Blog entries tagged with "houses":


houses: Buying a condo in Beaverton, Oregon? Read the Condo’s HOA minutes from the last year before you buy! - 11/09/07 12:26 AM
I'm hearing more and more cases where there are great deals on condo units and a lot are for sale in thatcomplex. But, have you stopped to ask why so many are for sale? You may want to ask for the HOA minutesbefore you pay full price for the condo.
                                           
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houses: Elk Grove Vilage, Illinois - Currently available Homes by Price and Time on Market - 11/08/07 08:11 PM
 
The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in Elgin, IL. The information is broken into price ranges with average time on market for that range. Included are the high, low, median and average prices.
For detailed information on a property … (0 comments)

houses: Crystal Lake, IL Available Homes on Market by Price and Time on Market - 11/08/07 07:53 PM
 
 
The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in Crystal Lake, IL. The information is broken into price ranges with average time on market for that range. Included are the high, low, median and average prices.
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houses: 3162 Vista Rise Rd - 11/08/07 05:53 PM
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houses: What are buyers looking for in a home in Beaverton, Oregon? - 11/08/07 04:37 PM
As a seller, you need to think of what buyers are looking for in a home. As a seller, you are more than likely abuyer yourself. So, why not think like a buyer and make your home what the buyers in Beaverton are lookingfor?
What are the items that are most important … (5 comments)

houses: Commercial development supports North Conway and Ossipee area Real Estate - 11/08/07 11:45 AM
As news of plummeting home prices across the country continues to be plastered on the front page of the media outlets, it's comforting to know that the Mt. Washington Valley and it's surrounding areas of Fryeburg - Bridgton Maine (ME) and Freedom - Ossipee NH, haven't been quite so unlucky.The recent … (5 comments)

houses: It's been awhile! - 11/08/07 08:22 AM
Thanks for reading my blog.  Things here on Marco Island have been brought to incredible lows and equally incredible highs.  We had our highest sale ever on Marco Island.  What a ride!
I would like to hear from you.
Sharon
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houses: Key West - 11/06/07 08:28 AM
Key West is gorgeous in November. I don't know why the hotels, bars, beaches and restaurants are not over flowing with people. There is no humidity. The sky is clear. Everyone is having a perfect hair day and all the women look beautiful. No one is sweating off their makeup … (1 comments)

houses: Home Phone With No Static in Virginia Beach - 11/06/07 07:14 AM
If you have recently introduced wireless computing into your Virginia Beach home like I did then you may very well have introduced static to your home phone.  If you are thinking of introducing wireless into your home then your may end up with static on your home phone.  The solution is a technology called DECT … (0 comments)

houses: Home Phone With No Static in Virginia Beach - 11/06/07 07:12 AM
If you have recently introduced wireless computing into your home like I have then you may very well have introduced static to your home phone.  If you are thinking of introducing wireless into your home then your may end up with static on your home phone.  The solution is a technology called DECT 6.0.  … (0 comments)

houses: 9148 Ferdinand Court Las Vegas, Nevada 89129 - 11/05/07 11:05 PM
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houses: 5855 Valley Drive #2129 North Las Vegas, NV 89031 - 11/05/07 11:03 PM
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houses: 2251 Wigwam Parkway #122 Henderson, Nevada 89074 - 11/05/07 10:59 PM
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houses: 5120 Overland Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89107 - 11/05/07 10:56 PM
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houses: 6399 Azurelyn Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89122 - 11/05/07 10:53 PM
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houses: 5096 Via De Palma Las Vegas, NV 89146 - 11/05/07 10:50 PM
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houses: 920 W. Hickory Pahrump, NV 89048 - 11/05/07 10:47 PM
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houses: 1301 W. Jornada Street Pahrump, NV 89048 - 11/05/07 10:44 PM
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houses: 7330 Elderly Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89131 - 11/05/07 10:41 PM
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houses: 12161 Las Hurdes Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89138 - 11/05/07 10:32 PM
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houses: Wallpaper is so suddenly out.... - 11/05/07 09:06 PM
We built our house 20 years ago and at the time I was embarrassed because I chose wallpaper for just the bathrooms and a little in the kitchen.  The kitchen has one of those borders that were so popular.  At that time the REALLY GORGEOUS homes had wallpaper everywhere with matching … (6 comments)

houses: Roselle, IL Available Homes on Market by Price Range and Time on Market - 11/04/07 05:49 PM

 The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in Roselle, IL. The information is broken into price ranges with average time on market for that range. Included are the high, low, median and average prices.
For detailed information on a property … (0 comments)

houses: Bloomingdale, Illinois Currently Available Homes by Price and Time on Market - 11/04/07 05:41 PM
 
 The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in Bloomingdale, IL. The information is broken into price ranges with average time on market for that range. Included are the high, low, median and average prices.
For detailed information on a property … (0 comments)

houses: Impossible Virginia Beach Photo - 11/04/07 10:01 AM
  These photos were taken at the same time with the same camera at the same place.  The top photo was at full zoom.  This statue is 11 blocks a way.  It you want to see a big picture go to http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/deniseallen54/lst?.dir=/FZ+18&.view=l   This is my new Panasonic Lumix FX 18 … (4 comments)

houses: Lease Option a great way to own a home in Washington County, Oregon - 11/04/07 09:35 AM
Are you presently renting a home and want to make the step to homeownership, but don't have a large down payment, good enough credit, or been in your present job long enough to get a traditional mortgage?
Then getting a home with a lease option may be a great way for you … (4 comments)

houses: YOUR HOME SOLD IN 45 DAYS GUARANTEED - 11/03/07 09:31 PM
                                                    
DOES IT FEEL LIKE THIS SIGN MUST BE POSTED IN THE FRONT YARD OF YOURHOME?
If your home is a For Sale By OwnerorIf your home is EXPIRED
Now Is A Great Time To Sell Your Property!
I Can Help.Anywhere In North America
YOUR HOME SOLD IN 45 DAYSGUARANTEED!
I CAN TELL YOU HOW
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houses: "Testing the Water" Pricing Doesn't Work in Albuquerque! - 11/03/07 01:48 PM
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houses: The roll of the Internet in buying a home - 11/03/07 12:41 PM
It is a changed world. That's for sure. I am currently 33 years old, graduated from the University of Illinois 11 years ago in 1996. A HUGE amount has changed in that time. When I was just leaving school, the internet began it's massive march into the households of america. No … (2 comments)

houses: Do you have a pool? I have some advice for the Winter, and your pool. - 11/02/07 03:11 PM
First of all here is the link to the article I read on REALTOR® Magazine.
http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2007110206?OpenDocument
It gives you seven tips on how to protect your pool and what to do to maintain it during the winter. If you have a pool and live in a cold climate this could be useful. … (0 comments)

houses: Open House 1:00 -2:00 Sunday - 11/02/07 02:21 PM
Open House Sunday Nov 4, 2007
AV R/I Fireplaces: Floor Type Dimensions Floor Type Dimensions Floor Type Dimensions Main F. Living Room 14'6 X 21'6 Bsmt Recreation Room 17' X 14'6 X Main F. Dining 12' X 10' X X Main F. Kitchen 13' X 10' X X Main F. Family Room … (0 comments)

houses: 2901 Christopher Cres - 11/02/07 01:22 PM
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houses: Polish up those Crystal Balls!! - 11/02/07 08:24 AM
How will the Canadian housing market fair with the U.S. Federal Reserve dropping the rate by another .25%?
Our Canadian economy has seen good growth over the past few years while our neighbours south of the border have had, to put it mildly - a hard go of it.  An unpopular war sucking billions of … (3 comments)

houses: Clarendon Hills, Illinois - Currently Available homes in all price ranges and Time on Market - 11/01/07 09:50 PM
The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in Clarendon Hills, IL. The information is broken into price ranges with average time on market for that range. Included are the high, low, median and average prices.
For detailed information on a … (0 comments)

houses: Atlanta Foreclosure Homes - Why Get a Home Inspection? - 10/31/07 09:56 PM
Looking for Atlanta foreclosure homes? Buying one of the many Atlanta foreclosures could be smart, if you find one that has really been discounted by the bank. Remember that the bank is not out there to lose money, so they try to sell th foreclosure homes for as much as they … (0 comments)

houses: Royalty Review, Alberta Real Estate – Now What? - 10/31/07 12:24 PM
By Joe Samson, Calgary REALTOR®
The world is coming to an end! Real estateprices have already dropped $45,000 in Calgary real estate in the last two months and the new royalties will cripple the Alberta economy due to massive project cancellations.... These were some of the headlines you could read in the … (0 comments)

houses: Portsmouth @ Willet Hall - 10/31/07 08:23 AM
Willet Hall has stood the test of time since 1955 (a good year since I was born that year).  Now that many world class talents have passed through the halls, it may me history.  The 1,924 venue was recently used as Hunt-Mapp Middle School.  The city is looking into spending roughly … (0 comments)

houses: Trick or Treat - This is a treat! Beautiful Houses! - 10/31/07 07:49 AM
Is there anything better than finding a house that speaks to you!
This home is currently listed in MLS - and it jumped off the page!  It spoke to me!
Now, you are thinking - this needs to be Staged!  Look at that front lawn, shrubs, etc.
And, you are right!   It does need … (14 comments)

houses: Dumfries Real Estate - FOUR SEASONS AT HISTORIC VIRGINIA: Real Estate Market Report for Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 10/31/07 01:25 AM
FOUR SEASONS AT HISTORIC VIRGINIA SUBDIVISION
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
There are 13 "active" Single Family Homes FOR SALE in the Four Seasons subdivision of Dumfries. These homes range in price from $339,900 up to $599,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 151 days. Currently, there are two Single Family Homes … (1 comments)

houses: Woodbridge Real Estate - POTOMAC CLUB: Real Estate Market Report for Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 10/31/07 01:13 AM
POTOMAC CLUB SUBDIVISION
SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOMES/ATTACHED/ROW HOUSES
There are 12 "active" Single Family Townhomes FOR SALE in the Potomac Club subdivision of Woodbridge. These homes range in price from $289,990 up to $389,990. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 104 days. Currently, there are no Single Family Townhomes in Potomac … (0 comments)

houses: Manassas Park Real Estate - MANASSAS PARK STATION: Real Estate Market Report for Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 10/31/07 12:55 AM
MANASSAS PARK STATION SUBDIVISION
SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOMES
There are 12 "active" Single Family Townhomes FOR SALE in the Manassas Park Station subdivision of Manassas Park. These townhomes range in price from $250,900 up to $476990,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 91 days. Currently, there are no Single Family Townhomes … (0 comments)

houses: Manassas Real Estate - GENERALS RIDGE: Real Estate Market Report for Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 10/31/07 12:37 AM
GENERALS RIDGE SUBDIVISION
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
There are 2 "active" Single Family Homes FOR SALE in the General Ridge subdivision of Manassas. These two homes range in price from $699,000 up to $749,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 211 days. Currently, there are no Single Family Homes in Generals … (0 comments)

houses: Nokesville Real Estate - ASHLEY RIDGE: Real Estate Market Report for Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 10/31/07 12:33 AM
ASHLEY RIDGE SUBDIVISION
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
There are 9 "active" Single Family Homes FOR SALE in the Ashley Ridge subdivision of Nokesville. These homes range in price from $439,900 up to $499,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 127 days. Currently, there are no Single Family Homes in Ashley Ridge … (0 comments)

houses: Occoquan Real Estate - OCCOQUAN PARK: Real Estate Market Report for Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 10/31/07 12:27 AM
OCCOQUAN PARK SUBDIVISION SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
There is 1 "active" Single Family Homes FOR SALE in the Occoquan Park subdivision of Occoquan. This home is priced at $1,400,000. The Average Days on Market for this property is 151 days. Currently, there are no Single Family Homes in Occoquan Park "UNDER CONTRACT".
In addition, … (0 comments)

houses: Haymarket Real Estate - EVERGREEN ESTATES: Real Estate Market Report for Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 10/31/07 12:21 AM
EVERGREEN ESTATES SUBDIVISION
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
There are 8 "active" Single Family Homes FOR SALE in the Evergreen Estates subdivision of Haymarket. These homes range in price from $1,550,000 up to $2,100,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 79 days. Currently, there are no Single Family Homes in Evergreen Estates … (0 comments)

houses: Catharpin Real Estate - GREEN GABLES: Real Estate Market Report for Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 10/31/07 12:15 AM
GREEN GABLES SUBDIVISION
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
There are 3 "active" Single Family Homes FOR SALE in the Green Gables subdivision of Catharpin. These homes range in price from $899,000 up to $1,299,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 504 days. Currently, there are no Single Family Homes in Green Gables … (0 comments)

houses: Triangle Real Estate - MONCURE WOODS: Real Estate Market Report for Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 10/31/07 12:01 AM
MONCURE WOODS SUBDIVISION
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
There are 7 "active" Single Family Homes FOR SALE in the Moncure Woods subdivision of Triangle. These homes range in price from $484,000 up to $699,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 219 days. Currently, there is one Single Family Home in Moncure Woods … (0 comments)

houses: Triangle Real Estate - GARRISON WOODS: Real Estate Market Report for Wednesday, October 30, 2007 - 10/30/07 11:53 PM
GARRISON WOODS SUBDIVISION
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
There are 11 "active" Single Family Homes FOR SALE in the Garrison Woods subdivision of Triangle. These homes range in price from $379,990 up to $599,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 102 days. Currently, there are no Single Family Home in Garrison Woods … (0 comments)

houses: Virginia Beach Spider - 10/30/07 06:53 PM

Just in time for Halloween the spiders are haunting my front garden.  This is a much colorful image when full size.
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houses: Tipping the Scales to a more Balanced Market in St. John’s, NL – Third Quarter 2007 - 10/30/07 07:31 AM
The third quarter Multiple Listing Trends for Newfoundland are in.  After a tumultuous beginning to the year, it looks like we are beginning to see the "balanced" market all Realtors hope for; a well priced home selling within a reasonable time frame to qualified buyers.  Nirvana!
Residential sales were at record highs … (0 comments)

houses: REDUCED PRICE! GREAT LOCATION! MAKE THIS TOWNHOUSE YOUR TOWNHOME! - 10/29/07 08:42 PM
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houses: Willowbrook, IL Currently Available Homes on Market by Price and Time on Market - 10/29/07 08:19 PM
The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in Willowbrook, IL. The information is broken into price ranges with average time on market for that range. Included are the high, low, median and average prices.
For detailed information on a property … (0 comments)

houses: JUST REDUSED $25000, Price FAR LESS than Market Value! - 10/29/07 07:55 PM
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houses: Cobweb Detector - 10/29/07 10:14 AM
I was playing with my new camera when I spotted what looked like a wet spot on my wall.  I looked at the spot on the wall but couldn't see it.  So I went closer and spotted a cobweb.  I guess the camera picked it up as a shadow.  Now when … (4 comments)

houses: This House Rocks! - 10/28/07 03:15 PM
From my other blog: Pardon the Pun:


This is not a digital manipulation. It is an actual house in France called Maison dans les Roches (House Between the Rocks) de Plougrescant. I believe it is located in the Brittany region. Beyond that I wasn’t able to dig up a … (1 comments)

houses: RAIN VIRGINIA BEACH RAIN - 10/28/07 01:44 PM
A couple of goods of rains is what we needed.  It won't cure the draught in Hampton Roads but it will help fill up some resiviors in the area.  The threat of wildfires will go down as well with this last bit of rain.  Monthly rain averages have been down since … (0 comments)

houses: Portsmouth Naval Hospital - 10/28/07 01:37 PM
Rear Adm. Matthew Nathan has assumed command of the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center.  Nathan has a nack for service as at one of his last commands the facility earned the highest patient satisfaction ratings of any medium sized hospital in the system.  Nathan can't complain of conditions at the hospital because his … (1 comments)

houses: Norfolks Community Farm Market - 10/28/07 10:18 AM
The Five Points Community FArm Market is searching for a new home.  Apparently the current location is drawing interst for a prospective tenant that wants to pay more for rent then it does.  Where does a Farmers Market move to?  They were looking at MacArthur Center but that has stalled for … (0 comments)

houses: Richmond Real Estate - Pricing Your home! - 10/27/07 09:48 PM
Not only will you miss propective buyers by overpricing your home, but you will affect how long your home will remain on the market and what the eventual selling price will be.
Because many buyers look only at those homes within their price range, it's important to accurately price your home for … (0 comments)

houses: Canyon Crest in Oceanside, California near to the Arrowood Community - 10/27/07 04:13 PM
Pinnacle Communities (www.PinnacleCommunities.net) built the four floorplans of the Canyon Crest community in 2002. The homes range in size from 1602 to 2660 square feet with only the largest model being a 2 story.
There are about 100 homes on the streets of Arvita, Glendora, Tropea, Niguel, Castellano, Manteca, and Panella with … (0 comments)

houses: Richmond Real Estate - Key Market Factors - 10/27/07 04:06 PM
The real estate is local, so How long does it take to sell a home? some homes sell in few days, may take several months. These factors will influence the sell of your home. Location - Competition - Condition - Timing - Terms - Price.
It is a great time to buy. Interest … (0 comments)

houses: What's Going on in Lansing Michigan - 10/27/07 02:33 PM
Well the Fall Season is up on us and there is plenty to do in the Lansing areafor families and single people. I hope you enjoy the opportunity to visit some of these events. NAR recently came out with new economic reports and I also have attached the 3rd Quarter Report … (0 comments)

houses: Denton TX Real Estate - Denton County Cities - 10/26/07 12:21 AM
Denton County is located northwest of the Dallas Metroplex, off of I-35. The cities within Denton are considered suburbs of Dallas. The City of Denton is the Denton County Seat. Denton is a unique area of Dallas because of its vast rural qualities, being so close to the big city. Homes … (0 comments)

houses: House swap (it’s not a new reality show) - 10/25/07 11:22 PM
October 24, 2007
An interesting article appeared in the Chandler section of the Arizona Republic yesterday.  It was about house swapping.  But not the kind we saw last Christmas in “The Holiday.”  That kind of house swapping involves temporarily trading homes as a kind of vacation.  This kind of house … (0 comments)

houses: New To The Rain! - 10/25/07 12:11 PM
Hi Everyone,
 I am a not so new, but am just getting started as an "Active Rain" member!  I'd like to quickly introduce myself.  
My name is Andrew Scherer, I work for Don Kingsley Real Estate which is in Central New York just outside of Syracuse.  I am a residential and commercial Real Estate specialist.  I … (26 comments)

houses: Richmond & Tri-Cities Real Estate - 10/25/07 09:12 AM
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houses: Searcy looks good after being away for awhile. - 10/24/07 09:48 PM
Why is it that we always want to go on vacations?  Do new things?  Travel to foreign parts?
I guess it's our sense of curiosity.  It is also good for us to go places, see things, do different things, witness other cultures.  One of my fellow Realtors just got back from … (1 comments)

houses: We buy houses! - 10/24/07 03:34 PM
If your sellers are having a tough time selling their home and are motivated please call us or have them call us.
We have been buying houses here in Arizona and still continue to do so. Send us an email and we'll tell you what we are looking for. Don't worry … (0 comments)

houses: Market report as of 2006 for River Park West - 10/24/07 03:10 PM
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houses: River Park West, Richmond Texas - A Master-Planned Community - 10/24/07 03:04 PM
River Park West offers affordable luxurious living in the successful tradition of its sister community, River Park. River Park West is a master-planned community settled in a lush, nature park setting of over 500 acres, offering a multitude of amenities, homes that are elegant and practical from the $190's to the … (0 comments)

houses: Suffolk And the Fairgrounds - 10/24/07 02:46 PM
Suffolk's first redevelopment has a hit a bit of a snag.  It seems it could take more then six years to complete the project.  The latest problem is buried construction debris under half of the site.  The debris comes from a Planters Peanut plant that was imploded in 1995 and left … (0 comments)

houses: POLLUTION RUNOFF SLOWS!!! - 10/24/07 11:51 AM
There is an upside to the current drought if only temporary.  The Chespeake Bay is a bit cleaner thanks to no runoff from the waterways.  Most of the pollution comes from runoff.  No rain, no runoff.  The runoff causes two problems.  One is the muddy sediments that cloud the water, shallow … (0 comments)

houses: NO SMOKING!! - 10/24/07 11:43 AM
First its' no cursing, blocking intersections, no feeding the birds, no watering and now its no smoking.  Norfolk city council is the first in the state to ask for a ban on smoking in restaurants.  The city of Virginia Beach is expected to follow.  Guess we are in some kind of a health crisis.  Second hand … (2 comments)

houses: Open House -- Come hear about Prophets and Messengers of Islam - 10/24/07 10:32 AM
You maybe thinking --what does this have to do with real estate?
Muslims buy houses too!  Ok --I need to work on my comedic skills.  BLR guy --Help?
I think its a good idea to learn more about people so that you can have a better understanding.  One of the reasons why … (0 comments)

houses: Branson MO is a nice place to visit... - 10/23/07 07:50 PM
Everyone needs to take off for a short time and just be with friends and visit another town.  I have just returned from Branson Missouri after a two night stay there.  Branson appears to be the vacation mecca of the South if you don't want to gamble.  It has so many shows … (3 comments)

houses: TEXAS Chili Anyone?? - 10/23/07 03:50 PM
So, even though I'm not a native Texan, I have come to learn a few things about Texans since I've been here.  First if all...the truth that everyone know, which is that everything is Bigger in TExas!  Bigger hats, bigger Football, Bigger Plates, Bigger Land!, and of course Bigger houses for … (2 comments)

houses: Fax to Email Service - 10/22/07 05:24 PM
Anyone have a good fax to email service.  I am looking for a service that can take a fax from my fax machine and turn it into an email attachement as well as one that will let someone else send a fax to email.  I also need to be able to … (17 comments)

houses: This week in Soccer - 10/22/07 01:55 PM
Soccer this week -                 EPL review show - Fox Soccer Channel, 5-6 pm.
                Also, this week, Champions League games on Tuesday and Wednesday on ESPN 2, ESPN Classic, and Setanta Sports.
                FSC, GOL TV, ESPN, and Setanta Sports for all Soccer needs on TV.    
FC Dallas this week - first round of Playoffs
                FC Dallas hm. vs Houston Dynamo, Sat, … (4 comments)

houses: One On One Coaching With The Mike Ferry Organization - Value To Me - 10/21/07 11:38 AM
I have been asked quite often (especially lately) how much of my success can I attribute to being coached by the Mike Ferry Organization.  My answer is below:
I have been selling Real Estate for over 18 years.  I have been in One on One for about a year.  I can honestly … (28 comments)

houses: Tarantulas come along in the fall...a Halloween story. - 10/21/07 07:49 AM

Way back in the 80's when creative financing had to be done I ended up owning a house in order to sell a house!  That is not unusual but this particular house was not one that you'd want to own.  It was an old farm house type with high ceilings, wood … (3 comments)

houses: 4655 Brookfield Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823 , ASKING PRICE $289,900 - 10/20/07 11:56 PM
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houses: Relocating to Oregon? Where do you want to work? - 10/20/07 11:15 AM
Are you thinking of moving to Oregon? I get calls once or twice a week from people that have seen my blogsabout how beautiful Oregon is, and they are surprised. They had no idea, want to leave everything they havenow, and make the move to Oregon. Hiking, Camping, Skiing and everything … (2 comments)

houses: Before you "flip"! - 10/19/07 06:16 PM
What's the newest fashion in Real Estate?  Flipping Houses!  Basically, it involves buying low and selling high to maximize profit.  But before you decide to take the challenge, here are a few tips to make the risky more lucrative.
Know the Market.  Real Estate can be affected by factors of the economy, … (1 comments)

houses: We need name tags on everyone! - 10/19/07 10:41 AM
Along with photos on our cards as Realtors, I have a pet peeve with the bankers, mortgage brokers, Wal-Mart employees, etc., when they have a first-name only name tag.  Well how many Jennifers are there?  How many Marys?  How many Jims?  How many Roberts?  And there must be several million Lisas.  I … (1 comments)

houses: Pictures on cards vs. no picture? - 10/19/07 09:54 AM
Some controversy always exists on real estate cards and what you should have on them.  My habit has always been to throw away the cards with no photos because there's no way for me to remember that person without a picture.  (Having taught Art, I'm strictly a "one picture is worth … (10 comments)

houses: Logo and Slogan - 10/19/07 09:31 AM
I know that this has been covered here in AR, although I am putting mine out there for your bashing or your compliments.
I have had many people comment on my logo as well as my slogan - both good and bad.  I have my back window of my car covered … (21 comments)

houses: Week 7 Football Picks - 10/19/07 08:05 AM
Pick this weeks winners - no line
*****Picking the bye teams to Not incurr a loss this week doesn't really count - sorry.
"Duke Of Real Estate"
Collin Duke, CNS, Realtor®
Phone:  (469)449-9867
Toll Free Fax: 1(866)591-9049
http://www.dukeofrealestate.com/
The Michelle Musick Jones Team
http://www.michellesellsdallas.com/
Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage
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houses: The City of Richmond and its residents are tackling the issue of vacant houses - 10/19/07 07:23 AM
Since the city started their vacant building registry they've closed more than 600 of them, working block by block to identify the homeowners responsible, forcing them to clean up their properties one way or another.
If you know of a vacant building in your neighborhood you can post it on the http://www.vacantrichmond.com … (0 comments)

houses: Elgin, Illinois - Currently available Homes by Price and Time on Market - 10/18/07 09:21 PM
 
The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in Elgin, IL. The information is broken into price ranges with average time on market for that range. Included are the high, low, median and average prices.
For detailed information on a property … (0 comments)

houses: For Sale Must = Available to View - 10/18/07 08:57 PM
Are your listings or your home for sale or simply being marketed? 
As a buyers agent, one of the most frustrating things that I do, and my buyers go through, is the inability to view a home that the buyers truly want to see, yet the sellers attempt to "reschedule" the … (6 comments)

houses: Soccer in the US - 10/18/07 03:16 PM
While many in the US are getting ready for the World Series, the World is looking a bit further ahead.  While Soccer is still only the 5th largest sport in the US, it is the unmistakable leader in the world.
The world is anxiously looking three years into the future to the 2010 … (2 comments)

houses: Are you protected - 10/18/07 07:25 AM
As a Realtor education should NEVER end! The market place that we deal in is an ever changing market. I strive to continue the education process as to ensure my clients are protected.
I am formerly trained in Commercial Real Estate And Residential Real estate. From the 1ST time buyer to the … (0 comments)

houses: Opportunity time? Is that what you call it? - 10/17/07 08:06 PM
In our little town of Searcy AR brokers have told agents that they'd be given "opportunity time" which meant that the agent would be the one on "duty" when a customer either called or walked through the door of the office.  That lucky agent had the opportunity to turn the customer into … (4 comments)

houses: Panasonic DMC FZ18 - 10/17/07 04:49 PM
Here are some pictures from my new camera.  I need to work on taking insided pictures as that is the reason I bought the camera as it has a 28-504 mm lens on it.  I just love the zoom however.
 
FZ 18 at full zoom                                      Same flower with Kodak 6440 full … (4 comments)

houses: A house within walking distance to downtown Searcy. - 10/17/07 01:40 PM

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD!
Searcy AR has a lot of nice homes.  Searcy has a very active downtown and this house is within two blocks of downtown.  You could walk to the Rialto, our historic old movie theater. There's an active Theater-on-the-Square that has dinner shows and children's productions.  … (0 comments)

houses: Not pet friendly? Don't let that be known... - 10/16/07 07:07 PM
I grew up with outside animals.  They were wonderful.  Dog named Spot, cat named Kitty, and the animals were happy outside.  They never got sick, never needed a vet.  I guess you raise your kids the way you were raised. My kids were always mad at me because I didn't allow … (6 comments)

houses: Soccer Enthusiast? - 10/16/07 04:28 PM
Are there any Soccer Enthusiasts in the AR, or in the US for that matter?  Soccer is the fifth largest sport in the US although #1 in the world and growing feverishly in the Frisco area.  There are over 4400 participants in the local youth league, with only 1200 participants in … (9 comments)

houses: Relocating to Beaverton, Oregon consider the cost of living - 10/16/07 10:32 AM
Are you planning to move to Oregon? If you answered yes, ask yourself, "How much do I need to make in orderto afford the same house and life style I have presently?"
I have many people wanting to move to the Beaverton area because of its beauty and community spirit, butwhat they … (3 comments)

houses: From Treo to Treo to Treo..... - 10/15/07 09:31 PM
These smart phones are really smart and the folks who made them are possibly the smartest.  They make them start having problems just as the warranty runs out.  My first one was a Treo 600.  I loved that thing.  I loved having people admire it as we used it to get … (3 comments)

houses: Halloween is here, what haunted house stories do you have? - 10/15/07 09:06 PM
I love Halloween and spend a lot of money to scare teenagers. (I try not to scare little kids.) But, this time ofyear you hear on the news of haunted houses and other strange things happening in houses.
My story comes back from my days as a DJ. It was a warm … (4 comments)

houses: Boo! Haunted Houses - 10/15/07 12:00 PM

17-Hundred-90 Restaurant & Inn - Savannah, GA
The History: This inn was actually built in 1820, not 1790.  First a boarding house and later an inn, this home has had many owners and guests.  One of these guests was Anne Powell.  The legend says she was unhappily married at 16 … (5 comments)

 
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