Owner's, Home Buyer's - 12/22/07 02:05 PM
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Do you have a stream on your property Home Owner's or does the home your looking to buy have a stream on the property Home … (8 comments)
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home buyers: There has never been a better time to buy a house! - 12/22/07 06:03 AM
Contrary to what the media keeps telling everyone, NOW is the time to buy real estate! Right now home buyers can get much more house for the same money. Interest rates are still low and there are many first time home buyer programs to help buyers get their mortgage.
FHA is … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Free Real Estate Secrets Book - $39.95 value! - 12/21/07 01:24 PM
Just visit my website filled with North Texas Real Estate information and fill out a short form. You will receive a FREE eBook that you can download from your email called Real Estate Secrets, a $39.95 savings! The book contains over 140 tips and tricks that are used by the pros and … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Marketing Is The Key!!! - 12/21/07 01:07 PM
Leads just aren't enough? I have the answer. Marketing! Marketing! Marketing! Sure, I can Provide Viable Leads, as a result of marketing. With me, you are an exclusive partner. I help to establish relationships with other professionals in the field, to grow your referral base. I'm dedicated to help you … (0 comments)
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home buyers: What are Buyers Databases? - 12/20/07 06:21 PM
Some real estate buyers don't find the best homes - the best homes find them. Popular new Internet buyer databases make it easy for buyers to quickly establish an online profile, and have details on the best properties sent directly to their real estate agent. With more sellers and agents searching … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Christmas Las Vegas Style - 12/20/07 09:21 AM
Christmas in Las Vegas. Who better to put on the glitz and glorry than Las Vegas. Last week I had an opportunity to vist this fabulous city as I attended my daughters wedding. Now I have been to Las Vegas many times before but this is the first time that I … (8 comments)
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home buyers: The 'Dee List' For Preparing Your Home for Market Presentation. - 12/19/07 10:17 AM
There is nothing like stepping into the room at your company holiday party or your class reunion and all heads turn in amazement at just how well you are put together! There is no doubt that there is a wow factor ... and you've got it!
The same is true when your … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Investor/Owner Occupied Alert-Nashua Multi-Family - 12/18/07 07:21 PM
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home buyers: Los Rios Sub-Division: A Golf Course Community? - 12/18/07 05:27 PM
The Los Rios subdivision in Plano, Texas I believe is a an under-rated subdivision. I had the privilege of growing up in Los Rios and living on a cul-de-sac over looking the 17th hole of the Los Rios Country Club Golf Course. Most of the homes in this area were built … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Like New Home in Anna, Texas! Great Price, Great Location! - 12/18/07 02:22 PM
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home buyers: Twas the Week Before Christmas and all through the County—I’m Showing Houses! - 12/18/07 12:56 PM
Here it is a week prior to the Christmas Holidays and I am frantically getting ready as I always do this time of year. But in the midst of shopping for presents, sending packages, wrapping gifts and baking cookies, I have to set up and show homes to clients.
A normal … (24 comments)
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home buyers: Atascocita Real Estate TX | Atascocita Homes for Sale | MLS Listings - 12/17/07 11:33 AM
For up-to-date information about available Atascocita homes for sale contact Jeremy Williams with Keller Williams Realty Northeast. Jeremy Williams can setup a customized search that will send you the latest Atascocita real estate TX MLS listings. The MLS listings will then be sent directly to your e-mail account to view in private … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Atascocita Real Estate TX | Atascocita Homes for Sale | MLS Listings - 12/17/07 09:52 AM
For up-to-date information about available Atascocita homes for sale contact Jeremy Williams with Keller Williams Realty Northeast. Jeremy Williams can setup a customized search that will send you the latest Atascocita real estate TX MLS listings. The MLS listings will then be sent directly to your e-mail account to view in private … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Columbia Market Report - 12/15/07 10:31 AM
Last week I attended our Board of Realtors Installation and Awards Ceremony. At this ceremony I also learned from our CEO that Residental homes sales for the Columbia, MO market is only down 150 units as of Dec 7th. When you think about hard hit they say the market is I … (0 comments)
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home buyers: For the Safety of You and Your Family! Home Buyer's, Home Owner's - 12/14/07 08:18 PM
For the Safety of You and Your Family!
I ask you to have your heating system looked over!
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Floor furnaces can become very dirty, prohibiting combustion air needed to allow for proper flame causing … (10 comments)
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home buyers: About Leaky Condos... - 12/13/07 04:59 PM
The building envelope is composed of several assemblies, each made up of several materials. The most visible envelope elements are the roof and wall assemblies ... Building science tells us that three conditions must be present simultaneously for a water problem to occur in a wall:
(1) there must be water … (1 comments)
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home buyers: Tips To Help TO Sell Your Home Faster - 12/13/07 03:54 PM
2-1 Buydown Mortgage
This mortgage is a 30 year fixed product. It is not an adjustable rate mortgage. This type of mortgage gives the potential borrower the means to have the first two years of their mortgage at a reduced payment. Think of it as a subsidy for the borrower that is … (1 comments)
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home buyers: Home Maintenance Calendar - 12/12/07 07:04 AM
For ongoing safety, efficiency and livability of your home, put these maintenance projects on the top of your list!!
January - Organize your home improvement files. Review warranties and product manuals and jot service reminders on your calendar.
February - Schedule an energy audit with your utility company. Repairing energy leaks can save significantly … (1 comments)
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home buyers: FSBO Survival Guide...Buying & Selling Real Estate Without Help (Part 2) - 12/11/07 11:53 PM
We did not truly understand the implications of our decision to purchase this way until we decided to sell the home. After the transaction was closed, we contacted the agent to tell him we had moved. What transpired next was one unsettling conversation. He asked us how much we had bought the home for and … (19 comments)
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home buyers: FSBO Survival Guide...Buying & Selling Real Estate Without Help (Part 1) - 12/11/07 11:51 PM
Many years ago, we bought our first home. Our first real estate transaction was with a FSBO aka Non Represented Seller. At that time, I had no idea that I would be a future real estate agent. In fact, we had looked for homes with a broker prior to deciding to go down this route. After … (7 comments)
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home buyers: Interest Rate - 12/11/07 10:26 AM
Will the Fed lower rates today more than expected? If so do you think that this will help the housing slump that we are seeing right now. There is also some speculation that the Fed could announce a larger cut in the discount rate with the goal to try and help year end … (7 comments)
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home buyers: I have asked before...why rent when you can own - 12/07/07 05:38 PM
I was reviewing property for sale in Montgomery County. It seems that prices have begun to bottom out. I am always surprised when potential buyers tell me they are waiting until prices absolutely bottom out. You see, when they hit bottom, they won't stay there long. They will begin to rise … (0 comments)
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home buyers: It's a Great Time to Be a Home Buyer and It's a Great Time to Buy in Atlanta! - 12/07/07 11:52 AM
Why is it that the term "buyer's market" has such a negative connotation?
To me, if I were in the market to buy a home, I would jump at the chance to buy a home right now, especially in Atlanta, Georgia.
It's a good time to buy in general right now, according to National … (5 comments)
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home buyers: News From HUD - 12/06/07 09:57 AM
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced an incentive program for owner occupied properties in Texas that utilize FHA financing with a full price or higher offer for a property. The program is also available to owner occupied properties who obtain an FHA Repair Loan (203K). The incentive program … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Taking Care of Your Live Christmas Tree! Home Owner's, Home Buyer's - 12/05/07 07:08 PM
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I would like to urge everyone to be safe this Holiday Season!
Steps to a safer, longer lasting live tree:
Holiday celebrations often center around your Christmas tree. Each year, it's estimated that more than 30 … (8 comments)
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home buyers: Coloring The Mortgage Crisis...Green or Black & White? - 12/05/07 06:15 PM
A recent Reuters News story explores the color of money. More specifically the role which color plays when determining the terms for a home loan. The focus of the article is a middle class family who purchased a home in 2003 on a fixed rate mortgage and then re-financed 2 years later into an interest … (66 comments)
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home buyers: Holiday Safety Tips!! Home buyer's, Home Owner's - 12/04/07 06:48 PM
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It's that time of year again to think about Holiday Safety!
Time to make sure your chimney is clean, ( how eles will Santa make it down your chimney with presents ? ).
Make sure … (4 comments)
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home buyers: First Time Buyers....ANY Buyers....Know What you Don't Know..... - 12/02/07 05:33 PM
The other day we took a young engaged couple out to look at homes after e-mailing them a selection of homes well under the maximum amount they could spend,,,but in a different neighborhood and much larger. (They currently only had 2 bedrooms and oversize furniture in a tiny house … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Sleigh Bells Ring are You Listening?—Winter is a Great Time to BUY a Home! - 12/02/07 04:40 PM
A fresh blanket of snow covers the landscape across the Twin Cities from North St. Paul to East Bethel and Ham Lake to Scandia. Winter is not a time to hide from the elements and wait until spring to make a home buying decision! Although making a move in a Minnesota … (19 comments)
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home buyers: Reducing Humidity in your Basement! Home Buyer's, Home Owner's - 12/02/07 04:05 PM
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I hope this will be of some help to any of with high Humidity in your Basement!
All basements can be subject to high humidity and moisture levels, the main times of the year are between Spring and … (8 comments)
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home buyers: Macomb County Homes for Sale - 12/02/07 09:18 AM
32930 Rosenbusch, Warren Michigan - $139,900
Lowest Price in This Area! Owners transfered and ready to deal! 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Quad in Northern Warren. 1570 sq foot home with room to roam. Updates include furnace, central air, roof, windows and bath. Exposed Hardwoods in some bedrooms. Living Room and Family Room … (0 comments)
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home buyers: REBGV Survey Characteristics of Home Purchased/ Sold - 11/30/07 12:36 PM
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver recently did a Survey on the 2006 residential home buyers and home sellers. 1000 buyers and sellers were surveyed.
Characteristics of Home Purchased/ Sold Just over half of respondents (54%) both bought and sold a home or property in 2006. 44% only bought and 2% only … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Michigan Buyers...When the Government Gives Free Money to Buy a House...Go Get IT! - 11/29/07 07:04 PM
It's almost the end of year...the time when most funding programs tend to run low on funds for buyers without down-payments. In a surprising and refreshing reversal this November, the Federal Housing Authority Administrations (FHA) Philadelphia Homeownership Center has approved several Sales Incentives for use in the purchase of HUD homes … (24 comments)
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home buyers: What has driven the cost of new construction? - 11/29/07 09:50 AM
When I started real estate in 2005, I heard many comments about the builders being greedy and raising the prices of new construction because they could. Builders are like any other business, they know they will increase their sales if they can keep their home prices lower and compete.
I had … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Will rate resets spoil the New Year ? - 11/27/07 02:53 PM
According to a WSJ article based upon Bank of America Data. The Real Crest of the ARM reset wave is yet to come.
Now the real crest of the reset wave is coming. This means more pain for borrowers, lenders and Wall Street. We have all observed the bad media over … (1 comments)
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home buyers: Winter Holiday Season in Butte County - 11/26/07 10:00 PM
The Thanksgiving Holiday weekend has come to a close and the winter holidays are upon us again. I hope you had a great extended weekend and truly enjoyed the holiday. The start of the winter holiday season is a great time in Butte County, there are always plenty of activities, shows, … (0 comments)
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home buyers: SW FLORIDA'S HOUSING MARKET IS BEST I'VE EVER SEEN FOR BUYERS! - 11/26/07 08:49 AM
The prices on homes have dropped drastically, as everyone is well aware, I'm sure. The question is....with the prices this low, why aren't we having a buyer's boom?!!!! The homes that sold for $325K 2 years ago -- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage with pool -- now selling for … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Take extra care this Winter to avoid a home Fire! Home Owner's, Home Buyer's - 11/25/07 12:28 PM
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I am urging you to use caution when heating your home this winter!
Preparing to avoid having a home fire doesn't require you to buy a lot of expensive equipment or pay for training and … (21 comments)
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home buyers: Some Common Defects: Home Buyer's, Investor's, Realtor's - 11/24/07 05:07 PM
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No house is perfect. Even the best built and best maintained homes will always have a few items in less than perfect condition. Below is a lest of some of the items I … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Location of your well: Home Buyer's, Investor's, Home Owner's - 11/24/07 03:36 PM
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Many factors affect the location and the cost of your water well. These factors include geological conditions, topography, location of driveways and other structures, plus Local, State, and Federal regulations.
Basically there are five important … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Well Pump and Systems: Home Owner's, Home Buyer's, Investor's - 11/24/07 11:07 AM
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When you turn the tap you set a series of actions in to motion.
To ensure adequate water pressure, your well water is stored inside your home in a pressure tank.
Normal water pressure … (4 comments)
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home buyers: Well Pump Selection and Installation: Home Owner's, Home Buyer's, Investor's - 11/24/07 10:22 AM
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Before your Pump is Selected, you need to factor in.
How much water will be needed at peak demand.
The well's yield potential in gallons per minute.
Diameter of the will … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Hydrofracking your well! - 11/22/07 09:57 AM
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Getting water from bedrock relies on the water entering the well from fractures and crevices in the open borehole of the well in the bedrock. Often deeper wells that are low producers can have … (5 comments)
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home buyers: Protect your Well water: Investor's, Home Owner's, Home Buyer's - 11/22/07 09:08 AM
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Water from artesian rock wells come from surface water that has percolated deep down into fissures in the bedrock, purifying itself as it travels through the top soil, boulders, sand, silt and glacial … (2 comments)
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home buyers: mortgage Rates - 11/20/07 01:33 AM
What are people hearing about mortage rate? Here is what I heard:
Right now, we are seeing 30 year mortgage rates at 6.25% and a 15 year rates at 5.875%. Be watching out going forward though, Fannie Mae is implementing price adjustments for lower credit scores. Those will be going into effect … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Rural Development Loans - 11/18/07 09:20 PM
I recently had a customer who qualified for a rural development loan after they had been turned down by their local long time bank. This is how it works. USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan/100 % No Money Down - This loan is used by borrowers to purchase a home they will personally occupy. This … (4 comments)
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home buyers: Welcome to Baker Home Inspectionand Consulting Blog:Home Buyer's: Deadly Mistake # 1 - 11/18/07 02:53 PM
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Thinking you can not afford to buy a home.
Today, buying the home of your dreams may be easier than you think and easier than ever before. There are many folks who thought that buying the … (4 comments)
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home buyers: Ten things that can cause a delay at settlement. - 11/18/07 01:50 PM
Settlement day is the day buyers and sellers look forward to. My clients often ask how long it will take at settlement table.
The answer is ; in a perfect world it takes about 30 to 45 minutes in our area. I usually ask the buyers to come first as they … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Home Buyer's: Deadly Mistake # 2 - 11/18/07 01:33 PM
Not hiring a buyer's agent to represent you.
Buying property is a complex and very stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and competition from other buyers require … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Home Buyers: Deadly Mistake No. 3 - 11/18/07 11:29 AM
Getting a cheap inspection.
Buying a home is probably the most expensive purchase you'll ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the home being inspected. The additional cost of hiring a certified professional independent home inspector … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Home Inspections: Why pick me as your #1 Home Inspector! - 11/17/07 07:15 PM
Howdy
I am Dale Baker owner of Baker Home Inspection and Consulting.
It's good to meet you!
I will take a progressive approach to your home inspection so you will have the information that you will need to determine if your potential home and property is the right one for you … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Home Inspections:Welcome to Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Blog! - 11/17/07 06:38 PM
Welcome to Baker Home Inspection and Consulting Blog!
Feel free to take your time to browse through my blog posts!
I am Dale Baker the owner of Baker Home Inspection and Consulting.
It's good to meet you.
I am a Independent Home Inspector: Providing you a superior level of informed home inspection. Specializing in Residential … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home! - 11/17/07 05:45 PM
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I am Dale Baker the owner of Baker Home Inspection and Consulting.
It pays to Know What You Are Buying!
A home is usually a person's largest investment, yet people sometimes buy without really knowing the condition of the property they are purchasing. Ending up with … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Home Inspections: Having a Home Inspection is money well spent! - 11/17/07 04:30 PM
Most home buyer's have figured out that if you're going to pay in the six figures for a home, that the price to have a home inspection done is well spent. But what isn't obvious, though, is how buyers, and sellers, should react to the pages of information in the report … (0 comments)
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home buyers: Arranging for a Home Inspection! - 11/17/07 10:25 AM
Knowledge is the Power for Your Freedom to a Worry Free Home!
Q: Who arranges for the Home Inspection?
A: Most times the home buyer has the obligation to arrange for their home inspection. Usually the Home Buyer is limited from 5 to 10 days … (2 comments)
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home buyers: Eleven Reasons You Should List Your Home During the Holidays - 11/17/07 01:33 AM
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home buyers: 2007 will be fifth best year on record - 11/16/07 11:15 AM
Well, here we have it....this goes hand in hand with my blog posted 2 days ago titled "Is the media scaring buyers? This was emailed to me yesterday in "E-News from the New York State Association of REALTORS"
NAR: 2007 will be fifth best year on record
NAR economists and practitioners gathered … (1 comments)
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home buyers: What are molds, allergens and pollutants? - 11/15/07 04:37 PM
Fungi (mold) is present everywhere....both indoors and out. There are over 1,000 species of mold common in the U.S. Mold's most likely to grow where there is dampness, especially in bathrooms and basements. Allergens include dust mites, pollen animal dander and mold spores. (they can live in/on carpets, furniture bedding, etc.). … (0 comments)
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home buyers: HOME PRICES-- GET THE REAL FACTS AND SPREAD THE WORD - 11/15/07 04:08 PM
The article below is a succinct statement of the real price changes that have occurred around the country over the past several years. It does a good job in keeping recent price action in perspective. We need to share this dose of reality with our buyers and sellers. The erosion of … (0 comments)
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home buyers: UPDATED WITH VIDEO! You've Got to "Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive" | Look on the Bright Side of the Real Estate Market - 11/15/07 02:43 PM
Real estate market bringing you down? Well, in the immortal words of Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters...
"Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive"You've got to accentuate the positive, Eliminate the negative, Latch on to the affirmative, Don't mess with Mr. In-between.
You've got to spread joy up to the maximum, Bring gloom down to … (6 comments)
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home buyers: Is Your Blog A Customized Encyclopedia & A Travelling Gold Mine... - 11/14/07 08:08 PM
I get it! I really, really get it! I'm just out of an appointment with some new clients. As I leave the appointment, I let them know that I'll be sending them some listings which they should receive within 24 hours. As I begin to do the search, it occurs to me … (30 comments)
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