rebates: Black Rock Market Area - Fairfield - Bridgeport Line Connecticut - Sold & Pending September to Date - 10/09/08 12:18 PM
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rebates: Valuable Rebates from Irvine Ranch Water District!!! - 10/07/08 07:34 PM
Irvine Ranch Water District serves all of the city of Irvine and portions of Tustin, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Orange and Lake Forest. They are currently offering rebates on high efficiency water-saving upgrades such as a new washing machine ($335), new high-efficiency toilets (up to $265), weather based irrigation controllers … (3 comments)
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rebates: Living Green In Austin Texas - 09/24/08 12:31 PM
As a twenty year Austinite and 5th generation native Texan, I am proud to live in one of the nation's top ten 'Green cities'. I love this city and I do my part every day to live 'green'. We are lucky to live in a city that makes living 'green' possible. Here … (2 comments)
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rebates: Real Estate Professionals - Cockroachs or Dinosaurs - Which will Survive the Bubble that Became a Mushroom Cloud? - 09/17/08 09:13 PM
Lehman Brothers was around for 150 years. Now their bankruptcy is covered on news like radio-active fall out. --- More Housing Market fatalities will come...
So, are you among those who think that all the part-time real estate professionals will go there merry way, and disappear, leaving more business for full-timers?
No one was … (0 comments)
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rebates: Connecticut Home Sales Down - 09/11/08 08:04 AM
Home Sales Down More Than 20 Percent. Again.
Single-family home sales in Connecticut plunged 23.8 percent in July from a year ago, the ninth consecutive month that sales have fallen by more than 20 percent, according to The Warren Group, The Commercial Record's parent company. It was the worst sales pace … (0 comments)
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rebates: Is Being "Almost in a Recession" Like Being A "Little Pregnant"? - 09/01/08 11:42 AM
Banks Inducing Housing Market Coma - My previous posting.
Our economy can't stay "frozen forever" teetering on the truth about being in a recession. So, I have been thinking what may be in store for us...
...I think banks are going to DRAMATICALLY DROP THE PRICES of the foreclosures they have been hanging onto (?next … (0 comments)
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rebates: New Listing at 123HappyStreet.com - Port Saint Lucie, Florida - 08/27/08 03:10 PM
123HappyStreet.com - FREE Nationwide For Sale By Owner & Agent Website also LatinoFSBO.com (hispanic)http://www.123happystreet.com123 Happy Street, Where Home Buyers and Sellers Meet"737 S.W. Ravenswood Ln Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
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rebates: What do you think about the companies that offer rebates to buyers? - 08/26/08 11:25 PM
I was contacted twice in the last week by a company that told me that they get buyers all the time that go onto their website to take advantage of the various incentives that they offer for various products....one being home purchases.
How it works is, they give you (the agent), … (0 comments)
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rebates: Swimming Pool Fill Credits - Roselle, Illinois - 08/16/08 05:41 PM
Once a year, property owners may elect to fill a swimming pool by paying the usual charge for water used and receive a credit for sewer charges. Village residents are required to submit an application to be considered for a swimming pool credit. (Village Ordinance #92-2168)Applications must be … (0 comments)
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rebates: Mabel - Dog Walking Near Ash Creek- Fairfield, Connecticut - 08/10/08 05:32 PM
Click on the Logo. Receive 25% of the Buyer's Agent Commission Back At Closing. Get Details
Mabel is pointing to the sign. Today we hiked near Ash Creek.
Along the shoreline, the receding waters exposed mucky black mud, and thousands of little snails were out in … (0 comments)
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rebates: Jacksonville Home Rebates - 08/05/08 11:01 PM
Jacksonville Florida Home Rebates
We offer a 1%-3% Commission Rebate on any new home purchased through me in Northeast Florida. If you are not currently working with a Realtor to purchase your next home in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, or Orange Park Florida, will will buy your business! This Realtor … (0 comments)
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rebates: Wal-Mart and 123HappyStreet.com Have Things In Common - 07/27/08 06:21 PM
123 Happy Street (123HappyStreet.com) was created to embrace the housing market down times with a positive attitude. Just like the description below of our friends at Wal-Mart, we have the same search criteria for listings, and we market homes FSBO and by agents. We are also latinofsbo.com for hispanic speaking consumers.
Good news: We were contacted by a bank regarding advertising, … (0 comments)
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rebates: Today's Housing Market - Cooking Comparables - A Recipe For Disaster - 07/26/08 01:29 PM
How Did The Housing Market Get Into This Mess??
CLICK ON THE LINK TO READ NEWS FROM BLOOMBERG By Bob Ivry:
July 25 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. foreclosure filings more than doubled in the second quarter from a year earlier as falling home prices left borrowers owing more on mortgages than their … (0 comments)
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rebates: Pulte Home Construction - 50% buyer Rebate for all Homes & Condos - 07/19/08 11:41 AM
Looking for premier new construction - Pulte Home Builders is renowned in the Florida area for offering homes and condos that fit that discription.
Buyers looking for Pulte new construciton - we offer a 50% Buyer Rebate of the Buyers agents commission. This fantastic opportunity is for all Putle New Construction.
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rebates: A Big Salute to Navy Federal Credit Union - Connecticut Check Them Out! - 07/15/08 08:35 PM
Ruthman Real Estate will be closing on another property in a couple of weeks. Now I know it is never "SOLD" until closing, but I wanted to take a few minutes, and type up a quick thank you to professionals at Navy Federal Credit Union.
Through out this transaction, they have … (0 comments)
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rebates: St. Augustine Beach Home Screened Pool 4/4 3300ft $615K - 07/11/08 11:58 PM
St. Augustine Florida Homes
This St. Augustine Beach Florida Pool Home is Fully Loaded and is right next to the beach! NGreat home with tons of amenities, Screened Pool, 2-full kitchens, inlaws/guest PALACE! Visit www.30LindaMar.com for much more information on this home. Not working with a Realtor? Ask about our St. … (0 comments)
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rebates: Government Finally Helping Out Where It Counts! - 07/07/08 10:38 PM
Awesome, the federal government and the state are acting together to help out our pocket books and the environment at the same time.
Solar is here to stay, but it has always been pretty expensive. There are big panels you can put on your roof, integrated panels you can hide in … (0 comments)
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rebates: Finally....... - 07/04/08 11:47 PM
That handy list of green rebates for Alameda County residents from the 1Q08 newsletter can be found here, and my list of home improvement and maintenance vendors can be found now or later at www.drop.io/MaureenKennedyUsefulStuff. The password is MaureenKennedy (case-sensitive).
And as always, I'd love to help you or your friends … (0 comments)
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rebates: Go Green, Get Greenbacks Back! - 07/03/08 01:53 PM
Here in Albuquerque, utility companies are encouraging consumers to go green in the most powerful way: by talking directly to our wallets! Yep, there are utility-sponsored cash incentives for doing things that are green and eco0friendly, at least in Albuquerque, NM!
Here are some examples:
PNM (Public Service Company of New … (1 comments)
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rebates: Progress Energy's Green, Solar & Gas Rebates - 07/01/08 08:59 PM
Due to numerous requests from folks for this information, I contacted Progress Energy to see if I could get a compiled overview of their rebates and green incentives. The following is their response:
Rebates and financial incentives covered are as follows:
1) Home Energy Check
2) Duct Check
3) Duct … (6 comments)
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rebates: City of Tallahassee Green Initiatives, Rebates and Incentive Programs - 06/29/08 08:41 PM
Here in Tallahassee we are lucky to have one the most generous city rebate & incentive programs for building or remodeling green. e.g. if you are building an energy-efficient home and you are interested in getting it ENERGY STAR certified, the city of Tallahassee will pay you up to $1/square … (0 comments)
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rebates: Thrifty Traveler? Take A Look At This New Beta Website - 06/06/08 09:18 AM
Start an adventure online. Fuel prices being what they are, this BETA site is good news for budget minded world travelers who refuse to stop globe-trotting. With 27344 places to stay and destinations across the world this looks like a fantastic place to start.
Click on the picture to be redirected to the world's … (1 comments)
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rebates: Redfin Redux - 05/28/08 05:56 AM
By the way, I'm not picking on Redfin. If you Google "rebate" and "real estate" you get about 495,000 hits. There are a lot of firms and agents out there on the rebate bandwagon.
After my last post, I got a bunch of replies from supporters of rebate models. I would … (9 comments)
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rebates: Out to Get Redfin? - 05/27/08 09:43 PM
I was following a lively question and answer set on a Redfin forum when someone in the discussion (a Redfin representative?) accused other party (sounded like a consumer) of being "out to get Redfin." The consumer was arguing that Redfin's offer of "2 percent back" to the buyer is false advertising since Redfin's policy is … (4 comments)
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rebates: ZipRealty Rebates $100 Million to Home Buyers - 05/09/08 01:05 PM
ZipRealty (NASDAQ: ZIPR) (www.ziprealty.com), the largest online-based, full-service real estate brokerage in the U.S., announced today that it has rebated over $100 million to home buyers since the company was launched in 1999.
Because of its efficient business model, which blends valuable, online home search tools with a high level … (1 comments)
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rebates: SAVE BIG REAL ESTATE FORMS - 04/28/08 07:10 PM
BACK PAGE BACK PAGE SAVE MONEY and SAVE BIG 9 MONEY SAVER COUPONS INFORMATION AT HOME BUYER ALMANAC SELLER ALMANAC MORTGAGE ALMANAC Chris and Deane invite you to use our free coupons and save big. Rebates and discounts paid by these certificates are provided entirely by the Christopher Ladd … (0 comments)
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rebates: State Energy Conservation Rebates - 04/19/08 12:39 PM
Free Money! Hey, you can't say the government never did anything for you if you don't look around. This database contains great information about all the various ways you can get help, refunds, rebates, and information about renewables and energy efficiency. Most states have programs to encourage people to invest in … (1 comments)
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rebates: Gifts, Cash Rebates to Buyers and Sellers - 04/17/08 10:18 AM
In California agents are allowed to give our buyers and sellers gifts or cash after close of escrow. We do this to welcome them into their new home. The New Jersey Association of Realtors is opposing legislation that would allow real estate brokers and agents to provide cash rebates or other … (3 comments)
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rebates: Free or less than free?! - 04/07/08 11:23 AM
I like to participate in the Walgreens and Riteaid rebate programs. I look online or at the Sunday paper for all of the items available for the week that are less expensive or free. I gather my coupons and head to the store. I find I can pay the tax with … (11 comments)
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rebates: REAL ESTATE REBATES OK: MONTANA BOARD OF REALTY REGULATION PERMITS RE REBATES - 04/02/08 09:02 PM
IN MONTANA REAL ESTATE BROKERS MAY ONCE AGAIN OFFER REBATES TO CONSUMERS
The Department of Justice announced today that the Montana Board of Realty Regulation has pulled back the rule disallowing real estate brokers from offering rebates and other incentives to clients. This action is a response to a recent Department of Justice Antitrust Division investigation. The DOJ stated the rule change … (2 comments)
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rebates: Buyer Rebates Atlanta - 03/26/08 08:18 AM
As a home buyer in Atlanta, you are probably looking to make the buying process more affordable. While negotiating the best deal with the seller for the home is one aspect, there is also a buyers rebate to be obtained through proper negotiations. The buyers rebate would be in addition to the … (1 comments)
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rebates: What Does The Economic Stimulus Package Mean To You? - 03/21/08 09:35 AM
The Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) will cost $168 billion dollars, but what will it do for you? It is supposed to help the country moderate the worst effects of a slowing economy and perhaps even avoid a recession. It looks good on paper but it could take months or years to … (0 comments)
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rebates: You Gotta File'em To Get A Tax Refund... - 03/18/08 12:25 PM
I think its likely that alot of people will miss out on the rebate because inorder to get it you have to file your 2007 taxes.The IRS has been saying that they were going to start mailing out the rebates in May.
The people who have already filed their taxes for 2007 … (0 comments)
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rebates: Real Estate Rebates - Atlanta, Georgia - 02/28/08 12:58 PM
Atlanta Home buyers are always looking for ways to reduce the cost of buying a home -- and can anyone blame them? Certainly not. Real estate realty rebates are a very effective approach to lower the cost of a real estate transaction for the home buyer in Atlanta, Georgia. Depending on … (0 comments)
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rebates: ........HOME PAGE for BUYING and SELLING HOMES in Southwest FLORIDA........ - 02/28/08 11:41 AM
WATCH NOW - FLORIDA A DANGEOUS PLACE TO LIVE plus ourFREE VIRTUAL VISIT TO SOUTHWEST FL================================================================================
CHRISTOPHER LADD HARKER INTRODUCTION TO HARKER REALTY WEB SITESREALTY HOME for HARKERYOU CAN'T MISS WITH CHRIS Call him today! CHRISTOPHER LADD HARKER....LLC, CONSULTANT, REALTOR AGENT, MORTGAGE BROKER MORE INFORMATION ATHOME BUYERS ALMANAC SELLERS ALMANAC MORTGAGE ALMANACThis brief … (0 comments)
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rebates: Get Cash Back At Closing...Legally! - 02/26/08 01:14 PM
Get Cash Back At Closing...Legally!
February 26, 2008
States shown in white indicate that rebates are allowed and states in yellow indicate states where they are not allowed. Now that we all know this, there are three quick questions that need to be asked before we go any further. (see large map blow)
Question … (7 comments)
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rebates: Fun place to go on the East-side of Austin, Texas - 02/24/08 05:30 PM
Here are some fun places to go on the East-side of Austin.
Find out what people have known for years. Please feel free to add some places or ideas.
J.
Art & Film
French Legation Museum Austin Museum of Art Paramount Theatre Alamo Drafthouse Arthouse at the Jones Center Dining
Azule's Dandelion Café Longbranch Inn- The … (0 comments)
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rebates: Tips you can use: Economic "Stimulus" 2008 - 02/22/08 11:32 PM
Tips you can use: Economic "Stimulus" 2008 February 22, 2008
I have been fielding calls and e-mails on this subject and thought it would help to provide my overview of what is happening. If you have further questions, contact me or discuss them with your tax advisor during your upcoming appointment.
Late on … (3 comments)
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rebates: A realtor is paid less than what everyone believes.... - 02/20/08 03:38 PM
Do you know that a realtor does not make 6% of the sales price? When 2 different agents/brokers represent the parties in a real estate transaction (which is what happens most of the time), each side gets 3%. That 3% is then reduced in many ways.
Most large companies charge monthly, transaction, and … (0 comments)
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rebates: Illinois bill would restrict real estate rebates - 02/20/08 01:36 PM
Rep. Robert Molaro Rep. Angelo 'Skip' Saviano
The following is an excerpt of a big story that appeared on Inman News today 2.20.08:
House Bill 4313, proposed by Illinois state Rep. Robert S. Molaro, D-Chicago, seeks to amend the state's Real Estate License Law Act of 2000 to state that "no … (0 comments)
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rebates: SAVE REAL BIG DOLLARS - MORTGAGE, BUYER, SELLER,DISCOUNTS/REBATES - 02/14/08 06:22 PM
BACK PAGE BACK PAGE SEE CHRIS's BUYERS BARGINS SAVE MONEY and SAVE BIG 9 MONEY SAVER COUPONS INFORMATION AT HOME BUYER ALMANAC SELLER ALMANAC MORTGAGE ALMANAC Chris and Deane invite you to use our free coupons and save big. Rebates and discounts paid by these certificates are provided entirely by the Christopher … (0 comments)
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rebates: Stimulus Package Signed - 02/13/08 02:47 PM
WASHINGTON -President Bush today signed a multibillion-dollar economic rescue package that means $300 to $1,200 rebates for many American households.
Bush called the measure "a booster shot for our economy" to stave off a recession. Several dozen members of Congress, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, stood on the stage behind Bush … (0 comments)
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rebates: If my home's appraisal value goes up. How does the Texas tax savings work? - 02/08/08 11:57 AM
I have had a few clients ask me this question of "If my home's appraisal value keeps going up. Won't that negate the tax savings? so I am posting that answer here. If you have more input feel free to add,
J.
Here is an example of a home valued at $150,000 in 2005 … (7 comments)
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rebates: 2008 Southern California Rebate Programs - 01/15/08 03:00 PM
After getting all of those wonderful Christmas bills, we are all looking at how we can save money. One way of doing it is to take advantage of the new rebate programs this year. Rebate programs are offered by almost everyone including; Counties, Cities, Electric companies, Water Districts, Gas Companies and … (4 comments)
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rebates: 2008 tax season delays. - 01/06/08 12:45 PM
Well if you like to file you taxes early this year it looks like you are going to have to wait.
Recent changes by congress will put the kibash on that. Almost 20 million people will be affected. Wow! that is a lot of people. I am still doing my taxes early … (4 comments)
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rebates: Austin Hopes To Cut Landfill Waste To Nothing by 2040 - 01/06/08 12:28 PM
Austin is putting together a plan to have zero trash in the future.
There are a few cities that are starting or have started the plan such as Seattle and San Francisco.
Austin hired a company from California to help in this process. They want to accomplish this by reusing and recycling everything and put nothing … (0 comments)
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rebates: Bay Area Solar Rebates - 01/04/08 01:43 PM
Normally, we live for the present. We’re not about events, deals, and projects that will hopefully start sometime in the future. We’re not big fans of Chevrolet announcing that in three years they plan to unveil the electric powered car the Volt. That’s great; in three years one of us may … (3 comments)
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rebates: Homestead expemtion time is coming up for Texas residents. - 01/01/08 04:59 PM
Who qualifies for a homestead exemption. Anyone who owns a home on January 1st and uses that residence as their primary home. This entitles the owner to a $15,000 exemption to lower school taxes this year. You can either own a home, condo or mobile home.
If you own your home you have … (2 comments)
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rebates: Here is a link to my weekly "REAL ESTATE NEWS CHANNEL" for 2008. Happy New Year!!!! - 12/31/07 10:25 AM
Here is a link to my weekly "REAL ESTATE NEWS CHANNEL":
Click Here
This week's segments are full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.
Some of the topics covered this week are:
Real Estate Outlook - When the national housing … (2 comments)
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rebates: Foolish Atlanta Home Buyers = Atlanta Home Sellers that Cannot be Helped! - 12/29/07 11:40 PM
Recently we received a few potential listing calls from would be Atlanta home sellers that wanted to list their homes. It was interesting, but after speaking to them on the phone they all had a similar story. We really were not in any position where we could help them! They were totally upside … (18 comments)
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rebates: Comprehensive list of Florida New Home Builders - see rebate offered for new construction in Florida by James Angelo - 12/29/07 08:56 AM
This is an ongoing project. Many of my clients have asked me for the names of North Florida builders that they can contact - while using me as their buyers real estate agent. When they contact the builder, they advise the builder that they are represented by James Angelo, All Real … (0 comments)
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rebates: Who Should Pay the Buyer's Agent? - 12/26/07 01:32 PM
Recently an offer came in on one of my listings from an experienced, seasoned, competent, and well-regarded buyer's agent from a well-known, well-respected firm. As many offers are these days, the price was low, the closing cost credit was high, and the inspection contingencies were rigorous.
On this particular listing, the seller … (8 comments)
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rebates: Get Your Hand Out of my Pocket! - Handling Commission Beggars - 12/18/07 10:02 PM
In the course of my real estate career, I have had many people try to reach into my pocket and ask for a piece of my paycheck. I recently wrote a post about this subject: A Lesson Learned in my Real Estate Career
Though it is not always the case, I … (156 comments)
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rebates: Why you should you care about REDFIN? - 12/03/07 03:06 PM
I’m an advocate of competition and the evolution that it brings. What I don’t like is a company that wants to compete on price and then water down the service they provide and the profession that we have worked so hard to build. With Redfin you can have a field agent … (3 comments)
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rebates: Getting rid of junk mail in Austin Texas - 12/01/07 04:44 PM
Do you live in the Austin area and are getting sick of all that junk mail? I know I am. Especially the ads for the grocery stores and that Valu-Pak. I decided to do some research and came across this website. It is a pretty basic site, but gives you the … (0 comments)
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rebates: Events in Austin Texas Dec 6th - 9th 2007 - 12/01/07 04:06 PM
If you know of anything going on in town and would like to post. Please do.
J.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
City Council Meeting Dec 6, 10:00am Austin, City Of Austin Exhibition: WorkSpace - Paul Ramirez Jonas Dec 6, 10:00am Austin, Blanton Museum of Art Mike's World - Michael Smith And Joshua White Dec … (0 comments)
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rebates: Here are some food charities you can give to over this holiday season. - 11/30/07 07:52 PM
The mission of America's Food Partnership http://www.theafpdifference.org/ (239) 430-9966) is to provide food to hungry men, women, and children.
America's Second Harvest (800/771-2303; www.secondhar http://www.vest.org/)
Farm Aid (800/327-6243; http://www.farmaid.org/ )
The End Hunger Network ((310) 454-3716) http://www.endhunger.com/ is a nonprofit organization working with the entertainment community
The Food Project (781/259-8621; http://www.thefoodproject.org/ )
Project … (2 comments)
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rebates: Trail of Lights Festival in Austin Texas - 11/19/07 08:10 AM
The Trail of Lights Festival is an annual Austin holiday tradition and celebration held in Zilker Metropolitan Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd. The festival, originally known as Yule Fest, began in 1965 by Mrs. Alden Mabel Davis and then Parks and Recreation Director, Beverly Sheffield, as a holiday gift from the … (2 comments)
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rebates: The Department of Justice on rebates... - 11/16/07 05:54 PM
Here is a link to what the DOJ has to say about offering rebates to consumers in the real estate industry:
http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/public/real_estate/rebates.htm
The Department of Justice has repeatedly shown that rebates are good for consumers and create healthy competition.
A few thoughts...
Rebates are widely accepted in most industries outside of real estate, they … (1 comments)
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rebates: Mr. Smith goes to the Real Estate Commission... To Rebate or not to Rebate? - 11/13/07 07:40 PM
This is the letter I sent over to the Attorney General's office after realizing that arguing with the investigator with the real estate commission was not going to get me anywhere:
Honorable Attorney General Colberg
State of Alaska
CC: Bennett Matelson, United States Dept of Justice
Mr. Attorney General Colberg,
The purpose of this letter along with … (1 comments)
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rebates: Mr. Smith goes to the Real Estate Commission... Introduction - 11/13/07 05:38 PM
This is the beginning of a series of posts detailing my dealings with the Alaska Real Commission, and other groups in the state of Alaska who are attempting to prohibit a licensee/agent from giving back part of a commission to their clients.
I never thought that I would be given a hard … (4 comments)
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rebates: Lower tax bill while thinking green. - 11/10/07 10:48 AM
Record-high gasoline prices earlier this year and concerns about heating fuel costs this winter may have you thinking about outfitting your home with new storm doors and windows or buying a gas-efficient hybrid car. If you install qualified home improvements by December 31, you can claim an energy tax credit for … (3 comments)
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rebates: Atlanta Georgia (GA) - Buyer’s Agent Real Estate Rebates - 11/06/07 04:36 PM
Homebuyers are seeking a means by which to reduce the cost of a home. Buyer's Agent Rebates are an innovative means to accomplish just that. Depending on the mortgage company's guidelines of the loan ( FHA, VA, conventional), Buyer's Agent rebates will be used against closing costs, an interest rate … (2 comments)
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rebates: California Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency.... - 11/05/07 07:28 PM
Whether you live in Marin County or San Diego County there are some great resources out there to find out what you qualify for concerning incentives.Here is a link that will help you find out what may and may not work for your particular situation.
Federal Incentives can be found here.
The above … (0 comments)
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rebates: Real Estate Newsletter - 11/05/07 10:27 AM
Here is a link to my weekly "REAL ESTATE NEWS CHANNEL":Click Here This week's segments are full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.Some of the topics covered this week are:Real Estate Outlook - The good news is … (0 comments)
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rebates: Mississippi Inducements (Rebates) - 11/02/07 07:23 PM
Did you know you don't need to be a Mississippi REALTOR to read The Leader online? As a matter of fact a visit to the MAR website is a great place for any one to visit who is planning to buy or sell a home. (I particularly recommend reviewing forms that you may use in … (0 comments)
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rebates: What's your commission? - 10/19/07 11:50 AM
It is amazing how many conversations about real estate start with that question. It baffles me to this day that this is the one field in which people think they can make a decision simply by how much money the professional practitioner will "charge" them. It gets asked other ways, like … (0 comments)
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rebates: Weekly Real Estate Newsletter - 10/15/07 09:54 AM
Here is a link to my weekly "REAL ESTATE NEWS CHANNEL":Click Here This week's segments are full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.Some of the topics covered this week are:Real Estate Outlook - The U.S. economy continues … (0 comments)
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rebates: Nocatee Florida New Home Construction & Pre-Construction Rebate Program - 10/12/07 05:36 AM
Buyer rebate Program - 50% Rebates of buyers agents commission for Florida new construction- Nocatee Florida New Home & Pre-Construction
Your Florida New Home Rebate does not
increase the price of your new home!
We share our Real Estate Commission with New Home Buyers that use us as their referring Real Estate Buyer's … (0 comments)
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rebates: Harvesting Home Buyers on The North Fork - 09/14/07 03:43 PM
Authored by: Options Realty September 14th, 2007
If you’re a seller on the North Fork of Long Island, it’s possible that you’ve seen the summer crowd come and go, without a contract on your property. Pricing? Condition? Timing? Heading into fall, there are some advantages coming your way. MAKE SURE THAT … (0 comments)
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rebates: Atlanta New Homes Rebates - 08/23/07 12:57 PM
The market for Atlanta new homes is soft right now. Atlanta home builders are offering nice incentives for inventory homes. As the pool of buyers shrink, the number of Atlanta new homes coming onto the market will rise. Atlanta home builders have started to adjust by cutting back on production. It … (0 comments)
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rebates: Our Exciting offer to You! - 08/15/07 10:32 AM
SharpBuyers.com is a national real estate referral service headquartered in Boston Massachusetts. We feel that the Internet will change the way real estate will be sold and purchased. As a result SharpBuyers.com aims to be one of the first companies to bring awareness to this change.With today's technology, it has never … (2 comments)
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rebates: How to get money back on a new home in Texas!!! - 07/31/07 11:20 AM
I have had a few clients ask me this question. How can I save money on a new home purchase from a builder.
I have read so many negative things about Real Estate these days that I decide to start a NEW HOME REBATE PROGRAM for Texas.
What you need to do to start … (0 comments)
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rebates: Pasadena Water & Power "Green" Customer Benefits - 07/10/07 12:58 PM
If you have considered remodeling or upgrading your kitchen appliances or maybe replacing your bathroom fixtures Pasadena Water & Power may be willing to help with the cost. They want to encourage their customer's to get rid of those old appliances and fixtures that consume a lot of energy and replace … (0 comments)
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rebates: Living A Double Business Life - 07/08/07 01:31 PM
In the article, "Discount Brokerages Band Together", Matt Carter of Inman News wrote that Virginia-based RebateReps.com helps agents who want to dabble in discounting without alienating full-commission customers, or work for a discount broker full time. "Most Realtors® don't want to advertise themselves as rebate agents because it cannibalizes their other business," … (0 comments)
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rebates: Commission Rebates - 06/29/07 04:17 PM
If you are in a battle but don't realize it or refuse to acknowledge it, you are sure to lose. Underestimating your competition can prove fatal. For years, real estate commissions have been under attack. Historically, FSBO's and discount brokers have been a small share of the market, while full service … (8 comments)
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rebates: How can we compete with the discount brokerages? - 05/29/07 01:46 PM
This morning I read an article in the Inman news about Tennessee House of Representatives Amendment that would prohibit brokers from paying "cash rebates, cash gifts, or cash prizes" to home buyers or home sellers in real estate transactions.
The first thing I did was to come to Active Rain and search on … (4 comments)
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rebates: Utah Home Owners Get Rebates from Questar & Rocky Mountain Power - 05/14/07 05:21 PM
Salt Lake County Home Owners Insulation Rebates!
Have you heard about the home Weatherization Rebate programs from Questar and Rocky Mountain Power? These are some of the best rebates I have ever seen offered to home owners. Both utilities have been offering weatherization rebates to home owners for months but in March … (1 comments)
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rebates: Rebates in Real Estate - 05/03/07 06:40 PM
Rebates seem to be the rage in real estate, and it seems to have started in California. I have a rebate program that is directed only to a few of the people out there that touch my, and my families lives. The Teachers, and Education industry, Police Departments, Fire Departments, the … (1 comments)
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rebates: Retrofitting an existing home up to green standard can qualify buyers for rebates, breaks on financing, + eco-energy grant - 04/27/07 12:49 AM
In Ontario, federal programs and incentives are always being offered to encourage homeowners and buyers of resale homes to carry out eco-retrofit.
Consumers have to make sure they mail in their coupons, and fill out any applications/paperwork to benefit from the savings from these Government incentives.
The information can be overwhelming. I think the Natural Resource … (1 comments)
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rebates: Follow up on Georges blog Cash back - 02/20/07 11:01 AM
Just read a blog by George Hanson about cash back and gifts.
At a recent course I attended every attorney licensed in Florida and one from Alabama in the room said they wouldn't do it because of the Rico law ( I think it has to do with money laundering not sure) and the fact … (1 comments)
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rebates: I already registered with a new homebuilder. Can I still get a rebate through one of your real estate agents? - 01/17/07 08:31 PM
The short answer is you may have just made a $10,000 mistake. Then again, you may still be able to get the rebate. Here's why: A builder allows you to have an agent when you show up on your first visit. If you've already visited the builder, they are not legally … (0 comments)
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rebates: Why do RebateReps agents offer a cash rebate to home buyers? - 01/17/07 08:30 PM
The agents in our network are all top-tier, accomplished real estate agents with one thing in common: They are all ready to help you find your next home. And to get you as a client, they're willing to share their commission with you!
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rebates: Learn how real estate agents earn their commission - 01/17/07 08:29 PM
When buying a resale home, the seller's agent is known as the "listing agent". The listing agent charges the seller a fixed fee, (often 6% - so we'll use 6% as an example here). The seller pays this 6% fee whether or not you, the buyer, have an agent representing … (0 comments)
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rebates: Take the taxi driver out of the equation! Realtors shouldn't be taxi drivers. - 01/17/07 08:27 PM
I like to say that we "remove the taxi driver" from the home buying process. Here's why: A traditional real estate agent might spend several months driving you around every weekend to look at new homes. That takes a lot of time, which is why the agent has to make a … (0 comments)
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rebates: RebateReps.com In The News - 01/17/07 08:24 PM
Here are some articles about www.RebateReps.com in the news:
Click the link to read the article!
Read our press release (04/17/06)
RebateReps opens a Chicago Office (12/06/06)
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rebates: Cash back at Closing - Buyer Agent Incentives - 12/26/06 10:28 AM
Looking for opinions and information about cash back at closing promotions like inest but not restricted to new homes.
"iNest's unique relationship with leading homebuilders, and our patented program, allows us to streamline the real estate sales process and pass the savings along to you in the form of a 1% rebate on … (2 comments)
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rebates: Buyer Rebates?...or Re-Think.... - 12/23/06 01:28 AM
Buyers love REBATES....This we know.
So, I did a quick survey of the agents in my sphere...and guess what?
Most agents don't return their hard earned commission money to their clients....What?
As some of you know, I started my first RE job at ZipRealty where Rebates were a keystone of this fledgling company. I … (6 comments)
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rebates: New Lease Listing in Pacific Palisades,CA - 12/23/06 12:40 AM
I have a new Lease Listing in Pacific Palisades which you can find on my main Website: L.A./exclusive/ or my alternate Westside-Homes
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rebates: I hate rebates - 10/21/06 11:20 PM
It seems every time I go to purchase something, it's on sale. The price is advertised as being reduced, yet still I have to pay the full price, submit a rebate coupon and wait for weeks on end for my money to be returned.
Last year I purchased a Sony Vaio. It … (18 comments)
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rebates: 2006 Green Real Estate Symposium: 12/6/2006 in Lakewood, CO - 10/06/06 12:57 AM
"Real Estate Professionals: It's Time To Go Green". The event is sponsored by the Colorado Association of Realtors and EcoBroker International.
The symposium will discuss what does green mean today in real estate, what's getting consumers and investors excited, the latest technology in green building as well as disclosures and mitigation.
I … (5 comments)
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rebates: Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy - DSIRE - 10/06/06 12:48 AM
The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy - DSIRE - is an excellent resource to finding rebates and tax credits that encourage energy efficiency in various home subsystems.
Some of the areas covered are
Green building initiatives in various counties in your stateLocal grant programsIncentives available for leased property - residential … (0 comments)
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rebates: Saving money for every budget - 09/14/06 03:12 PM
$10,000 and up: Whole-house rainwater harvesting and filtration system that provides clean water for cooking, drinking, lawn irrigation. Or a solar-panel system that generates all the electricity your house needs.
$1,000 and up: Stained concrete or environmentally friendly flooring such as bamboo instead of carpet.
$650-800: Solar or tankless water heaters … (1 comments)
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rebates: Why are We Our Own Worst Enemy? - 08/16/06 01:41 AM
“Why don’t you give back to me 50 percent of your commission?” That’s the question my client popped just as he was about to sign the last page of the offer on a home he intended to buy. “That’s what a friend of mine told me his agent is doing … (3 comments)
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