owners: Sell Your Home, Keep Your Memories - 08/07/08 03:07 PM
Time To Move
Now that you're Selling your Home, don't forget about Your attic.
It's hard to believe how many Families forget or elect to leave their Personal items in the Attic. Attics are generally HOT and cramped, making the desire to Organize and Clear it out an unwelcomed and gruelling event; And if … (2 comments)
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owners: Has Anyone heard of RealEstateTomato.com? - 08/02/08 06:08 PM
I recently listened to a presentation by realestatetomato.com and began to realize that we are providing millions of pages of of unique content to the ActiveRain site for free. Should Activerain be paying us for all of our great content, since we are helping increase thier seo for free? What do you think … (11 comments)
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owners: How to Survive the Continuing Market Downturn... - 07/27/08 10:25 PM
The current real estate market downturn has hit me personally... I was laid off last Friday as Assistant Managing Broker.
I am glad that I sought an additional source of income!
Did you know that Stream Energy in GA is the lowest in GA at $1.49 per therm, fixed rate?
Does … (0 comments)
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owners: Owners need to be afraid of renters like George Steinbrenner. - 07/27/08 09:29 PM
In today's rental market I often see owner's wanting to get the highest rent possible. This seems like a great plan, but sometimes the person who will pay the most for your property is not who you want. Tenants who have had problems before such as evictions, deposit disputes, and late … (0 comments)
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owners: Apartment rentals in Memphis TN - 07/20/08 05:57 PM
I have been the owner of Apartment Selector for 12 years , I work with 95% of the apartments in the mid south area. I am always always amazed at the ratings on apartment ratings.com. All negative about the management and the managers. Before starting Apartment Selector I worked with the several … (3 comments)
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owners: De-Regulation is GOOD for GA! http://team1ga.igniteinc.biz Join me! - 06/13/08 10:21 PM
De-regulation of gas in GA allows all of us to compete with the large corporations. Now we can show our Clients and Customers how THEY can save money as well as build a GREAT home-based business that will provide for the future of their families -- they are already paying the bill, … (0 comments)
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owners: New Commercial Programs for Stated Income Clients - 06/02/08 04:11 PM
Stated Income
This program is designed for business owners who want to maximize their loan-to-value ("LTV") and minimize the required paperwork.
Eligible commercial properties are more than 50% owner-occupied.
Program Highlights:
Maximum 1st Mortgage loan amount - $2,000,000
Purchase - to 70% LTV
Refinance - to 60% LTV
Cash out - … (0 comments)
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owners: Sellers this is what your attorney will need from you in order to draw up the contract for the sale of your home - 06/01/08 10:26 PM
Your attorney will need to know the name of your lending institution and mortgage account number in order to satisfy any and all mortgages/liens on the property.Your Attorney will need: A copy of the signed purchase agreement signed by both parties.The DeedThe certificate of OccupancyThe SurveyIf you have your prior … (0 comments)
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owners: Interviewing agents? Selling your home? Here is some knowledgeable information. - 05/29/08 08:19 AM
If your thinking about selling your home, you should consider using the services of a real estate broker or agent. Before you sign a listing contract you should do your homework and be fully informed about your choices.Interview several real estate real estate brokers/agents to learn about their experience, track … (0 comments)
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owners: Rates Are Finally Affecting People Who Can Refinance - 05/22/08 09:40 AM
According to the San Jose Mercury News, The lower rates have finally brought the savings to owners and would-be home buyers. I hope that means the lenders have stopped being so tight with that stuff. Glad to hear though that the jumbo mortgages are finally being helped, not enough, but thankfully … (2 comments)
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owners: RAIN on me!!! - 05/21/08 06:04 AM
This little listing is having a tough time getting to market!!
You may remember the owners have spiffed up yard, front door. Priced at 259,900, which is as low as they want to go... I have held open houses (organizeed a community wide one), postcards, flyers, on the … (12 comments)
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owners: Sellers should think like an appraiser ...not like a seller! - 05/18/08 10:35 PM
Sellers should think like an appraiser ...not like a seller!
Selling Real Estate in FL can be a nice and pleasant experience or it can become stressful especially if you are just spinning your wheels and go nowhere. All it will get you is plenty of flying mud and you'll most certainly never reach … (59 comments)
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owners: No more complaining about how bad things are! Time to take action! - 04/24/08 11:22 PM
I am constantly being asked, when is the market going to change? Will prices recover? How much longer will properties continue to devaluate? The tense tone of our nation when it comes to real estate is a topic for serious discussion. Home ownership is the backbone of our economy, and the system that ensures … (6 comments)
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owners: Can I come too? - 04/11/08 07:58 PM
Can I come too?
That is a question I hear all too frequently. It never fails that a customer asks if they can accompany me on the inspection. My immediate response, "yes". Any inspector that tells you "no", I would strongly recommend interviewing a few other inspectors until you find the … (3 comments)
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owners: Short Sale in Chicago Suburbs Illinois - Real Estate Short Sales, What is a Short Sale? How to do a Short Sale? REMAX Agent Serving Chicago & Suburbs, Illinois - Specializing in Short Sales, Pre Foreclosure, REO, Bank Owned Properties - 03/26/08 11:12 PM
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owners: You already have everything you need to succeed - 03/25/08 03:34 PM
Why do we buy the latest greatest programs that promise us the moon? Why do we continue to sell ourselves short on what we already know? When will we start believing in ourselves enough to make it and make it big?
I asked the previous questions just to get your juices flowing. … (8 comments)
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owners: I'm short, and I'm for sale...Oh, yes I am... - 03/14/08 10:59 PM
Woo hoo!
I'm a home, with an owner...I used to be a wonderful place for my owners...when they first bought me, they painted my walls, they washed the floor's in the bathroom's...occassionally they actually had time to clean the lavatory.
They cooked on my stove, I mean, they made some fabulous stuff...filet … (3 comments)
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owners: I'm just about ready to explode... - 03/14/08 07:46 PM
I just feel like I'm about to explode. Have you ever been so full of joy that you just couldn't find a way to contain it? Well if you have, you know how I feel. I just received some news that has caused me to realize the mission I'm apart of … (31 comments)
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owners: PROPERTY MANAGERS and OWNER OPERATORS UNITE - 03/01/08 05:56 PM
Morning Roundtables for Residential/Commercial proeprty owners and managers
I would love to have a resource locally to bounce ideas off and discuss situations regarding rental property. I am a new Rainer and hope this will be a great source for that, but nothing beats the face to face like a good old … (2 comments)
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owners: All Real Estate Companies Are Not The Same - 02/24/08 01:36 PM
It is your career and you should give it the best chance to be successful.
All Real Estate Agents are different; it is not one size fits all. At Appleseed Realty GMAC Real Estate, we have a tool box of programs for our agents. We believe we are truly superior … (2 comments)
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owners: Are we real business owners? - 02/21/08 01:05 AM
Talking with small business owers everyday gives me tremendous insight. There has never been a time when I have as aware of the potential trouble every business owner faces just because they are in business. Think about your business for a moment. Can you think of something that could potentially put … (2 comments)
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owners: Let’s Talk about Real Estate Investing…Show Me The Money ;-) - 02/13/08 10:38 PM
Buying real estate is about more than just finding a place to call home. Investing in real estate has become increasingly popular over the last fifty years and has become a common investment vehicle. Although the real estate market has plenty of opportunities for making big gains, buying and owning real estate is a lot … (0 comments)
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owners: Investors, Owners Boost Your Home Resale Value - 02/12/08 11:04 PM
As Your Property Management Company We Help You Get The Best Possible Out Of Your Investment!
Sure Fire Tips That Help, Guaranteed!
1) Lawn-care/landscaping. A lot of people overlook this one. A green lawn is a plus. A weedy, crabgrass filled lawn will detract from your homes present … (2 comments)
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owners: Property Management programs or just a waste of money? - 01/19/08 08:54 AM
I've researched and played around wih a few property management programs. I have even asked my clients what their impression is about certain software they have used for their bookkeeping. There is one thing I have learned from all of it. We are definately in an ever changing business.
Plenty of … (2 comments)
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owners: ....A MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO MARKET YOUR HIGH END RENTALS - 01/06/08 07:44 AM
The rental business is a big one, especially here in the Hamptons. I have had tremendous success with the use of RES. They seem to pull a person's attention right to the key points about the property and they give a different and better experience to the perosn who is surfing … (0 comments)
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owners: Confidential Listings and the local MLS - 12/04/07 02:21 PM
Frequently (actually the norm rather than the exception) business owners want to sell their businesses (with or without real estate) on a confidential basis. Now why would they want to do this and how in the world can you sell something if you can't tell anybody about it?
First of all, they … (4 comments)
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owners: New Buyers and Homestead Exemption - 11/23/07 10:57 AM
Homestead exemption is a legal regime designed to protect the value of the homes of residents from property taxes, creditors, and circumstances arising from the death of the homeowner spouse(Wikipedia: Homestead Exemption).
Moving into your new home can be so exciting, and you don't want to have your day or year ruined by … (2 comments)
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owners: Finding Tenants - 11/16/07 07:35 AM
Finding and placing the right tenant for your rental can be difficult... here are a couple of tips that might help:
1) Join your local rental property association, and find their search engine for reference on a tenant prospect. The RPOA (rental property owners association) that I belong to has a … (4 comments)
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owners: Owners yes there is such a thing as Tenants from Hell... arm yourself! - 10/22/07 07:06 AM
RULE OF THUMB: It's easy to fall in love and get married but difficult to go through the pain and upheaval of a divorce or separation. In other words, it's easy to miss warning signs when you're focusing on dollars, cents and filling vacancies.
Owners keep your eyes and ears on the … (16 comments)
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owners: FORECLOSURE HELP NOW! Save your home and equity. Call us today. (Puget Sound area) Seattle, Tacoma, and in between. - 10/16/07 03:52 PM
STOPPING FORECLOSURES ACROSS AMERICA! WE WORK FOR YOU, NOT YOUR LENDER. We have been Saving Homes Across AmericaTM and have over 15 years of combined experience saving homes for people like you. We are experienced Foreclosure Prevention Consultants working together to help you stop the foreclosure process and save your home. … (0 comments)
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owners: Local Parade of Homes - 10/15/07 09:20 AM
This weekend I had an opportunity to view local homes that were placed on the Reston Home Tour here in Virginia, by their owners. The homes were lovely and my husband and I really enjoyed the opportunity to see them.
It was a little awkward, however, when at two of the homes the owners … (3 comments)
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owners: Check your credit report 6 months before buying or refinancing - 10/06/07 09:34 PM
Plan ahead and save hundreds of thousands on your mortgage by reviewing your credit report at least 6 months before you start looking for property.
You can pull a FREE credit report at http://wwww.annualcreditreport.com and your score will not drop. This offer is available once a year only. If you need … (8 comments)
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owners: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY KIRKLAND IS OFFICIAL!!! - 10/01/07 07:07 PM
Keller Williams Realty has opened another market center here in Western Washington! While the physical doors are not open yet (mid November) we have an office number from the NWMLS and are recognized by the state!
The Kirkland ownership group consists of the following:
George Charles, President/CEO of Home Services Consulting, LLC. President of Loan … (3 comments)
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owners: Want to lend in all 50 states? Read to find out - 10/01/07 03:47 PM
Do you work your tail off for a lender for peanuts?? Don't get the support you need? Can't grow your business?
It's time you took control of your future and set your own goals! Come work for a solid company that gives you the freedom to get as big as you want, … (0 comments)
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owners: Want to lend in all 50 states? Read to find out - 10/01/07 03:47 PM
Do you work your tail off for a lender for peanuts?? Don't get the support you need? Can't grow your business?
It's time you took control of your future and set your own goals! Come work for a solid company that gives you the freedom to get as big as you want, … (0 comments)
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owners: Cleaning up other people's messes, again. Property Management - 09/06/07 08:48 PM
I have been in real estate for four years and it still amazes me that some property management companies do a horrible job at finding quality tenants. Most owners/investors of real estate would rather go 2 months without a tenant instead of putting in dope heads and the like. I run … (4 comments)
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owners: Prime Real Estate Selling Season almost all over.... prime time as we know it these days! - 08/08/07 12:08 PM
Information for the Slower Markets!
Prime Real Estate Selling Season almost all over.... (prime time as we have come to know it -- these days and time)
We can't deny that half the year is over for 2007, and to date many markets are stalled - if not declined. It has been a … (2 comments)
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owners: 4935 N. High Prairie Place, Star Idaho 83669 - 07/20/07 01:25 PM
This is my personal home that I have finally come to terms with selling.... Three of my four girls (yes feel very sorry for my husband) hae moved out and we are left with one at home. As you can imagine the house has become to0 large for us and we … (4 comments)
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owners: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! - 05/26/07 04:02 PM
Folks, Lets say thanks in support of our troops click the link
http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1Lizzie Palmer who put this YouTube program together is 15 years old. There have been over 3,000,000 hits as of this morning. (if you can't open it right away, try later - the site may be busy). If you … (6 comments)
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owners: Home Wildlife Control at Home - 04/25/07 03:49 PM
Control Wildlife Damage Around the Home With Common Sense Control Methods Whether you are a home gardener, enjoy landscaping around your home or just own your own home, there are times when certain species of wildlife can become a nuisance or a pest and cause damage to plants and even … (1 comments)
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owners: Got Mold? - 03/24/07 04:09 PM
MOLD DETECTION
Detecting mold can be accomplished through a visual inspection and testing. During a visual inspection, you want to visually check for mold growth in any areas of the home that has suffered from flood damage, water damage, or a plumbing leak. It only takes 24 - 48 hours for mold … (0 comments)
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owners: Internet replaces agent for some homesellers - 02/11/07 11:49 AM
In 1995, Bryan Dunlop launched ComFree, a commission-free service that helps homeowners sell their houses without the assistance of an agent -- but with lots of help from the Internet. Eleven years later, Dunlop, 61, is sitting atop a western Canadian phenomenon.
Dunlop says that ComFree listings now represent 13 per … (1 comments)
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owners: Inflation quickens as housing costs swell - 12/19/06 09:41 PM
Canada's inflation rate accelerated to a 1.4-per-cent pace in November as consumers paid more for home repairs and mortgage costs rose at the fastest pace in more than five years.
The annual rate rose after a 0.9-per-cent gain in October, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. It was the first time in three months … (0 comments)
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owners: Canada a world leader in mortgage fraud, investigators warn - 12/16/06 02:08 PM
Canada is becoming a global trendsetter in the burgeoning business of mortgage fraud, say law-enforcement experts and investigators gathered this week at an international crime conference. Although credit card and mass marketing fraud are still "a huge concern" for Canadians, consumers need to pay particular attention to the rapidly rising potential … (0 comments)
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owners: 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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owners: 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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owners: 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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owners: Mortgage costs not clear to homeowners - 11/23/06 12:38 PM
Less than one-third of Canadian homeowners know how much it costs for a mortgage when they buy a home, a survey shows. When asked how much they might pay for a $200,000 mortgage at six per cent over 25 years, 70 per cent said they didn't know or guessed lower than … (2 comments)
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owners: 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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owners: Mortgage fraud under attack - 11/10/06 01:33 PM
Last week, a judge handed down a ruling in a mortgage fraud case that has the press going crazy and the banks getting nervous.A couple owned a condominium. They did not have a mortgage. One day, their tax bill arrived. To their confusion, the name on the tax bill was not … (4 comments)
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