realtors: What can the iPhone do for REALTORS? - 06/14/07 11:31 PM
The latest gadget from Apple is coming out on the 29th of June and it is set to revolutionize how people use and think about their cell phones. The iPhone is really 3 devices in one: a cell phone, a video iPod and an internet browser with email. As they did … (8 comments)
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realtors: REALTY WORLD BLOGS - 06/14/07 05:31 PM
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realtors: Why I Moved to Keller Williams - 06/14/07 11:32 AM
Our move to Keller Williams represents the single most significant positive change we have made to our real estate business. Before joining Keller Williams, we were among the very top agents in our office at the largest Prudential affiliate in Arizona. We built our business and our team through hard work, … (0 comments)
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realtors: California Foreclosure Activity Jumps Again - 06/13/07 11:36 AM
The number of default notices sent to California homeowners last quarter increased to its highest level in almost ten years, the result of flat appreciation, slow sales, and post teaser-rate mortgage resets, a real estate information service reported. Lending institutions filed 46,760 Notices of Default (NoDs) during the January-to-March period. That … (1 comments)
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realtors: Riverside and San Bernardino Counties Home Sale Data - California - 06/13/07 11:30 AM
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realtors: Do You BBQ? - 06/13/07 12:24 AM
Do You BBQ? A simple question on a 95 degree day in Fresno, California. The more appropriate question is what will you do to sell a home and generate foot traffic? Every weekend the newspaper is filled with pages of sections advertising local open house dates and times. It takes a … (14 comments)
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realtors: Mortgage Default - 06/12/07 07:58 PM
Once two or more consecutive payments are missed, most lending institutions will consider the homeowner's loan in default. The lender may consider the loan in default as soon as the second payment is one day past due. This means that if someone misses their mortgage payment due on January 1, and … (2 comments)
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realtors: active RAINMAKING and POWER NETWORKING - 06/12/07 04:50 PM
Power Networking on ActiveRain
Every real estate professional on the planet knows they need to network to generate opportunities and productive business synergies, but how exactly do you go about networking effectively without wasting too much time? One answer is to network online where the top real estate professionals in the … (0 comments)
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realtors: WOW! That was the Worste Or Best Open House Ever! I Want To Hear It From You! - 06/12/07 11:41 AM
I'm a newbie and I just got my first listing and now I plan to have my 1st open house. I want to hear from all of you out there about your 1st open house! was it Bad, Good, Ugly or what? I have learn a lot from you guys on … (2 comments)
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realtors: New Squidoo Group for Real Estate Professionals - 06/12/07 09:08 AM
We just started a new group on Squidoo for Real Estate Professionals. Come by and see what everyone is talking about.
Squidoo is a Social Networking site that allows you to network with other profesionals in your area. You can see what books they recomend, anwser polls, and comment on posts … (4 comments)
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realtors: Home Staging: Facts Tell; Stories Sell - 06/12/07 08:24 AM
Karen Dembsky of Peachtree Home Staging brings national statistics to life with real stories from her clients' experiences.
Atlanta, Georgia June 11, 2007 -- Home staging is hot, and getting hotter around the country. Much like the saying, "facts tell; stories sell", Realtors® and home sellers are beginning to see how home … (0 comments)
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realtors: Center for Real Estate Technology publishes survey - 06/11/07 10:19 PM
The National Association of Realtors published their survey for 2007 which focused on Realtors and Technology. The report has many interesting details about the use of mapping technology. I was amazed at the use of Mapquest over Google Maps - and Microsoft Live Maps was not even mentioned. If you are … (3 comments)
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realtors: The Realtor and the Farmer - 06/11/07 08:17 PM
A big city-slicker Realtor went duck hunting. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer's field on the other side of a fence.
As the Realtor climbed over the fence, an elderly farmer drove up on his tractor and asked him what he was doing.
The Realtor responded, "I shot a duck … (6 comments)
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realtors: Active Senior Community - Blue Ridge Georgia - 06/11/07 07:03 PM
A new active senior community for 55 and up is underway in Blue Ridge, Georgia. "The Oaks" - finally, quality homes that are not log!!! http://www.theoaksblueridge.com/ Other features such as stone and the actual design of the homes will provide that mountain feel that most people want plus low maintenance!
A … (1 comments)
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realtors: Investing in North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains - 06/11/07 06:38 PM
Updated 11-03-07 This information is to be used as merely an example. Figures must be adjusted to reflect current market conditions.
Use other people's money$$$ Let's say you purchase a home in the North Georgia mountains for $300,000 with a 10% down payment of $30,000. Homes in Fannin county are appreciating between 10 … (0 comments)
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realtors: The Realtor Species - 06/11/07 01:43 PM
Over the years, I have been monitoring and documenting the types of Realtors I have come across in this business. While I am sure there are some other undocumented species of Realtor, these are the ones I see most frequently in metro Chicago. If you are aware of any others, please let … (12 comments)
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realtors: Law Enforcement (Real Estate) Agents? NY Realtors, Is this serious? - 06/11/07 12:45 PM
OFFICIALS in the town of Islip have taken measures in the past to crack down on illegal rentals in single-family homes, as have many less affluent towns on Long Island. But Islip took a more aggressive step in May when it passed a law requiring real estate agents to verify that … (2 comments)
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realtors: This weeks economic indicator calendar & Mortgage Rates - 06/10/07 09:57 PM
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realtors: How Escrow Works - 06/10/07 09:48 PM
Closing the Sale
EscrowTo finalize the sale of the home a neutral, third party (the escrow holder, a.k.a. escrow agent) is engaged to assure the transaction will close properly and on time. The escrow holder insures that all terms and conditions of the seller's and buyer's agreement are met prior to … (1 comments)
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realtors: Tucson Real Estate Home Buying 102 - 06/10/07 09:31 PM
Congratulations you made it through Home Buying 101 - Choosing A Lender. Now that you have a loan you are ready for 102 - Choosing A REALTOR®. When buying real estate in Tucson, a good lender and a good REALTOR® are important.
Choosing A REALTOR®.
Finding the right REALTOR® can make all the difference … (0 comments)
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realtors: Summer Time Hints - 06/10/07 06:56 PM
SUMMER: This is the season for undertaking major home improvement projects and tending your ever-changing landscape. Maintain lawn and garden tools. Sharpen blades, change oil, and replace filters on the lawn mower. Make sure weed trimmers are in good condition. Oil garden tools and sharpen blades. Inspect locks on doors and … (1 comments)
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realtors: Relocating to Maryland are you APG Ready? - 06/10/07 06:54 PM
Relocating To Maryland?
If you are considering relocating to Maryland, there is one Real Estate TEAM to choose when you start your search for your dream home. Our extensive knowledge in the Maryland market will benefit you when purchasing your home. We have provided helpful links for you. From this page, you … (0 comments)
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realtors: Relocating to Maryland Because of BRAC, Your Real Estate Team to Choose - 06/10/07 06:39 PM
BRAC - Relocating to Maryland
Base Realignments and Closures, Relocating to Maryland, Harford County, Baltimore County, Cecil County
They cause near-term social and economic disruption. However, there are many success stories from previous closures. A base closure can actually be an economic opportunity, especially when all elements of a community work together. While … (0 comments)
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realtors: Mortgage Rates Have Increased 6 Weeks In A Row, Buy Now In Maryland, Baltimore, Harford County - 06/10/07 06:22 PM
Bankrate.com states that Mortgage rates have now increased for six weeks in a row with the average 30 year fixed rate loan rising to a high of 6.61%. These rates are still at a historic low. Is there a better time to buy?If you are looking for Homes in Maryland, Harford … (0 comments)
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realtors: Watre Damage - 06/10/07 05:30 PM
Protect Your Property from Water Damage
During my last inspection I noticed a series of water stains throught the house. Most people neglect to make the necesary repairs to make the house more atractive to the buyers. Water stains causes an inspector to red flag tha property. Water may be essential to … (0 comments)
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realtors: KW ROSA Cares -- Lend a helping hand for a fellow Agent and your community! - 06/08/07 09:33 PM
Keller Williams® Realty of St Augustine would like to invite everyone in the community to get involved in helping out one of our fellow Agents, Barrie Higgins and also KW Rosa Cares. We are holding a garage sale and bake sale on Saturday June 19th, followed by a silent auction Thursday … (3 comments)
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realtors: Rate Watch - 06/08/07 05:28 PM
Friday's bond market as opened in negative territory as yesterday's selling carries over into today's trading. The stock markets are showing gains with the Dow up 45 points and the Nasdaq up 13 points. The bond market is currently down 7/32, which will likely push this morning's mortgage rates higher by … (0 comments)
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realtors: Mortgage rates at highest level since August 2006 - 06/08/07 04:57 PM
It is disappointing news for Real Estate agents and Home Buyers. The rates for 30 year mortgages rose for the fourth straight week. Rates were 6.53 this week , up from rate of 6.42 last week. This is the highest they have been since August 10,2006 when they were 6.55. We … (2 comments)
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realtors: NAR expects home sales, prices to tumble - 06/08/07 03:39 PM
Originally posted on HomeFinancingNews.com
According to a gloomy assessment by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes sales are set to fall by 4.6 percent this year on a national level. That’s more than double the prediction they made just two months ago.
The report is unusual, coming from a group … (1 comments)
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realtors: Success in Real Estate - 06/08/07 01:07 PM
When it comes to being successful in the real estate business the key is Customer Service. Technology, competition and unlimited access to information for consumers make referrals and word of mouth a vital role to building a successful business.Realtor's can't simply rely on selling a house quickly for a great price … (2 comments)
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realtors: Referrals - 06/08/07 10:11 AM
I would just like to let all Realtors know that we will work referrals in our office. If you have someone wanting to move to Laurinburg, Wagram, Laurel Hill, Gibson, Marston, Maxton, Pembroke, North Carolina, give us a call and we can discuss the terms. Also I would like to have … (0 comments)
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realtors: Are you really that busy? Or are you just plain lazy? - 06/08/07 09:31 AM
Are you really that busy that it took you 3 days to respond to my email about a referral and it's another 3 days later and I still have yet to receive the signed referral form back from you? Do the math, it's been almost a week! Or are you just lazy?
Are you … (9 comments)
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realtors: So You've Been Trained, So What - 06/08/07 09:12 AM
Have you ever gone to so many real estate seminars that you just can't think straight? There are seminars for selling, seminars for listing, seminars for negotiations, referrals, marketing, developing systems, organization, motivation, and on and on and on.
I'm not knocking seminars. Some are very good. Each has a sole purpose...You! They want … (6 comments)
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realtors: All Real Estate Is Local, Or Why National News Programs Are Misleading - 06/08/07 08:49 AM
This is just a quick reminder to ignore national news stories about real estate. It may sound like strange advice, but real estate is a highly local phenomenon. The "national scene" is comprised of data from:50 states, with More than 30,000 incorporated cities, and with An innumerable number of neighborhoodsIt … (1 comments)
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realtors: Great way for realtors to create additional revenue and a ... - 06/07/07 01:27 PM
Great reason to touch your client/database.
NorthPoint's realtor partner no-cost co-marketing program, known as the Realtor Star Alliance program (RSA), is designed to increase your visibility in the market, build your database, generate new business and earn more money. It pays a perpetual referral fee for any client that is referred by … (5 comments)
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realtors: Active Rain Community - The Real Estate Bull Market is coming Back - 06/07/07 10:21 AM
Today I listened to CNBC and heard that the real estate market is finally showing signs of recovery. Well of course it is, because it wasn't as bad as reported last year anyway. The media told people it was bad, and it really wasn't.
Here on Active Rain, I've met some … (6 comments)
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realtors: Austin Ice Bats Coming to Cedar Park...Finally - 06/07/07 09:50 AM
For the past few years the Austin Ice Bats, Austin area's Ice Hockey team, has been aggressively trying to move to Cedar Park. For their first few years in business they were just renting downtown, then they have been renting in North Austin off I-35, but they want a permanent fixture, … (0 comments)
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realtors: Recommended Real Estate Professionals - Featured Agents - 06/07/07 08:29 AM
Active Rain provides a great resource for networking with other Real Estate Professionals. Those listed here provide great service and a smooth, worry free transaction.
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realtors: Do you fear technology? Are Realtors history? - 06/06/07 07:17 PM
Lately I've been hearing (and/or reading) that some people think that all of the new technology that is available in the real estate world (and therefore ease of information gathering for buyers and sellers) will put Realtors out of business some day (like travel agents and bank tellers). I strongly disagree.
I believe that our … (54 comments)
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realtors: What are homeowner's insurance, private mortgage insurance and title insurance? - 06/06/07 04:43 PM
What are homeowner's insurance, private mortgage insurance and title insurance?
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realtors: 35 Reasons You Need To Fire Your Current Buyer’s Agent And Hire ME! - 06/06/07 02:35 PM
You hired a real estate agent and not a REALTOR®. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of great real estate agents out there that aren't REALTORS®, but if you don't have a REALTOR®, then you don't have access to the MLS. Having access to the MLS is a huge must … (2 comments)
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realtors: Generating Lists for Short Sales - 06/06/07 01:30 PM
Typically, this is the easiest way to find people who are in foreclosure. Now those lists can be generated a couple of different ways. A local company, which is by far the best, will typically work with courthouses and will generate a list of public notices. For example, there is a local … (6 comments)
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realtors: **Innovative Thinking in Today's Volatile Market is Necessary To Not Only Survive, But To Flourish** - 06/06/07 01:23 PM
In today's seemingly dying market, free, innovative thinking is the key to success.Let us dissect that statement, shall we?Ok, seems easy enough... Right? STUMPED? TruClose Financial Services consists 100% of Innovators.TruClose is INNOVATION AT IT'S BEST!What defines a free thinker? Innovation, creativity? The ability to see the good in a bad situation? I … (2 comments)
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realtors: Title Company Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM EST - 06/06/07 12:14 PM
New Summer Hours
Ok Ok, I know summer isn't here quite yet and we don't want it too early but, I wanted to announce our new hours. TruClose is now open at 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM EST to assist everyone equally throughout the United States. Closing at 10:00 PM however … (0 comments)
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realtors: Associations - 06/06/07 11:06 AM
Hi! I still can't get the associations thing down! At this point, I should have over 30 associations built. I only have 5. Can someone kindly explain what happens when I add someone as an associate? It seems my ads do not work however, when someone ads me, they work and I … (7 comments)
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realtors: Realtors and Mortgage Brokers: Add Yourself Into Our Mortgage Me Now! Network - 06/06/07 10:45 AM
As many of you know, we are a title company priding ourselves on the best overall service for you and your borrowers. We are also an appraisal company and lead generation company. Please visit one of the following 3 sites:
http://www.mortgagemenow.net/
http://www.lowerourbills.net/
http://www.myloanrate.net
We need realtors to add themselves to our network! All over … (1 comments)
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realtors: An idea to sell to first time home buyers - 06/06/07 10:16 AM
A few weeks ago a realtor friend of mine asked me if I had any ideas how she could make her listings more attractive to potential buyers. Most of her listings were under two hundred thousand so she was looking for first time home buyers. I put together a flyer marketing … (4 comments)
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realtors: Attention all Active Rain Realtors Outside of Virginia - 06/05/07 05:57 PM
Greetings fellow Realtors.As we all agree, the new way to sell real estate MUST include an active online presence. The FSBO people certainly have grasped this concept. I do not want to preach to the converted, so please humor me a moment. The internet is a medium of words. Once upon a … (2 comments)
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realtors: Mortgage Forecast For The Week - 06/05/07 03:53 PM
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realtors: Keep Informed Florida Property TAXES - 06/05/07 02:09 PM
Keep informed on FL. property Taxes. Here is a site that will keep you in the KNOW. Share with all the agents in FL you know. Let put some pressure on our government to get it done.
http://www.ekday.com/blog/files/category-property-taxes.htmlGovernor Charlie Crist's has said he would get Florida property taxes under control, lets … (0 comments)
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realtors: Coulda Woulda Shoulda or Location Location Location - 06/05/07 02:03 PM
Had a sales meeting last week. Our Market Advisor for the Raleigh, NC & Atlanta GA markets, Louise Williamson, put it out that in the real estate investor world "Coulda Woulda Shoulda" is or should be the motto versus the timeless & iconic "Location Location Location".
Her reasoning is that while there are … (0 comments)
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realtors: Quote for the day - 06/05/07 09:22 AM
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Writer
Please feel free to add your own quotes to the comment section if you have something to share. Funny, Serious or Otherwise.
Have a great day :-) and enjoy the rest … (2 comments)
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realtors: Rural Southern Alberta Realtors - 06/04/07 08:19 PM
To All Rural Realtors;
I have a company called room2organize.com and I am a Certified Redesign & Staging Specialist/Professional
Organizer. I was interested in getting to know the Realtors in the areas from South Calgary through to
Lethbridge.
This would also include areas such as Okotoks, HighRiver, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Bragg Creek, Millarville, … (1 comments)
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realtors: Greetings from Planet Discounter ; ) - 06/04/07 04:17 PM
Hello Everyone!
First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to view this site. With so many blogs and opinions flying around in cyberspace today, I hope you will find this particular one to be informative, cutting-edge, controversial, and most importantly, fun.
I decided to write this blog after … (15 comments)
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realtors: Facts tell; Stories sell - 06/04/07 02:56 PM
Have you ever heard the saying, "facts tell -- stories sell"? Somebody I met just about a year ago quoted that saying to me while promoting his business. Today I have been working on marketing strategies to further promote my Home Staging Business and this saying I heard a year ago … (15 comments)
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realtors: Staging The Home You Live In - 06/04/07 12:23 PM
Many of us have only heard of staging a home as an idea that's explored when we want to sell our home - it's been a proven method for increasing a home's selling price and decreasing the time a home spends on the market. Did you know that the methods professional … (0 comments)
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realtors: New Home Inspection Technology Helps Realtors Sell - 06/04/07 10:14 AM
"HomeSafe's technology is almost magical to my clients. You can see through the walls! We had a situation where there had been some termite damage in a house. It had been repaired, but, lo and behold, they had forgotten to reinsulate the area. How in the world would you know that? … (5 comments)
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realtors: Eliminating PMI from your mortgage - 06/04/07 09:56 AM
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realtors: Realtors vs. Lenders - The Eternal Battle - 06/03/07 11:25 PM
I had lunch with my favorite title company rep last Friday and she was telling me about a seminar she attended that was a "loan officer bootcamp" sponsored by a local mortgage broker.
The seminar was designed to provide marketing strategies, etc to newer loan officers, but also provided a surprise … (8 comments)
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realtors: Miami Shores Characters - 06/03/07 10:20 PM
Think of this statement, "Realtors are the gatekeepers of memories" by Brian Brady in his article entitled Realtors Should Stop Selling Houses… .
Talk about powerful!! and as Realtors we really need to look into what we do, why we do it and whether or not this impacts the world around us. … (16 comments)
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realtors: Some Advantages To Home Buying - 06/03/07 11:00 AM
Deductible Homeowners Expenses
One of the advantages of owning your own home is that the home mortgage interest and real estate taxes paid can be deducted from your federal income tax*. To do so, youll need to comply with current tax laws and complete the appropriate federal tax forms and itemized deduction … (2 comments)
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realtors: Mortgage Fitness Review! - 06/03/07 10:53 AM
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realtors: Knowing the HUD -1 Settlement - 06/03/07 10:15 AM
The HUD-1 Settlement Statement
The HUD-1, also known as the settlement statement, is a prescribed form from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This form itemizes all charges imposed on the borrower and all charges imposed on the seller in connection with the settlement of your real estate transaction.One … (0 comments)
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realtors: Make Them an Offer They Can't Refuse - 06/03/07 09:37 AM
A good assistant can make all the difference in the world. It can be the difference between doing fine and doing great, between breaking even and being profitable.
So what's the best way to get (and keep) someone good? Make sure they're well compensated. Here are a few tips to make … (1 comments)
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realtors: The Critical Role of the REALTOR® in the Real Estate Transaction - 06/02/07 07:41 AM
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realtors: Identifying Yourself as an Investor - 06/01/07 11:23 AM
When you are negotiating with the bank, should you tell them you are an investor?"
There are two different schools of thought. Some would have you believe that you should tell a loss mitigator, the person handling the account that's in default, that you are a family member or a friend … (1 comments)
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realtors: LOWES in HUTTO coming...not Green built :( - 05/31/07 10:02 PM
For a few months now just as you get into the Hutto area right next to the Sonic, there has been a "COMING SOON" sign for a Lowes Home Improvement Store.
It was just released that this store will now open some time in the fall.
Lowe's says the new store … (0 comments)
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realtors: Article on Real Estate Auctions In June's Realtor Magazine - 05/31/07 06:54 PM
Did you see the Realtor magazine for June in the Law section their is an article about Auctions. The title is "Adversary to Ally". The writer Tony Isbell says that even before the real estate market started to slow down, real estate auctions were gaining popularity.
According to the National Auctioneers Association's sales … (5 comments)
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realtors: Where Does The Time Go? - 05/31/07 06:34 PM
Where does the time go?? We are so busy...But what are we doing??? Who are we doing it for?? Why are we doing what were doing? I am sure we have all asked these questions, but tomarrow is June 1, 2007 and now is a good time to evaluate the last … (1 comments)
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realtors: Thank You~Active Rainers - 05/31/07 05:43 PM
Your comments of encouragement and understanding were greatfully appreciated! I am now beginning to really understand the great purposes of Active Rain!
Thank you, to all those who are willing to share there ideas to help others do better. The real esate industry and its moral ethics can be quite challanging … (3 comments)
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realtors: Realtors be a better resource to your clients. - 05/31/07 04:46 PM
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realtors: Realtors: Grow Your business by 300-400% - 05/31/07 03:56 PM
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITHOUT SPENDING A DIME!!!
Was business as good for you in 2005 as it used to be? The truth is that real estate has changed! Buyers now get information from numbers on the signs they see in their neighborhoods, instead of calling you first!
And what happens if they do … (0 comments)
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realtors: Whatcha talkin' bout Willis? I hear "Short Sales" are a lot of trouble? Is this True? - 05/31/07 12:21 PM
I spoke with a few agents about short sales today and they explained the process, a little.(thank you) It sounds very interesting to me but then again I'm new and everything sounds interesting. I want to hear from all of those who do them or have done them and will not do … (1 comments)
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realtors: Today's Market/ Interest Rates Outlook - 05/31/07 11:39 AM
Thursday's bond market has opened in negative territory following another round of stock gains and concerns about tomorrow's economic data. The stock markets are well into positive territory with the Dow up 18 points and the Nasdaq up 11 points. The bond market is currently down 6/32, which will likely push … (0 comments)
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realtors: Mailings to Expired/Withdrawn Owners? - 05/31/07 08:37 AM
Do you do mailings to expireds or withdrawn owners? And if so, what are they like? What do you say? Its something I've been thinking about with the many expireds I see on the MLS each day...
If you have a template you use and don't mind sharing it - post it … (14 comments)
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realtors: Service, Service, Service - 05/31/07 12:31 AM
What is service to a buyer or seller? I was taught originally you make friends with your prospects, treat them like family, hold their hand, never really become too aggressive. Then I went to a different seminar. It was explained to me I was in the business of selling homes, and … (4 comments)
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realtors: Homebuyers in Maryland - Save Thousands of Dollars When Buying a Home - 05/30/07 07:06 PM
Homebuyers in Maryland, Baltimore, Harford How to Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy a Home
If you're like most homebuyers, you have two primary considerations in mind when you start looking for a home. First, you want to find the home that perfectly meets your needs and desires, and secondly, you … (1 comments)
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realtors: Does it matter what you call it? - 05/30/07 04:41 PM
I was wondering if name recognition really means much to buyers and sellers when they're selecting a real estate brokerage company to work with. I've noticed in the last couple of years sooo many new little companies popping up all over the place. At least, I can vouch for Georgia. Every … (7 comments)
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realtors: Understanding Preliminary Reports - 05/30/07 01:55 PM
After months of searching you've finally found your perfect dream home. But is it perfect? Will you be purchasing more than just a beautiful home? Will you also be acquiring liens placed on the property by their prior owners? Have documents been recorded that will restrict your use of the property? … (0 comments)
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realtors: Fishers, In, Carmel, IN, Indianapolis, IN donation for JDRF (Diabetes) - 05/30/07 01:38 PM
Hello,
I just want to make people aware of a worthy cause that a very close friend of mine, Jim Brown, will be participating in. He will be doing the walk for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Jim is affected by diabetes and does his part each year to help find a … (0 comments)
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realtors: Weichert Realtors Premier Team off to a great start!! - 05/30/07 01:20 PM
Weichert, Realtors Premier Team is off to a great start and future certainly looks bright!!
We are pleased to announce the hiring of the following associates who have joined us during our first six weeks:
Susie Lehmann....Relocation Director
Diane Fordiani
James Howorth
Chad Marvosh
Ed Perlowsky
Kathy Britt
Shawn Nazeri
Peggy Streff
Norm Grover
Tina Dalby
Dharam Ramlagan
We are still actively interviewing both … (0 comments)
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realtors: Free Downloadable FHA Loan Guide - Most Comprehensive FHA Loan Info on the Web - 05/30/07 12:56 PM
We just published the Comprehensive Guide to FHA Loans on Mortgage Loan Place. After about 2 months of our hard work, I feel like we have compiled one of the most useful handbooks / guides for consumers and lenders alike when it comes to FHA loans. Visit the FHA Guide page … (2 comments)
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realtors: Free Downloadable FHA Loan Guide - Most Comprehensive FHA Loan Info on the Wed - 05/30/07 12:55 PM
We just published the Comprehensive Guide to FHA Loans on Mortgage Loan Place. After about 2 months of our hard work, I feel like we have compiled one of the most useful handbooks / guides for consumers and lenders alike when it comes to FHA loans. Visit the FHA Guide page … (1 comments)
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realtors: Locating Properties for Short Sale - 05/30/07 12:24 PM
I'm going to give you many ideas for locating properties and you need to do ALL of them. If you were to call me, struggling to find deals, and you told me that you were just mailing letters, I would say, "That's not enough!" You've got to do everything. You have … (8 comments)
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realtors: Maryland Sellers, Sell Your Home Fast and For Top Dollar with Maryland HOMES Team - 05/29/07 11:04 PM
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 … (2 comments)
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realtors: Some Sellers Just Don't "Get It"! - 05/29/07 07:57 PM
Yesterday, while driving to the train station (in lovely Greenlawn, Long Island) to 'deposit' my middle child, I passed by a local house that was originally an FSBO for many months. I remember dropping off some Home Staging marketing material when the sign first went up, and I never DID hear from the sellers.
Then … (8 comments)
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realtors: The Pitfalls of Overpricing Your Home - 05/29/07 04:45 PM
The first 30 days are the most crucial when pricing your home to sell. It is during this time that you get the most traffic from potential Buyers. Buyers are searching the Internet and other Realtors that have buyers are searching with a particular price in mind. If your home is … (13 comments)
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realtors: Selling in a gated community... - 05/29/07 03:42 PM
May 29, 2007 -- Imagine for a moment that you own a homesite in a beautiful gated community, and you have decided to build a spectacular high-end house there. It seemed like a great idea - especially when the market was booming. But now that your lovely home is complete, and … (0 comments)
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realtors: Bankruptcy and Short Sales - 05/29/07 12:18 PM
Many people think this is something to be afraid of. I used to be afraid too. Bankruptcy is not a big deal. It just requires that you do a few different things and that you understand how it works.
You still want to get the deed to the house but you … (2 comments)
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realtors: Governor Rell Says Gas Petition Web Feature Has Drawn More Than 11,000 Responses - 05/29/07 11:56 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 28, 2007
Governor Rell Says Gas Petition Web Feature Has Drawn More Than 11,000 Responses
Governor M. Jodi Rell said today that an online gas price petition posted on her website www.ct.gov/governorrell has received more than 11,350 responses from frustrated and angry state residents in recent … (0 comments)
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realtors: Government loan programs FHA and VA Loans - 05/29/07 11:50 AM
Government loan programs
FHA loans
An FHA loan is insured by the Federal Housing Administration, a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The FHA does not loan money to borrowers, rather, it provides lenders protection through mortgage insurance (MIP) in case the borrower defaults on his or … (0 comments)
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realtors: Ownership Vs. Debt - 05/29/07 11:14 AM
Ownership
There are a variety of forms of ownership of property. The more common forms of ownership include: (1) Joint Tenancy: property owned by two or more people at the same time in equal shares; typically referred to as the four unities (unity of time, title, interest and possession vesting in each … (0 comments)
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realtors: Now I Know Why People Hate us (Mortgage Brokers) - 05/29/07 09:48 AM
Living in Palm Beach Gardens I feel like sometimes living in a protected bubble. Where nothing can happen to you. The people and shops are fantastic, the Golf you can't beat. However, everyone once in a while you get to come back to reality and see how the real world is. … (28 comments)
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realtors: Things to avoid before buying a home - 05/29/07 09:31 AM
Things to avoid before buying a home
Many new homebuyers make the mistake of rushing out to buy things to fill their home with as soon as the seller accepts their purchase offer and the lender pre-approves their loan. But there are still a few major hurdles to overcome before the keys … (0 comments)
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realtors: Will NJ's Pending Legislation Allow Rebates? - 05/29/07 09:30 AM
Maybe it was the timing of when I posted the original post about NJ. I am responsible for the legislative updates for my local school board, and spend some time on the State of NJ webpage trying to keep myself and my school board apprised of pending legislation. Last Friday, I … (0 comments)
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realtors: What are homeowner's insurance, private mortgage insurance and title insurance? - 05/29/07 09:21 AM
What are homeowner's insurance, private mortgage insurance and title insurance?
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realtors: Why you should get an Inspection? - 05/29/07 08:32 AM
Why you should get an Inspection?
Whether you are buying or selling a home, you should have a professional home inspection performed.
A home inspection will look at the systems that make up the building such as:
Structural elements, foundation, framing etc Plumbing systems Roofing Electrical systems Cosmetic condition, paint, siding etc
If … (3 comments)
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realtors: What is the difference between the interest rate and the A.P.R.? - 05/29/07 08:28 AM
What is the difference between the interest rate and the A.P.R.?
You'll see an interest rate and an Annual Percentage Rate (A.P.R.) for each mortgage loan you see advertised. The easy answer to "why" is that federal law requires the lender to tell you both.
The A.P.R. is a tool for … (0 comments)
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realtors: Lockbox, Lockbox, Wherefor Art Thou Lockbox? - 05/28/07 11:15 AM
You Can Put Me On A Hose Bib Or Even On A Bench
Not The Ideal Locations, But They'll Do In A Pinch
You Can Hide Me In The Bushes, You Can Hang Me On A Fence
Or How About The Front Door, Now - Wouldn't That Make Sense?
I Hate To Be A … (71 comments)
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realtors: Have your sellers/builders offer a Buy Down Rather than lower their price - 05/28/07 10:15 AM
One way to help sell a home is to offer the buyers a reduced start rate, rather than lower the price maybe consider taking to your sellers about offering a reduced interest rate to the buyers, this could be used when marketing the home and it does not effect the Realtors … (5 comments)
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