sales: Kickbacks - 04/06/08 08:45 PM
While the real estate market is definitely improving, it is still not the crazy market of a couple years ago. The slower pace seems to have created some new issues, at least for me. I am involved in a new home community in which a mortgage broker has very persistantly persued us to send mortgages
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sales: Look at Retail Sales to Explain a Recession... - 04/06/08 12:43 PM
Well it's been 7 months of watching real estate values and Wall Street confessions that everyone predicts will push the economy into a recession... How about reading into retail sales as an indicator? The March figures aren't in yet, but retail sales fell dramatically in February, indicating that declines in payrolls and home
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sales: March 2008 Metro Phoenix Area Luxury Home Sales Market Report - 04/06/08 09:41 AM
March 2008 Metro Phoenix Area Luxury Home Sales Market Report (sale prices equal to or greater than $1 million) March 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008 Change #of homes sold 110 (-43%) Avg. sale price $1,863,449 (+10.7%) Avg. days on market 200 (+ 27.4%) Compared to March 1, 2007 through March 31,
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sales: Choosing a Realtor - 04/05/08 09:20 PM
"Hawaii's sunsets are Awesome!"What qualities should you be consider when choosing a good Realtor?There are over 10,000 licensed real estate agents on Oahu. The sheer number of card-carrying "professionals" on the island is staggering. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, and varying levels of skill and experience. How does the
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sales: Bryan County March 2008 Market Report - 04/05/08 12:37 AM
March Sales Data Number of sales during this period: 28 Average Sales Price: $208,050 Percentage of Asking Price Obtained: 97% The Average Time on the Market: 186 daysNumber of Condos Sold: 0Number of Mobile or Modular Homes sold: 1Number of Single Family Homes sold: 26Number of Townhomes sold: 1 February Sales Data Number of
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sales: Effingham County March 2008 Market Report - 04/05/08 12:35 AM
March Sales Data Number of sales during this period: 47Average Sales Price: $192,084 Percentage of Asking Price Obtained: 96.87%The Average Time on the Market: 141 daysNumber of Condos Sold: 0Number of Mobile or Modular Homes sold: 4Number of Single Family Homes sold: 42Number of Townhomes sold: 1 February Sales Data Number of sales
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sales: Chatham County March 2008 Market Report - 04/05/08 12:30 AM
March Sales Data Number of sales during this period: 65 Average Sales Price: $195,411 Percentage of Asking Price Obtained: 96.6% The Average Time on the Market: 127 daysNumber of Condos Sold: 0Number of Mobile or Modular Homes sold: 1Number of Single Family Homes sold: 54Number of Townhomes sold: 10 February
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sales: Broker Needed for New Agent..I just Passed the Texas Real Estate Exam (YEAHHHH!) - 04/04/08 06:29 PM
I am seeking a broker who has the patience in guiding new agents! If you are a broker who need new agents, and have the patience, and work in several areas of the industry (residential, leasing, new homes, commercial, etc.) I would like to speak with you!
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sales: Insuring your most valuable asset, your home - 04/04/08 12:25 PM
Your house is a big investment - probably one of the biggest you're every likely to make. It is also the place that you and your loved ones call home; a shelter and haven from the outside world. That's why it is so important to ensure that your home and family
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sales: Say it in Pictures... Mix em up.... - 04/04/08 07:07 AM
As I shop the internet for my buyers I am stunned that in this beautiful time called SPRING... there are still photos of houses under the grasp of SNOW! I invite all listing agents to pull out their digitals and retake their photos...do it for your seller, do it for the
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sales: Network Real Estate Welcomes Shelly Palmer - 04/03/08 11:43 PM
Network Real Estate welcomes back Shelly Palmer to it's Carolina Beach North Carolina office. Shelly moved to Reno Nevada, and has recently returned to North Carolina to join the Network Real Estate sales team. Neal Johnson is glad to have Shelly with the firm and knows she will be a great
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sales: San Francisco Residential Sales Graph - 04/03/08 08:14 PM
And here's my first attempt to post a graph. (Thanks to everyone for their warm welcome!)
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sales: WHO DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH? - 04/03/08 12:21 PM
I just read a great post, written by Bob Cumiskey. In it he was asking advice about how to handle FSBO's(for sale by owners). I thought he did a great job of describing the emotions we go through when we face rejection. Way to go Bob.Sure, you can have the attitude of
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sales: Boost Your Business With A SALESBURST!!! - 04/03/08 09:50 AM
Mark GundlachReal Estate Consultant714-654-3750 www.promarkteam.com
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sales: Listing Presentation Training Tomorrow! - 04/03/08 09:16 AM
We are hosting a listing presentation training Friday April 4th at 10:30. This is open to anyone from any brokerage. It will be hosted at Advantage Builders Cape Coral Model home at 3007 Chiquita Blvd, Cape Coral, 33914. It will be done by Liz Berger of the Berger Real Estate Group.
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sales: Glen Burnie, MD Market Update for Week Ending March 29, 2008 - 04/02/08 07:19 AM
The market has really been heating up, with more buyers searching for their first or next home. The number of new listings has increased and the number of homes going under contract has also increased. The numbers boast an improvement in the housing market here in Maryland. How much of this
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sales: Virtual tours for listings and the benefits for Atlanta Metro Realtors and Brokers - 04/01/08 10:42 PM
There are many realtors in the Atlanta metropolitan area that have listings of homes that have been sitting on the market for more than 60 days. Virtual tours and professional still photographs can help realtors sell there homes in a shorter amount of time than not have professional marketing. Prices are
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sales: 2300 sq/ft 9ft ceilings 3+ car garage - 04/01/08 09:04 PM
2300 sq/ft custom home on 1/4 acre in a quiet new subdivision in Nampa.
Maybe 1 mile from the new interchange for easy access to Boise/Meridian.
4 bed, 2.5 bath, 9 ft ceilings hith High vaults in Master, 3-car oversized garage with 8 ft doors.
Large master bedroom with vaults and
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sales: quiet loop of one of Nampas' hottest communities - 04/01/08 08:43 PM
Beautiful home on quiet loop in one of Nampa's hottest communities. Lots of upgrades in this 3 bed. plus bonus & office on 1/5 acre. 12 ft. 3rd bay garage, Belt driven openers, stainless pkg. w/ stainless sink and Moen pullout faucet, Electro thermostat, Sante Fe style interior doors, raised panel
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sales: 1511 sq/ft for $177,950 3 CAR garage - 04/01/08 08:33 PM
1511 sq/ft Brand new home 3 bed 2bath 1/5 acre
Brand new almost completed custom home. Extra large 3 car garage, High vaulted ceilings with plant shelves and a covered front porch and rear patio area. Nice Large master with garden tub and HUGE walk-in closet. Hardie plank siding, large yard!!
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sales: Westminster Sub Nampa Id $139,950.00 - 04/01/08 08:32 PM
$139950 1204 sq/ft NEW custom home on LARGE lot and AFFORDABLE!
1204 sq/ft Brand new home 3 bed 2bath 1/5 acre
Brand new never been lived in custom home. This home has great features including vaulted great room with plant shelves, corner pantry & island in kitchen and covered patio. Vaulted
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sales: 4522 E Rhine River dr. Nampa Idaho, - 04/01/08 08:28 PM
Beautiful 2331 sq. ft. 4 bed, 2.5 bath on over 1/4 acre with over 1000 sq. ft. of garage. Full vinyl fencing with double gate, 29x12 rear patio, extensive rockwork on pillars. Upgraded carpet, wide hallways full blinds. Wrap around porch and total laminate on first floor. Loaded with lots of
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sales: Spring Cleaning Checklist - 04/01/08 04:42 PM
Spring time is here, the weather is beautiful and the real estate market is ripe with new buyers looking for great values. Most buyers I have spoken with recently are looking for homes that are clean and ready for move-in. Here are 5 quick easy tips to get your home in tip top shape for
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sales: Some great places in Texas - 04/01/08 02:56 PM
Places in Texas The Alamo. San Antonio has many great sights to see such as the Alamo and the Riverwalk. Some other attractions that are fun for the whole family include: Sea World and Fiesta Texas. So if you have never been to San Antonio you need to come check it out. Austin
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sales: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: First Quarter 2008 Market Statistics - Arrowhead Woods - 04/01/08 02:13 PM
This post covers only residential sales in Arrowhead Woods (not including condos, lots, or lakefront properties) for the first quarter of 2008 and shows listing and sales activity, including price ranges, median values and averages for days on market and list-to-sale percentages as compared to the first quarter of 2007. Though we are
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sales: Job Openings Pennsylvania and Nationwide - 04/01/08 12:45 PM
Below are the open positions with our firm: Executive Vice President: Ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of title insurance and settlement services experience and direct supervision of a staff. This individual should be experienced in all aspects of a real estate transaction including ordering abstracts, title examination, title clearance, HUD preparation,
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sales: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: March 2007 vs. 2008 Market Statistics - 04/01/08 12:26 PM
This post deals strictly with ARROWHEAD WOODS statistics as compared monthly to the prior year's activity. This report is for single-family residences only and does not include lakefront homes, condos or lots. We are tracking information regarding new listings and properties sold. We are also looking at some of the averages - days on
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sales: The Little Red Book of Selling -- A Must Read! - 04/01/08 11:31 AM
Have you read this book written by Jeffrey Gitomer yet? If not, I highly recommend you going out and buying a copy today. You can find them for under $14 on sites such as eBay, and Amazon.com. Even people who don't like to read books will find that this is not only
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sales: Teamwork means Everyone Wins! - 04/01/08 08:35 AM
Today I am going to talk about leverage. This isn't a new concept in business. Businesses leverage their assets all the time in order to increase productivity and income. A most important asset in the real estate industry is the human resource asset. Every individual has strengths and expertise that can
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sales: Join the FC Tucker Company - 03/31/08 09:49 PM
Thinking of a career in real estate? Talk to me about joining the number one company in the State of Indiana. Are you an experienced agent? Let me update you on what the Carmel office has to offer.......
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sales: Albemarle Residential Sales Stats - 03/31/08 06:03 PM
TOTALS REPORTSSOLD/ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS01-Jan-2008 - 31-Mar-2008 Residential Unit Sales Total Unit Sales 0-2 3 4+ Resid Condo/ TotalPRICE CLASS/TYPE Bedrm Bedrm Bedrm Sales Co-Op Units $29,999 OR UNDER 0 0 0 0 0 0$30,000 - $39,999 0 0 0 0 0 0$40,000 - $49,999 0 0 0 0 0
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sales: INTO ACTION... Kettler REO!!! - 03/31/08 01:02 PM
This is an exciting moment in time for me and the company of Kettler REO. My name is Lancelot Kettler. I have been active in the real estate industry here in Beverly Hills for 21 years. I grew up in Beverly Hills at 256 South Maple Drive. As a loan agent
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sales: My kid wont sit still in school, or when Im talking! Dont give them drugs...Its a STRENGTH! - 03/30/08 10:29 PM
My kid wont sit still in school or when Im talking. The teachers generally say that he is a great polite, smiley, happy boy...but he wont sit still and he always is fidgeting with things. At home...he cant handle long conversations and he is always fidgeting with things....doing sommersaults in his
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sales: Price Drop on Bellalago Home - 03/29/08 09:53 AM
The price on this 4/4 home with 2,971 square feet just dropped to $351,990. A unique Padova model loaded with features and just blocks from the club house. Entertain inside the comfort of your own gated community in Isles of Bellalago, Florida, near Lake Toho, center of world class bass fishing championships.
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sales: Playing on Your Emotions - 03/28/08 01:53 PM
I hate how so much of the real estate industry likes to play on your emotions as an investor. They create a sense of urgency when the market is going up and out of control to ensure you don't "miss out". All the while, "urgency" is inflating values. That sucks.
But,
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sales: New Home Sales Metro Atlanta GA what would YOU offer to the builders? - 03/28/08 06:34 AM
My how times have changed, we can remember a time when it was like pulling teeth to get a new home subdivision to throw in a garage door opener. We both have some experience as on site agents, must be tough to have infrequent visitors and low ball offers. Typically we
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sales: Negotiating Wimps and Champions. - 03/27/08 03:33 PM
What do you do on a daily basis? Are you setting your mind forward to a result you want to achieve? I love writing these for my own sake, not just others. When you write, many times you set clarity in your mind and reinvigorate yourself to move forward. So here's
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sales: Happy Birthday To Me! - 03/26/08 10:58 PM
Yes...it is my birthday! What kind of guy posts a blog on here advertising it...me of course. Not because I need tons of posts wishing me a Happy Birthday...although that may get you some cheap blogging points! It was because I knew I was working all day and not going to
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sales: Customized Marketing Plans - 03/26/08 12:05 PM
I just posted a recording of the latest real estate teleseminar; please feel free to visit http://www.joecooke.com/ and then go to the link marked "For Real Estate Agents."This free teleseminar covers how to create and use a customized marketing plan to make your listing presentations more powerful and effective.There is also
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sales: Reality Check - How's Your Pitch? - 03/26/08 08:35 AM
If a total stranger walks up to you right at this moment, can you tell them about what you do in 30 seconds? First impressions are everything. If you don't pique their interest right off the bat, you face an uphill climb. Make it easier on yourself and take the time to write
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sales: Opinion Only - And You know About Opinions! - 03/25/08 11:11 PM
When I decided to expand my real estate assistant services to agents other than those in my immediate office, I didn't know that I would be entering an "industry" of virtual agents with certifications, designations, and everything else you can imagine that has a $ sign attached to it! There is one
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sales: Calculating "Advantage" Redfin study misleads - 03/25/08 06:00 PM
Hello all, I know it's been quite some time since I've posted. I saw some posts today I thought I'd pass on. Seattle based Redfin today came out with a study declaring a customer advantage in savings prices. Ultimately however as I looked at the numbers and how the study was
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sales: Minneapolis, MN: Real Estate Market Update March 25th - 03/25/08 03:33 PM
New Page 2
Get Out Your Sold Signs!
We saw a tremendously positive sign in the past weeks stats,
Pending Sales, or the number of new deals, are up 11% percent! Buyers are
taking advantage of this market, and are starting to buy homes. This
trend will continue as long
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sales: Deerfield Illinios Housing Report March 24th - 03/25/08 02:11 PM
Single Family Homes
New Listings
902 Bristol DR Deerfield 6 Bed 4.1 Bath $1,079,000
Under Contract
231 Gladys CT Deerfield 4 Bed 2.1 Bath $695,000
16 W ST ANDREWS LN Deerfield 4 Bed 2.1 Bath $869,900
Attached Homes
Under Contract
427 GROUSE 427 Deerfield 4 Bed 2.1 Bath $246,000
Price Change
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sales: Mortgage Fraud Red Flags - 03/25/08 10:24 AM
Do You Know Your Mortgage Fraud Red Flags? With a substantial increase in more full documentation loan applications, it is important to closely review the provided income documentation for inconsistencies. The following represent some common mortgage fraud red flags on the IRS Form W-2 or 1099: Employer is a large, recognizable company,
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sales: Rising Home Sales? - 03/24/08 07:40 PM
According to AP writer Martin Crutsinger in his article entitled "Home Sales Rose, Prices Fell in February":
"Sales of existing homes posted an unexpected increase in February...
The National Association of Realtors said that sales of existing homes rose by 2.9 percent in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate
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sales: Sales Volume of Homes Sold, The OC, California, February 2008 - 03/24/08 06:30 PM
Sales volume of homes in Orange County, California, were down 25% in February 2008 from February 2007. The median price of all homes sold in the OC, condos and single family, was at $520,000, down 15% from February 2007. Statewide sales volume was down 29% in February 2008 from a year ago. [Source: California Association of
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sales: Real Estate Sales are UP!!! - 03/24/08 05:19 PM
Yeah! Today was the first positive news I have heard on the radio in 1 1/2 years. "Real estate sales were up 2.9% over last month". It looks lke we are moving in to a much better market than we have seen. My activity on open houses in just the last
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sales: With the Cash Crunch, should I remodel to sell? - 03/23/08 08:59 PM
I have come across sellers who feel that with a sluggish market right now, an overstock of inventory and an inevitable economic cash crunch staring us in the face, they shouldn't have to remodel or stage their homes for sale... I think that's silly and a poor decision. Real estate, much
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sales: Nothing Catchy.....well almost nothing - 03/22/08 10:49 PM
Nothing catchy or any business plans, traing, brokerage classes or tips for this post just a wish for a HAPPY and HEALTHY EASTER HOLIDAY to ALL OF YOU! well maybe some ideas as this is a time of peace, rebirth and growth in our spiritual lives so too should it be for our
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sales: "There is NO mortgage crisis in America today." - 03/22/08 10:53 AM
"There is NO mortgage crisis in America today. There is a subprime mortgage crisis, but regular loans are made every day and houses are selling fine in almost every area on traditional mortgages." So says Dave Ramsey, financial advisor & radio/TV host who talks about Life, Money, and Hope. I heard that and thought, "What
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sales: 7 Keys to Selling When Home Sales Are Slow - 03/21/08 11:43 PM
The once booming real estate market has slowed to a trickle. How you deal with it is the difference between listed and sold! How do you make your house stand out so it will sell when sales are slow?Try these 7 keys to selling Aggressively Price Homes. With few home buyers
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sales: Real Estate Correlation of Weather and Sales? - 03/21/08 08:19 PM
Being in Minnesota, we see a huge increase in buyer activity when the sunshine and warmer weather days come out after winter. It is almost like a light switch being turned on. I was wondering in other states; either with more consistent weather year round or even others states were the
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sales: South Tampa Town home market report (Feb 2008) - 03/20/08 11:27 AM
Jeanne Wolfe, Liz Wolfe, and Scott Wolfe continuously monitor South Tampa townhome statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of Tampa real estate trends. Below you will find the current overall South Tampa Real Estate statistics for South Tampa Townhomes. The following includes information for South Tampa, zip codes 33606,33629,33609,33611. Total Townhomes on the market: 324 Trend up from Jan.Number of Townhomes pending sale: 23 Trend up from Jan. Number of Townhomes sold: 8 Trend up from Jan. Number of Townhomes
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sales: Weekly Wednesday Wrap Up With an Absorption Rate Footer - 03/19/08 06:16 PM
Hoboken Real Estate - As Of Wednesday, March 19th: And you think you're having problems selling??? Studio & One Bedroom Condos: Total Active: 163 Under Contract (Dabo'd): 62 Sold (Deals Closed) This Week: 5 Average Sold Price: $413,000 New Listings This Week:12 Two Bedroom Condos: READ THE REST AT hobokenrealestatenews.comSo What Do
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sales: Reston Virginia, Hunters Woods (20191): YTD Sales Figures,3/19/08 - 03/19/08 04:17 PM
Here is a summary of the market conditons in the Hunters Woods Village area of Reston (zip code, 20191). These statistics were valid as of 3/19/08. Homes Sold in Hunters Woods Total Listings Sold in 2008: 65 Detached Homes Sold in 2008: 28 Townhouses Sold in 2008: 20 Condominiums Sold in 2008: 17 Homes Currently for Sale in Hunters Woods Price
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sales: Reston Virginia, Northpoint (20194): YTD Sales Figures, 3/19/08 - 03/19/08 04:06 PM
Here is a summary of the market conditons in the North Point Village area of Reston (20194). These statistics were valid as of 3/19/08. Total Listings Sold in 2008: 26 Detached Homes Sold in 2008: 8 Townhouses Sold in 2008: 11 Condominiums Sold in 2008: 7 Price range of all properties sold to date in 2008: $189,500-$1,080,000 Homes Currently for
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sales: Reston Virginia, Lake Anne (20190): YTD Sales Figures, 3/19/08 - 03/19/08 03:59 PM
Here is a summary of the market conditons in the Lake Anne Village of Reston (zip code, 20190). These statistics were valid as of 3/19/08. Homes Sold in Lake Anne Village Total Listings Sold in 2008: 44 Detached Homes Sold in 2008: 2 Townhouses Sold in 2008: 16 Condominiums Sold in 2008: 26 Price range of all properties
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sales: How I built a business with no money - Part 2 of 2 - 03/19/08 03:21 PM
How I built a business with no moneyPart 2 of 2***Christian Piatt is an author, columnist and president of www.MyWordTree.com, providing writing, editing, marketing and design services for businesses.***As business began to trickle in, I soon realized that the only way any of us would make enough money in the long
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sales: Are Realtors and loan officers worth their commissions??? PART 2 - 03/19/08 02:33 PM
I ended Part 1 with a question... how can consumers make sure they are working with a true sales professional and a Realtor/lender that's worth their commission? This question should be foundational for consumers that are in the process of shopping for a home or interest rate. Simply calling around and
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sales: Bayshore Beautiful Real Estate Report (Feb 2008) - 03/19/08 08:05 AM
Jeanne Wolfe, Liz Wolfe, and Scott Wolfe continuously monitor South Tampa real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the Tampa real estate trends. Below you will find the current Bayshore Beautiful Real Estate statistics for single family homes. The following includes information for Bayshore Beautiful area located in South Tampa. Zip code 33611. Total homes on the market: 25 Trend down from Jan. Number of
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sales: Tampa condo Market report (Feb 2008) - 03/19/08 07:54 AM
Jeanne, Liz, and Scott Wolfe continuously monitor local Tampa condo market statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find the current Tampa Condo market statistics for the month. The following includes information for Condo sales in Tampa Zip code 33629,33602,33606,33611. Total Condos on the market: 802 Trend up from Jan. Number of Condos pending sale: 88 Trend down from Jan. Number of Condos sold: 23 Trend up from Jan.Number of Condos
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sales: South Tampa Real Estate Market update (Feb 2008) - 03/19/08 07:43 AM
Jeanne Wolfe, Liz Wolfe, and Scott Wolfe continuously monitor South Tampa real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of Tampa real estate trends. Below you will find the current overall South Tampa Real Estate statistics for South Tampa single family homes. The following includes information for South Tampa, zip codes 33606,33629,33609,33611. Total homes on the market: 769 Trend up form
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sales: Don't forget the MULCH!!! - 03/18/08 07:37 PM
I just rented a 4BR home in Mill Creek....the rental/sales value of homes in this subdivision are artificially depressed because the HOA documents do not allow for posting real estate signs....HOW DID I RENT THIS HOME FOR $100 PER MONTH MORE THAN CURRENT RESIDENTS ARE PAYING???? AND $200 more that homes
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sales: Albemarle County Virginia Home Information - YTD 3/18/2008 - 03/18/08 01:43 PM
Albemarle County Virginia Home Information - YTD 3/18/2008When you are looking for Charlottesville Real Estate remember that Charlottesville is in Albemarle County. We have grand estates and horse farms in Albemarle. The back roads will give you a feeling of peace and harmony as you drive by these beautiful properties. When
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sales: Foreclosures Up in the OC, which means a lot of good deals for buyers! - 03/18/08 01:17 PM
Foreclosures 33% of Feb. O.C. home deals March 18th, 2008 · 31 Comments · posted by Jon Lansner/O.C. Register columnist My analysis of DataQuick's home sales and foreclosures data shows that bankers' repossessions of O.C. homes were equal to 33% of all February deals where homes changed ownership, both traditional sales plus foreclosures. That's
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sales: How I built a business with no money - Part 1 of 2 - 03/18/08 09:52 AM
How I built a business with no moneyPart 1 of 2 Back in the summer of 2001, I was in the final stages of loan approval to open a coffee shop just off the campus of a university in Fort Worth. I had the site selected, which was less than
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sales: SHORT SALE homes in Costa Mesa - 03/18/08 01:32 AM
What is a short sale? This is a term that is gaining familiarity among those shopping for a home. Basically a short sale, a.k.a. short pay is a term that is used to describe real estate for sale where the seller is listing it and attempting to sell for less than is
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sales: HOT BUYS in Costa Mesa - 03/18/08 12:47 AM
First Team Real Estate developed a program about six months ago that is changing the way buyers are searching for their next purchase.HOT BUYS is a designation given to houses and condos that are in "alignment". These are the hottest deals available on the current market. These are the deals that
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sales: 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges - 03/17/08 08:26 PM
Turn NOTHING into SOMETHING (BIG) with a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Commercial real estate can be a lucrative and feasible investment strategy. For those wishing to take advantage of the current market, a device exists that can grow existing investments into lasting financial security: Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows
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sales: Charlottesville Real Estate and Homes - 03/17/08 04:57 PM
Charlottesville Real Estate update (year to date) 3/17/08 Let's Talk Charlottesville Real Estate! We are very fortunate to live in such a wonderful area. We have four season, Blue Ridge Views and the University of Virginia! Sales are starting to pick up in Charlottesville and our year is off to a good start. In
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sales: Sales Comparisons 2006-2007 Pine Bush Schools - 03/17/08 03:12 PM
Marketing Report for Pine Bush Schools which serves parts of the Town of Crawford, Mamakating, Shawangunk and Wallkill 2008. This marketing report is for single family residence including duplex homes and Condo/townhouse If you are considering selling or buying in Orange, Ulster and Sullivan Counties, you deserve a local realtor to give you their expertise and advise, please feel
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sales: Parkland Estates Real Estate and New Suburb Beautiful Real Estate market report (Feb 2008) - 03/17/08 11:51 AM
Jeanne, Liz, and Scott Wolfe continuously monitor Tampa real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the Tampa real estate trends. Below you will find Parkland Estates and New Suburb Beautiful real estate statistics for all property sales. Parkland Estates and New Suburb Beautiful are located in South Tampa. Area code 33629. Total homes on the market: 28 Trend up from Jan. Number
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sales: Tampa Waterfront home sales report (Feb 2008) - 03/17/08 11:43 AM
Jeanne, Liz, and Scott Wolfe continuously monitor Tampa waterfront real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find the current Tampa Waterfront Real Estate statistics for February 2007 for single family homes. The following includes information for all waterfront located in Tampa. Area codes 33602,33606,33611,33629,33609. Total homes on the market: 57 Trend down from Jan. Number of
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sales: Short Sales Disclosures in MLS - 03/17/08 09:48 AM
I've had several inquiries regarding short sales so I thought I would share what our Mid Florida MLS has commented on with short sales and disclosures. The National Association of REALTORS® has approved a new permissive MFR rule regarding the advertising of "short sale" listings in the MLS. At this time
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sales: Lower your Property Taxes - 03/16/08 11:53 PM
Is the market value of your home less than the taxable value?You may be able to REDUCE your property taxes today!All you have to do is request an Informal Assessment Review by March 30, 2008. This is a one page form from the Orange County Tax Assessor's office www.oc.ca.gov/assessor. You need three
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sales: Des Moines, Iowa - Real Estate Market Watch 3/3/08 - 3/9/08 - 03/16/08 05:28 PM
**Click Here to See the Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com!** Numbers are always extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Each week, I receive a weekly market watch update providing the breakdown of the activity from last week. The report is provided by Heather Barglof at Peoples Company. As
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sales: Another Example of Why Real Estate is LOCAL! - 03/16/08 05:20 PM
**Click Here To See the Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com!**Just as we don't get one national forecast for weather, we also shouldn't get a national forecast for real estate. Too often, Iowans get caught up in the national numbers and with the declines in property values on the coasts. If you take
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sales: You never know how your words can change someone’s life - 03/16/08 04:31 PM
About six months ago a young married couple, I would say no more than 20 or 21, came in to an open house of mine with their one year old baby. They were just looking since they had been across the street filling out a rental application for some apartments. They were
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sales: Seattle Area Condo Stats - 03/16/08 12:26 AM
Just doing a little research on condos (studio to 2 bedroom units) around Seattle and thought this was interesting: I looked at condo sales from mid January to mid March of 2007 and compared them to this years sales for the same timeframe: Belltown has sold +37% more this year and the prices
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sales: Are Realtors and loan officers worth their commissions??? PART 1 - 03/13/08 03:58 PM
Sometimes I hear Realtors or loan officers comapred to other professionals, but can you really compare a Realtor to a M.D.? I am sure many Realtors and loan officers view themselves as a professional, but I think we do ourselves a disservice when we fail to realize how we are actually viewed
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sales: Cobb County Ga.-If you are serious about selling - 03/13/08 02:36 PM
If you are serious about selling your Cobb County Georgia home then you need to look seriously at your competition. As with any statistics, they can be interpreted many different ways. Of course all markets are local. There will be differences between East Cobb and West Cobb. Whether your home is
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sales: It pays to be HONEST. - 03/13/08 01:54 PM
I am in the process of picking up a new client. We have had several emails back and forth discussing my commission structure. He is planning to buy a new home and list his current one. He emailed me last night and asked me to send him all of the homes
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sales: Are you being innovative? - 03/13/08 11:57 AM
With a possible recession looming over the horizon and dismal sales in many parts of the country, some Realtors are thriving. How can this be? What are they doing that is different than other Realtors who are leaving the business? The answer is simple, they are being innovative! They are doing various
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sales: A Few Thoughts on Motivation: An ActiveRain Exclusive - 03/13/08 10:30 AM
Ok, I'm in the middle of a project right now, but I've lost my motivation. So now I ask myself - "What is it that motivates me to write a blog post in AR before I finish work on this client project?"Since I'm the only one can answer that, allow me
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sales: Some agents will always end up on top... - 03/12/08 10:29 PM
Why is this? Perhaps they work harder, perhaps they work smarter, or perhaps they do both! BUT... Do they know something others don't? Are they more into technology? Do they have a vast SOI? What is the key to success? Location, luck, their team.......? Can anyone enlighten me please?
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sales: The Weekly Wednesday Wrap-Up: Hoboken Condo and Homes Sales Activity - 03/12/08 06:09 PM
Hoboken Real Estate - As Of Wednesday, March 12th: Studio & One Bedroom Condos: Total Active: 148 Under Contract (Dabo'd): 60 Sold (Deals Closed) This Week: 8 Average Sold Price: $436,873 New Listings This Week: 24 Two Bedroom Condos: Total Active: 249 Under Contract:98 Sold: 5 Average Sold Price: $664,200 New Listings:60
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sales: Recruiting New and Seasoned Agents - 03/12/08 04:02 PM
I am looking for new and seasoned agents to join the Century 21 Alliance Moorestown Office. Century 21 Alliance is the #1 Century 21 Company in the State of New Jersey in Closed Volume and Sales! BELOW ARE EIGHT REASONS TO JOIN THE CENTURY 21 ALLIANCE SALES TEAM: REASON#1 WE ARE NUMBER ONE Century 21 Alliance
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sales: NEXT - 03/12/08 12:42 PM
One of the best words in sales in the word "NEXT". Today I had a deal fall through after a counter offer of only $500. I have to choices of what to do:I can sit around and be mad at the buyer or my sellerOr I can say "NEXT" and move
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sales: Plan, Plan, Plan - 03/12/08 12:30 PM
Just a quick Reminder!!!! It's time to quit wishing for sales success, and make a plan to achieve it! This is a tough buyer's market, but one can't sit by and wait for cleints to come knocking! A goal without a plan is only a wish. Most of us just sit by
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sales: Confused about the market ... - 03/12/08 12:40 AM
Don't know what to do about your home .... You DO have options! We have many sources for advertisement, a streamline of buyers and contacts, and a team of professionals in the office to assist with clientele and follow up. We prefer to deal with professionals and vendors who treat real estate as
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sales: TIMESHARE ~ Any active members have experience or a story to share? - 03/11/08 08:26 PM
I recently found the following statistics on timeshare.Total ImpactCombined direct, indirect, and fiscal impacts in 2005 by the U.S. timeshare industry contributed an estimated $92 billion to the U.S. economy in 2005. This included $62 billion in consumer and business spending; 565,300 full- and part-time jobs; over $21 billion in salaries,
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sales: Richfield Real Estate sales - 03/11/08 05:13 PM
When we were searching for a larger home my husband and I only wanted to look in Richfield. That was where both of us had grown up and that is where we wanted to settle. As a know-it-all teenager I looked at my city with disdain, so small, so cold, so
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sales: Interest Rates On The Rise - 03/11/08 07:11 AM
INTEREST RATES ARE ON THE RISE My most recent reports on interest rates show a couple increases over the past few weeks. It looks as if the rates may rise again as well. I think this is due in part to a rise in overall home sales. The market has not entirely
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sales: Porter County Indiana Market - 03/10/08 09:13 PM
Residential sales in Porter County Indiana declined 2% (Dollar volume) from 2006 to 2007. In today's market 2% is not a bad. The Lynda Anderson Team sales are up 8%. You hear suggestions on where to advertise, paper, internet, mailings.... Who is right? How do you know where to advertise? We personally tracked
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sales: Hyde Park Real estate market conditions: Feb 2008 (Tampa, FL) - 03/10/08 08:39 PM
Jeanne, Liz, and Scott Wolfe continuously monitor Hyde park real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Hyde park real estate statistics for February this year for all Hyde park property sales. The following includes information for Hyde park located in South Tampa, FL. Area code 33606. Total homes on the market: 23Number
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sales: The Dip - 03/10/08 06:59 PM
For those of you looking for a fun and easy read, I just finished the book by Seth Godin called "The Dip". It was recommended to me by another agent who is going through a tough time in the real estate market. It is a quick read about knowing when to
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sales: Why are interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rising even as the Federal Reserve slashes interest rates??? - 03/10/08 03:19 PM
Many of you have been asking, why are fixed rates still remain high when the Federal Reserve has been lowering them? The moral: Your money is worth less to banks (interest paid to you by banks) but to borrow this money, comes at a higher rate. The answer is that the mortgage market is short of
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sales: Your Image is Your Money! - 03/10/08 02:10 PM
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sales: Should I increase my advertising budget during a recession? - 03/10/08 01:28 PM
Recession talk....I guess it's not "if" anymore, but how bad is this one going to be? Recessions are scary words, but in reality many actually thrive. The current credit crunch is hurting everyone in the mortgage and real estate industries, but like any market in the past, it will rebound eventually.
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