buying: It This A Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate? - 07/12/08 08:16 PM
Many of us, who are contemplating buying or selling real estate, are trying to predict the real estate market and reduce our risk of making a bad financial decision. A question is usually asked, "Is now a good time to buy or sell real estate, especially a residence?" Those wanting to buy … (0 comments)
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buying: Book Review: Making the Right Move in Real Estate: An Insider's Guide. - 06/14/08 02:22 PM
Richard Ardia's book, "Making the Right Move in Real Estate", has the full subtitle, "An Insider's Guide for Buyers and Sellers Seeking the Best Answers to Real Estate Questions". It includes a forward by Bob Becker, former CEO of National Real Estate Trust (NRT), who proclaims it a "must read for every … (0 comments)
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buying: Green Links & Resources for Homeowners - 05/23/08 09:29 PM
The NAHB has identified some helpful links to resources for people that want to purchase green homes and for current homeowners that want to make or keep their homes green. They include the following:For Buying A Green HomeRebates, tax incentives, and loans Local green building programsGreenHomesForSale.comSustainable Sources Real Estate Locator
Green … (1 comments)
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buying: New Brochure From HUD: Home Economics -- Own Your Future - 03/09/08 07:43 AM
HUD has created an informational brochure entitled, Home Economics -- Own Your Future, which is available online as a PDF download.The brochure is a quick reference to online resources for obtaining Annual Credit Reports, the ABC's of Homebuying, Home Loan Leaning Center, Borrow's Rights, Predatory Lending and Fair Housing information.Home Economics … (1 comments)
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buying: NAHB Builders Gain Insight Into Women's Tillion Dollar Home Buying Decisions - 01/12/08 01:31 AM
According to a recent Harvard University study, women control 91% of home buying or remodeling decisions. The latest release from the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) publishing arm, Trillion Dollar Women: Use Your Power to Make Buying and Remodeling Decisions, provides builders and other housing professionals with a detailed look … (0 comments)
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buying: Ocean County Resource Center - 11/30/07 05:22 PM
Ocean County, New JerseyOcean County Seal
Welcome to the Ocean County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to the right place. This is for you! Think of … (0 comments)
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buying: South Jersey Properties - Quick Search By County - 11/29/07 01:04 PM
Quick Search by CountyClick on following links to open a corresponding county search page:Burlington CountyCamden CountyGloucester CountyMercer CountyAtlantic CountyCumberland CountySalem CountyOcean County:- Ocean County - North (includes Monmouth County)- Ocean County - South- Ocean City Area (includes part of Ocean County and North Cape May County)Cape May:- Ocean City Area (includes … (0 comments)
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buying: Green Benefits Owners and Is Desired By Buyers - 11/16/07 12:05 AM
According to information coming out of NAR's 2007 Conference & Expo, nearly seven in every 10 consumers believe that energy conservation is important or extremely important, but the cost of green improvements is still a significant factor in many home buyers' decisions about purchasing energy-efficient home features. A significant majority of property buyers think that energy … (0 comments)
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buying: Book Review: Foreclosure Investing For Dummies - 08/30/07 03:00 PM
"Foreclosure Investing For Dummies", by Ralph R. Roberts with Joe Kraynak, authors of "Flipping Houses For Dummies", bills itself as "A Reference for the Rest of Us!" providing step-by-step instructions on how to make smart, informed investments in floreclosures, including buy and sell foreclosure, preforeclosure and bank-owned properties. This book provides explanations, often … (0 comments)
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buying: Life Expectancy of Home Components and Systems - 05/31/07 01:47 AM
When considering buying, upgrading, remodelling a house or just preparing for the future and potential maintenance costs, it's helpful to have an idea of the the general life expectancy of your house components and systems. A house is expected to last many years and through several series of owners. But what about … (6 comments)
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buying: Homeownership In New Jersey - Resources From HUD - 05/14/07 07:51 AM
Your governmental housing agency, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) points out that owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. HUD has provided some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home in New Jersey.Here are links to HUD's major New Jersey topics: Main … (0 comments)
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buying: New Jersey School Report Cards for 2006 Now Available - 02/12/07 01:16 PM
The School Report Card for 2006 is now available through the New Jersey Department of Education website. A valuable tool for interested buyers, the School Report Card contains statistical information about all elementary and secondary public schools in the state. The Report Card is also produced for vocational schools, special education … (0 comments)
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buying: New Jersey School Reports - 02/12/07 01:05 PM
New Jersey's Department of Education provides reports at local, district and state levels for the No Child Left Behind (NJLB) program and the annual New Jersey School Report Card. The annual New Jersey School Report Card is required under a 1995 state law. It presents thirty-five fields of information for each … (0 comments)
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buying: It's A Good Time To Buy - 01/09/07 07:31 PM
REALTORS® can help buyers make smart decisions in their local marketplace and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has begun a public awareness program that highlights favorable conditions for home buyers and explains how my team can help you, the buyer.
According to the NAR, Many real estate markets across the country have … (0 comments)
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buying: South Jersey Resource Center - 12/24/06 03:02 PM
South Jersey Resources
The Southern New Jersey area, better known as South Jersey, is also part of the Delaware Valley region. In South Jersey, with less dense areas than it's northern counterpart and most of the vacation shoreline, you tend to be oriented towards the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley metropolitan area for your TV, news and … (0 comments)
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buying: Burlington County NJ - Resource Center - 12/24/06 02:19 PM
Burlington County, New JerseyBurlington County SealCounty Motto: "More To Explore!"
Welcome to the Burlington County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to the right place. This … (0 comments)
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buying: Salem County NJ - Resource Center - 12/24/06 02:12 PM
Salem County, New Jersey Salem County SealCounty Motto: "The Garden Spot of the Garden State"
Welcome to the Salem County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to … (2 comments)
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buying: Cumberland County NJ - Resource Center - 12/23/06 02:00 PM
Cumberland County, New JerseyCumberland County SealMotto: More To Offer!
Welcome to the Cumberland County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to the right place. This is … (1 comments)
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buying: Mercer County NJ - Resource Center - 12/21/06 11:48 PM
Mercer County, New JerseyMercer County SealMotto: The Capital County
Welcome to the Mercer County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey known as Central Jersey (if dividing state into thirds), then you've come to … (2 comments)
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buying: Atlantic County NJ - Resource Center - 12/18/06 05:12 PM
Atlantic County, New Jersey Atlantic County Seal
Welcome to the Atlantic County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to the right place. This is for you! Think of … (1 comments)
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buying: Camden County NJ - Resource Center - 12/17/06 10:21 PM
Camden County, New Jersey
Welcome to the Camden County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to the right place. This is for you! Think of this page … (1 comments)
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buying: Gloucester County NJ - Resource Center - 12/17/06 05:00 PM
Gloucester County, New Jersey Gloucester County SealCounty Motto: "Close to Everything, Far From It All"
Welcome to the Gloucester County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to … (1 comments)
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buying: Burlington County Information - 12/08/06 02:21 PM
Burlington County, New Jersey
For more information about Burlington County and South JerseyPlease select one of the following links: Burlington County NJ - Resource Center South Jersey Resource CenterBlog articles related to Burlington County and surrounding areas:Burlington County - articles related to Burlington CountySouth Jersey - information and resource articles related to South JerseyNew Jersey - … (0 comments)
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buying: McGuire AFB NJ: Resource Center - 12/07/06 03:28 PM
McGuire Air Force Base (AFB) is a United States Air Force Base located in parts of New Hanover Township, Pemberton Township, and Springfield Township, in Burlington County, (South) New Jersey. It is also a census-designated place, and as of the United States 2000 Census, the base population was 6,478. (Source: Wikipedia)From its … (3 comments)
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buying: SRES To Become Part of REBAC and the NAR - 11/08/06 05:45 PM
According to the latest announcement made through the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC), an NAR subsidiary, which offers and administers the ABR designation program, has signed a letter of intent to take over the nationally recognized SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation program from the California Association of Realtors®, … (10 comments)
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buying: Buyer's Home Inspection Basics - 10/27/06 11:32 PM
I consider a home inspection, performed by a certified and licensed professional, to be an integral part of the real estate home buying process. Unless you have the proper construction knowledge and repair experience yourself, you should NEVER skip having a property inspected. If the property has a private well and/or … (0 comments)
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buying: New Jersey Market Trends and Statistics - Resources - 10/23/06 11:03 PM
Within the blog category, "New Jersey Market Reports", you will find blogs proving individual "snapshots" of market conditions and trends to date. There will tend to be more entries by county or even township level as that is the way our MLS's are organized.This article was created to point you to additional … (1 comments)
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buying: Consumer's Inspection Kit From Freddie Mac - 10/16/06 10:07 AM
Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored mortgage giant, offered a free "Consumer's Inspection Kit" booklet in PDF format which we are providing here as part of our service commitment to you. Click here to download the free "Consumer's Inspection Kit". Additional inspection resources:ASHI - The American Society of Home Inspectors has a lot of good resources related … (0 comments)
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buying: New Home Building Resource Articles - 10/15/06 01:12 AM
Here are a few resource articles I've compiled dealing with home building. I hope you find them of some use. Please click on corresponding tags in the tag list on the right for related articles. Getting Housing Built Today, home builders and developers can't just propose a project, walk into city hall … (0 comments)
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buying: NAR Field Guides For Community Land Use Issues - 10/08/06 12:11 PM
Stakeholders in local communities both directly impact and are impacted directly by land use decisions that are made daily. Stakeholders include governments and their officials, residential and commercial owners, local businesses, buyers and tenants, builders, developers, property managers and real estate brokers. To better understand some of the issues and for possible … (0 comments)
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buying: Agency Disclosure: Consumer Information Notices - 10/07/06 11:40 PM
One of the first requests that a consumer should expect to receive from a licensed real estate agent is a request to view and sign a Consumer Information Statement (also called a Consumer Notice, depending on state).State laws in the Delaware Valley (NJ, PA, DE and MD) require that all agents … (0 comments)
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buying: Shopping Online For Property - 09/29/06 11:16 PM
The Internet has revolutionized the way the property buyers think and act as they pursue the the home of their dreams or the property that will best fit their business requirements. If you aren't effectively using the Internet in your property search, you're missing out on one of the most powerful, time-saving real estate … (0 comments)
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buying: Avoid Post-Contract Pitfalls When Selling A Home - 09/27/06 11:53 PM
As a member of the National Association of REALTOR®s (NAR), we have many resources that are available to our clients to help with property buying, selling and ownership and community involvement and support -- for both residential and commercial. For example, the NAR provides a chart listing items that have to be addressed (whether home seller … (0 comments)
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buying: HUD: Buying A Home - Questions & Answers - 09/26/06 11:49 PM
HUD's 100 Questions & Answers About Buying A New Home Homeownership is becoming a reality for more and more Americans. During 2000, the US homeownership rate reached 67.7%, the highest rate ever. Yet many Americans don't realize that homeownership is within their grasp. A home is a financial asset and more: it's … (0 comments)
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buying: Housing for Older Persons - 09/24/06 06:19 PM
For those looking for 55+ homes and adult communities in a Southern New Jersey county, especially the South Jersey counties of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Ocean and Salem, we have the ability to perform custom 55+ / adult community searches on the MLS databases for those counties. Please contact … (1 comments)
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buying: Rent vs. Buy - What Is The Smarter Choice? - 09/22/06 11:07 PM
Use these tools and related resources to help you to determine if and when you should be buying instead of renting:Can You Buy? - This mortgage calculator will produce an analysis report to help you determine loan amounts, affordability, mortgage qualification, or whether you should be renting or buying..
Rent vs. Buy … (0 comments)
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buying: How and Where to Buy HUD Homes - 09/22/06 10:44 PM
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sells homes at reduced prices that you might want to buy! What is a HUD Home? "A HUD home is a 1 to 4 unit residential property acquired by HUD as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner … (0 comments)
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buying: Spot Landscaping Red Flags When Looking at Homes For Sale - 09/21/06 11:03 PM
When looking at homes for sale (or when preparing to sell your home), make sure you pay close attention to the outdoor space which can signal major problems with the property: - Tilted or uneven sidewalks may be signs of soil expansion. - A backyard that slopes toward the house could cause … (0 comments)
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buying: Home Repair Cost Estimates - 09/20/06 10:00 PM
"These estimates reflect the average basic costs for supplies and installation of building materials in United States and Canada. Costs may vary depending on regions, upgrades, complexity and disposal fees. It is our strong recommendation that you obtain a minimum of three written quotes from reputable licensed local contractors for validation." … (0 comments)
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buying: Free HUD "Buying Your Home" Guide - 09/20/06 07:57 PM
When buying a new home, this booklet will help you take this big financial step by describing the home buying, home financing, and settlement (or "closing") process. After identifying the home you desire to purchase, you will usually make an offer through your Real Estate Agent. Upon acceptance of that offer, the … (1 comments)
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buying: NAR: Home Buyers and Sellers Page - 09/20/06 12:00 AM
The National Association of REALTORS®(NAR) has created a resource page for home buyers and sellers. It provides help with buying and selling a home as well as helping to compare renting vs. buying. It discusses why you should use a Realtor and what to look for in a Realtor. You can … (0 comments)
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buying: Radon Reduction - A Consumer's Guide From The EPA - 09/19/06 12:39 AM
In my region, it is recommended to test for radon if you have a basement, especially if it is a basement in which you will be spending a lot of time. Radon tests are relatively inexpensive for the peace of mind they provide knowing that your property is not exposing you to unhealthy doses … (2 comments)
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buying: Buying In A Cooling Market -- The Benefits of Buying Now - 09/17/06 09:06 PM
Martketwatch.com had a real estate article a few months back about buying in a cooling market. I came across it again and the points it was making I believe are still valid. Residential real estate, a shining star of the national economy that seemed unflappable over the past couple of years, … (0 comments)
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buying: Understanding The Needs Of The Other Party When Negotiating Price And Terms - 09/15/06 06:56 PM
A mistake many people make when negotiating price and terms on the purchase or sale of a property is that they fail to place the needs of the other party, and sometimes their own needs, in priority order. They also tend not to dig deep enough to really understand the other … (0 comments)
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buying: Giving Opportunities: Children's Miracle Network - 09/15/06 05:53 PM
Children's Miracle Network is the alliance of premier children's hospitals. Every year, Children's Miracle Network hospitals treat 17 million children for every disease and injury imaginable.Children's Miracle Network hospitals impact the lives of more children than any other children's organization in the world. Children's hospitals provide state-of-the-art care, life-saving research and … (0 comments)
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buying: Understanding A Mechanic's Lien - 09/14/06 10:10 PM
"You are a homeowner; you do not necessarily understand (or care) about matters of real estate or construction law. But you've recently built your home, remodeled or added on and now you've received this document with a bunch of legal "mumbo-jumbo" called a "Notice of Intent to Hold Mechanic's Lien," "Pre-Lien … (0 comments)
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buying: Understanding Property: Real vs. Personal - 09/14/06 09:21 PM
Test your level of understanding about real and personal property by answering the following questions...What is the basic difference between real and personal property? What is a fixture and how does it differ from a trade fixture? When can you remove fixtures and what, if any, are your obligations if you … (2 comments)
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buying: Question: How Do You Spot A Shabby Remodel? - 09/06/06 02:32 PM
And the answer is...Hire a certified, state licensed property inspection professional.Unless you are an experienced professional in the building/remodeling business, it's too easy to be wowed by new cabinets, applicances and floors. But it's often what isn't seen, what the incompetent worker misses or ignores and what the unethical conceals, that can … (0 comments)
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buying: Mold - Resources for Understanding and Dealing With Issues - 09/06/06 02:17 PM
Here are links to information about mold -- what causes it, how to avoid it and what to do if you have a mold problem.Just the Facts about MoldNAR's new mold Q&A sets the facts straight and dispels misinformation about the causes and effects of mold. Learn more about mold damage, … (0 comments)
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buying: H.O.M.E.* Closing Costs - 09/05/06 10:36 PM
Buying a home involves time, energy, and, most of all, money. In addition to committing yourself to mortgage payments for 15 to 30 years, you need quite a bit of money "up-front" to close the transaction that will make the house yours. There are several types of closing (or settlement ) … (0 comments)
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buying: Septic Systems - Owner Maintenance Guide - 09/03/06 07:28 PM
Did you know that about 25 percent of the U.S. population relies on decentralized-or onsite-wastewater treatment systems? About 95 percent of the onsite wastewater disposal systems are septic systems. If your property contains a septic system, it is important to know how to properly treat and maintain the system as system failure … (0 comments)
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buying: NAHB Home Price Estimator: What's Your House Worth? - 09/03/06 03:37 PM
The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) has developed a useful tool, available for download, that runs in Microsoft Excel, called the NAHB Home Estimator. The house price estimator is based on a model NAHB has developed to estimate the average price of a single-family detached home with various features in different parts … (2 comments)
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buying: Taking Measurements and Calculating Square Footage - 09/02/06 03:45 PM
Information regarding property measurements and calculating square footage is often difficult for buyers to obtain from MLS listings, especially in many areas of New Jersey. This is because measuring and calculating square footage in the past has been subject to mathematical errors and differences as to what to include/excluse in the … (3 comments)
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buying: Feng Shui and Vaastu -- Guides to Placement and Layout - 09/02/06 02:40 PM
These two disciplines and associated philosophies have a long history and tradition of use by people whose heritage originate from the Asian and Indian geographic areas and are now living and working in the U.S. These well developed concepts of placement and layout offer many practical applications, outside of any philosophical or religious connections. Feng Shui is more widely … (5 comments)
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buying: Garage Sale Resources - 09/01/06 07:22 AM
The New Jersey area is a great place to find fantastic bargains at local neighborhood garage sales (commonly known as yard sales). Because of their huge popularity, garage sales occur throught New Jersey on the weekends, most frequently on Saturday morning, during all seasons, except winter. Because of New Jersey's high average household income, the quality and condition of the items you … (0 comments)
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buying: Financial Resources for Homebuyers and Homeowners of Houses Needing Repair - 08/30/06 04:57 PM
HomeBuyerFunds.com is a free online funds database designed for people looking to buy a home (especially for the first time) or currently own a house in need of repair. This Web site serves as a one-stop clearinghouse of financial resources for both homebuyers and homeowners. Their members include non-profit housing organizations, … (0 comments)
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buying: Pre-Qualifying vs. Pre-Approval - 08/30/06 04:37 PM
According to generally accepted industry definitions, a pre-qualification letter simply indicates a cursory review of your financial situation while a pre-approval letter shows that the lender has made a thorough enough analysis of your income, assets and credit and can conditionally approve you for a specified loan amount. The pre-qualification process is quicker than the pre-approval … (1 comments)
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buying: Most Common Defects Found During Home Inspection - 08/23/06 10:33 PM
Here are some of the most common defects found during home inspections conducted by trained and licensed inspectors -- which are often missed by buyer during their visits to property prior to home inspection. They are compiled from several sources and confirmed by personal experience. Each property has it's own unique set … (0 comments)
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buying: The Process of Buying A Home - 08/21/06 12:02 AM
Buying a home can be a positive and minimal stress event -- provided you use the right real estate professional and you understand the process of buying a home. There are several steps or phases that we have identified in the real estate home buying transaction process. All real estate home purchases involve … (0 comments)
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buying: Feng Shui For Your Home or Business - 08/15/06 07:56 AM
What is Feng Shui?Feng Shui (pronounced, "Fung Schway"), the Chinese art of placement to create harmony, originated thousands of years ago in China. It focuses on how the environment is experienced by the people who live in it.Feng-Shui practitioners believe that where you live and how you allocate and arrange the … (0 comments)
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buying: Why Use A Buyer's Representative (Agent)? Here's Why... - 07/31/06 01:10 AM
Real estate home buyers can sometimes be skeptical about working with a buyer's rep (or buyer's agent), and also about taking a buyer's rep's word that they should. Here's an article that can make the case for you. (Source: Naples Daily News) Full Story . . .As an experienced buyer's agent … (0 comments)
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buying: What Is Your Flood Risk? - 07/25/06 08:40 AM
Flooding can happen any time and anywhere.
I've had first-hand experience with major rains and subsequent flooding that received national attention and required local, state and federal response, including FEMA... but I'll save that story, my observations and what I learned for another article.
Knowing your risk profile -- whether you live in a … (1 comments)
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buying: Recommended Real Estate Books - 07/10/06 03:21 PM
Recommended books for your information fulfillment, educational enrichment and enjoyment (provided by the Real Estate Annex of the Equerry Book Store).General, Residential, Commercial, Investment, Property Management, Personal Development and more.Fast - Easy - Convenient - Secure.Online ordering. Discounts on most books when ordering through this bookstore. Powered by Equerry.comClick here to … (0 comments)
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