house: Cary, NC Real Estate, Easy and Affordable Living in Park Village...Cary, NC, 27519 - 02/01/07 11:38 AM
Park Village is a mature community of 600+ homes in Cary, NC. Park Village is situated on Davis Drive, south of the intersection with High House Road. Raleigh is a 20 minute drive. The Research Triangle Park, "RTP," is about the same. Drive-time traffic may lengthen commutes.
Davis Drive entrance sign
The neighborhood was developed in the … (0 comments)
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house: How To Become "The House Whisperer" - 02/01/07 06:37 AM
I would like to thank Lloyd Nichols who inspired me to write this post.
"What's she doing?" "I dunno" "How long has she been there?" "A long time" "Well will you look at that!" The buyers are smiling. "What did she say?" "I dunno" She is coming over..."Mr. and Mrs. Seller....you have … (11 comments)
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house: Home Inheritance - 01/30/07 02:41 PM
It would seem that inheriting a house, especially one filled with good memories, would be an unqualified blessing. But inheriting the family homestead and deciding what to do with it also can stir up all sorts of emotions, including unpleasant ones. It also can strain family relationships.
Before the all-too-common family … (1 comments)
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house: Christmas in February - 01/30/07 01:09 PM
Had to take a moment and address what I've have been seeing lately on MLS. Since MLS feeds into Realtor.com along with many internet newspapers and IDX solutions, it is very important that we each take the time to make sure that the houses we have for sale are advertised to the best extent … (13 comments)
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house: Homes for sale in Lawrence, KS - 01/30/07 10:31 AM
Homes for sale in Lawrence , KS
If you are looking to buy residential real estate in Lawrence , KS , such as a home, townhome or condo, take advantage of a licensed real estate agent from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). When you locate agents with the Realtor® designation … (0 comments)
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house: Improve Living Room Decor - 01/30/07 10:14 AM
The living room creates a lasting impression for all who enter. It reveals to your family and guests if you’re formal and elegant or fun-loving and laid-back. The living room sets the mood for the home and should be a reflection of the owner’s personal taste.A living room can be arranged … (0 comments)
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house: Over priced home in Lawrence, KS gives buyers a great deal! - 01/29/07 05:13 PM
This home had severe mechanical problems, such as a support wall in the basement that needed to be replaced.
It had been overpriced and sat on the market for months before the sellers lowered the price... again and again.Finally, the price was reasonable for a home that was in good mechanical shape … (1 comments)
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house: Excellent Business Practices Produces Good Results!!! Part 1 - 01/28/07 05:30 PM
When starting my career in Real Estate in the early 90’s I was told to make sure and have at least 1 year in savings to start my new venture. I ended up selling my first property after 9 months of being in the business, 2 companies later and taking … (31 comments)
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house: Real Estate is going to the dogs in Lawrence, KS - 01/27/07 11:53 AM
Last year we had the opportunity to baby sit... or should I say doggie sit our neighbor's lhasa apso, named Enzo, while our neighbor was out of town.
My husband suggested to me that I was going to meet quite a few people walking such a spunky dog...
Not only … (8 comments)
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house: “I Like Her Picture” and Other Silly Things that Sellers Say - 01/26/07 04:32 PM
#1 "I like her picture! Let's hire her"
Just because she's a great-looking gal, or he's a dapper dude, doesn't mean she or he should be the one to sell YOUR home. (OK, good looks can't hurt, but that shouldn't be your FIRST reason for selecting a real estate agent). Experience, … (3 comments)
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house: My 1st Blog here - 01/26/07 11:50 AM
I am so sorry my first blog is kinda messy. I am thrilled that I made a good ranking and hope you will forgive me for my cluttered look. I promise to do better each time I post a blog. If you got some value out of the NY Times Article … (1 comments)
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house: Open House Horror Stories - 01/26/07 11:50 AM
Today I'm crunching numbers on a food budget for an Open House. We've decided on a Friday brunch time slot with a homemade, comfort food theme of cranberry muffins, chocolate biscotti, hot tea and coffee, etc. I work for a developer and sell a gated community called The Views at Cranberry, … (4 comments)
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house: Referrals - what's good for the goose... - 01/26/07 10:03 AM
If you are looking at moving to a new community fairly far from your present home, even if it's in the same large city, don't be afraid to ask your trusted real estate agent for a referral rather than working with them directly. If the area you are moving to is … (0 comments)
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house: “I Don’t Need a Real Estate Agent” and Other Silly Things Buyers Say - 01/23/07 07:40 PM
#1
“I don’t need a real estate agent who’s going to cost me a bunch of money”
The truth is, not having an agent when you buy a home will probably cost you money. There are some small fees that you will pay even if you don’t have an agent, … (1 comments)
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house: Love is in the details - 01/21/07 09:01 PM
As I have mentioned is a previous post I am preparing my home to sell in the Spring. Even though I am a professional home stager, it is different when it is your own home. So, I put on my "buyer's eyes" and went throughout the house writing a list of … (5 comments)
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house: "Decorator Ready" condo - 01/20/07 10:04 PM
Buyers in the market for luxury high-rises maybe surprised to learn that they are usually sold as basic shells described as "decorator ready". Typically the condos are nothing more than blank slates without flooring, cabinetry or appliances. Condo owners are allowed to completely customize the unit to their personal style. … (0 comments)
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house: just a thought (2)... - 01/19/07 11:57 AM
by the way...its friday! Get out there and enjoy the weekend...if as a realtor you never take time to relax and time for yourself to re-charge, then you will be burnout and be doing a diservice to your clients. In reality, we are alswys working, always on cal, always prospecting and … (7 comments)
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house: Tips for choosing a Realtor - 01/18/07 12:59 PM
The most common mistake home buyers make is to believe that all realtors actually work for them. If you do not ensure that you have chosen the right realtor, you may easily lose thousands on your deal.
Here are some proven tips for hiring a good realtor
Look for successful real estate … (1 comments)
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house: Don't Get Financially Drawn-and-Quartered - 01/17/07 03:10 PM
Here's a realistic scenario about a family that is upgrading to a new house where the sale for the old one fell through. The question is: what would you do now?
Unfortunately, a great way of dealing with Catch-22 situations is to avoid them completely. It's a matter of clearly communicating what … (0 comments)
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house: Making a House a Home - 01/17/07 04:09 AM
You started prepping your home to put on the market. This is the time to consult a Realtor®. Why, you may ask? The professional Realtor® will help you with hints that will make your house a home to a potential buyer. A competent professional Realtor® will not try to list the … (0 comments)
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house: Avoiding Foreclosure - 01/17/07 03:48 AM
This topic is very important to me. I've seen a lot of mis-information out there and want to clear some of it up. I am a real estate agent, my career of choice. My job is to put people in to homes, not take them out of it. Foreclosure is … (3 comments)
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house: What Does a Realtor Do When I Want to See a House or a Condo? - 01/16/07 11:52 PM
Some may think that there is nothing to showing homes or condos. Let me take a minute to let all Buyers know what a Realtor does when they are working for you and what you need to do when you are working with a Realtor.
You, the Buyer are interested in buying … (3 comments)
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house: Thanks Active Rain! - 01/16/07 10:57 PM
I am so pleased to be able to increase exposure to my services through Active Rain. Thank you. I invite those who are looking for real estate in Longmont to visit my profile to see my philosophy...I hope it matches yours. I'd love to sell your home or find you the perfect … (2 comments)
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house: Should I Remodel ...How Much Do I Get Back? - 01/16/07 09:38 PM
Remodeling for re-sale value is always good. Making sure that you use a licensed contractor for your remodel is key. Check out references and also check out the contractor's license.
Recouping remodeling costs depends on:
the condition of the rest of the house the value of similar homes in the area the … (4 comments)
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house: Things To Know For First-Time Buyers - 01/16/07 06:02 PM
Pre-Qualification:You need to meet with a mortgage broker and find out how much you can afford to pay for a home. Pre-Approval: When you know how much you can afford the seller will be much more receptive to you as a potential buyers because you have been pre-approved. You'll also avoid … (0 comments)
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house: Time to Think About Those Pipes - 01/16/07 08:04 AM
Right now you are thinking it isn't time to insulate pipes. In reality, it is the perfect time. It isn't freezing yet and it is easier to get under the house when it is dry.
There are two ways that pipes can be insulated. The first involves insulating tape and … (2 comments)
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house: The Truth About Your Home - 01/16/07 07:46 AM
Who knows more about your home than you? This is the reason that disclosure forms are so important to a real estate transaction. The name of the game when selling your home is DISCLOSE, DISCLOSE, DISCLOSE
The importance of this can be the difference between a smooth sale and a … (2 comments)
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house: HOA – What You Need To Know Before You Purchase - 01/16/07 07:29 AM
What is an HOA? HOA stands for Home Owners Association. Here is an example of a home owners association: When you buy a new home you think to yourself "Wow, this home would look great in Forest Green." If the neighborhood that you are planning to buy into has an HOA, … (0 comments)
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house: How Much Should You Allocate as a Down Payment - 01/15/07 11:39 PM
Traditionally, people put 20% of the purchase price as a down payment when buying a home. You would pay this 20% upfront as a "cash" down payment through a cashiers check or by wiring money to the seller, and get a mortgage to pay them the remaining 80% of the price … (0 comments)
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house: Are you buying a house or a home? - 01/15/07 01:15 PM
There is a huge difference between a house and a home:
A house can be a place to eat, sleep, park your car and place all your stuff. It's a material possession and an investment.
A home is where you fell comfortable, safe and protected. A home is where you live!
A house is … (6 comments)
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house: Buying Inquiries At The Beach Heat Up! - 01/12/07 10:56 AM
Buying Inquiries At The Beach
Jan 12, 2007 Is it about to break wide open again on the coast?? I can't say for sure, but there has been a notable increase in calls, inquiries, and yes, even sales/contracts! In this North Myrtle Beach, SC Realtor's opinion, the stand off between buyers/sellers … (1 comments)
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house: Finding the Right Fixer Upper for You - 01/11/07 02:58 PM
Ever thought about buying a fixer upper and then selling it to make a profit? If you answered yes to this question you are just like thousands of others before you. Not all of them made money, but others have made thousands. What is the difference? Why did one person make … (0 comments)
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house: The Commission Question - 01/11/07 02:46 PM
The question is why is there such a variance in what one agent charges over another agent? The reason for this is the amount of service they provide to you for their commission.What some people don't realize is that the commission isn't paid by the buyer. So a Real Estate Agents … (0 comments)
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house: You The First Time Home Buyer - 01/11/07 02:44 PM
You the first time home buyer have a lot of work ahead of you. I want you to make it the smoothest possible transaction with the least hurdles. I advise my clients about 6 months before you plan to buy to get a free copy of their credit report. On average … (0 comments)
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house: Loan Education - 01/11/07 01:14 AM
Get educated on what's right for you before you get stuck with the wrong loan. We can help you find the right loan and help you know what to look for with your next mortgage. We have classes weekly in Salinas,CA to give you the tools to succeed in this proccess.
Email … (0 comments)
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house: Love At Second Sight - 01/10/07 10:11 PM
Regardless of what my wife may tell you, she didn't fall in love with me the second our eyes first met. I'm sure of this for a couple of reasons. To begin with, she couldn't have possibly ignored me any more than she did on that first summer evening even though … (2 comments)
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house: The Home Owners Advantage - 01/10/07 04:03 PM
As a renter you are paying someone else's mortgage for them. As a home owner the money you put toward you home builds equity in your future as well as your home. Not only do get the equity that is built every month you pay, you also get the … (0 comments)
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house: I Can't Sell My Home - Now What? - 01/10/07 01:00 PM
There are lots of ways to sell a home that most agents don't know about or will ever learn about. They will list your home, cross their fingers, and be happy if they sell the home. But you have already tried that agent. So now what?
Talk to an … (0 comments)
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house: A Wonderful & Special Part of My Life. - 01/10/07 12:43 PM
My 16-month old baby boy....AYDEN
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house: Keller Williams in Ct., Making Waves! - 01/09/07 10:45 PM
Want to wish you all a joyous and happy New Year! We certainly are celebrating here at Keller Williams Prestige Properties in Stamford, CT. Together with carefully selected and very experienced agents along with some great new talent we finished our first year in business with a 10% market share and … (2 comments)
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house: December 2006 Statistics for Yolo County - 01/09/07 09:17 PM
Check out the Stats for Homes actively listed for sale, Homes in Pending Sale and Houses that Sold in Yolo County by Zip Code for the month of December 2006. For the entire County of Yolo, there were 95 Homes actively For Sale by the end of December that had not … (0 comments)
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house: December Placer County Real Estate Statistics - 01/09/07 09:16 PM
Curious about what happened in December for your Placer County neighborhood? Check out the statistics that I provide for you at the end of each month. It's good information for buyers when thinking about a place that they want to live and also for sellers to keep track of what is happening … (2 comments)
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house: El Dorado County Real Estate Statistics For December - 01/09/07 09:14 PM
Keep up-to-date with what is happening in your neighborhood. Check out the Real Estate statistics that I provide each month by zip code that gives you an idea of how many homes are listed for sale, homes that have an offer of acceptance and Homes that have Sold. If you would like … (0 comments)
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house: It's A Good Time To Buy - 01/09/07 07:31 PM
REALTORS® can help buyers make smart decisions in their local marketplace and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has begun a public awareness program that highlights favorable conditions for home buyers and explains how my team can help you, the buyer.
According to the NAR, Many real estate markets across the country have … (0 comments)
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house: A Mouse in the House?!? - 01/09/07 01:35 PM
In the Kitchen, Foyer, Upstairs and .... (gasp)..... the guest room?
You may think it a problem, but people are asking for this feature!
A FloorPlanOnline Tour allows buyers to click in any room of the floorplan, and see the photo of that room. It's simple and makes sense - without distorted … (3 comments)
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house: What Sold in Sacramento County in December - 01/08/07 01:38 AM
The December Real Estate statistics for each of the city/communities in Sacramento County are listed by zip code. For further information on your particular neighborhood, please feel free to contact me. Each month I provide the Real Estate statistics as a helpful indicator for both buyers and sellers in the Sacramento County area. … (2 comments)
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house: What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk Through - 01/07/07 10:45 PM
What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk Throughby John Occhi, Hemet REALTORHemet CA Real Estate
When you purchase Hemet CA Real Estate one of the very last things that will happen before you close escrow on your new home will be to schedule a final walk-through inspection.
Ideally, you will be able … (1 comments)
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house: Market Analysis: Johnston Ave, Hemet California - 01/06/07 11:12 PM
Market Analysis: Johnston Ave, Hemet Californiaby John Occhi, Hemet REALTORHemet CA Real Estate
If you read my earlier post of today, you'll know I was out with a client shopping for a home - looking for Hemet CA Real Estate.
I shared with you what I thought was one of the great values … (0 comments)
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house: Market Analysis: Thornton Ave, Hemet California - 01/06/07 10:59 PM
Market Analysis: Thornton Ave, Hemet Californiaby John Occhi, Hemet REALTORHemet CA Real Estate
Today I went out with a buyer looking to find a home for her two daughters to live in. One has a 2 year old and the other is due with her first child in a few months and … (0 comments)
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house: Why you need a home inspection on a new home! - 01/04/07 11:54 AM
Many people don't think they need to get an inspection on a new home. That can be a big mistake! I have a great story to tell you that happened last week. I was the listing agent on a brand new home. I was a two story home that looked great … (5 comments)
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house: Use Comps to Your Advantage - 01/04/07 10:33 AM
In a buyer's market, setting the right price for your house at the start is essential. But how do you know what the right price is - the price that will make your house sell quickly and for a price you're happy with?
Use the comps. Comparable sales of houses in … (10 comments)
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house: More Great Tips for Buyers - 01/03/07 02:31 PM
Tip #4: Create A Top 10 List Of Amenities
When shopping for a home, list the features (fireplace, fenced-in yard, new appliances, etc.) that are most important to you in deciding on which home to buy. Establishing "your criteria" early on will save time shopping for inappropriate homes and may keep you … (0 comments)
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house: Helpful Electrical Tips - 01/03/07 12:27 PM
I'm back with another ebook full of helpful tips on home electricity.
I hope that these ebooks are helpful to homeowners and everyone in general. My goal is to help educate people so that they have a safe home.
If there are any topics that you wish to learn more about please let … (4 comments)
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house: Determining the Market Value of a Home - 12/30/06 05:54 PM
You've decided to sell your home, so what is next? Pricing your home is obviously a key part of the home selling process. A home that is under-priced needlessly costs the client potential return. An over-priced home can remain on the market for an extended amount of time, forcing the seller … (0 comments)
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house: Choosing Realtor right for the job - 12/30/06 03:08 PM
Choosing Realtor right for the job
John Vostenak , real estate broker helping buyer and seller since 1984 !
When you know where you want to buy. you're ready to choose a real estate agent to help you find the house. Hopefully , you will chose John Vostenak, broker helping buyers and sellers since … (0 comments)
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house: Why You Need A Home Inspection - 12/28/06 06:01 PM
What Really Matters
Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports … (0 comments)
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house: The Loan Process - From Your Realtors Prospective - 12/28/06 01:29 PM
The Loan Processby John Occhi, HEMET REALTOR
Originally Published 12/12/06 on my first blog
As a Hemet, CA Realtor, I thought I would write today about a topic that I am not an expert in nor do I ever want to be referred to as an expert. It is the real estate … (4 comments)
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house: Nanaimo Real Estate Tip # 14 - How do you know it is time to move? - 12/23/06 01:59 PM
Does thoughts of moving keep recurring? Change house, neighbourhood, perhaps neighbours? These are some signs that a real estate deal and move is in your horizon.
Kids sharing a room? Yard too small? You need a family friendly home that will grow with your family. Maybe you need a smaller home. You … (0 comments)
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house: A 401(k) – New Help Saving For Your Future - 12/20/06 10:56 PM
It's natural to put off retirement planning, especially when you're still young and with decades of work ahead. "I'll save later," you say. The trouble is, "later" gets here sooner than we expect.
In 2006 some large companies started a new policy - each employee is automatically signed up for the … (0 comments)
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house: Nanaimo Real Estate Tip # 13 - Finding the Right Home - 12/20/06 07:46 PM
Find out how much you can afford to pay for your new house and get pre-qualified for a mortgage. Now you're ready to start your search. Sources available to find the right home would include:
Word of mouth:
By telling everyone you know you're looking for a new house, you just might … (0 comments)
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house: Hip and Contemporary Townhomes in Atlanta - 12/20/06 07:00 AM
Townhomes come fully Furnished!$10,000 Furniture AllowanceSeller Contributes $2,500 towards Closing cost.
Agent Commision Available
Pent Manor is an affordable new community conveniently located in downtown Atlanta. Made up of many unique parts, Pent Manor offers the ultimate in city living. Pent Manor features incredibly stylish and spacious 3-level all brick townhomes in one … (4 comments)
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house: Nanaimo Real estate Tip # 11 - The Cost of Home Ownership (Part 1 of 2) - 12/18/06 12:08 PM
There are various costs associated with the purchase of your new home whether it be in Nanaimo or elswhere. After you've arrived at the price range of the home for sale that you can afford and the home's mortgage you've qualified for, remember to add on the up front costs.
Mortgage Loan … (2 comments)
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house: House prices ebb but remain strong - 12/16/06 01:48 PM
Some of the air has come out of the Calgary housing boom with prices for new homes suffering their first month-to-month drop in two years, and one of the steepest declines among more than two dozen Canadian cities. However, Calgary homeowners can relax, as the Statistics Canada report Monday also shows … (0 comments)
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house: Real estate buoys the middle class - 12/15/06 09:13 PM
Canada's wealth distribution has become more skewed over the past 20 years, but it's in the middle of the pack when compared with the rest of the world, new studies show.
The country's real estate boom has been the key factor supporting middle-class families in the past two decades, making them more … (0 comments)
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house: Hot housing market expected to cool . . . - 12/15/06 09:03 PM
Making money in real estate wasn't hard for many Canadians in 2006.
In Alberta, an economic boom drove house prices through their heavily insulated roofs, while the rest of the country saw average house prices rise in the double digits, according to realtor Royal LePage.
But as a new year dawns, investors and … (0 comments)
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house: I not come work today - 12/15/06 04:31 PM
"Morey A. Stanton" wrote:
I not come work today!!!
Hung Chow calls in to work and says, "Hey, boss I not come work today,I
really sick. I got headache, stomach ache and my legs hurt. I not come work."
The boss says, "You know Hung Chow, I really need you today. When I feel
like this … (0 comments)
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house: Houses For Sale in Queens NY - 12/14/06 05:03 PM
Grand Centurion Realty 50-58 69th StreetWoodside, NY 11377Office: (718) 205-5572
4 Family in Corona
11Bdrms, 6.5BathsFull Finished BasementBasement has been used as a salon for parties (was rented for occasions)2 Family in Flushing
8Bdrms, 4BathsFull Finished Basement2 Family in Jamaica
6Bdrms, 4BathsFull Finished Basement
We have more properties in our office. Please call to get more … (1 comments)
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house: Women Are Targeted for Subprime Loans - An Overview of a Consumer Federation of America Study - 12/14/06 01:09 PM
A colleague sent me the link to an interesting study, which was published by Consumer Federation of America, http://www.consumerfed.org/ entitled, "Women are Prime Targets for Subprime Lending: Women are Disproportionately Represented in High-Cost Mortgage Market".
The full study is here: http://www.consumerfed.org/pdfs/WomenPrimeTargetsStudy120606.pdf
As professionals in the real estate industry, we know, home buyers without … (1 comments)
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house: Technology Changes Everything…Or Does It? - 12/14/06 08:43 AM
What a difference a few years make. It used to be that if you wanted to buy a house you would get the Sunday paper - on Saturday, of course - and spend hours deep in the real estate section. Then you would spend more hours calling about houses, days driving … (4 comments)
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house: What's more important - Buying a House? or a Homes? - 12/14/06 06:13 AM
Visit http://www.yourehomes.com/
… (0 comments)
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house: My first blog! - 12/12/06 04:35 PM
12/12/2006
This is my first blog ever!! I am really excited about this! As you can see from my home page, and I have always said, "I am stuffed with words" I have many books, or, soap operas inside me! Most of it is inspired from the many clients I have had … (11 comments)
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house: It's Still True - You Get What You Pay For - 12/07/06 01:06 PM
Whenever I talk with a new client about listing their home for sale, one subject that always comes up is the commission rate. People are bombarded with information about ways to save money selling a house, and the agent's is always a target. Discount brokers and agents who provide limited service … (37 comments)
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house: Is it a house ? - 12/07/06 11:14 AM
As luck would have it the Records also show that the property line is at the ridge of the roof meaning that the building is half on and half off. Who is responsible for this if a buyer knows this going in. The is it a house, is a mobile home … (1 comments)
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house: Is it a house ? - 12/07/06 07:19 AM
I am challenging all Active Rainers to look this over and give me your best guess. The question gives it away. I thought this would be some fun. I will have more clues to follow around 1400 sq. ft. Vinyl Siding Tax records shows this property as Single Family Residence. The property … (9 comments)
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house: Holy Cow - Thanks for the Response - 12/01/06 11:52 AM
Thanks for all the valid comments to yesterdays post.
I still take exception to listing the house for the seller's ego. It makes more sense for the seller and your business to advertise in a way that you motivate the maximum numbers of buyers as possible to contact you.
This gives you … (1 comments)
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house: B.C. unlikely to see lower house prices soon - 11/26/06 11:53 AM
The upside of British Columbia's real-estate-market cycle has been steep, but the downside will not be as rapid as in the U.S., according to the real estate firm Century 21 Canada.
House prices in select B.C. markets have been flat or risen up to 12 per cent in the last year. That … (0 comments)
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house: Make your mortgage tax-deductible - 11/25/06 04:40 PM
Leading a revolution in the mortgage business, author Fraser Smith is teaching Canadians how to catch up to their U.S. counterparts and make their mortgages tax-deductible.
In Canada, mortgages are not tax-deductible but interest payments on money borrowed to create wealth or to make investments are deductible and there are a number … (0 comments)
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house: A Thanksgiving I won't forget!!! - 11/25/06 12:47 PM
This had the making of being a very good Thanksgiving break. Thanksgiving generally is one of my favorite holidays, we get together with family, eat a lot, watch football but more importantly there are no gifts to have to worry about and the cleanup is not as bad as say … (6 comments)
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house: Clients win as mortgage brokers take on banks - 11/23/06 12:31 PM
Do you remember the days long, long ago when the mortgage broker was considered the "lender of last resort"? He was the guy -- there were very few women in the business in the 1980s -- you crept up a rear staircase to see when you were turned down by the … (1 comments)
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house: What IS Home? - 11/23/06 10:02 AM
As real estate agents, part of our job is finding a home for our clients. Thing is, we may think we know what "home" means, but the fact is, it can mean different things to different people. We may have definite ideas about shape, color, orientation, and think that that's "right" … (1 comments)
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house: $250K/sq. ft. – San Ramon Real Estate - 11/22/06 08:37 PM
California real estate prices have been skyrocketing the last few years, but who would have imagined $250K a square foot in the San Ramon Valley. I guess it's a question of how you figure it. I think the current statistic is 19% of real estate sales come from your signs. We, … (0 comments)
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house: Nanaimo Real Estate tip # 9 - kitchen is the hub - 11/22/06 04:03 PM
Ever wonder why "kitchen parties" naturally occur in your home every time you have a get-together? Well, it is because the kitchen is the hub of every home. It is where we get nourishment and refreshment, gather and regroup after a busy day. It is a room with real value for … (1 comments)
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house: Nanaimo Real Estate tip # 8 - no money down - 11/22/06 11:11 AM
Whether you're buying real estate in Nanaimo or elsewhere in Canada, you can now apply for a 40 year mortgage with no money down. When you spot the for sale sign on that perfect house, imagine the feeling of comfort knowing you've been pre-qualified for the mortgage. Your realtor can include the homes in … (0 comments)
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house: Struggling to pay for a home - 11/22/06 09:02 AM
One in every seven Canadian households allocated nearly a third of their paycheck to shelter in 2004, according to a study that found renters in pricey cities such as Toronto and Vancouver were more likely to struggle with affordability than home owners.
Statistics Canada said Wednesday that 14 per cent of Canadian … (0 comments)
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house: Are the Holidays Putting a Squeeze on Your Living Space? - 11/22/06 07:13 AM
The holidays have arrived! And with them comes the usual influx of family and friends. The Real Estate Reality sets in... the house suddenly feels a lot smaller than it did before.
The kids are forced to give up their rooms and share them with your guests from out of … (3 comments)
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house: Nanaimo Real Estate tip # 6 - fireplace - 11/20/06 01:03 AM
Rekindle your Passion for Living
Nothing beats the feeling of curling up around a fire on a cold winter's night in your home. Not to mention the comforting feeling of hearth and home that a fireplace adds to a room. Installing or upgrading the fireplace in your home will generate 11% greater … (1 comments)
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house: Are Seller's Going Crazy? - 11/19/06 09:13 AM
I was reading a local magazine this morning and I ran across an article that was talking about how desperate sellers are becoming. Apparently a seller of a 1.475m house offered a brand new H3 Hummer as part of the deal! What would happen if we were in a bad market? … (6 comments)
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house: Market turn around? - 11/18/06 09:03 AM
I am just curious as to if anyone has any thoughts, opinions, or educated guesses, as to when the housing market is going to rebound? I've heard six months, I've heard any time now, I've even heard one or two people say that they think that it will be over a year. … (13 comments)
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house: House Numbering in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island - 11/17/06 01:00 PM
Many people do not recognize the importance of house numbers and as a result, many homes in Nanaimo are not identified with visible or legible house address numbers. In most cases, this is not an intentional decision, but rather a lack of understanding of the potential consequence of not installing them … (0 comments)
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house: All Realtors® need to stop selling homes - 11/17/06 10:38 AM
If I walk up to a consumer and try to sell them a new watch or a new car or in my line of work a new home, I will always fail. It's all psychological. It's all in their head. Consumers are looking at things from the perspective of "NO SOLICITING", "DO NOT CALL", … (0 comments)
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house: Energy efficent windows. Are they cost effective for resell value? - 11/16/06 09:56 AM
I was just wondering if anyone new if installing energy efficent windows was a cost effective way to build equity in your home. Will they raise the value of my house enough to make it worth while if I am planning to sell when the market is better, or does the … (4 comments)
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house: Sweat Equity in the Winter Months - 11/14/06 01:12 PM
Does anyone have any good tips of things that you can do to your house during the winter to raise your home equity? I am in the process of finishing my basement, but wasn't sure if there are other easy things that can be done to help my house value to … (8 comments)
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house: Home building market continues climb - 11/10/06 01:06 PM
The upswing in Prince George's house construction is continuing, the latest statistics from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation show.Year-to-date, there have been 243 starts for single-family homes as of the end of October, a 10.5-per-cent increase over the 220 reached by the same point last year. Add on the 37-units of … (0 comments)
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house: What a house! - 11/07/06 11:28 AM
We had an incredible opportunity the other day to inspect the most interesting house I have ever seen. The previous owner of this 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom house was nuns. The owner before that, who had put on two additions, was a bricklayer. He could apparently get brick and steel cheap, … (1 comments)
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house: Help your home sell - 11/01/06 10:13 PM
35 QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS TO HELP YOUR HOME
SELL FASTER….
Get Ready …Start Outside!
Stand across the street, and take a look at your home from a potential buyer’s viewpoint…
1. Too many cars parked in front?
2. Is the lawn trimmed and are spots in need of re-seeding. Get landscaping in top shape. In the … (1 comments)
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house: Importance of using the right mortgage broker - 10/27/06 12:29 PM
What makes one mortgage broker better than another? A recent survey by TriDelta Financial Partners of their Canadian customers highlights the importance of using independent mortgage brokers who are qualified to understand the financial and retirement planning goals of their client.
When asked about what they are seeking from their mortgage broker, … (0 comments)
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house: 4 bedroom 3 bath in Cape Coral - Brand New! with POOL - 10/26/06 03:36 PM
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house: WhooHooo!! Open House Party! - 10/24/06 12:56 AM
Continuing with my Driving traffic to an open house post and in the spirit of, I told two friends, and they told two friends, and they told two friends.......I thought an interesting way to help market a property might be to hold a hosted party / invited open house of the … (1 comments)
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house: Buyer CPR (Console Prepare Regroup) - 10/22/06 06:57 AM
Looking for the positive here, we are faced with a challenge. Last year, was a record setting year in Real Estate. With fewer homes offered for sale it created a sense of urgency for buyers. Competition to get a home was at an all time high. Agreed?
With more homes on … (1 comments)
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house: What's your favorite "Home" TV show??? - 10/21/06 03:48 PM
There are so many television shows geared toward homes, decorating, selling, flipping, makeovers, basically you name it, television will have it.
House HuntersHouse WorthFlip this houseOpen HouseDesigned to SellHow many people actually watch these shows? Do you think they portray the housing market, real estate, and realtors fairly? Curious to see what everyone … (10 comments)
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