sherwood: Why are we having a record breaking year? Because we do it different! - 09/26/08 02:34 PM
Selling more homes is no simple task in today's market.
We started our real estate career a few years back when it was a sellers market and earned many top designations as a result of our success.
Yes, times have changed, but we're having a record breaking year... Why? ...Because we do it … (2 comments)
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sherwood: Pillar To Post - ePostNotes - 09/19/08 04:05 PM
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sherwood: 21290 SW Chapman Rd. Sherwood OR. 97140 - FOR SALE! - 08/08/08 07:45 PM
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Beautiful custom home for sale at 21290 SW Chapman Rd. Sherwood, Oregon 97140
Situated on 6.32 acres just 5 minutes to town
Built in 1984 and boasts "brand new" updates throughout
3,571 | 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 2 Car Garage | … (4 comments)
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sherwood: 17106 SW Roosevelt Street, Sherwood Oregon 97140- FOR SALE - 07/17/08 09:01 PM
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sherwood: Updated Vancouver, WA ranch home! - 07/07/08 11:38 PM
Stunning Home in SherwoodLocation: SherwoodStunning one level Home situated in a Cul de Sac backing to a Greenbelt in sought after Sherwood.Remodeled kitchen with Granite,custom cabinets and lighting, slate flooring,and top of the line appliances.The vaulted Master suite features a walk-in closet,jet tub and sitting area with fireplace that opens to … (0 comments)
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sherwood: A Reminder about Maximum Exposure for You and Your Listings... - 06/02/08 12:22 AM
I was out fishing on Active Rain and caught this blog post...
It was just that simple reminder that caught my attention. As productive Realtors, Jason and I are always entertaining new ideas to market our properties and brand ourselves. Sometimes I find myself looking for tips on Active Rain and spending … (1 comments)
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sherwood: Sherwood OPEN HOUSE - Sunday March 30th from 11-1 - 03/27/08 06:25 PM
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sherwood: They finally got a GPS unit at a price I could justify! - 03/20/08 12:53 AM
Let me give you a little history about myself first! I've owned both a Disc Jockey company and a courier servicein my time before I joined the world of real estate. Since then I have never owned a map book or a GPS unit, Ijust thought it was a waste of … (24 comments)
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sherwood: Feds want to regulate mortgage brokers - 03/17/08 12:56 AM
A couple months ago I talked about this thing coming with mortgage brokers and actually think it is a great idea. In my original article I wrote of a mortgage broker that told my clients to lie on their application and if I should ask, lie to me so they could … (7 comments)
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sherwood: 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 … (16 comments)
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sherwood: I’m moving abroad - 03/15/08 03:07 PM
Yep, you read that correctly! I read a title to an article the other day, and then another, and another, sayinghow great it is to move abroad. After reading all these titles, I had to ask the question myself. Would movingabroad really be that good for me and my family?
Questions kept … (28 comments)
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sherwood: OPEN HOUSE - Sun. 3/16/08 From 2-4 in Sherwood Oregon - $359,900 - 03/14/08 04:48 PM
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, March 16th
2:00 to 4:00
CLICK the photo for Full Details, More Photos or to Map this Property...
Jason and Amber Gardner, Realtors
John L. Scott Real Estate
Direct: 971-832-1234
Website: TheGardnerTeam.net
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sherwood: OPEN HOUSE - Sat. 3/15/08 From 1-4 in Sherwood Oregon - $589,900 - 03/14/08 04:31 PM
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, March 15th
1:00 to 4:00
CLICK the photo for Full Details, More Photos or to Map this Property...
Jason and Amber Gardner, Realtors
John L. Scott Real Estate
Direct: 971-832-1234
Website: TheGardnerTeam.net
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sherwood: AROUND THE WORLD - 03/12/08 03:31 PM
TOM GREEN COUNTY - SAN ANGELO, WALL, WATER VALLEY, CARLSBAD, GRAPE CREEK, CHRISTOVAL, KNICKERBOCKER, IRION COUNTY - MERTZON, SHERWOOD, COKE COUNTY, AND ALL OF TEXAS, AS A MATTER OF FACT THERE ARE COLDWELL BANKERS ALL OVER THE WORLD WHO CAN PUT TO WORK FOR YOU. ACROSS THE STREET OR AROUND THE … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Sherwood Oregon - New Town Center/Shopping Plaza - Coming Soon! - 02/26/08 12:13 AM
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February 2008:
New Plaza Coming to Sherwood
If you know Sherwood, then you know it's one of Oregon's fastest growing towns. Just in 2007 CNN's Money Magazine named our beautiful little town one of the TOP BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE NATION. Just after that huge … (1 comments)
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sherwood: Tucker Estates Real Estate: Just Reduced to $170,000 - 01/30/08 04:20 PM
Tucker Estates is a prestigious location. People who like people should move into this friendly neighborhood. Located near a dead-end street, it’s a perfect area for children to play. You will love the gracious wooded setting with its privacy. It is convenient to ECU, schools, shopping and enjoyable activities. Both home … (0 comments)
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sherwood: IT WON’T STOP RAINING! - 01/08/08 11:18 PM
I've been trying to take some pictures for a blog I've had written for a week, and it just won't stop raining longenough for me to walk there. I love Oregon and its liquid sunshine, but the day the calendar flipped, and it saidsummer was over, it has been raining almost … (8 comments)
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sherwood: Open House, Candles, Purses, Jeans, Jewelry, Food & Drink-What more is needed? - 01/07/08 09:16 PM
Hi collegues,We would like to invite you to a special open house at our listing in Sherwood. The open house will also feature candles from Party Lite, jeans and purses from Envy and jewelry designed by Mollie Dominic. We would like to gain exposure for our listing, so invite anyone interested … (5 comments)
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sherwood: How much do your clients trust you? - 12/27/07 01:05 AM
Right now I'm in a situation that I never thought I would be in, I have a client that trusts me almost to the end of the world. (Well,it feels like it anyway.)
You see he has gone on vacation for six weeks to the Philippines, and says, "You … (13 comments)
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sherwood: What are the secrets to getting my home sold in Washington County, Oregon - 12/16/07 02:44 AM
First of all there are a lot of factors that go in to getting a house sold. The most important being price and terms. When you talk to me, and we determine a price, there are a lot of factors to consider. A lot of sellers think that it all has … (4 comments)
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sherwood: Sleighbells = A fun time and a Christmas tree - 12/07/07 06:43 PM
Christmas time 2007 brings yet another hunt for the perfect Christmas tree, and we have found it at Sleighbellsin Sherwood, Oregon.
The family, as usual, went out as the festive Christmas spirit abounded. We found our tree, cut it down, andwhile we waited for them to bundle our tree, we went … (7 comments)
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sherwood: Tigard First Time Home Buyers (Lease Option / Owner Financing) - 11/14/07 08:52 AM
Are you presently a renter and keep thinking to yourself "Every time I save money for a down payment the prices continue to rise even more?"
It is true and I even had the same thought before I bought my first home. In Oregon if you were to save $20,000 for a … (6 comments)
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sherwood: What are buyers looking for in a home in Beaverton, Oregon? - 11/08/07 04:37 PM
As a seller, you need to think of what buyers are looking for in a home. As a seller, you are more than likely abuyer yourself. So, why not think like a buyer and make your home what the buyers in Beaverton are lookingfor?
What are the items that are most important … (5 comments)
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sherwood: When buyers are gaining control and sellers won’t admit it - 11/06/07 01:01 AM
Oregon is a unique market right now in the United States, prices are still on the rise, but buyers are holding outand asking for more from sellers. You see, buyers know that prices are starting to stabilize, but are still on therise. They also know that sellers are not getting multiple … (9 comments)
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sherwood: As the news reports that the market is crashing, investors are doing better and better - 11/05/07 09:20 AM
If you are an investor, there isn't a better time than now to start buying real estate. As more and more people are put out of their homes due to foreclosure, and others aren't able to get loans, that means there will be a need in the very near future, here … (9 comments)
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sherwood: Today's Open Houses - 11/04/07 11:54 AM
For those of you out looking at houses today, please stop by one or all of our great houses we have listed.
11/4/07 - 11-1pm - Open House at 1315 Anna Street, Woodburn OR 97071. MLS #7074944
11/4/07 - 11-1pm - Open House at 3264 SE Cedar Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123. MLS … (2 comments)
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sherwood: Lease Option a great way to own a home in Washington County, Oregon - 11/04/07 09:35 AM
Are you presently renting a home and want to make the step to homeownership, but don't have a large down payment, good enough credit, or been in your present job long enough to get a traditional mortgage?
Then getting a home with a lease option may be a great way for you … (4 comments)
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sherwood: Owner Financing and Lease Options a way to invest your way to riches! - 11/02/07 10:28 AM
Yes it is true! You can set yourself apart from the other investorsand make yourself thousands of dollars in the process. Did youknow the average bank now requires you to have 20% down on aninvestment property, and still charges you 7.5 to 8% interest?What if there was a way to get … (7 comments)
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sherwood: Relocating to Oregon? Where do you want to work? - 10/20/07 11:15 AM
Are you thinking of moving to Oregon? I get calls once or twice a week from people that have seen my blogsabout how beautiful Oregon is, and they are surprised. They had no idea, want to leave everything they havenow, and make the move to Oregon. Hiking, Camping, Skiing and everything … (2 comments)
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sherwood: Avoiding PMI in Beaverton, Oregon – Buy a home that the owner is willing to carry the 2nd loan - 10/08/07 12:58 PM
Are you a buyer that is being told that your payment is going to be either $150 higher because you will need tocarry PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance), or that it will be $75 higher if you carry a 2nd loan at 11-12%? Theremay be a better way for you to purchase … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Explaining a lease option in simple terms - 10/01/07 02:56 PM
I had a question this morning from someone who called about lease options after reading my articles here on Active Rain still didn't quite understand how they worked.
So I explained it this way...
At Christmas time, you have found the perfect toy at a great price but you can't … (8 comments)
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sherwood: Light at the end of the tunnel - 09/30/07 11:55 AM
Have you ever walked in to a house where in the basement the light switch ishalf way across the room and you have no idea where it is? Even during theday, they can be pitch black, especially during the winters here in Oregon.
Sellers, if you own a home like this, … (12 comments)
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sherwood: Relocating to Oregon can be a wonderful move - 09/27/07 03:01 PM
As more and more parts of the country are seeing a fall in real estate prices, the prices here in Oregon seem to be staying steady and even going up in some areas. But, what if you are moving from out of state and don't know what to look for?
Create a … (2 comments)
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sherwood: The Lease Option Home Question in Beaverton, Oregon - 09/26/07 03:27 PM
The number one question I get from my buyers of lease option properties is how do I get paid? I get usually between $50-$100 from your monthly rent and the remaining when you exercise the option to purchase the property.
I tell them this is why, despite me telling them they … (18 comments)
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sherwood: Looking out for number one, without stepping in number two - 09/21/07 12:27 AM
Today I had a person contact me that was involved in an investing group that bought into a new home projectwith a bunch of other investors. They each bought one new home with construction loans anticipating the marketcontinuing to rise. Their plan was that they could refinance and sell the homes … (9 comments)
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sherwood: Rehabbers protect yourself! Let me find you a buyer for your fixer before you even put a penny down! - 09/19/07 12:09 PM
Yes it is that simple! Do you purchase fixer properties, fix them up, and put them on the market for a profit?Have you ever had to discount the price of the home from what you originally estimated you could sell it forbefore the fix up?
What if I was to show you … (2 comments)
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sherwood: If you are buying short sale properties or probate properties to wholesale them, don’t skew the numbers - 09/13/07 06:47 PM
Recently I met a couple of young guys who spent $25,000 on one of those "get rich quick" scams, as I liketo call them.
They were doing everything right getting homes under contract, but when they were buying them at 70% of retailprice they were using the highest comps they could find … (3 comments)
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sherwood: Sold Market Analysis: Area G - 09/10/07 08:25 PM
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sherwood: The Empowered Investor - Investment Club - 09/07/07 09:37 AM
I've started an investors club here in Oregon called, "The Empowered Investor". It's a club with both new andexperienced investors.
The wonderful part of this club is that no one criticizes anyone's ideas. In fact, some of my most experiencedinvestors have been very impressed with some of the first time investor … (3 comments)
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sherwood: It may have become the time to buy - 09/06/07 08:14 AM
If you have been watching the home market for awhile, you may have noticed that homes are starting to sit fora longer time than they have in the past few years. If you are a buyer, this can be a great opportunity to find ahome that just a few years ago … (6 comments)
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sherwood: Don’t say no to an investment property again - 09/04/07 01:17 AM
As an investor myself, I was always running into other investors that would say, "I had this property last weekthat was perfect for a rehab or a rental". Then they would say, "Unfortunately I am already tied up with two orthree other properties and couldn't grab it."
This has all but stopped, … (1 comments)
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sherwood: Did President Bush listen to my radio show last week? - 08/31/07 09:28 PM
Last Wednesday I did a national radio show and talked about the mortgage industry and how they could fix a lotof their own problems by taking simple and logical steps. I also stated that the government shouldn't bail themout or the problems will just continue.
Here is the MP3 from show recorded … (17 comments)
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sherwood: How a Real Estate Agent can save you from a large headache when purchasing your next home - 08/31/07 10:01 AM
The home buying process can be a very tricky thing, if you don't know what you are doing. There are contractsand timelines to meet and you need someone who does this everyday to make sure these timelines are met orthere could be costly things missed.
Did you know most lawsuits that happen … (5 comments)
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sherwood: No pets allowed? Are you crazy? - 08/29/07 06:55 PM
Today, I was looking on Craigslist to find out what the going rate was for rentals in an area before either I, or aninvestor, purchase a property in that area for a possible lease option. Then, what do I see on rental after rental?NO PETS ALLOWED!
This is absolutely stupid if … (13 comments)
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sherwood: Despite having a bankruptcy you can still own a home – Stop punishing yourself - 08/28/07 12:18 AM
Everyone has had something in their life that they didn't expect to happen, and the same thing may havehappened to you, to cause you to have to file for bankruptcy. But, that is no reason to keep beating yourself upand telling yourself you are not good enough to own a home.
You … (6 comments)
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sherwood: How a relocation can change your outlook on real estate - 08/20/07 09:55 AM
We keep hearing how bad real estate is in certain parts of the country and how prices keep dropping. Did youknow financial freedom could be as close as a relocation for some? I have people that are moving to Portlandfrom both Seattle and California all of the time and they couldn't … (8 comments)
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sherwood: When replacing the roof, please put back ventilation - 08/19/07 12:25 PM
As I see more and more people trying to save money by doing there own home repairs, one big one is the roof.But so many people replace the roof and don't replace the ventilation.
The ventilation in an attic is very important for a home for many reasons. One is that … (4 comments)
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sherwood: Know the AVR (After Repair Value) before you buy that investment property - 08/17/07 02:05 PM
Are you an investor that buys fixer properties for remodel and flip? Do you know the AVR (After Repair Value)prior to putting an offer in on a property? If you answered no to that, then your agent maybe doing a disserviceto you and your real estate investment portfolio.
When an investor of … (2 comments)
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sherwood: Buying a home advertising RV Parking - 08/15/07 10:24 AM
Are you a buyer looking to purchase a home with RV Parking? Then please take note of this, it can cost youhundreds of dollars a month!
You start your home search, you call your Realtor, and tell him exactly what you are looking for: a 4 bed / 2.5baths, 1500 sq ft … (6 comments)
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sherwood: The secret maybe as close as the neighbor - 08/14/07 07:32 PM
Want to know how to find great homes, in great neighborhoods, at a GREAT PRICE? The secret maybe as simpleas going home on a different side street everyday until you find what you are looking for.
What are you looking for? An uncut lawn, newspapers stacked in the driveway, and just general … (7 comments)
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sherwood: Finding the right investment property for you - 08/07/07 11:44 AM
Yesterday I met an investor at our condo conversion project that wanted to buy one as a rental. He was upsetthat the HOA dues and the interest rate his bank was going to charge were going to be more than he couldcharge for rent.
I explained to him, that he may want … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Finding your first home – Learn from others mistakes - 07/30/07 11:38 AM
In the past year I have picked up four new clients that called be after they said their agent, just didn't understand them and they lost them their dream home. This concerns me a lot when I get this kind of call. Thefirst time home buyer usually just needs some additional … (3 comments)
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sherwood: Buying fixer properties and turning them for a profit - 07/27/07 11:29 AM
There are many ways you can buy properties and sell them for a profit and one of the biggest is buying a fixerproperty, fixing it up and selling it. But, you can even make more from the property if you sell it on a leaseoption.
I, myself, have just bought a fixer … (10 comments)
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sherwood: Are you a For Sale by Owner – I can help - 07/26/07 03:34 PM
If you are selling your home on your own, I would like to congratulate you on joining me in the real estatebusiness. I can understand that at times it can be frustrating and this is why I would like to help you.
I am not asking to list your home, I am … (1 comments)
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sherwood: Avoiding foreclosure with a short sale - 07/26/07 12:36 PM
I've been dealing with a seller recently that has been approached by one of these "We Buy Houses" people. Thesnake oil salesmen are back at it again with these people... Promising them the world!
If you are in a situation that you need to sell your house be very careful and talk … (7 comments)
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sherwood: A whole lot of shaking going on in Oregon - 07/15/07 08:35 PM
I thought about titling this blog "I feel the Earth move under my feet", it really was a toss up. (Feel free to voteon the title, I may just change it)
I got a notice with my insurance renewal that my insurance company will no longer cover me in the … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Are you an investor that is sitting on the fence? - 07/12/07 01:26 PM
Someone who could be the next greatest investor may never get to be, because they are always sitting on the fence about doing it.
Let me tell you this, 99% of people who spend $2000 on investment CD's and seminars never do a singletransaction. The 1% that do something are the ones … (4 comments)
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sherwood: I think I’m going to buy me a condom - 07/10/07 12:00 PM
Well that is what my wife's best friend's mom told them she wanted to buy.
The conversation went like this:
Mom: When you graduate, I'm going to buy me a condom.
Daughter: OK - Mom a little more information that we needed to know.
Mom: So where to do I start and who do you … (35 comments)
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sherwood: The Three Little Pigs - 07/06/07 01:30 AM
If you read this story to the end, there are many lessons to be learned, but many seek their own meaning,including me.
To me it can be taken two ways. The first is getting your home permitted and inspected prior to move in, or haveit blow down in the next storm.
The second … (3 comments)
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sherwood: Garage sale thefts on the rise - 07/04/07 01:18 AM
Thinking about having a garage sale? You might want to reconsider it. A garage sale is the perfect place for athief to find out what kind of stuff you have in your home.
Selling a TV? This would tell a thief, you just got a brand new one. These are the … (5 comments)
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sherwood: Breaking through the glass ceiling with your rental properties - 07/02/07 08:37 PM
Most investors who buy a rental property collect rent every month and sometimes even lose money. But, there isa better way and every two years you can even double your income.
Some of the advantages of a rental are all the deductions. I have a way you can keep those deductions andcharge … (1 comments)
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sherwood: Get your investment property today with a lease-option - 06/28/07 05:23 PM
Sunday I was holding a open house at one of our company's condo conversion projects and was thinking tomyself, how can I get one of these units for myself as an investment property?
The first thing I must tell you is that it is one particular unit that I am wanting. The … (3 comments)
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sherwood: So you want to start investing in fixers, but have no credit - 06/28/07 09:17 AM
The title may seem to be good to be true, but it isn't. You maybe able to buy a property at as low as 6.5%,tomorrow, with as little down as $1,000 and no closing costs upfront.
How does this work? The Veterans Administration forecloses on homes and sells some of them with … (3 comments)
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sherwood: It’s not easy being green - 06/27/07 08:02 PM
Have you ever walked into a property and the first thing you see is a green shag carpet?
Well, there are a lot of homes still out there like this, and the reason they can't sell is because people lackvision and can't see past that thick shag carpet.
I see this … (5 comments)
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sherwood: Why the best investors have friends who also invest - 06/26/07 01:13 AM
I have many investors who buy and sell properties through me and most of them know each other. How do theyknow each other? I introduced them and I let them teach each other and myself new ways of investing.
I've have also met some investors and when I ask them if they … (3 comments)
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sherwood: Don’t give away your home to avoid a foreclosure - 06/25/07 09:32 AM
Unfortunately foreclosure is something that happens to people when bad things happen in their lives. Death,divorce, job loss and medical bills can get anyone behind on payments. That doesn't mean that you should tryto hide your head in the sand and pretend it isn't happening.
If you think you are going … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Save thousands on home improvements - 06/24/07 11:43 PM
Whether you are thinking of remodeling for the purpose of making your home better for yourself, or areupdating it to put it up for sale, you need to consider the cost. Hiring someone to do the remodel can cost youthousands of dollars and be a major intrusion to your home and … (1 comments)
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sherwood: How do you increase the value of your home? - 06/24/07 06:27 AM
Do you need a certain amount of money out of your home, but it just isn't worth that yet? I have a solution foryou that can be done in any market. It doesn't matter if it is a sellers or a buyers market! I can get you muchmore than the appraised … (4 comments)
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sherwood: Don’t upset a tenant, they can really make your life tough! - 06/22/07 02:12 AM
Do you own a rental property and are thinking about putting it on the market? If you have a long term lease,then you need to tell your tenant that you are putting it up for sale. There are a lot of reasons you need to dothis, one is that if you … (8 comments)
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sherwood: The advantage of the land sales contract - 06/21/07 04:28 PM
Do you own a property that isn't paid off? Do you want to make money on the sale of your property without having to worry if the buyer doesn't pay you will have to go through the long process of doing a foreclosure?
Then the land sales contract is for you! This … (3 comments)
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sherwood: Owner Financing – The buyers story - 06/20/07 08:58 PM
Recently, I had a buyer call me who had lots of investment properties. The banks decided to say no more lending until you have sold some of the others that are making positive cash flow for my client every month. Sowhy would a investor who has positive cash flow get rid … (4 comments)
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sherwood: Owner Financing – The sellers story - 06/20/07 01:20 PM
I recently had a seller whose father had died and the home was in probate. The seller had a fixer property that the bank would probably not have done a loan on. So what did this seller do with my help? We decided to list with owner financing, so they could … (7 comments)
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sherwood: Do own rental property? Let me show you why you should sell it! - 06/17/07 10:40 PM
Let me first explain I think investing in rental property really is a great investment if done right. But, if there wasa better way to make money from your rental property, wouldn't you want to know about it?
The best way that I have come across to make money from your rental … (0 comments)
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sherwood: One of my investors taught me a valuable lesson with an apology letter - 06/14/07 04:01 PM
Recently one of my investors put an offer on a property and from the beginning of the acceptance of the offerthings started to go wrong.
Timelines, miscommunications, hiding of known facts (Buyer), but after all was said and done we had a sale failon our hands. The buyer released the earnest money … (8 comments)
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sherwood: The Sounds of Silence - 06/13/07 11:49 AM
I showed a home a couple of years ago and the showing instructions were no showings between Friday after 5pmand Monday 9am.
Both my buyers and I really wanted to know why. I went back Saturday during the day and there wasn't a parkingspot for 7 blocks! My clients told me they … (3 comments)
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sherwood: No Credit – No Problem - 06/12/07 05:03 PM
You see it in car ads, so why not homes? A car loses value, where a home rarely does, so why do so many banksrequire large down payment or great credit? The main reason is they are not in the house business they are in the money business. They just are … (1 comments)
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sherwood: How a lease option can save a rehabber thousands - 06/09/07 07:28 PM
Did you know that as a rehabber you can buy a fixer and save thousands by never closing?
A closing costs money! But if you lease a property for PITI from an owner you can pay hundreds less per month,fix it up and then sell for thousands more. You cash out … (6 comments)
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sherwood: Helping families with their probate homes can be a way to riches - 06/09/07 08:02 AM
What happens to a home when some dies and there is no one in town to take care of it? A lot of times it can end up in foreclosure and the family loses thousands in inheritance
Why? Mainly because the family can't afford to take time off from work, fly across … (0 comments)
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sherwood: A home is a bad investment? - 06/06/07 01:17 AM
Let me start with the fact that I don't agree with that statement at all! I was reading on Yahoo about investingand found this article about how buying a home is not a good investment. The article showed all the ways youevaluate an investment and how buying a home didn't compete. … (2 comments)
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sherwood: MPAA takes on home theatres - 06/05/07 11:41 AM
You all know you can't copy CD's and give them to your friends, but what about having your friends over for amovie? This BBSpot article was written as a spoof to all the ways the MPAA has, and is, still taking on all the illegal downloads of movies, CD's and software. … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Does selling drugs out of your home lower the value? - 06/04/07 01:45 AM
It sure did for one of my clients today! I was under contract on a home and the disclosure forms came in andone of the disclosures was that the home was once used as a drug house.
This home was now owned by the wife and the husband (Dealer) was … (14 comments)
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sherwood: Investing in Real Estate - It is easier to start than you may think! - 05/30/07 10:18 PM
The number one reason people don’t get into investing is they don’t think they have the money
to do so. If you are thinking you would like to invest and are under the assumption that you don’t
have enough money to invest, I can show you many ways to get your … (1 comments)
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sherwood: How does your Realtor treat you? - 05/30/07 01:51 PM
Most of the buyers I work with are looking to buy a home for the first time. They have had credit troubles and are now ready to find out what they need to do to buy a home. When they call me, and I start to answer their questions and give … (3 comments)
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sherwood: See It Through The Buyers Eyes - 05/29/07 12:45 AM
When selling you home first impressions are last impressions. You will never get a second chance to show a potential buyer your home. So don't put it on the market before it is truly ready for showing.
If you are truly ready to sell your home, walk outside to the … (0 comments)
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sherwood: What Is My Home Worth? - 05/27/07 01:47 AM
There are many different values to a home. First, what can your home be rebuilt for? Second is what it appraises for, and last, what can your sell your home for. All these values are very different and can differ by thousands.
Let us look at all three values separately. … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Lease Options a way for landlords to make more! - 05/26/07 01:53 AM
As a landlord you can get a lot of advantages by doing a lease-option. It can be win-win for a landlord and a tenant.
The advantages to a tenant of a lease-option is that they get the chance to buy a property that they normally couldn't afford and set the price … (1 comments)
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sherwood: Invest In A Friend (Real Estate) - 05/25/07 01:32 AM
Why do I call Real Estate a friend? Well, because through thick and thin economic times, Real Estate has been an investment you can count on. Even when homes are not selling, with time, the market comes back and prices go up. Stick with a friend, and with time it … (1 comments)
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sherwood: Summer a Time To Sell? - 05/24/07 01:17 AM
You've heard it before, sell your home in the summer you can get more money for it. This can be true, depending on your home.
If you own a family home, summer is the best time to sell your home. The reason for this is most families don't want … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Don't Paint Yourself Into A Corner - 05/23/07 02:31 AM
You are the seller that wants to sell your home for the most amount of money and in the least amount of time, correct? Well, then there are a few things you need to do to ensure that this happens.
Make the home move-in ready! When you go to look … (9 comments)
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sherwood: Home Ownership for everyone in Oregon and SW Washington is available with Lease-Options and Owner-Financing - 05/23/07 02:04 AM
I have many clients call me everyday and say "Todd, please help! I've been told NO everywhere I go. I don't have bad credit due to reckless spending or anything like that" Most of the time it is divorce, medical bills or a job loss and to me it just doesn't … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Credit Repair and Home Ownership - 05/21/07 04:06 PM
Credit repair isn't a quick fix and I want you to understand that! This isn't a "I'll fix your credit tomorrow" promise either. I also want you to understand that when you do hear someone telling you for $500 that they will fix your credit that they are lying to you … (2 comments)
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sherwood: Owner Financing – An education in selling for more - 05/21/07 12:55 AM
Owner financing is a way that a seller can make more money from the sale of their property without raising the price of their home.
What is the difference to a home owner is bottom line when they sell their home on owner financing? How about an extra $417,000! This … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Don’t Out Improve Your Neighbor - 05/20/07 03:51 PM
I know you have all seen it. You drive into a neighborhood and there are all these house that look about the same. Then there is this one that looks like a castle that has been misplaced. It has been added on to, it has had the best landscaping money … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Short sales secrets reveled - 05/20/07 01:36 AM
There are many short sales going on right now and you don't even know about them. Why? Because they are never, ever sold to the general public. They are bought up by savvy investors who know where to look and who to talk to.
The secret to finding those short sales isn't … (4 comments)
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sherwood: Condo Ownership - A Great Start - 05/17/07 01:01 AM
Are you thinking about investing in Real Estate, but feel that it is just to expensive? A great way to get into real estate with a lot less expense is getting in to the condo market.
As prices continue to rise along with the interest rates. First time home buyers are … (1 comments)
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sherwood: Lease Options and Owner Financing a good opportunity - 05/16/07 12:41 AM
Some people are unable to get a home because of medical bills, divorce or just bad decisions in the past. This doesn't mean you can't get a home, it just means that you have to find someone willing to help you.
First of all I need to tell you that most people … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Remodeling? May Not Be The Best Choice - 05/15/07 11:59 AM
The first question you need to ask yourself before you consider a major or even a minor remodel is... Is this remodel for me or am I doing this to increase the value of the home, so I can sell it at a higher price?
I tell my clients … (0 comments)
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sherwood: Time = Money? - 05/14/07 04:02 PM
One of my investors made a good point to me the other day. I commented on time is money when we were talking about a fixer property. He then asked me if I knew who made that statement originally.
Lucky for me I actually did! … (1 comments)
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sherwood: Sherwood Oregon - 04/25/07 11:15 PM
Sherwood is a great little city located just minutes southwest of Portland Oregon in Washington County, Oregon. It is a residential community in the Tualatin Valley southwest of Portland. The population was 11,791 at the 2000 census. The 2006 estimate is 16,115 residents.Before it became a city, the area that is … (0 comments)
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sherwood: 20698 SW Lavender Ave, Sherwood, OR 97140 - 03/05/07 01:40 PM
Affordable Sherwood Showcase
Affordable housing in Sherwood! Newer commonwall home with no HOA's! This home features awesome square footage and yard for the price. 3BR, 2.5 BA. Greatroom floorplan w/ cozy fireplace. Large brightly lit kitchen with Peninsula and eating bar plus dining nook. A/C. Very cute home with designer colors throughout. … (0 comments)
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