sellers: The Housing Market in Gloucester Twnshp - Feb 2008 - 05/09/08 02:44 PM
The I-Team Homes has been marketing quite extensively in
Gloucester Township NJ
including the areas of Blackwood, Erial, and Laurel Springs. We provide housing market analysis for our clients.
The following is the most current data we have for Gloucester Township:
For the month of February 2008 -
Properties Currently Being … (0 comments)
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sellers: The Housing Market in Monroe Township - February 2008 - 05/09/08 02:36 PM
The I-Team Homes has been marketing quite extensively in
Monroe Township NJ
including the area of Williamstown. We provide housing market analysis for our clients.
The following is the most current data we have for Monroe Township:
For the month of February 2008 -
Properties Currently Being Marketed - 35
Average … (0 comments)
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sellers: You can't have it both ways - 05/09/08 02:36 PM
I almost threw the phone out my car window...
I placed a call the other day. It was a social call to another agent. We are friends and I hadn't talked to her in a while. So we're chatting it up and as always our conversation turned to business.
Now this agent … (12 comments)
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sellers: The Housing Market in Berlin Township - - 05/09/08 02:04 PM
The I-Team Homes has been marketing quite extensively in
Berlin Township NJ. We provide housing market analysis for our clients. The following is the most current data we
have for Berlin Township:
For the month of February 2008 -
•· Properties Actively Listed - 6
•· Average asking price - $274,583 •· Average … (0 comments)
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sellers: The Housing Market in Winslow Township - February 2008 - 05/09/08 01:52 PM
The I-Team Homes has been marketing quite extensively in
Winslow Township NJ
including the areas of Sicklerville and Cedarbrook. We provide housing market analysis for our clients.
The following is the most current data we have for Winslow Township:
For the month of February 2008 -
Properties Currently Being Marketed - … (0 comments)
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sellers: Open House - Open Website - 05/09/08 12:41 PM
How many countless Sundays have you spent sitting in your open house and either reading or using that time to "catch up" while individuals stroll through your listing? I know that we always jump up when we hear the crack of the door to make sure that we provide a … (2 comments)
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sellers: Shout the good news! - 05/09/08 08:26 AM
Many are saying that the worst is over! NAR Economist and the media finally seem to agree that now is the time to buy! The Wall Street Journal claims, "The housing market is bottoming right now!" (emphasis mine).
So, what are we waiting for? We need to get out there and … (3 comments)
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sellers: Carlsbad Homes - Buying a Single Story Home Can Be a Challenge - 05/08/08 11:11 PM
A fair number of Carlsbad buyers, and others in the general area, are seeking to buy a single story home. For some, this is a requirement, and others just have a preference.
The reasons for this request vary.
Some folks are experiencing health issues which make climbing stairs difficult, or … (0 comments)
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sellers: Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for April 2008 - 05/08/08 09:18 AM
The Colorado Springs real estate market saw a bit of a jump in activity from March 2008 - April 2008.
New Listings: 830 homes for sale
Average List Price: $ 302,2512
Lowest Average List Price: Southeast Colorado Springs (S/E): $178,688 Highest Average List Price: Tri-Lakes/Monument (TRI): $466,161 Search Homes for Sale in … (0 comments)
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sellers: Stetson Hills Real Estate Market Report for April 2008 - Town Homes and Condos - 05/08/08 09:13 AM
There are currently has 42 town homes and condos for salein Stetson Hills real estate market.
9 Stetson Hills Condos for sale: $133,500 - $164,900 2-3 Bedrooms, 2-3 Bathrooms 1,066 sf - 1,279 sf 33 Stetson Hills Town Homes for sale: $142,500 - $258,763 2-3 Bedrooms, 2-3 Bathrooms 1,262 sf - … (0 comments)
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sellers: NEW LISTING at 6324 Greenhaven Drive in Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad 92009 - 05/07/08 10:52 PM
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sellers: Maximize Your "List & Sell" Potential - 05/07/08 08:50 PM
This blog is published in partnership with http://www.gothouse.com/, a national Real Estate Advertising Network, where Sellers can List & Sell properties, and Buyers can Search & Buy properties.
Properties for sale are listed on home page, and can be searched by city, state, or property type. Anyone can post a property for sale, and the … (5 comments)
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sellers: The Zambrano Realty Group - Your Realtor in The Woodlands - Looking After Your Home - 05/07/08 05:54 PM
So, we take care of our bodies, clothing, cars, the focal parts of the home we see every day; but are you taking care of the home itself? Here are a few suggestions to make sure your home healthy where we don't visually see it and will continue to run smoothly … (0 comments)
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sellers: Seller's, be flexible - 05/07/08 10:14 AM
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sellers: What is Your WHY? Why Real Estate? - 05/06/08 11:34 PM
This blog was inspired by Borino from expiredplus.
This weekend I sat through a teleconference that Borino and Jennifer Allan hosted about how to get your listings sold successfully. By the way if you weren't there you missed an incredible talk that was extremely helpful for those of us trying to … (10 comments)
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sellers: Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Negotiation Tip - 05/06/08 08:17 PM
Negotiation is back in style, and is likely to remain a necessary part of buying or selling a home in today's residential housing market.
Needless to say, you need to work with the best real estate professionals you can find in your area. In most cases, it takes a team effort … (0 comments)
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sellers: How Not to Sell Your Home - 05/06/08 08:04 PM
I'm not a fan of combination lockboxes. That much I admit.
I know that sometimes they are required. Particularly for bank-owned foreclosure properties - sometimes the banks require that we use these combination lockboxes.
But this was a new one for me. Showing Instructions: Email listing agent
That's it. Just email the agent. (To … (12 comments)
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sellers: FREE HOME SELLERS' SEMINAR - May 8th, 2008 at 7PM - 05/06/08 09:38 AM
On Thursday evening May 8th at 7PM the public is invited to Prudential Verani Realty in Epping, NH for a
There will be CRUCIAL information from professionals to help you get your home sold;
Topics to be discussed are as follows;
Strategic Marketing to Sell
Staging to Win The Buyers' Heart
Current Financing Guidelines
Title and Survey … (2 comments)
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sellers: Prudential Carolina changes name to Carolina One Real Estate - 05/06/08 08:16 AM
Today, real estate in Charleston is changing! The blue and white signs you were familiar with around Charleston are coming down and the name is changing from Prudential Carolina Real Estate to Carolina One Real Estate, and affiliating with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. The flexibility of a strong local brand tied to a global … (0 comments)
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sellers: Elkhart County Indiana, How Important Is A Home Inspection? - 05/06/08 05:09 AM
Should a buyer get a home inspection for a home they are buying? Should a seller order a home inspection prior to putting the property on the market? There are advantages for both.
Simply put, a home inspection is a visual examination of both the physical structure and major systems of the … (0 comments)
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sellers: 6480 Peytonsville Arno Rd, $634,500! Appraised $670,000 - Brentwood TN Real Estate! - 05/05/08 11:22 PM
This incredible estate is just minutes from Brentwood Tn, Cool Springs Galleria, Franklin TN and more!
Brought to you by your Brentwood TN Real Estate leader, Vanessa Stalets.For more information on this home as well as any homes currently listed in Brentwood Tn, Franklin TN, Nashville TN or surrounding areas, visit my … (5 comments)
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sellers: Brentwood TN Real Estate - Finance Market Update May 5th, 2008 - 05/05/08 11:14 PM
Finance market update provided by Brentwood TN Real Estate for buyers and sellers in the Brentwood TN area.
Mortgage bond prices rose last week pushing mortgage interest rates lower, this is great news for Brentwood TN real estate buyers. The Fed took center stage with another rate cut exactly as expected and indicated … (0 comments)
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sellers: What to Expect When You're Expecting (A Showing) - 05/05/08 07:05 PM
Because you may only sell one house in your entire life, or at least do it so infrequently that everything changes in the years between sales, I thought it would be helpful to tell you what to expect when your house is being shown by a Buyer's Agent.Your REALTOR will install … (2 comments)
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sellers: What makes YOU so special? Realtors are a dime a dozen! - 05/05/08 10:03 AM
Perhaps you could offer potential clients something everyone needs but no one can buy...TIME.
Purchasing and or selling a home is so overwhelmingly time consuming and stressful. Possibly a simple inexpensive acknowledgement of that fact to your client could gain you the edge over all the other Realtors out there.
We have … (2 comments)
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sellers: This months continued good news for Orange county real estate! - 05/05/08 12:24 AM
This is a report issued every two or three weeks, by the President of our company.
Market Time Report, May 1, 2008: The First Time Wave is Growing
Compared to last year, demand is stronger, there are fewer homes on the market and the expected market time is much lower. The first time … (0 comments)
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sellers: Tips for foreign buyers and sellers who want to attract this new market - 05/04/08 11:04 PM
A quarter of U.S. Realtors report more foreigners are buying real estate here, according to a report issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in June 2007. Now, the number of foreign buyers is likely to be even higher as the dollar continues to weaken relative to foreign currencies.
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sellers: New Contract clause is causing problems - 05/04/08 09:34 PM
This past week, I had two contracts go under because of a new, loosely written paragragh in our Sales Contract that gives the buyer unilateral right to terminate the contract prior to the expiration of the inspection period. The first one I was working for the buyer; the second, for the seller. … (0 comments)
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sellers: Phillips Ranch - 05/04/08 09:04 PM
Phillips
Ranch is a master planned community with tree lined streets and lots of beautiful
walking trails. It is a college
town of Cal Poly Pomona.
It
is geographically isolated by 60, 57, & 71 freeways. It provides the convenience
of easy freeway access with a small town atmosphere.
… (0 comments)
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sellers: Listing Agreements RULE - 05/04/08 07:44 PM
At a settlement last week the sellers and buyers renegotiated the contract price. A home inspection was done about a month ago and noted several repairs that needed to be made. Most were problems that the sellers and I, the listing agent, were aware of so there were no big surprises.
The sellers agreed … (8 comments)
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sellers: I can't believe it's May already... - 05/04/08 07:03 PM
I get it. I'm getting older, time is going by faster. But when I went to sleep last night, it was New Year's Eve... and now it's Cinco de Mayo? What is going on here? What happened? Where have I been?
The good news is- the real estate market is picking up- … (0 comments)
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sellers: 9 Advantages of Working with A Real Estate Professional Who Blogs - 05/04/08 04:18 PM
A couple of years ago blogging was almost an unknown, certainly not common knowledge. Some agents and other real estate professional were involved but not to the extent we see today. Similarly, use of the Internet by buyers and sellers continues to grow dramatically – it is hard to find … (32 comments)
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sellers: Bringing My Blogging Comments Together - 05/04/08 04:04 PM
Since this is the busy season I am looking for a way to blog, and save time. I am going to try something new (for me). I am going to put my blog comments that are out of the rain, into a post here.
This will also give Activerainers a chance to see what else is being blogged … (0 comments)
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sellers: Buying and Selling -- the connection!!! - 05/04/08 03:11 PM
NOW is the best time to be buying -- pretty much anywhere in the country, especially investment in YOUR future.
For buyers nationwide, the inventory is extensive and "bargain priced" based on what we have been hearing from our associates all over. Absorption rates continue to RISE while prices generally are … (0 comments)
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sellers: When Your Buyer Makes An Offer, Then I’ll Address His Questions - 05/04/08 02:49 PM
I notice this happening more and more in Humboldt County, California. The listing agent doesn’t want to give too much information about their seller’s property, whether we’re talking about vacant land or a home, unless the buyer is “serious” and willing to put in an offer. Why dig a … (11 comments)
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sellers: I Don't Like This Detour of Information - 05/04/08 12:50 PM
Real estate profiles in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut (CT)
Taking a few seconds to "Google around", I found the above in a search for Ruthman Real Estate.
I am usually very happy to see our company exposed on the internet, but this one is not correct.
In fact it is indirect! The map link takes … (4 comments)
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sellers: 4034 Ingraham Street in Pacific Beach 92109: Terrific Investment Property in San Diego - 05/04/08 12:06 PM
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sellers: Elkhart County Indiana, Avoice These Seller Mistakers - 05/04/08 06:59 AM
You want to get the best price for your home, plus sell it in the least amount of time. In a buyers' market such as the one Elkhart County is in now, homes will take longer to sell. Therefore, it's important that you make the right moves at the very beginning … (0 comments)
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sellers: Ground Breaking for the New Prudential C Dan Joyner Co office - 05/04/08 12:15 AM
Prudential C Dan Joyner Co Realtors is building a new office for the Powdersville/Easley office. The new location will be in the Southern Center located at the corner of Highway 153 and Highway 123. The ground breaking ceremony will be Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 at 10am.
I am proud to be part … (3 comments)
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sellers: Are you a gambler? - 05/03/08 04:45 PM
Are you a gambler?
Gambling, n. the practice of wagering or playing for stakes.
What does that really mean? Does it always mean you are betting in the hopes that you will win more than your wager? Does it mean you may lose money? Does it relate to Real Estate?
I write this … (10 comments)
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sellers: Staten Island Open Houses - 05/03/08 03:59 PM
Now that the weather is getting nice every Realtor is running open houses every weekend. Are Staten Island Open Houses a benefit? I heard from some that they are getting plenty of potential buyers but is anyone buying? Others are coming back to their offices with long faces because they did even … (0 comments)
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sellers: Chino Hills Bank Owed Bargain with Golf Course View! - 05/03/08 10:16 AM
Check
out this gorgeous 1997 built 3004 sq ft home with amazing golf course view
for only $569,900! It was listed 3-day ago and is in pretty good condition! The
bank is selling it in as-is condition and you might need to do some minor cosmetic
work on interior of the … (0 comments)
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sellers: Carlsbad Real Estate - Buyers, Things to Know About Master Planned Communities - 05/03/08 10:11 AM
Carlsbad buyers have lots of options in terms of style, location and price. And often buyers have a good idea of the type of community they want to live in.
For some, a subdivision provides the right feel, and amenities that they are seeking. They are OK with the consistency, … (3 comments)
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sellers: Techno Dreams and Themes --- If only... - 05/03/08 08:25 AM
Do you ever dream of the future and how to make it better, easier or just more affordable?
How about a holographic room located in the real estate office to allow individuals to tour properties by viewing a 3-D hologram. No more need to drive from location to location. Ultra-cool, huh?
Or just feed the 3-D property tour … (0 comments)
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sellers: Speed up your Sale - Price Haircut - 05/03/08 07:11 AM
"Price Haircut" May Speed Up Sale The right price sells a home faster than any other factor. When the listing price is more than 5% over market, price alone discourages buyers. An overpriced home--especially in a sluggish market--scares away potential buyers, who think they can't afford to look. Buyers who … (6 comments)
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sellers: How far over the market value constitutes an overpriced property? - 05/02/08 10:59 PM
We can all relate to the timewasters which "The Ethics Guy", Kim Spencer, touches on: "Time, it's not on our side; tick-tock, tick-tock"One of my peeves is showing misrepresented properties; the ‘one bedroom and den being represented as a two bedroom' example Kim raises wastes my time, my client's time, and … (5 comments)
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sellers: FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS! Sales in City of Alameda are picking up....really! - 05/02/08 06:53 PM
It's happening! Properties are selling. As a matter of fact, compared to adjoining cities, we're beginning to see brisk movement. HOMES IN CONTRACTIn March, we saw 70 properties go into contract --- and that's the second highest month in the previous two years (June 2006 was ahead by 74). That means … (5 comments)
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sellers: Comparing Colorado Springs Average April Home Sale Prices 2005 - 2008 - 05/02/08 03:40 PM
The Colorado Springs Real Estate market is always changing, and each Colorado Springs neighborhood changes in a different way.
This is a comprehensive update on how average home sale prices in Colorado Springs compare, from the month of April in 2005 - 2008. I only am comparing April sold data from year … (2 comments)
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sellers: What Is The Future of Real Estate if Foreclosures Are on the Rise? - 05/02/08 03:25 PM
During these interesting economic times, what is the future of real estate? With foreclosures on the rise, this means that many foreclosed on home-owners are now marked for years to come making it difficult for them to purchase properties through conventional-style mortgages. What can be done to make these previous … (2 comments)
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sellers: Why visit Northampton, Ma? - 05/02/08 03:16 PM
Why visit Northampton, Ma?
Old world charm and unique arts and crafts is the perfect combination for this wonderful town. Weather you have interest in contemporary art of country style crafts, Northampton has something for everyone! Local artists boasting their creative art. Please go to the directory for more information on local artists … (0 comments)
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sellers: Where do Buyers Come From? - 05/02/08 10:06 AM
There's an old saying that says there's a perfect match out there for everyone - and that goes for home buyers and sellers too! The right buyer is out there, but it takes time, expertise and resources to put them together with the right seller to make the sale.
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sellers: Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Mold Must Go (6 Things to Know) - 05/02/08 08:27 AM
Mold is a potential health danger for any family and also a legal liability for sellers. Because of the fear over mold contamination there are so many lawsuits flying around today that sales of resale homes are in jeopardy -- and insurance companies are scrambling to avoid liability, with some U.S. insurers … (0 comments)
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sellers: Tell Your Realtor To Shut Up And Listen To You - 05/01/08 09:50 PM
I grew up on Lake Martin, in the real estate business. I know what I like. I know which parts of Lake Martin I prefer. I have been all over this lake, and have friends in every corner. But guess what...
No one cares about that.
Especially my clients... nor should they.
One of the first … (0 comments)
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sellers: May Market Report - 05/01/08 10:10 AM
The
following is a list of home sales in neighboring cities.
Sales
activities went up slightly comparing to last month. Available homes for sale
is slightly less than last month.
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sellers: St. Louis Real Estate - Home Staging - Paint - 04/30/08 09:11 PM
Interior Walls...Color Them Cozy! by Sue Rector ASP Stager, HomeStaging Innovations, LLC
As an ASP (Accredited Staging Professional) Home Stager, I am asked frequently at Staging Consultations....Do you think we need to repaint?...and...What color should we use?
In terms of dollars, painting is a considerably "low" investment that a Home Seller can make … (0 comments)
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sellers: The Numbers Don't Lie, Sellers - 04/30/08 07:43 PM
In today's competitive market, you really need to listen to your agent's advice today. Allow them to be your advocate throughout the entire listing process. Make sure you hire an agent that will price your home to sell.
Often times, the highest price is not the best. An agent that will list … (0 comments)
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sellers: Proposed changes in taxes after 2008 General election: - 04/30/08 01:28 PM
CAPITAL GAINS TAX MCCAIN15% (no change) OBAMA28% CLINTON24% How does this affect you? If you sell your home and make a profit, you will pay 28% of your gain on taxes. If you are heading toward retirement and would like to down-size your home or move into a retirement community, 28% of the money you … (1 comments)
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sellers: Zambrano Realty Group and Curb Appeal - 04/30/08 11:17 AM
How can we entice potential buyers who drive by your home, to actually want to come inside the front door? Stand across the street and have a good look at the exterior of your home. What is your first impression of the house and the yard? Look around good, like it … (0 comments)
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sellers: Functional Obsolescence...How Far is Too Far? - 04/30/08 10:55 AM
Functional Obsolescence is one of my favorite terms in Real Estate. Landlord.com describes it as:
Functional Obsolescence: Functional obsolescence occurs when a property loses value due to its architectural design, building style, size, outdated amenities, local economic conditions and changing technology.
The question is if someone is living in a house that … (1 comments)
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sellers: Carlsbad's Museum of Making Music and Other Area Museums - 04/30/08 09:57 AM
San Diego has a rich history and a variety of museums for residents and visitors to enjoy. Here are some of the more unique ones.
Carlsbad is lucky to be the owner of one of these museums, and a rather interesting one at that.
The Carlsbad Museum of Making Music … (2 comments)
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sellers: Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Aurora Townhome - 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom in Oswego School District 308 - 04/30/08 08:55 AM
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sellers: Financial Planning and Your Carlsbad Home Purchase - 04/29/08 10:57 PM
Buying a Carlsbad home these days is a huge expense and a major financial decision for most people.
Is YOUR home purchase part of an overall financial plan or do you view it as an isolated decision? Or have you not even thought about having a long term financial … (5 comments)
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sellers: Prudential Ct Realty in Glastonbury is Hosting a Golf Tounament - 04/29/08 04:44 PM
Prudential Ct Realty has chosen the Sunshine Kids as the charity that we raise money for. This year the Glastonbury office is hosting a golf tournament at the Blackledge Country Club in Hebron on June 18th with the shotgun at 10:00. The cost is $160/golfer and includes lunch and dinner. … (1 comments)
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sellers: OLD LOANS FOR NEW BUYERS - 04/29/08 11:55 AM
Some Old Ways To Get New Buyers...
With The Current Housing Market, Maybe We Should Look To The Past, For Our Future.
Some Old Programs That Are Still Doing GREAT!
#1 FHA LOAN: This loan is still the all time winner when it comes to buyers. With only 3 % down and seller concessions, … (1 comments)
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sellers: Carlsbad - A City Focusing on Livable Communities - 04/29/08 10:05 AM
Carlsbad, like many Southern California towns in San Diego County, has experienced substantial growth in recent years (about 95,000 currently), and is expected to continue that growth. The growing pains have included more traffic, issues of affordable housing, preservation of open space, providing services for residents, schools, environmental concerns (e.g., … (2 comments)
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sellers: Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Why selling now makes sense - 04/29/08 10:01 AM
Why selling now makes sense
Homeowners reluctant to sell because prices have fallen should do the math and realize that the market downturn could work in their favor."People are finding houses at prices they thought they'd never see again," I would like to point out that to potential sellers that if the … (0 comments)
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sellers: A well priced home will sell quickly in ANY market - 04/29/08 06:42 AM
I helped some clients write an offer an a house yesterday that they've fallen in love with. The house has only been on the market about a week, and there will be competition from other offers. This is a strange situation to be in after the draught in buyers that so … (2 comments)
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sellers: IS IT OUR JOB TO MOTIVATE? - 04/28/08 07:50 PM
I think not. It does not matter buyer or seller.
I do not think it is our job to motivate.
I think if a person really wants to buy or sell a home, I should not have to be chasing them down. After all...
They need to show me they really want it. Because … (12 comments)
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sellers: LISTING AGENTS, DO YOU OFFER CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM TO SELLERS? - 04/28/08 03:25 PM
A few years ago I listed a home that had been through at least three Realtors. The sellers were really wanting to sell and were getting discouraged. They asked me why their home had not sold. I explained to them that the paint color on their shutters and front door was … (6 comments)
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sellers: Distressed Sellers - 04/27/08 07:37 PM
Who is helping all this home owners, banks?
The government? Yeah, right!
A distressed seller is you if:
You are 100% financed with no equity and can not afford real estate agent fees.You are facing foreclosure and can't afford your monthly payment. You have bad credit and can not access the equity in your … (0 comments)
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sellers: Home Resale Activity Ending March 2008 - 04/27/08 05:17 PM
According
to Dataquick who tracks home sales activities, California sales in March '08 is
up 19.8% comparing to February '08.
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sellers: Brentwood TN Real Estate- Why Use A REALTOR? Here's Why! - 04/27/08 07:48 AM
Visit my website at Brentwood TN Real Estate
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sellers: How long do you want to sit on the real estate store shelf? - 04/26/08 08:24 PM
You love your home. You spent hours picking out that rooster wall paper boarder for your kitchen because it reminds you of cooking with your grandmother. You LOVE it. You have spent years making your house yours, and spent many hours on that faux finish. The house is tailored to you. … (5 comments)
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sellers: Proud to announce Sale pending!! - 04/26/08 07:05 PM
Proud to announce sale pending in 28 days!
Cheaper than rent! This Chicopee 1 bedroom 700 square foot condo is perfect as a starter home or even for downsizing.
This one floor living is not only spacious, but is perfect as a starter home or for downsizing. Boasts closets galore! Never worry … (6 comments)
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sellers: Reduced!! Great 2 family home in very desired Easthampton, Ma! - 04/26/08 07:01 PM
Affordable 2 family home in the very desired location of
Easthampton, MA
Opportunity is knocking! Great starter home w/extra income. Sellers have given plenty of TLC over the years & PRIDE in ownership is in every nook & cranny. Roof, siding & windows replaced in 05(APO). Quaint 1st floor w/long term resident. (Rent … (0 comments)
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sellers: Getting Buyers inside - No Photos = No show - 04/26/08 01:00 PM
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, Why did my house expire?There are so many issues that determine how a house sells - Price, Location, Condition, etc. Price of course, is king. It can really make up for everything else - location, condition, bad layouts, etc. But once you've got that settled out, the … (2 comments)
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sellers: I want to buy a house, not an agent or agency! - 04/26/08 12:53 PM
Consumers start their home search online and aren't looking for an agent, they are looking for a house. We Realtors need to understand this to be effective in our business.
80% of buyers start their search for a home (not an agent) on the internet. 75% plan to buy in 120 days … (6 comments)
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sellers: Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Home Staging Suggestions - 04/26/08 08:44 AM
Most Popular Home-Staging Suggestions In a slow market, it's particularly important to get a house ready to sell quickly. Here are some of my most frequently made suggestions:Fix any visible problems that might be a red flag for potential buyers, including repainting walls. Cover damaged kitchen or bathroom floors with inexpensive peel-and-stick vinyl … (0 comments)
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sellers: BE A SAFE SELLER! - 04/25/08 10:44 PM
Safety Tips for Sellers
Contact me with all your real estate needs in Crossville Tennessee!
View my website: www.pamelabridges.com
Email me: pbadams1@frontiernet.net
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sellers: 4/25/08 Falcon Heights, MN Market Update - 04/25/08 10:27 PM
Falcon Height, MN Market Update
A small community surrounded by Como Park and Roseville, Falcon Heights has a little over 5,500 residents. A strong community made of mostly 30's, 40's, and 50's 1 and 1 1/2 story homes which features many great architecture like the"Tudor" style. Falcon Heights has always been a strong market … (0 comments)
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sellers: Million Dollar Bank Repo - 04/25/08 10:24 PM
This
4270 sq ft colonial mansion in "The Country" estates was sold in February
2007 for $1.65 million. It was foreclosed by the bank and the lender put it on
the market for sale on 04/25/08 for only $1.2 million.Like
any other bank owned properties, the house is sold in as-is … (3 comments)
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sellers: Does a logo matter much to a seller? - 04/25/08 05:42 PM
Does a logo on a sign really matter? If so... how much?
When you are preparing to sell, how much thought is given to what color the "For Sale" sign is? OR what company it represents?
When you have found an agent you know you can trust to service your needs ... how much thought … (44 comments)
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sellers: Building Rapport with Clients - Lessons from Web 2.0 - 04/25/08 10:45 AM
Rapport, as everyone knows, is an essential part of building a relationship with clients, whether buyers or sellers.
In the “old” days this could not really occur until that call came in from a prospect about buying or selling, or you made contact with someone through a cold call, door … (16 comments)
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sellers: No more complaining about how bad things are! Time to take action! - 04/24/08 11:22 PM
I am constantly being asked, when is the market going to change? Will prices recover? How much longer will properties continue to devaluate? The tense tone of our nation when it comes to real estate is a topic for serious discussion. Home ownership is the backbone of our economy, and the system that ensures … (6 comments)
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sellers: Carlsbad Seniors Center - The Center of Activity in Carlsbad Village - 04/24/08 10:01 PM
Carlsbad has a long and positive reputation as a retirement community, as a result of the weather, amenities, golf and other outdoor activities, and its beaches.
Carlsbad also has a number of 55+ communities as well as seniors apartments that cater to the burgeoning seniors populations. A center of activity … (0 comments)
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sellers: Multiple Offers...They're Baaaaack! - 04/24/08 07:01 PM
Welcome back to the world of multiple offers.Are you ready for them?
This month alone, I've been in six multiple offer situations - four on the buyer side, and two on the listing side.
Home in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Priced at $1,000,000. Two offers.Major fixer property in Brookfield, Connecticut. Priced just under $200,000. Three offers … (18 comments)
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sellers: Perspective - 04/24/08 06:09 PM
by: Allison K. Smith, Realtor http://www.coloradodreamhome.com/
What is .0076%?
It is 76 ten-thousandths of 1 percent, clearly a very small number. It also represents the percentage of sub prime loans compared to all outstanding loans in the United States. Isn't it time for some perspective?
There are currently $9.9 trillion dollars in mortgage loans in the … (0 comments)
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sellers: Local Statesville Realtor hosts Educational Balloon Event - 04/24/08 04:20 PM
Last summer I hosted an educational balloon event for a middle school in Mooresville, NC. The kids loved it and so did the teachers. Word got out. I have been asked to host another event like this for a private christian school in Statesville, NC. Statesville Christian School, being one of … (0 comments)
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sellers: Lake Martin Property : For Sale By Owner Tips - 04/24/08 03:43 PM
Lake Martin, like any real estate market, will always have its share of people selling their waterfront property themselves - aka For Sale By Owner or FSBO (pr FIZZ-bo). And that's fine with me. I am not one of those realtors that looks down on FSBOs as idiots or realtor hating … (0 comments)
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sellers: If You Don’t Like My Service, Please Fire Me On The Spot - 04/24/08 01:59 PM
Why do some real estate agents insist on holding their sellers to the last day of a listing contract? I don't know if my market on Lake Martin is different, but I don't see the point in guilt tripping a seller into staying with me if they are unhappy or decide … (0 comments)
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sellers: Should The Seller Be Present At Showings? - 04/24/08 01:25 PM
Some of my clients who still live in the homes their planning on selling feel that it's not a big deal to be at their home when I or another agent is showing their home to a potential buyer. Let it be known...this is a bad idea.
Buyers feel more comfortable looking … (9 comments)
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sellers: Classic Outer Banks Beach House For Sale - 04/24/08 12:59 PM
I just go this fabulous listing located steps to the beach b/w the highways in Kill Devil Hills. If know anyone looking for a well taken care of beach house in a fabulous location then this is the house!!!
Click Here to take a look.
It's priced right and ready for a new … (0 comments)
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sellers: Patience pays off! - 04/24/08 12:07 PM
To all Realtors, I would like to say thank you and Congratulations for working so hard no matter how long it takes. If you make it to closing, than you most likely did everything you could for your Buyers and/or Sellers to make sure the transaction had a happy ending. I … (2 comments)
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sellers: Is now a good time to buy or sell real estate? - 04/24/08 10:59 AM
Although I do not own a crystal ball, I like all of you have been reading all about the unfolding shift in the real estate markets. Starting with the sub-prime market debacle and the "resetting" of interest rates on those great "Own your dream house now" loans, homeowners across the … (0 comments)
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sellers: Support the Local Carlsbad Farmer's Market - 04/24/08 10:55 AM
One of the many positive aspects of living in Southern California are the farmers markets, which can be found in most communities throughout the year.
And Carlsbad is no exception.
The Carlsbad Farmer’s Market is held on Wednesdays year round from 1 – 5 PM, and on Saturdays … (6 comments)
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sellers: Foreclosure vs. Motivated Seller's What's your take? - 04/24/08 10:35 AM
I am currently
working with two buyers right now. Both called me with the intentions
of only looking and buying forclosures. They were both under the
assumption that it was the only way they could purchase a property in
the price range they were looking in. You see one is … (15 comments)
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sellers: Portland, Ct First Quarter Market Report - 04/24/08 08:23 AM
Portland Market Report - Comparison First Quarter 2007 to First Quarter 2008
Residential
1/1/2007 - 3/31/2007
Closed Sales - 19Average Sale Price - $287,489Average Price/Sq.Ft. - $149.46Average Days on Market - 79
1/1/2008 - 3/31/2008
Closed Sales - 16Average Sale Price - $ 278,038Average Price/Sq.Ft. - $158.39Average Days on Market - 53
Overall number of sales are … (1 comments)
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sellers: Mortgage Contingency Contract Killer - 04/24/08 08:22 AM
Last year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced that people with credit scores under 720 and down payments of less than 30% will be forced to pay additional fees to secure mortgages.
These fees, known as Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs), were put forth in an effort to curb the losses that … (3 comments)
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sellers: Middletown Ct First Quarter Market Report - 04/24/08 08:08 AM
Middletown Market Report - First Quarter of 2007 and First Quarter of 2008
Residential
1/1/2007 - 3/31/2007
Closed Sales - 89Average Sale Price - $264,732Average Price/Sq.Ft - $155.03Average Days on Market - 66
1/1/2008 - 3/31/2008
Closed Sales 51Average Sale Price - $255,733Average Price/Sq.Ft. - $163.02Average Days on Market - 64
Overall the number of sales … (1 comments)
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sellers: Glastonbury,Ct First Quarter Market Report - 04/24/08 08:03 AM
Glastonbury Market Report: 1st Quarter 2008 Compared to First Quarter 2007
Residential
Jan.1, 2007 - March 31,2007
Number closed - 74Average Sale Price - $455,310Price/Sq.Ft. - $177.92Average Days on Market - 57
Jan.1,2008 - March 31, 2008
Number Closed - 63Average Sale Price - $432,051Price/Sq.Ft. - $173.75Average Days on Market - 54
Overall prices are down by … (0 comments)
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sellers: Do you NEED to sell or WANT to sell? - 04/23/08 11:16 PM
With all of the bank-owned properties and "must sell" homes flooding the market right now, people who have their homes on the market without having the "need" to sell are getting frustrated. Prices are being driven down by short-sales and foreclosures and agents are having a tough time explaining why homes … (10 comments)
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