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Most news reports about the housing market are pretty scary to buyers, but two recent articles are telling first time buyers that now is the time to buy. First, in the February 25 issue of Time magazine writer Dan Kadlec tells people to "ignore the headlines" and that "there is a … (4 comments)
"Accelerating Positive Change in the Mortgage Industry" H- ome O- wnership M- ortgage E- mpowerment As most of you know I have been in the mortgage industry on and off for about 7 years. I’ve worked as a Certified Mortgage Consultant for Global Home Loans & Financing, … (2 comments)
Received from a friend who is in the insurance property business. It is well worth reading.This is one of those e-mails that if you don't send it, rest assured someone on your list will suffer for not reading it. The original message was written by a lady whose brother and wife … (5 comments)
One listings had a houseful of pets. You went through the entry sideways because of the rabbit hutch. The living room was a zoo - literally. Every little creature had contributed to the unusual aroma in the house. I suggested they take one of two actions: reduce the price substantially or … (14 comments)
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We all somewhere deep inside desire to get healthier and stay healthier. Our homes are our havens, our sanctuaries even...but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cites indoor air as one of the greatest threats to health. Why? There are toxic gases in some carpets and cleaning supplies, harmful microbes on counters and … (0 comments)
I don't see the DH going away even though I hate it, I think it should be in both N.L and A.L or eliminted entirely. But like I said I don't think that will happen. My suggestion is since we have inter-league play, I think it would be a big shot … (3 comments)
This real estate blog will let you dream a bit. While your opinions on the type of home you want to own may change during the homebuying process, use this easy checklist to help you prioritize and make the shopping process less time consuming. The large number of active and "For … (7 comments)
There is no doubt that this is a tougher market to be working in. Inventory is up, Buyer activity is down. Rates, while low, aren't stable... so what is a seller to do?
Virginia Beach Real Estate Market Is Different 
Hiring a real estate agent to help you with your home purchase is a smart idea. Making sure that agent represents you and only you in your home purchase is even smarter.
Spring Has Sprung ..You Know What That Means! So have all the dust bunnies in your home! Spring means now it's time to bring in the professionals for a clean sweep. Whether you need a professional to come in and do a one time, big clean or you are looking for a … (0 comments)
I know some will think I am feathering my own bed, but does anyone else think it may be time to mandate regular building inspections for apartments? Look at these pics and you can see some of what goes on in an apartment.
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"Coldwell Banker. The company, also a unit of Realogy, tries to lighten up its approach to today's grim market in new TV ads and a companion website.The ads show portraits of late founders Colbert Coldwell and Benjamin Arthur Banker. The voiceover is banter between them about everything from interest rates to … (0 comments)
I read all of the interesting featured blogs, with all of their insight, and even relate to most of what's written. But as I ponder my submission, which is needed if I want to make my presence on Activerain worthwhile and effective, I am confronted with a blank page. Then the … (0 comments)
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I just feel like I'm about to explode. Have you ever been so full of joy that you just couldn't find a way to contain it? Well if you have, you know how I feel. I just received some news that has caused me to realize the mission I'm apart of … (18 comments)
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A client bought a new home and the broker wanted to send flowers for the occasion. They arrived at the home and the owner read the card; it said "Rest in Peace". The owner was angry and called the florist to complain. After he had told the florist of the obvious … (2 comments)
Just north of Austin's urban center lies the Crestview neighborhood, bordered by Anderson Lane to the north, Justin Lane to the south, North Lamar Boulevard to the east and Burnet Road to the west. In 1948, developer A.B. Beddow began building the Crestview homes on what was originally an old cotton … (0 comments)
Another water conservation tip for all you Paradise home owners. Last week, my water conservation tip was about outdoor landscape watering and this week it is about saving water in the kitchen. 
Charlotte Mortgage Broker
A lot of people have been talking about Foreclosures in this soft market and with the national foreclosure rate up more than 78 percent in the last year; you can see why they're talking.But what most people don't know is that the problem is REGIONAL and not affecting the OVERALL market. In fact the stats … (5 comments)
Envy.....Wearing green or Saving lots of GREEN.
The Atlanta home market is pretty tough right now but I'm sure no where near as tough as some other parts of the country. See my recent post for Cobb County Stats. Howeverover the last year and over the long haul haul the Atlanta Market has been very steady.Prices for 2007 … (1 comments)
Attention all Real Estate agents in the Valencia, Castaic, Newhall, Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Lancaster, Acton, Rosamond, Quartz Hill, Burbank, Pasadina, Van Nuys, Sylmar, San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Tujunga, Chatsworth, Northridge, Sherman Oaks, Thousand Oaks, Hollywood, Oxnard,and Beverly Hills areas. I am a certified Home and Mold Inspector wanting to assist you. I use … (0 comments)
Don't miss the 22nd Annual Home, Garden & Antique Show March 15 & 16, 2008, 10am-5pmSilver Dollar Fair Grounds in Chico!Produced each year by Soroptimist International of Chico, this fundraiser allows the club to continue providing community service in many areas. (Please check out the SI Chico website for more information … (0 comments)
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Like so many other housing markets across the country Las Vegas, too, is feeling the adverse effects of tightening mortgage guidelines, slumping home values and skittish buyers. It's a major task to sell a property under these testing circumstances.Real estate agents, FSBOs, lenders, whoever is selling, have burned the midnight oil … (2 comments)
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First ImpressionsRemember what first attracted you to your home when you bought it? What excited you about its most appealing features? Now that you're selling your home, you'll need to look at it as if you were buying it all over again.A spruced up home makes a great first impression on … (0 comments)
We have been talking a lot about home renovation in the last few posts. This is a topic that is on all of our minds as the weather starts to warm up and we are able to do more things both inside and out. A major component of exterior renovation is … (0 comments)
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This last week I launched a new web site to help home buyers and sellers find a Realtor® anywhere across the United States. The website is Find-A-REALTOR.info and the response has been great. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home, having your real estate transaction go smoothly is … (0 comments)
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Do you have a large amount of equity built up in your home? Are you looking to further enhance your financial position? A HELOC may be just the type of financing that you are looking for.
Can Being Fooled – Be Fun?
NEOFUSERS!I have an AWESOME land development for sale. I am selling it because I have moved onto two other developments (one out of the country), and want to shift my focus to them. My focus change, is your gain! Please click below to view a sales packet on Kensington Park in … (1 comments)
Fairfield County Home Inspection L.L.CIs Looking for a full time home inspector,We are also looking for home Inspector interns.We are a full service inspection company. If you are new in the inspection business or a seasoned inspector.We would love to talk with you.We service all of Fairfield and New Haven County,Lower … (0 comments)
Experience at HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, has shown that Water Management Systems are a major source of problems in Home and Commercial Building Inspections. Failures of these of systems can lead to more serious problems such as mold and structural failure.The components of the Water Management System include the … (0 comments)
Coeur d'Alene Area Home and Garden Show "Spring Home Show" This Weekend.At the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 14th, 15th & 16thSeveral of North Idaho's Contractors will be available to discuss ideas that you have about your home and garden. If you are looking for ideas or have … (0 comments)
I have found through experience that the most essential thing a Realtor can do is find out the specifics a person is looking for in a home. It is essential that you listen when a person tells you that they need a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home at the very least. … (12 comments)
INTEREST RATES ARE ON THE RISE
Thinking about purchasing a home of your own? Keep these critical considerations in mind: 
If you're listing for sale remember to CLEAR OUT THE VALUABLES, REMOVE DRUGS FROM THE MEDICINE CABINETS, AND LOCK UP FINANCIAL INFORMATION! Assume that if you're holding open houses, anything can be stolen. An agent holding open the house has only two eyes, and if he/she is escorting one person or … (1 comments)
It is the busiest room in the house and often needs the most improvement: the kitchen. A remodeled kitchen increases the value of the home and makes it more enjoyable to cook, live and dine in. However, many homeowners are left wondering how to create the culinary oasis of their dreams … (1 comments)
SET THE STAGE FOR A SPEEDY SALE!
Opportunity in Any Market
Whether the market is up or down (and particularly if it's down), buying a "fixer-upper" and updating it can prove to be a profitable venture. As with any real estate investment, however, it's wise to enter with eyes wide open. Knowledge and caution will help you avoid … (0 comments)
The 18th annual builders home and improvement show is going on at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds in Saline, Michigan this weekend:
Built in 2003, this home is on .15 acres near the heart of downtown Kuna and just minutes away from Meridian. This 1418 SF, 3 bed, 2 bath home has an awesome layout with a great master suite. Relax or entertain on the large covered patio and when you can't be … (0 comments)
Home loan mortgage rates continue to fall for 2008. Rates will continue to drop through the end of the year with consumers seeing a low somewhere in the coming months. Why is this the forecast? Several factors will come into play. The Dow Jones industrial average will continue to fall. As … (2 comments)
Earlier this week, we discussed the Boomerang Home Buyer trend in Central Austin. A style gaining popularity since 2005 is Prefab Modern, also called modern modular. 
A few years ago, one look at the Charlotte Observer's classified ads and you would think that everyone in Charlotte was selling their home! It would take multiple pages to hold all the homes for sale.
Staging is here to stay. For Real Estate Sale or Resale Professional Presentation has become a widespread practice. 
In many parts of the country, selling your home right now can seem a little daunting. There are many more homes on the market and many of these are foreclosures, though not always in the droves that the media talks about. At least not in many markets. This attention to real estate has in … (4 comments)
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"Going Green" is definitely the trend right now. This extends to all aspects of our daily lives, from eliminating plastic shopping bags, to measuring and minimizing our carbon footprint, and also to home construction.
The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center will be hosting a Spring Break Native Plant Sale. March is now upon us and it is time to plant your flowers, trees, shrubs, and grass. Native plants will be available for sale, as well as organic-based Nature's Way products, including screened compost and native … (0 comments)
Since 1969, Overholt Homes has been the builder to turn to for personalized service, attention to detail and flexibility. Overholt Homes possess all of these qualities and more, all of them important to the process of creating a house that you can proudly call home. Overholt Homes staff of highly qualified individuals all share one … (0 comments)