Real estate blog entries tagged with myth

Blog entries tagged with "myth":

myth: “Why Being First In Google Will Really Help Grow Your Real Estate Business”: Cornell Study Latest Blast To Realtor Community - 05/26/08 02:52 PM

One of the must read blogs in the blogosphere, therealestatebloggers.com, outlined a 2006 Cornell University study that is a call to arms for real estate brokers and agents yet to adopt blogging as a marketing tool. In the article “Why Being First in Google Will Really Help Grow Your Real … (10 comments)

myth: Ethanol Misconceptions with relation to rising food prices. - 04/29/08 09:04 PM

Phase Two Ethanol Production with Value Added HPES

The world news media has “ethanol experts” who say that ethanol is responsible for possible food price increases. This misinformation causes people to discount the added benefits of what ethanol can do to reduce dependence on imported oil. This perception of … (4 comments)

myth: The New Myth - It's a Buyer's Market - 04/08/08 10:34 PM

I just read an article in ezine articles that made me laugh. Obviously the guy who wrote this article have NOT met the Tampa4U Team... He asks, if it's a buyer's market, where are the BUYERS? Maybe they're right here in Tampa because all our agents this weekend showed at least … (4 comments)

myth: Myth: A Bad Market is a Lousy Time to Sell - 03/12/08 01:26 PM

All I hear from people and the media is that it is a lousy time to sell a home in the greater Grand Rapids area. THAT IS NOT TRUE AT ALL! If a person wishes to move up to a higher priced home, there is actually no better time to sell … (3 comments)

myth: UFF agents....look what you made me do......shouldn't have pushed me.... - 02/08/08 02:07 AM

Those whom read my blog know that I'm not the biggest fan of the Mortgage Merge Account, or what some like to call the Australian Mortgage Acceleration system. For the last few years I've had wholesale rep's from CMG wholesale and MacQuarie bank explain how some Europeans and Australians manage their … (14 comments)

myth: Five Myths that Create Barriers to Homeownership - 01/10/08 09:17 AM

Buying a home is an important step in building a secure financial future. Don't let common misconceptions keep you from the personal and financial rewards of homeownership.
Myth #1 - "I don't have enough money for a down payment." In the past, buying a home required a 20% down payment. But not today! In … (3 comments)

myth: FSBO MYTHS about real estate part 2. - 09/19/07 11:25 AM

PICTURES AREN"T IMPORTANT AND WON'T HELP YOU SELL YOUR HOUSE.
Really? They are very important and it is the first glimpse of your house you give people.
Here are some example shots I have seen FSBO's use.
The pictures above are ones I have taken to prove a point....the house used is beautiful … (10 comments)

myth: FSBO myths about real estate part 1. - 09/13/07 12:59 AM

1) Will consider buyers agent fees in negotiations.
2) Before we put the house on the market though, we thought we'd see list it at a MUCH lower price here first to try and pass the savings on to you, instead of having to pay a realtor.
3) If you are interested and … (9 comments)

myth: Real Estate Investment Myths - 07/08/07 06:00 PM

Can You Handle Real Estate Investment?
Investing in real estate is something that is more accessible than people think. There are certainly a number of things to consider when deciding whether investing in real estate is for you, but there are also some myths that might discourage you from even exploring … (3 comments)

myth: The "Top Agent" myth - 02/28/07 01:02 AM

You see it all the time. Signs, ads, flyers and business cards that proclaim that a real estate agent is a "Top" agent. Sometimes it will say they are in the top 1% of the nation, state or county. So what exactly are these folks in the top 1% of? … (3 comments)

myth: Real Estate Website Scam Revealed - 11/17/06 05:02 AM

I’m going to review a current trend in real estate technology that I strongly feel is a scam. First, I will say that RSS Pieces does not offer anything that is remotely competitive with the product that I am about to review so there is no benefit to us in … (55 comments)

myth: Mortgage Myths: "Adjustable Rates are Dangerous" - 10/06/06 10:09 AM

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myth: Mortgage Myths: "Don't Pay Points" - 10/05/06 03:56 PM

“Don’t Pay Points.” I once had a client tell me that “those who know never pay points.” My response, “that depends.” Points are reflected as a percentage point of a loan that you pay at closing. On a 200K mortgage a point would be a $2,000 fee. Simple enough, but … (1 comments)