mls: 410 Arguello Dr., Benicia, CA - 05/15/07 04:14 PM
Like new fabulous Centex home with water views
5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3280 sq.ft. $ 919,000.00
This two year old home is one you'd be proud to call your own. 5 spacious bedrooms with one on lower level, gourmet kitchen with Corian counters,butler's pantry,pecan hardwood floors,double ovens, microwave,extra storage, air conditioning, … (0 comments)
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mls: A picture tells a thousand stories - Part II - 05/14/07 07:14 PM
The 90’s were the decade of the personal marketing piece. Experts told us to display our picture prominently on our business cards, brochures, post cards, and anything else we gave to potential clients. Today's consumer, however, is now demanding a different approach and I for one say hallelujah! Recent research has … (1 comments)
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mls: MLS information - is it current? - 05/14/07 12:49 PM
A lot of Real Estate Agents do regular market reports of the areas they work in order to inform their customers and consumers of pricing, amount of inventory and current market trends. I can speak for myself when I say that I get this information directly from my area's Multiple Listing … (83 comments)
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mls: Colorful Walls Update - 05/14/07 12:17 PM
Thank you so much to those of you who viewed and critiqued the colorful walls on my listing located on my www.RealEstateShows.com virtual tour. See the post and responses at: http://activerain.com/blogsview/97336/Opinions-Requested-on-Colorful.
Some of you suggested that I host a tour with other Realtors and get their comments. Guess what? I DID - on AR!! … (2 comments)
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mls: Covington Lake of Carolina Forest, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina $349,500 - 05/14/07 09:53 AM
2443 Covington Drive, Myrtle Beach, MLS #707109, $349,500
This immaculate all brick home in Covington Lake of Carolina Forest features:
3 Bedrooms/2 Bath, Formal dining room, and 2 car garageKitchen opens to breakfast nook, living and family roomsThree sided fireplaceGlare/sun resistant film on all windowsFully landscaped yard with 6ft privacy fence backs conservation landSecurity … (4 comments)
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mls: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 3 BD/2.5 BA Townhouse w/attached 1 car garage, $179,900 - 05/14/07 09:01 AM
$179,900 Sawgrass East of Carolina Forest, MLS #707224
Carolina Forest is a 9,000+ acre master planned community located between Myrtle Beach and Conway, just 10 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Within Carolina Forest you will find schools, shopping, banks, churches, a U.S. Post Office, public golf courses, a Horry County Fire Station, and much more.
This like … (0 comments)
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mls: CBS and "60 Minutes" Bash Conventional Realtors Again - 05/13/07 08:30 PM
By Bill Cherry
Dallas Realtor-Broker
My 43rd Year Serving Texans
Meet me on the web at www.billcherrybroker.com
Tonight, Sunday, May 13, 2007, "60 Minutes'" Leslie Stahl filed another report that insinuated that buyers and sellers of homes would be better off if they were to use an Internet broker like Seattle's Redfin.
I … (15 comments)
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mls: Municipal Realty Tax Incentive Grant Program. - 05/13/07 08:11 PM
Enterprise Zone Municipal Realty Tax Incentive Grant Program
This program provides an economic catalyst for developing, re-developing or renovating residential and/or commercial lands and buildings located within the boundaries of the Downtown Hamilton Community Improvement Project Area.For each grant application approved, the program will authorize a five-year grant, in an amount not … (0 comments)
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mls: Grants for the development and rehab of downtown Hamilton - 05/13/07 08:02 PM
The City of Hamilton offers financial incentive programs in the form of loans and grants to assist with various costs associated with development/redevelopment in the Downtowns and Business Improvement Areas (BIAs). The Downtown Hamilton, Community Downtowns and Business Improvement Areas Community Improvement Plan provides the basis through which these programs are … (0 comments)
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mls: Plain English for Spanish Fort, Daphne, Fairhope 2007 market - 05/13/07 06:11 PM
Tip O'Neill once said: All politics is local.
Such is true right now with real estate. National coverage of the housing market's ups and downs paints a broad picture.
But real estate issues that may affect you are local.
"How's business," I've been asked repeatedly. And before I can get the … (0 comments)
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mls: Truth About MLS Listings - 05/13/07 04:25 PM
On a daily basis we get the question why do we need to use a MLS alert service when I can just get the information from Realtor.com or other services.
Well, you can’t. You don’t receive all the information, and the part that you do receive isn’t the whole story.
And … (0 comments)
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mls: Waikiki Hawaii Real Estate Statitistics for Luxury Condomiums - 05/13/07 02:02 AM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT
SALES STATISTICS FOR LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS IN WAIKIKI, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD NOV 2006-MAY 10, 2007.
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT
Search For homes on Hawaii Home Search Link
Search For Homes on Oahu Hawaii MLS
Hawaii Real Estate Agent Website
Find a Hawaii Real … (0 comments)
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mls: Gotta get it SOLD?? - 05/12/07 07:30 PM
Gotta get your home sold in this competitive market? With such a great deal of inventory on todays market, choose a Realtor Team which sets themselves apart, which in turn sets your home apart from every other comparative property in your area.
Mark & Gloria Price, are the Team to call to … (0 comments)
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mls: How to Buy The Home You Always Wanted Without All The Money You Thought You Needed! - 05/12/07 05:40 PM
How to Buy The Home You Always Wanted Without All The Money You Thought You Needed!
Buying a home can seem like a frightening prospect. Whether it's your first home or your fifth, so much is at stake- your savings, your credit rating, your financial freedom- it's difficult to find the … (0 comments)
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mls: Listing Appointments - A Question... - 05/12/07 03:59 PM
Normally, I try to break up my listing appointments into two meetings. The first meeting is to just meet the potential clients and build repport, walk through the house, see for myself the condition and ammenities, and take notes. On the second appointment, I present my listing presentation, my marketing plan, … (20 comments)
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mls: Connecticut Up-to-Date MLS Reported Activity - 05/12/07 11:43 AM
The following information up-to-date reported activity from the Consolidated MLS . This includes all Connecticut towns and inputted by Realtors that belong to the Consolidated MLS.
If you desire more indepth information that includes individual Towns or Property History, please click on the Ruthman Real Estate Logo:
RuthmanRE.com
SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTIES:
8732 (ACTIVE) Homes For Sale (includes … (0 comments)
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mls: Update On the 129 New May 1, 2007 Listings - 05/11/07 09:25 PM
The 129 new listings entered into the Consildated MLS on May 1, 2007 have been on the market for 10 days.
This is an update what has been reported:
113 ACTIVE (out of 129)
2 Reduced (Norwalk - Woodbury)
1 Raised (Redding)
2 Pending (East Haven & Westport)
10 Accepted Offer (CTS-continue to show "bindered")
(Shelton, Norwalk, (2) Fairfield, … (0 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - May 11, 2007 - 05/11/07 09:07 PM
Thank goodness it's Friday. No reason, really, just glad it's the weekend... It rained again today, so no yard work was done. I got the landscaping planted at the first Miami property, but it began raining before I could get started on the property across the street. It poured yesterday afternoon. … (2 comments)
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mls: Fredericksburg Va Real Estate - 05/11/07 09:53 AM
Although I tout my blog as being "Musings about historic Fredericksburg Virginia . . ." think it is time to get back to some information about the Fredericksburg Va real estate market.
An excellent indication of the health of the real estate market is how long it takes homes to sell. There … (3 comments)
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mls: 3 Bedroom House $84K - 05/11/07 12:00 AM
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mls: 433 Ridgeview Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA. 94523 - 05/10/07 09:39 PM
You Can Stop Renting Now! A Truly Affordable Town Home in Pleasant Hill.
2 Bedroom, 2 full baths - Built in 1972, Remodeled in 2006 - 1070 Square feet - $379000
You can stop renting now. A truly affordable town home in Pleasant Hill California that can remove you from paying the landlords mortgage, … (2 comments)
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mls: Southwest Houston - Meadow Village - three bedroom two bath - completely remodeled - 05/10/07 01:09 PM
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12:00-3:00NEW!!! Over $15,000 of upgrades in this beautiful 1700 SF home in Southwest Houston, conveniently located near West Bellfort and Kirkwood with easy access to 59. Completely remodeled inside and out, this open and airy floor plan home features a brand new 30-YR old roof, granite tile countertop … (0 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - May 10, 2007 - 05/10/07 10:43 AM
I facilitated a KWU class last week on "Buyer Mastery - Succeecing in a Buyer's Market." We covered some buyer "myths and truths" that exist in today's market:
Buyer Myth 1: "I can take my time because I have all these choices."
Truth: In any market, the best properties go quickly. Act on … (2 comments)
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mls: RE-Imagined...What if the MLS Functioned Like TIVO, Amazon or E-BAy? (#1) - 05/10/07 02:45 AM
One of my favorite locations as a little girl, was a lumpy couch beneath the bookshelf . I loved this spot, set in an obscure portion of the living room for a couple of reasons. I discovered that if one lay down on the couch ,which had no arm rest, and let one's head … (3 comments)
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mls: RE-Imagined...How New Values Could Change the Bottom Line! (Part 2) - 05/10/07 02:45 AM
Part 2 of 3 parts...
I just finished watching an exciting episode of 24 on-line...a day late, but uninterrupted by commercials! Now, that's TV worth watching. The pleasure of watching the program with my specifications...no commercials had real value to me. This is part 2 of a Series in which we are exploring an industry … (0 comments)
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mls: RE-Imagined...What If Transparency Didn't Just Describe Cellophane? (Part 3) - 05/10/07 02:45 AM
Part 3 & of the Series...
Click here to Read Part 1
Click here to Read part 2
What if Transparency Didn't just describe Cellophane?
What if it was possible to readily distinguish between "fluff " and substance. What if MLS systems allowed the people subscribed to them through the use of their members to indicate … (5 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - May 9, 2007 - 05/09/07 08:29 PM
I have a clipping on the board above my desk. I believe it's from an old Ann Landers column. I try to read it regularly, as it reminds me to be thankful for the many blessings I have received:
"If you woke up this morning with more health than illness... you are more blessed … (1 comments)
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mls: Southwest Houston - Huntington Village VIRTUAL HOME TOUR!!! Three bedrooms Two and a half baths house for sale - 05/09/07 07:28 PM
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12:00-3:00Over $30,000 in upgrades in this beautiful three bedroom two and a half bath home located in Huntington Village near Dairy Ashford and Bissonnet. Walking distance from schools and shopping, granite countertops and cultured marble backsplash in the spacious kitchen, imported 16-inch tile in the living areas, high … (0 comments)
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mls: A Cool Virtual Tour Site - 05/09/07 11:51 AM
Last week I posted that I was checking out different virtual tour sites. I have tried out http://www.realestateshows/ and love it. Normally, the price to join was $125, but Jeff Turner, president of the company, responded and let me know that for members of Activerain the cost was only $99.95. Visit this … (0 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - May 8, 2007 - 05/08/07 01:05 PM
We have a clear occupancy inspection on the Wyoming listing! I met the inspector there this morning. After a ten minute walk-thu, he said everything looks fine and said the certificate would be in the mail. I knew this would be an easy one. I installed three smoke detectors and three … (0 comments)
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mls: 17200 Newhope #27, Fountain Valley, Ca 92708 - 05/08/07 12:21 PM
Totally Remodeld Condo/Could be duplex
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 3 level Condo. Could be used as a duplex
Gorgeous Los Caballeros. Huge 2 bedroom 2 bath condo. Adapted so that 2nd bedroom is on 3rd level which has seperate entrance. Can be bonus room with kitchenette cabinetry. New flooring too. Superb amenities … (0 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - May 7, 2007 - 05/07/07 10:36 PM
Just got back from visiting some friends who live in Lake Saint Louis. It's beautiful out there, but quite a drive from the city. They have a large front yard that slopes fairly steeply down to the street. It is terraced somewhat, but pretty overgrown. They were wanting my opinion on how to landscape the area. I love … (0 comments)
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mls: Singles Real Estate Trends - You Go Girls! - 05/07/07 07:00 PM
Ok we have all heard the news, Single Women are the fastest growing segment of home buyers in 2006 and the numbers are growing in 2007. So what about you? You want to look at your possibilities of owning a home so where do you go?
First find a Realtor who understands … (0 comments)
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mls: How To Sell Your Home For The Highest Possible Price, In The Shortest Time, With The Fewest Problems! - 05/07/07 02:18 PM
Hello and welcome to my blog! This is the first installment of a valuable insider industry report that could save or make you thousnds of dollars. Please check back weekly for further installments. Thanks, Dave
************************* Week #1 **********************
Dear Homeowner,
The title of this report makes a pretty big promise, and it may … (0 comments)
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mls: E-Newsletter Content - 05/06/07 11:15 PM
Last week I wrote about the importance of an e-newsletter/e-article. I'd like to now focus on what type of content I include in my newsletter. If you get a chance, go take a look at my recent newsletter to see what I'm talking about ( http://www.jayagoado.net/newsletter.html ).
I like to start … (0 comments)
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mls: Virtual Media/Tours: Which is best? - 05/05/07 05:47 PM
I've been considering changing from the virtual tour I have been using. They are a local company and do great photography. They also upload the tour to Realtor.com for me. They are busy, and try to be accomodating, but it's sometimes a hassle to get the shot scheduled. They are rather … (21 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - May 5, 2007 - 05/05/07 04:48 PM
Here are the weekly market statisticss for the city of St. Louis. The information was gathered from the local multiple listing service:
There were 125 active listings. Prices ranged from $17,900 to $1,295,000.
There were 40 contingent/option listings. Prices ranged from $24,000 to $589,000.
There were 84 pending listings. Prices ranged from $13,000 to $570,000.
There … (1 comments)
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mls: Marketing Sites vs. The MLS: A Question of Accuracy - 05/05/07 10:13 AM
We’ve known for a while that Zillow is now accepting agent listings on their website. As a REALTOR, I now consider Zillow an integral part of my marketing process. I feel — like many others — that it’s in my clients’ best interests to gain the widest exposure for their listing … (1 comments)
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mls: County Assessor's Records are often incorrect! - 05/04/07 09:53 PM
Mary Pope-Handy gave me the idea for this post when she wrote about Tip for the Day to Make Your Clients Money.
I have a listing right now at 6855 Little Cabin Road in Bettendorf Iowa that the court house records had listed at .74 acre. The previous listing (when it … (0 comments)
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mls: Mother's Day Special Note!! - 05/04/07 01:30 PM
A Job Description For Moms
Position: Mom, Mama, Mother, Mommy
Job Description: Long-term team players needed for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings, weekends and frequent 24-hour shifts on call. … (3 comments)
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mls: Why get a REALTOR? - 05/04/07 12:26 PM
Why Get a REALTOR?Buying and selling real estate is a complicated matter. At first it might seem that by checking local books, newspapers or online sites you could quickly find the right home at the right price.
But a basic rule in real estate is that all properties are unique. Homes differ … (2 comments)
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mls: Why get an Real Estate Agent? - 05/04/07 12:25 PM
Why Get a REALTOR?Buying and selling real estate is a complicated matter. At first it might seem that by checking local books, newspapers or online sites you could quickly find the right home at the right price.
But a basic rule in real estate is that all properties are unique. Homes differ … (0 comments)
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mls: Is your house Smelly? - 05/04/07 12:06 PM
Here is a subject that REALTORS have to sometimes address:
If your home is on the market, Use your nose. Many people are oblivious to scents, but others are extremely sensitive to offensive odors.
To eliminate bad smells, do the following
* bathe your pets
* freshen the cat litter box frequently
* shampoo your carpets
* dry clean your drapes
* … (1 comments)
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mls: Is your house Ready? - 05/04/07 11:49 AM
Is your House Ready?The house that Sparkles will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even if both are well-maintained.
A well-polished house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for a higher price. Additionally, buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a cared for home because if what they can see … (0 comments)
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mls: Curb Appeal - 05/04/07 11:33 AM
Home Selling Advice to Help You Attract Potential Buyers
A large percentage of homebuyers decide whether or not to look inside a house or take it seriously based on its curb appeal-the view they see when they drive by or arrive for a showing. You can help make sure they want to … (2 comments)
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mls: Buyers benefit from open house - 05/04/07 11:24 AM
Home buyers all too often leave an open house simply because they didn't like the house. But what they really should be doing is taking advantage of a prime opportunity to pick up useful information that might aid in their search for a new home. From learning about the area to … (0 comments)
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mls: Buyers Take advantage of an open house - 05/04/07 11:21 AM
Home buyers all too often leave an open house simply because they didn't like the house. But what they really should be doing is taking advantage of a prime opportunity to pick up useful information that might aid in their search for a new home. From learning about the area to … (0 comments)
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mls: Insider Real Estate Secrets Revealed - A must-read for Home-Owners and Renters! - 05/04/07 12:01 AM
You only need one realtor to buy or sell a house or home in Maryland, Baltimore, Harford county homes, I enjoy educating home sellers on the current market conditions in bel air Maryland become aware of agents who enjoy homes in subdivisions and brac moving in Abingdon for sale and buying … (0 comments)
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mls: Downtown Grand Rapids - WOW! - 05/03/07 09:19 PM
Being a long time resident in Grand Rapids, I marvel at all the changes that have been made. Downtown Grand Rapids specifically has seen the best of the changes and the people are flocking to the city. And why not, with the development of all the condos - urban and luxury … (0 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - May 3, 2007 - 05/03/07 09:03 PM
Just came back from doing some work on the Wyoming listing. The occupancy inspection is on Tuesday, and I wanted to be ready for him. I installed three smoke detectors and three gfci outlets. The seller is elderly and wouldn't be able to do it. It didn't take that long to … (0 comments)
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mls: 'SPLIT AGENCY' ARE YOU FOR REAL??!!! - 05/03/07 03:42 PM
I Know everyone is tired of hearing about AGENCY, but this story has to be shared.
Ever since I decided to take the LEAP of FAITH and jump into Real Estate I have taken every class I can get myself to.
Last year I attended a class being offered in the Firm where … (18 comments)
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mls: Housing Market Update - 05/03/07 12:42 PM
How's the market? That's the top question Realtors get all the time. Every month, I send out a newsletter which shows the market statistics for the entire board in relationship to last year. The Grand Rapids Association of Realtors board, more commonly referred to as GRAR contains listings from Kent, Ottawa, Kalamazoo, Allegan, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm, … (0 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - May 2, 2007 - 05/02/07 09:08 PM
Yesterday I facilitated a class at our Keller Williams Southwest office. This was one class out of a seventeen session series called: "Priciples of Lead Generation and Prospecting to Grow Your Business". These classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. My class was on "Chapter … (0 comments)
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mls: MLS Stats for Douglas County Homes that SOLD Apr 2007 - 05/02/07 03:05 PM
April 2007 brought the sale of 111 homes vs. last month was 71
Baldwin (5) avg. price $232,740
Eudora (9) avg. price $162,078
NW Lawrence (33) avg. price $206,403
NE Lawrence (21) avg. price $158,639
SW Lawrence (18) avg. price $222,353
SE Lawrence (20) avg. price $154,072
Rural Lawrence (5) avg. price $194,820
$575,000 was the highest price and … (0 comments)
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mls: MLS Stats for Lawrence KS and Douglas County Homes that SOLD Apr 2007 - 05/02/07 03:03 PM
April 2007 brought the sale of 111 homes vs. last month was 71
Baldwin (5) avg. price $232,740
Eudora (9) avg. price $162,078
NW Lawrence (33) avg. price $206,403
NE Lawrence (21) avg. price $158,639
SW Lawrence (18) avg. price $222,353
SE Lawrence (20) avg. price $154,072
Rural Lawrence (5) avg. price $194,820
$575,000 was the highest price and … (0 comments)
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mls: MLS Stats for Eudora KS and Douglas County Homes that SOLD Apr 2007 - 05/02/07 03:02 PM
April 2007 brought the sale of 111 homes vs. last month was 71
Baldwin (5) avg. price $232,740
Eudora (9) avg. price $162,078
NW Lawrence (33) avg. price $206,403
NE Lawrence (21) avg. price $158,639
SW Lawrence (18) avg. price $222,353
SE Lawrence (20) avg. price $154,072
Rural Lawrence (5) avg. price $194,820
$575,000 was the highest price and … (0 comments)
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mls: MLS Stats for Baldwin KS and Douglas County Homes that SOLD Apr 2007 - 05/02/07 03:01 PM
April 2007 brought the sale of 111 homes vs. last month was 71
Baldwin (5) avg. price $232,740
Eudora (9) avg. price $162,078
NW Lawrence (33) avg. price $206,403
NE Lawrence (21) avg. price $158,639
SW Lawrence (18) avg. price $222,353
SE Lawrence (20) avg. price $154,072
Rural Lawrence (5) avg. price $194,820
$575,000 was the highest price and … (0 comments)
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mls: "selling" a home loan- twice! - 05/02/07 11:32 AM
I just had to write after an "interesting" evening having to explain a loan- twice- and wondered how many other times it has happened to you!
Nice referral from a Realtor comes to me....she is 34, looking for a home.....and wishes to be pre-approved. She easily flies through FannieMae's Desktop Underwriter......and after … (4 comments)
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mls: Don't forget your Minnesota Property Tax Refund! And other available refunds... - 05/02/07 12:07 AM
Now that the federal income tax day is past, just about everyone wants to forget about taxes for another year. But wait just a minute! You could be eligible for the Minnesota Property Tax Refund and Minnesota Political Campaign Refund.
For the Property Tax Refund, you need a copy of your … (1 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - May 1, 2007 - 05/01/07 08:47 PM
I wanted to share some more from the seminar I attended last week. It was a seminar on the Foreclosure market, sponsored by the Wealth Intelligence Academy. The classes were Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I thought the seminar was informative, even though we knew it was a teaser seminar to get … (0 comments)
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mls: Buy a House, Get a Dog! - 05/01/07 08:37 PM
That's what I said years ago. After living in apartments when I was younger (MUCH younger) I couldn't wait to get a home where I could have a dog. When we moved into the Red Oak Neighborhood in Blaine, Minnesota, I just couldn't wait to get a new puppy dog. And … (1 comments)
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mls: Phoenix Real Estate - 04/30/07 05:59 PM
PhoenixArizonaPhoenix realestatePhoenix,AZ real estate phoenix az real estate realestateahwatukee real estate … (1 comments)
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mls: Staging Small Spaces: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...or Not? - 04/30/07 05:56 PM
I'll bet you've heard the old chestnut that mirrors should always be used in small spaces ("...they make it look so much more spacious!"). But not all mirrors are created equal, and this '80s-era condo still had the builder's wall of mirrors in the small dining room (all together, … (37 comments)
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mls: Bucks County Real Estate - 04/30/07 03:23 PM
Are you searching for real estate for sale in Bucks County, PA? Visit my website at http://www.ephiladelphiarealestate.com/ and search the entire MLS system for Bucks County Real Estate.
Just like a real estate agent, you can now search thousands of homes for sale in Bucks County, PA. Search Bucks County Real Estate
Search … (0 comments)
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mls: How a Home Stager Can Help You in a Slow Market Year - 04/30/07 12:58 PM
The Multiple Listing Service of the Greater Lakes Association of Realtors just released their latest tabulations for our county. Numbers don't lie or do they? Last year in the first quarter of 2006, 177 homes were sold in Crow Wing County at a median price of $156,200 and their time … (0 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - April 30, 2007 - 04/30/07 12:02 PM
It's been a long weekend. Friday evening, my lower back began to hurt. By late in the evening, I could hardly move. Saturday, I was bed-ridden for most of the day. When I was able to pull myself out of bed, walking was horrible, and I had to crawl up and … (0 comments)
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mls: Pre-Approved vs. Pre-Qualified - 04/30/07 11:21 AM
I need to thank Erik at Open Home Mortgage who e-mailed me a reminder regarding my last blog about getting 'pre-qualified'. He & I actually are in 100% agreement on what a potential homebuyer should do to properly work with a Mortgage Professional, we just called it different things!
Erik & I … (3 comments)
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mls: Does anyone like going on tour? - 04/30/07 08:05 AM
Our real estate office has an agent meeting every Tuesday morning. After the meeting , we go and tour a few of the most recent listings. It is good to do this for a couple of reasons; (1) the agents that have their listing on tour get first hand exposure and feedback … (9 comments)
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mls: Searching The MLS... Avoiding Frustration... - 04/29/07 11:19 PM
With today's technology, you can search Multiple Listing Services from literally thousands of websites. However, there are a number of limitations that can cause disappointment and frustration...
...Suppose, for example, you want a house with a two car detached garage. Most sites will let you search either for 'two car garage' or … (0 comments)
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mls: For Sale By Owner: Can you sell your home yourself? Your answer may be - Yes! - 04/29/07 11:15 PM
TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU'LL NEED:
I hope I haven't discouraged you from selling your home as an FSBO. It can be done successfully under the right circumstances. My intention has been to inform and protect you.
If, after reading this, you've decided to use the services of an agent, then the next step … (0 comments)
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mls: What, no MLS? - 04/27/07 04:07 PM
Our multiple listing service, MLSNI, Multpile Listing Service of Northern Illinois, is one of the strictest in the country.
They've sent out a letter to all the designated brokers informing them that the use of "MLS" is against their section 38 rules and regulations. And, any website that says, "Search MLS", "Multiple Listing … (5 comments)
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mls: Pre-qualify to save a headache! - 04/27/07 01:36 PM
The joys of a late-April weekend in Minnesota mean more than just nice weather...it means folks are coming out of their cocoons and starting to look at new homes! With all the radio advertisements that the local Board of Realtors have out there, at least MY call volume has been going … (3 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - April 26, 2007 - 04/26/07 08:52 PM
It's chilly again. We had rainshowers today, and a cold front came through. The attic fan will not run tonight....
We are in a three-day seminar, today being the first day. We also go tomorrow and all day Saturday. This seminar is just the teaser; they want you to take the specialized … (2 comments)
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mls: Mortgage Insurance no longer dirty words - 04/26/07 11:55 AM
Mortgage Insurance is NOT a dirty word any more in our business. However, many people have been 'trained' over the past boom cycle to think that "MI" is a rip-off. However, in the year 2007, when MI is fully tax-deductible........it can really help lower the monthly....and lifetime...payments of the 100% purchaser. … (2 comments)
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mls: Cooper City REALTOR MLS - Homes for Sale in Cooper City - Week of April 22 - 04/26/07 08:50 AM
Featured Homes For Sale in Cooper City including Broward County and Miami. Infomation Provided By: Michelle Burgos, GRI Visit our sites: http://www.realestatewish.com/ http://www.ilovemiramar.com/ My Blog: bRAINstorming … (0 comments)
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mls: Southwest Ranches Homes for Sale - Southwest Ranches REALTOR - Week of April 22 - 04/26/07 08:46 AM
Featured Homes For Sale in Southwest Ranches including Broward County and Miami. Infomation Provided By: Michelle Burgos, GRI Visit our sites: http://www.realestatewish.com/ http://www.ilovemiramar.com/ My Blog: bRAINstorming
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mls: Pembroke Pines Homes for Sale - Pembroke Pines REALTOR - Week of April 22 - 04/26/07 08:43 AM
Featured Homes For Sale in Pembroke Pines including Broward County and Miami. Infomation Provided By: Michelle Burgos, GRI Visit our sites: http://www.realestatewish.com/ http://www.ilovemiramar.com/ My Blog: bRAINstorming … (0 comments)
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mls: Davie Florida Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Davie - Week of April22 - 04/26/07 08:38 AM
Featured Homes For Sale in Davie including Broward County and Miami. Infomation Provided By: Michelle Burgos, GRI Visit our sites: http://www.realestatewish.com/ http://www.ilovemiramar.com/ My Blog: bRAINstorming
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mls: Today in St Louis - April 25, 2007 - 04/25/07 10:20 PM
Just got a call from an agent telling me he is going to get together with his clients around 10:00 pm tonight to write an offer on my Alberta listing. I'm in classes all day tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday, so I will have to present it in the evening. Not too bad … (0 comments)
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mls: New Listing in St Louis - 4108 Wyoming Street - 04/25/07 08:30 PM
4108 Wyoming Street, St Louis, MO 63116
ML# 729558
Listed at $149,900.
This is a great price for a four bedroom, 1.5 bath home in Tower Grove South - just four blocks south of the park.
Put this one on your list to see! Homes like this one don't come available often. Seller lived here for … (1 comments)
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mls: 7617 22nd Jenison Home - 04/25/07 05:37 PM
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mls: Incomplete reporting, in my view - 04/25/07 10:44 AM
I just love how our local media works in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Yesterday, the front page of the local papers had highlighted headlines like " House Sales drop 8%" and "Bad news for Housing Market". Both paper's business sections had the AP story about how sales in March were down 8%, etc....... with the … (1 comments)
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mls: My Blog - 04/25/07 08:54 AM
You can find my blog here. Come on over and join! The more the merrier!
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mls: Schofield Barracks (MILILANI AND WAHIAWA) and Wheeler Army Airfield Hawaii: A Brief Introduction to the Surrounding Community (Chapter 1) - 04/24/07 11:18 PM
MILILANI AND WAHIAWA
Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii: An Introduction to The Surrounding Area (Chapter 1)
By: David Kucic, First Sergeant, USA (Ret), Hawaii Real Estate Agent, VA Specialist, Military Relocation Expert
Schofield Barracks Hawaii and Wheeler Army Airfield Hawaii are across the street from each other. The mailing address is "Wahiawa" … (6 comments)
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mls: Today in St Louis - April 24, 2007 - 04/24/07 08:38 PM
We had our bi-weekly office meeting today. Usually, our meetings are followed by a presentation on various topics related to sales or real estate. Today, the topic was Negotiating for Realtors. I wanted to share some hightlights:
1. Keep your emotions out of it. Always be the steady and stable one for your … (0 comments)
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mls: Stillwater Homes: The MLS Explained - 04/23/07 11:22 AM
What EXACTLY, is the MLS? I've heard that question on more than one occassion. The MLS (Multi-Listing Service) is a software program that is typically managed by the local real estate board. In Stillwater, it's managed by the Stillwater Board of Realtors. Realtors in the Stillwater area must be a member of the … (0 comments)
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mls: MIRAMAR HOMES FOR SALE- VIZCAYA REAL ESTATE - REALTOR - HERE TO SERVE YOU! - 04/22/07 09:53 PM
For information about market conditions, recent sales, and a history of VIZCAYA, contact Michelle Burgos, GRI the Miramar Neighborhood Expert! Visit: http://www.ilovemiramar.com/ and/or http://www.realestatewish.com/ for all of your real estate needs. You may also obtain city news, events, local ads, restaurant guides and so much more. We are here to provide you … (0 comments)
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mls: MIRAMAR FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE - SILVER FALLS REAL ESTATE - REALTOR - HERE TO SERVE YOU! - 04/22/07 09:47 PM
For information about market conditions, recent sales, and a history of Silver Falls, contact Michelle Burgos, GRI the Miramar Neighborhood Expert! Visit: www.ILoveMiramar.com and/or www.RealEstateWish.com for all of your real estate needs. You may also obtain city news, events, local ads, restaurant guides and so much more. We are here to provide … (0 comments)
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mls: Search Kill Devil Hills Real Estate - 04/22/07 07:25 AM
Are you looking in Kill Devil Hills to but real estate. This is the time of year when the flowers start to bloom and people start to think about that home at the beach they have always wanted. Sound familiar? If this is you then you are doing it right by … (0 comments)
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mls: Do some Realtors listen to their clients? - 04/20/07 12:32 PM
Every time I think I've seen it all in this business, something else comes across my desk that reminds me what kind of a crazy market it is out there!!!
My client came to me wanting to be pre-approved for a loan. He's a nice middle manager at a company, just out … (3 comments)
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mls: Southampton PA Real Estate - 04/20/07 11:02 AM
If you're thinking of moving or relocating to Southampton, PA, please visit my Southampton PA Real Estate page to see all the houses that are for sale in Southampton. Southampton is a great place to live, grow your family and work. Located in the southern Bucks County and part of Centennial … (0 comments)
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mls: Cooking with gas... - 04/20/07 08:58 AM
I am hopeful that our MLS, the Arizonal Regional Multiple Listing System, will begin to allow identification of whether the range/oven are electric or gas.
I believe about 10% of new homeowners love gas stoves because they are quick on and off and this really appeals to those who love to cook.
Another … (3 comments)
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mls: TAG, Your IT! - "Support Homeownership For All" - Florida - 04/20/07 12:08 AM
Tag, you're it!
"Support Homeownership For All!" FAR's specialty license plate to support workforce housing is now available online, by mail or at your county tax collector's office. To order visit: www.pointandpay.com. You may order your tag online by entering either your vehicle PIN number or your current license plate number, … (6 comments)
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mls: MIRAMAR, FLORIDA - MONARCH LAKES - NEW ON THE MARKET FOR SALE - 04/19/07 11:42 PM
3021 SW 138TH AV, MIRAMAR ASKING PRICE: $499,900
THE VINEYARDS AT MONARCH LAKES 1, Broward County Bedrooms: 6 3 /0 Square Feet: 2700 2/0 THIS SIX BEDROOM OR 5 BR WITH LIBRARY IS A "DREAM COME TRUE" FOR A LARGE FAMILY. THE HOME IS IMPECCABLE! JUST MOVE IN! CUL-DE-SAC STREET, IDEAL FOR … (0 comments)
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mls: 2236 1st Ave, Atlanta, GA. 30317 - 04/19/07 09:12 PM
Renovated Bungalow in Sought After Kirkwood Area
3 bedrooom, 2 Baths Yr Built 1937, Renovated 2006 SqFt. 1500+ $ 322,000.00
HOME HAS LRG KIT W/ BLACK APPL, SEP LR/DR HUGE MSTR W/LRG BA W/JETTED TUB & DBL VANITY, SEC RMS ARE NICE SIZES, LRG BCKYRD, OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE
Click here for more information: http://www.shackletonc.gamlsagents.com/
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mls: MIRAMAR FLORIDA - MONARCH LAKES, PORTOFINO SOUTH - CLOSED SALE (SOLD) - 04/19/07 09:09 PM
Portofino South - 13321 SW 31 ST - 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 3,551 Sq. FT, Closed 4/13/2007 - $499,900
SOLD BUT WE HAVE OTHERS: Information Gathered From SEF MLS Data
*(c) 2007 -- Southeast Florida MLS -- INFORMATION IS BELIEVED ACCURATE BUT IS NOT WARRANTED*
Information Provided By: Michelle Burgos, GRI Visit our sites: http://www.realestatewish.com/, … (0 comments)
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mls: Search Northwest Indiana Multiple Listing Service (Free MLS Access) - 04/19/07 03:44 PM
If you are looking for homes available in the following but, not limited to Cities and Towns of Northwest Indiana such as Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Dyer, East Chicago, Gary, Griffith, Hebron, Hammond, Highland, Hobart, Lake Station, Leroy, Lowell, Merrillville, Munster, New Chicago, Schererville, Schneider, Shelby, St. John, Whiting, Winfield, Beverly Shores, … (0 comments)
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mls: CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES PHONE & E-MAIL LIST - 04/19/07 09:33 AM
Information Provided By: Michelle Burgos, GRI Visit our sites: http://www.realestatewish.com/, www.ilovemiramar.com/ My Blog: bRAINstorming
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mls: New Listing in St Louis - 2 Family Flat For Sale - 3637 Alberta St - 04/18/07 09:46 PM
Just entered in the MLS today! Attention investors!
3637 Alberta St. St. Louis, MO 63116
Two family flat in South City. ML# 727714.
Listed at $95,000.
Great price on this 2-family that needs some work. The expensive repairs have already been taken care of here - new roof and spot tuckpointing in fall 2006; replacement windows … (2 comments)
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mls: **CHIVALRY...AKA...SERVICE IS NOT DEAD** - 04/18/07 09:10 PM
I have wanted to do Virtual Tours for my Sellers...for ages. But the price tag was always a bit high!
Well.... you can imagine how excited I was last week when Bruno Roldan ran his Love Links Special offering Free VT's for a year to the first 199 people who responded. I … (11 comments)
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