real estate buyers: Minnetonka, MN - Current Real Estate Statistics - May, 2008 - 07/21/08 07:29 PM
Closed sales are down 42% in May from last year and nearly 39% overall in Minnetonka.
Home prices are down 15% from last May to May, 2008. Year to date, the home prices are dead even. The average days on market is up to almost 23%. The silver lining is that … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Don't ya just hate it when they tell you they are coming & to call. - 07/21/08 01:04 PM
I know I am new BUT, I have had a few e-mail me off my ads/listings, say they are coming to town and to call them. I call and nobody will answer the phone, return my call. I figure they are interested or they would not haved given me their phone … (2 comments)
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real estate buyers: A real estate buyer who knows what he wants. - 07/10/08 10:35 AM
Tired of carting around fickle real estate buyers? Looking for a real estate buyer who knows what he wants?
Here's a recent request one of our Connect2Agent members received.
Interest is:
Buying:Price Range: <$350k
When Buy/Sell: within 5 - 8 weeks Desired Area: Mesta Park, Quail Creek, Kickingbird Estate, Other?
Desc. … (7 comments)
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real estate buyers: Customer Satisfaction survey wanted! - 07/09/08 04:38 PM
Hi all,
Does anyone have a a good customer satisfaction survey you can share? I am looking for something quick and to the point, yet effective.
Also, for those of you that have used customer satisfaction surveys, what is your experience with clients returning completed surveys?
… (3 comments)
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real estate buyers: Are You Ready to Buy ? - 07/09/08 10:09 AM
Are You Ready to Buy?
Now it is time for you to look deep into your heart (and bank account) and decide if you are ready to buy a home. Finding your motivation and specifying your wants and needs is a good beginning, but there are other things to consider before … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Real Estate Consumers Have Changed in a Positive Way - 06/30/08 12:16 PM
As the real estate market has changed from the insanely hot market of a few years ago; I have seen a big change in the consumers and their habits.
When the market was hot, homes would sell in a matter of days with multiple offers. If a home owner priced their … (26 comments)
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real estate buyers: Is the Downward Spiral in the Housing Market Cause By Just a Few Cities or States? - 06/27/08 05:46 PM
I received a blog called Thoughts by Frank Schulte-Ladbeck, Professional Real Estate Inspector in Houston Texas today. One of the benefits of blogging is that you learn about what others are thinking and you have a chance to react.
I won't speak for the rest of the cities across the country, … (2 comments)
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real estate buyers: So, how's the real estate market?" - 06/17/08 11:34 AM
I’m around people in social situations all the time – I have been to my fair share of baseball games, football equipment pickup, coffee houses and graduation parties lately. Inevitably, the subject of work crops up and the first thing people ask after I tell them I’m in real estate is, … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: It Helps Buyers When There are Alot of Foreclosures on the Market..Here an Example! - 06/06/08 06:13 PM
Ones of the benefits for home buyers when there are a lot of foreclosures on the market is that there is a lot of pricing pressure put on well taken care of homes for sale that are not in foreclosure. An example of what I'm talking about is listed below … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: An Open Letter To Real Estate Consumers...!!! - 06/05/08 09:19 PM
This post is intended for anyone anticipating buying real estate either now or in the future!
The RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) guidelines governing how real estate professionals conduct lending and closing in most residential real estate purchases is coming under attack from many sides...it is in the process of being … (13 comments)
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real estate buyers: You Could Make a Reality Show from Some Real Estate Transactions - 06/05/08 11:29 AM
Actually a reality show may not be the best choice maybe, something like a Jerry Springer ShowTM would be a better fit for a few.
JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY
Let … (73 comments)
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real estate buyers: The Signs for the Real Estate Market Improving Continue - 06/04/08 08:28 AM
In previous posts and in my Market Watch Reports (which can be found on my web site www.BobPisa.com on this page for Naples - other areas in the Community Information Section under the Communities Menu) have indicated the the market is turning. The title for this post uses the word "improving".
The … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: BEWARE!!!! - 05/08/08 02:36 PM
Hi All-
Many of you know that I work to write very positive messages and by doing so, help our industry to move froward in professionalism and ability. I just had, what I can only think is a scam targeting experienced Realtors, tried on me. Gayle got an email talking about referrals … (25 comments)
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real estate buyers: Golf Course Dream Home Without the Kitchen Sink in Eden Prairie - 04/23/08 10:01 PM
Golf Course Dream Home Without the Kitchen Sink in Eden Prairie April 23rd, 2008 Categories: Eden Prairie Home Buyers
Eden Prairie Golf Course Hijinks
Yes, it’s true. We knew it before we saw the property. (Because I make an effort to inquire about properties that the bank owns, or I think … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: KISS - Keep It Simple Silly! - 04/15/08 10:37 AM
Have you noticed how stressed everyone seems to be lately? Too much bad news and too much information flying at us are making people cranky. In these trying times it is best to keep things simple. There are some basic tenets to real estate that I share with my clients as … (4 comments)
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real estate buyers: New Websites Launched for Buyers, Sellers and Investors - 04/14/08 02:46 PM
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INVESTORS
Looking to get started in Real … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: Life of a consumer - 03/18/08 11:07 PM
Everytime I connect with a customer service department.
I am bracing for the worst and hoping for the best.
After I punch in my account number and answer questions that are predetermined.
I am bracing for the worst and hoping for the best.
When I go to the Walmart … (12 comments)
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real estate buyers: It's 1:45 p.m. Do you know where your buyer is? - 03/11/08 02:42 PM
I was a bit stunned by an incident relayed to me this morning. A home buyer called an agent on our website. Apparently, this home buyer called our real estate agent 2 hours before closing on the purchase of a house. The couple wanted to know if the real estate agent … (15 comments)
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real estate buyers: St. Louis Real Estate - Mortgage News - Bond Rally - 02/28/08 04:33 PM
Fed Chair Comments start slight bond rally! by Chris Scheer, Branch Manager, Cornerstone Mortgage, O'Fallon, MO
In Ben Bernanke's testimony yesterday before Congress he painted a grim picture on the current economy and has given every inclination that the Fed is poised to deal with the recession fully knowing that all that they … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Real Estate Buyers - Is Information Overload Holding you Back? - 02/18/08 12:18 AM
Over the past year, with the real estate market sliding in many places and with the econony in general going south, the consumer has been bombarded by information on the real estate industry. It seems like everyone and his uncle has an opinon. Sadly, some of this advice is conveyed through … (11 comments)
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real estate buyers: Help your real estate buyers swim downstream - 02/17/08 11:02 PM
Recently I relocated. It was local, it happened fast, and it was exhausting.
I relocated my home office from my basement to my main living area. This involved a dozen trips up and down a very narrow windy staircase to move my phone and computer equipment, hundreds of files, books, software … (11 comments)
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real estate buyers: You Are a Real Estate Broker, Hanging Up The Car Keys And Now What? No Ride? - 02/15/08 06:23 PM
What if you were a real estate broker that said no more gas bills, got a problem and eliminating it. Could you do it like a what if excercise like being on a deserted island and how would you handle the new challenge? Like a reality TV series on the … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: I want to buy at the bottom of the market!!! - 02/06/08 11:00 AM
Oh to have a crystal ball! The challenge with trying to buy at the bottom of any market (real estate, stock or any other commodity) it that we only know it hit bottom when the market is on its way to recovery. So the real question for a buyer is: Do … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Good News for Future Las Vegas Real Estate Buyers. - 01/28/08 05:12 PM
I have some good news for future Las Vegas Real Estate Buyers.
We performed a search of statistics today and I wanted to share some information with you.
1. Today’s search showed that 2045 Las Vegas Homes have been reduced in price in the past 7 days.
2. New … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: St. Louis Real Estate - Mortgage News - Economic Data - 01/14/08 01:05 PM
How will the economic reporting this week affect the St. Louis Housing Market?If you haven't already subscribed to our RSS feed, do so now, and be sure to follow Chris Scheer all this week as he examines the effects of the reports and weights in on Countrywide Mortgage.
"This will be a very busy … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Seller’s Responsibility Prior to Closing - Condition of Real Estate - 12/27/07 10:42 AM
Nobody likes to go to work the day after a holiday; however, I had a closing this morning. We did our final walk thru of the property on the 23rd of December. I always bring my camera to these final real estate inspections – just in case.
Our Mulitple-Board Residential Real … (8 comments)
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real estate buyers: Selling Your Woodland Hills Ca. Home: How to compete againt Short Sale, Foclosures Sellers - 12/19/07 02:22 PM
The rise in recent foreclosures, nationwide and in California, has created a large group of home sellers in Woodland Hills that are desperate. These desperate Sellers offer a unique and serious impact on the Woodland Hills Ca., Real Estate Market and can be difficult to compete against.
Who Are Desperate Sellers?
These homeowners … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Not All Sellers Are Motivated - 12/19/07 12:33 AM
Earlier today I presented an offer for one of my buyers on a condo just outside of our planned community.
After pulling the comparable sales in that complex and a couple of neighboring properties of the same construction we determined the asking price was higher than what it should appraise for. My … (35 comments)
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real estate buyers: Practicing or Performing Real Estate - 12/17/07 04:21 PM
I just read a blog post by Scott Daniels titled: You have to have the right tools in order to practice Real Estate.
He shared a story about a real estate agent who was trying to practice real estate without the proper tools. Besides noting how poorly their clients were probably … (32 comments)
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real estate buyers: You May Need a New Real Estate Agent if… - 12/06/07 02:16 PM
I decided to lighten it up a little today. Here is a short list of things to watch out for when working with a real estate agent.
If your agent has any or all of these attributes you may need a new real estate agent:
Drives a YugoHas a beeper instead … (31 comments)
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real estate buyers: Why Use A Professional REALTOR® - 11/19/07 01:21 AM
In a time where television shows and get rich quick seminars teach people how to buy and sell homes on their own, I get asked this question from time to time.
Why don't we look at what a REALTOR® does and then we can ask that question again.
For Buyers
The process of buying … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Radon Gas – What You Need to Know When Buying a Home - 11/08/07 10:26 AM
As of January 1, 2008 sellers will be required to provide the buyer with a pamphlet entitled “Radon Testing Guidelines for Real Estate Transactions” and “Illinois Disclosure of Information of Radon Hazards.”
Radon is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that occurs naturally. The problem arises when radon gas gets trapped … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Short Sales: How it Works - 11/04/07 04:51 PM
Lets assume you know you cannot keep your house. There is simply no choice but to sell or foreclose. Foreclosure is one of those events that ruins credit and any opportunity to purchase again during better times. Now lets assume there is no doubt in your mind that you can … (5 comments)
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real estate buyers: King For a Day Series – Real Estate Clients - 10/31/07 02:32 AM
After a comment from Jayne Dodgson on my previous post King For a Day Series - Real Estate Agents I realized I left off an important group in the series.
If I were King For a Day what rules would I make for real estate clients to improve the process of … (14 comments)
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real estate buyers: New Real Estate Website - 10/26/07 01:28 PM
If you have a property listing, one of the first things you are going to do is advertise it--your MLS, newspapers, magazines, etc)--so that you can help your seller to sell the property. Why treat your buyers any differently? Advertise your buyer's property needs, or what we call buyer profile, … (2 comments)
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real estate buyers: Are You A Real Estate Professional? Learn To Speak The Language! - 10/18/07 12:00 PM
I have learned through the years, words matter. Your tone, the way you present words and the words you choose will and can make the difference in your real estate buyers and sellers minds.
Often times these words play a key role in getting a customer where you want them. That … (59 comments)
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real estate buyers: New real estate website offering buyer info - 10/18/07 01:14 AM
With the market the way it is, real estate agents need all the help that they can get. I am part of a new real estate web site that recently launched designed for real estate professionals. Unlike consumer oriented websites which really don't offer any real help to real estate agents, … (3 comments)
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real estate buyers: Listening to Clients - 09/30/07 03:00 PM
Part of my job as a real estate professional is to listen to my customer's "Wish List" and then work to find a home that grants those wishes.
With each new customer comes a whole new set of "Wishes." Some want a home in the country with five bedrooms and a … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Lessons in Homeownership - Part II - 09/27/07 06:25 AM
Well, the storm passed through Wheaton, the tree was removed from roof and the claims adjuster came out - all good things. He assessed our damage, left and wrote a report; the check came in the mail. Seemed easy enough. We got three quotes for the work and the roofer were here … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: St. Louis Real Estate - St. Louis Mortgage News (Part Two) - 09/18/07 03:57 PM
If your Buying or Selling St. Louis Real Estate you better pay close attention to this advice!
Federal Reserve Throws A Punch At Housing Slump by Chris Scheer, Branch Manager, Cornerstone Mortgage, O'Fallon, Missouri
Well when Federal Reserve Chief Bernake took his first swing it was a big one. As previously written a … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: I prefer buyers! - 08/16/07 11:06 PM
Ok, am I the only agent out there who actually prefers working with buyers? I know that listings are the way to build your business and become more consistent in your income, but I actually like buyers. I know there are ups and downs, which happen with listings too, and emotions … (2 comments)
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real estate buyers: Wheaton Real Estate - July Homes Sold - 08/11/07 10:28 PM
Another good month for Wheaton home sales. The month of July brought about 54 home sales. The real estate market seems pretty consistent considering there were about that many home sales last month. The average Sale Price to List Price ratio mains at 97%, up from the dip to 96% in … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Keeping a Positive Attitude - 08/08/07 11:18 PM
Ok, I've heard enough from the media, Realtors, lenders, escrow, title, etc., etc. The market is what it is. And we have a choice, or at least I do. The choice is a great attitude!! I figure we all have a choice. We can complain and mope about the market. Or, we can … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Wheaton Illinois June Market Report - 08/05/07 04:29 PM
Good news for Wheaton home sales. The month of June brought about a $22,000 average sale price increase over June 2006. The average Sale Price to List Price ratio has also gone back up to 97% (from 96% in the month of May 2007).
June 2007 saw 57 homes close. That is … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: EDUCATING HOME SELLERS - 07/27/07 01:56 PM
REALTOR DILEMMA
It has been proven that homes are easier to show and sell if the homeowner is not present for showings. Their absence allows the potential buyer to be open and … (10 comments)
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real estate buyers: How can we improve the Real Estate Agent Image? - 07/25/07 12:29 PM
It was in the news again today. The Real Estate market is going down, down, down. The turn around won't be until 2009. Ok we get it!! The market isn't what it used to be, so what can we do as Realtors to improve? I believe people have come to view … (2 comments)
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real estate buyers: Home Clearance - 20% Off all Homes Through ??? - 07/21/07 11:52 AM
If it works for the retail industry, why doesn't it work for real estate? Most people love sales and usually, we flock to them. So why is it the opposite scenario for real estate? When prices were high, and rising even higher, people were standing in line to purchase a home. This … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Smart buyers are buying and they're spending more money... - 07/10/07 09:53 PM
Let me be clear. I've looked at the data for single family homes sold in Naples, FL month-by-month, for the past twelve months and the dollar amount that homes are selling for, on average, are going up. Here's the summary:
$821,965 was the average selling price for a home in July of … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: The Bigger Picture - Illinois Market Report - 06/27/07 09:07 PM
As we all know, there life outside of DuPage County. The Illinois Association of REALTORS released a state of the State report on homes sales in Illinois. Home sales were up 10.9% in May 2007 (14,349 homes sold) compared to the previous month of April (12,932 homes sold). Illinois defines homes … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: The Real Estate Market...one guy's view - 06/27/07 04:10 PM
What exactly do we mean when we talk about the real estate market? And, how do buyers and sellers make sense of all this?
Like everything else it depends on your perspective, how you define "the market", and your expectations. There are, of course, many factors that come into play when one … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Kitchen Not Included! - 06/25/07 07:06 AM
This kitchen is not included with the sale of the home. The home owner will be removing not only the appliances, but the cabinets and counters, thus leaving you a blank slate for a complete redesign.
Sound to me like a real estate agent's nightmare.
I was working an open house yesterday in … (11 comments)
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real estate buyers: Another Great Day in Real Estate - 06/04/07 04:29 PM
Today, I helped another first time home buyer! It is moments like these that I remember why I decided to become a real estate professional. Even in this wacky market seller's can sell at their best price and buyers and get what they want without feeling like they have paid too … (13 comments)
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real estate buyers: Buyers Can Be Liars! Be Careful! - 06/02/07 07:26 PM
You receive a call from an advertisement that you posted on Craigslist.com on a property listing in your area. The buyer quickly asks the price of the property and more details. This being a buyers' market, you immediately answer every question the potential client asks.
At this point, you need to start … (16 comments)
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real estate buyers: Iowa Market Update! - 05/28/07 04:30 PM
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real estate buyers: St. Louis Real Estate Market Watch - May 4th, 2007 - 05/08/07 09:50 PM
St. Louis Real Estate Market Watch - May 4th, 2007
Successfully Pricing Homes in a Shifting St. Louis Real Estate Market
The Anatomy of the St. Louis Real Estate Market
The The St. Louis Home for Sale Team provides a weekly St. Louis County Market Report to review, question, comment on and plug into your home buying … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Mixed Messages For Real Estate Buyers - 05/06/07 01:35 PM
"It's a great time to buy," says the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Alternatively, says NAR, existing home prices in February 2007 were down 1.3 percent when compared with a year earlier.
So can this really be a great time to buy if home values are falling? The answer is … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Danada East: Location, Location, Location! - 05/06/07 10:21 AM
The Danada East subdivision is centrally located near many important Wheaton locations. Click on the google map to learn more about these places and their proximity to Danada East. Danada East subdivision is highlighted in red. The other locations are as follows:
Arrowhead Golf ClubBriar Patch Park - Home to the Wheaton … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: ARIZONA WEATHER - From a Real Estate Buyers perspective. - 04/07/07 05:47 PM
A lot of my Real Estate business revolves around buyers coming from various regions of the United States. Many are being relocated here by the company they are employed with. A great deal of companies are moving their operations to the East Valley cities of Chandler, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, or Gilbert … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: Do you know this buyer? - 03/11/07 11:19 PM
Did you ever work t=with the buyer that had very specific needs. It was like the home they were looking for came to them in a dream, now the only problem is you have to find it. The buyer gives you very specific details, school district, lot setting; the home has … (16 comments)
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real estate buyers: Lot 14 Landon Circle, Wheaton IL, 60187 - 03/11/07 10:40 PM
Amberwood Estates (formerly Sunny Ridge)
Design and build your exquisite dream home on Wheaton's most coveted property, Amberwood Estates (formerly known as Sunny Ridge). This is Wheaton's newest luxury subdivision. The builder will deliver up to 5,200 buildable square feet on this premium lot in Southwest corner, backing to trees and open … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: Evergreen Condos Market Report - 03/09/07 02:53 PM
2006 Sales of Evergreen Condos There were 8 condominium sales on Cedar Street last year. They were all 2 bedroom, 1 bath units. The high sale was $129,500 and the low was $118,000 with an average market time of 63 days.
Crrent homes on the Market in the entire Evergreen … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: The Buzz Around Courthouse Square - 03/02/07 04:52 PM
The Romanesque DuPage County Courthouse Building has been a staple in Wheaton since it was dedicated on July 4, 1868. This building was designed in 1896 by Miffler E. Bell and added to the National Register of Historic Place in 1978. After being moved to a new facility in 1990, the … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Stonehedge Subdivision Market Report - 02/17/07 04:48 AM
The Stonehedge subdivision in Wheaton, Illinois is a very popular location. It is know for its large homes and open floor plans. The Stonehedge homes are located in the Southwest corner of Wheaton along Butterfield Road. The subdivision was built by numerous builders in the early to mid 1980s.
Brighton Park … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Own a Home with no money down and get up to $10,000 Cash at closing! - 02/15/07 08:39 AM
Own a Home with no money down and get up to $10,000 Cash at closing! That right I can help you buy a home, Including new homes with no money down, no closing cost and up to $10,000.00 Cash payable at closing. Sounds to good to be true? Maybe, but I … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Wheaton, Illinois - Danada North Market Report - 02/02/07 05:54 PM
According to the Illinois Association of Realtors, national home sales were down 8.4%. However, Danada North subdivision in Wheaton, Illinois defied the odds last year.
2006 saw the average home price rise by 8.4%.
In 2005 there were 9 homes sold with an average sale price of $485,056 and an average … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Making Sense Out of Real Estate Lingo - 02/01/07 09:19 PM
As with all industries, real estate professionals have developed a lingo and acronyms to help them communicate with each other more easily. For the first-time homebuyer (and even some veterans), making sense of property listings can sometimes leave you feeling like you're deciphering the DaVinci Code.
Let's take a look at a … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Increase in Wheaton Home Prices - 01/31/07 12:56 PM
You can’t read the newspaper or watch the nightly news without hearing about the sluggish housing market. But, keep in mind; they are talking about national numbers, not local ones. For single family homes in Wheaton, the average sale price was $433,464 in 2006, up about 3.3% from 2005. This is … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: You are what you drive.....(Not necessarily)... - 01/30/07 09:30 AM
A Big black hummer cruises into your office parking lot. This driver can afford anything...all your listings. Not necessarily. He or she may want this elegant Victorian...but a quick trip to the bank and suddenly they make 7 digits...but spend 7 digits. They are hand to mouth pay check to pay … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Welcome Home to Farnham - 01/27/07 08:46 PM
This dignified neighborhood is in the heart of Wheaton. It is located in the Southwest portion of town, surrounded by the best Wheaton has to offer. To the South is Seven Gables Park; a 66 acre retreat with walking paths, ponds, playgrounds and ball fields.
To the West is the country’s … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Spotlight Tours - A New Kind of Open House - 01/23/07 12:25 AM
First, let me say that in no way can I take credit for this wonderful idea. A group of Realtors at Keller Williams and ReMax thought it up and organized the event. Kevin and I just had the smarts to jump in and participate.
The concept is a Friday evening Open House. … (3 comments)
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real estate buyers: It’s a Magic Number… - 01/22/07 02:54 PM
While out on tour with a buyer client inevitability they will turn to me and say, “So what do you think the seller will take for this house? Can I get a good deal on it?” My answer is always the same, “It depends…”
And that’s the truth. It does depend … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: Hiring a Mover – Questions to Ask - 01/18/07 09:19 PM
Moving to a new home, but don’t want to handle the job of packing or transporting your belongings yourself? Then consider hiring a professional mover. Using the services of a professional can allow you to use your time and energy concentrating on other aspects of your move.
Once you have narrowed … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: The Final Walk-Thru - Is it Necessary? - 01/16/07 11:02 PM
In the sales contract, the sellers of your new home agreed to leave all the light fixtures, custom blinds, and refrigerator, in addition to it being “broom clean.” When you walk in the home on moving day, to your surprise, all of those things are gone. And the locks on the … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: Is Second Home Ownership in Your Future? - 01/13/07 12:41 AM
For some, purchasing a second home is a financial strategy to help them grow and protect their wealth -- and certainly vacation getaways may provide rental income opportunities to help savvy boomers offset the expenses of second home ownership. Others may be motivated to buy a second home because it can … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: "Selling" Real Estate - 01/11/07 09:49 PM
I had a good friend come over to pick up some local real estate information for her parents. After a few minutes talking at the door about kids, school, what's for dinner - really anything but real estate, my friend said, "I tried to get my mom to come in with … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: Batavia Parks and Recreation - 01/07/07 10:01 PM
Riverwalk/Depot Museum is located on Houston Street and Island Avenue. The Riverwalk offers a playground, a picnic area, a shelter, a bicycle path, a fishing area and a outdoor ice rink. The Depot Museum is located on the Riverwalk and showcases artifacts from early day Batavia.
The Illinois Prairie Path is a … (2 comments)
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real estate buyers: Love thy Neighbor...What's up with the Flipper Shows? - 01/07/07 09:44 PM
I love watching real estate shows on television. You never know what you are going to learn; both good and bad. So far, this is what I have learned from some flip remodel programs:
Buying a home in distressed condition and fixing it up using material comparable to the neighborhood will make … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: Batavia - The Windmill City - 01/06/07 11:26 PM
Population: 24,000+
Founded in 1833, Batavia is the oldest town in Kane County and with the Fox River as its center piece; Batavia still looks in some ways like a town that time has left alone. Batavia maintains much of its small town character and ideals while still keeping up with the … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Warrenville Parks and Recreation - 01/05/07 04:11 PM
The Illinois Prairie Path is a multi-use nature trail for public use that spans approximately 61 miles in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. In Warrenville, the Prairie Path runs on a diagonal through the northwest portion of the city. The Prairie Path can be used for running, walking, bike riding, and … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: About Warrenville, Illinois - 01/05/07 10:43 AM
Population: 13,000+
Surrounded by forest preserves, with an abundance of open land and lake, Warrenville offers a quiet, semi-rural atmosphere. Settled by Julius Warren in 1833 and incorporated in 1967, Warrenville has earned the "Tree City" Award by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Warrenville has also been the recipient of the Governor's … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Carbon Monoxide Detectors Mandatory for 2007 - 01/04/07 09:07 PM
A new Illinois law mandates that Carbon Monoxide Detectors be installed in all residences as of January 1, 2007. Between 200 - 300 people die in the United States each year due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The Carbon Monoxide Alarm must be placed within 15 feet of every bedroom.
This new … (4 comments)
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real estate buyers: The FlyLady Moving Tips - 01/02/07 11:42 PM
One of my favorite websites is Flylady.net. She is a true inspiration. I don't know if it is because she helps bring order to my hectic and unpredictable life or if it's the wonderful tips I can pass along to my clients and friends. I guess it's a combination of both. … (4 comments)
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real estate buyers: Wheaton, Illinois - A Wonderful Place to Live - 01/02/07 05:11 PM
Wheaton - Population: 55,000+
Wheaton, with its strong reputation as a family-oriented community, has recently gained even more notoriety as it has been chosen as one of "50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family," in a book by Lee and Saralee Rosenberg. Wheaton has also been named "the healthiest of Chicago's largest … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Identity Theft Protection - Freeze Credit Report - 12/31/06 10:37 PM
According to a January 2006 Javelin Strategy and Research report there were over 8.9 million adult identity theft victims in 2006. The total amount of fraud was a whopping $56.6 billion dollars. The average victim lost $6383.
Ten states have made great efforts to protect the identity theft victims and potential … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: Choosing Retirement Living That Fits Your Needs - 12/29/06 04:54 PM
For many, retirement is a time when people shift priorities and put their own needs first. One of the most important choices they need to make is where to live in retirement. Choosing the right community and home is an important and challenging decision.
Ask yourself, do you want to:
Remain in the … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Get Your Offer Accepted With These Strategies - 12/28/06 09:05 PM
When you're in a seller's market or vying for a hot property, the competition can be fierce. You need to make your offer stand out from your competitors' offers. To increase the likelihood that a seller accepts your offer, consider adopting one or more of these strategies:
Price. Obviously, price tends to … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Six Questions Buyers Should Ask Before Making An Offer - 12/28/06 07:20 PM
When you are buying a home, there are many problems that the seller is obligated to disclose. For example, in most states, it is illegal to withhold information about major physical defects on the property, but, these disclosures don't always paint the entire picture of the home. Here are six questions … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Tips for Selecting a Real Estate Professional - 12/28/06 07:04 PM
Technology has changed the way consumers do business. The real estate industry is no exception. In fact, 77 percent of homebuyers use the Internet during their property search. (The 2005 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers) However, most agree that when it comes to buying or selling a … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Is It Better to Buy or Rent? - 12/28/06 04:28 PM
The market is ripe for buyers right now. Interest rates, although slightly higher than this time last year, are still at an all-time low, and the National Association of REALTORS® predicts that 2006 will be the third all-time best year in real estate. So naturally you should be telling your landlord … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: The ABC's of Closing Costs - 12/27/06 05:51 PM
You've found your dream home, the seller has accepted your offer, your loan has been approved and you're eager to move into your new home. But before you get the key, there's one more step--the closing.
Also called the settlement, the closing is the process of passing ownership of property from seller … (0 comments)
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real estate buyers: Defining Your Ideal Home - 12/26/06 05:49 PM
The property you buy will be much more than a house; it will be your home. The following questions can help you describe the things that are most important to you in your ideal home and neighborhood.
1. How far along are you in the homefinding process (just thinking about the possibility … (1 comments)
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real estate buyers: Buy or Sell First? - 12/26/06 05:44 PM
Should you buy or sell first? There are many schools of thought on this subject. Ultimately, it depends on you and your situation. For instance, can you afford to pay two mortgages in the event your previous home does not sell by the time you move? Would you consider a bridge … (2 comments)
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