missouri: Terms: Down Payment - 12/16/09 02:04 PM
 
Via J. Philip Faranda, J. Philip Real Estate Briarcliff Manor NY:
Terms are often overlooked because people are so preoccupied with price in this economy. However, they are, in many cases, just as important as price. I often have buyers question what difference the size of their down payment makes to the seller, since the money is just as green if it comes from the lender is it did their bank account. In a zero sum world, this is true. But context is important, and there is an immutable law that cannot be avoided:
Guarantees cost money. Certainty costs money. 
If … (0 comments)

missouri: Home Fire Safety For First Time Home Buyers Part 4 of 12 GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS - 12/16/09 10:18 AM
 
Via The #1 Energy Consultant/Commercial Properties Inspector (Baker Energy Consultant,Commercial Properties Inspections ):
Home Fire Safety For First Time Home Buyers Part 4 of 12 GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS, Baker Home Commercial Properties Inspections and Consulting, would like to ask folks alover America to think about Prevention, Detection, and Escape this Holiday Season, and throughout the year, to avoid having or survive a fire in your home. If affer your very best efforts, if you and your family should end up having a fire, being able to Detect a fire early will help improve your family's ability to safely Escape your … (1 comments)

missouri: Home Fire Safety For First Time Home Buyers Part 3 of 12 Electrical Safety - 12/15/09 11:20 AM
 
Via The #1 Energy Consultant/Commercial Properties Inspector (Baker Energy Consultant,Commercial Properties Inspections ):
Home Fire Safety For First Time Home Buyers Part 3 of 12 Electrical Safety, Baker Home Commercial Properties Inspections and Consulting, would like to ask you and your family to always Practice Electrical Safety in your home. Because the most common safety problem and the most common fire starter in a Home or at a Commercial Property is electrical.
 

 
When purchasing a home, be it new construction or a previous owned home. You're going to want to know the condition of the home's electrical system. … (2 comments)

missouri: TRADE UP! 5 Reasons why this is the BEST market to upgrade! - 12/15/09 10:04 AM
 
Via Daniel Dima Batsalkin (Boulevard Realty):
Have you thought about getting that bigger, better house in a better neighborhood?  


NOW IS THE TIME!
Whether you need more space, want to upgrade your location, or for any other reason, the current real estate market presents a unique opportunity to capitalize by trading up! 
5 reasons why this is the best market to trade up!
1. You will make money NOW on the trade!  

Here's how this works. You currently own a condo that was worth $1,000,000 three years ago, and now it's worth $700,000 (that's right, … (1 comments)

missouri: Zillow Announces Rental Listings! - 12/15/09 09:07 AM
Do you have a home for rent?  Read below from Zillow:

Via Sara Bonert {Real Estate Internet Marketing} (Zillow):
I have an investment property in Florida. In the last three years, twice I’ve listed it for sale. Twice I’ve ended up renting it. Twice I’ve relied on my agentto help me with the decision making that took me down this path to simply get the home occupied. It is a big reality that today’s real estate market is forcing many people, like myself, to wear the landlord hat because of market conditions.
Today I am excited to announce that Zillow is … (0 comments)

missouri: Make Over Your Home - Creating a Focal Point - 12/15/09 08:45 AM
Re-blog, by: Anthony Stokes-Pereira
 

Via Anthony Stokes-Pereira (Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty):
Like a fine painting, every room has a focal point. It's the element that draws your eye first, and invites you for a closer look.
The focal point defines the room's ambiance and underscores the room's purpose. It makes you want to enter, and enjoy the room to sit and relax, study, watch videos, sleep, make conversation, play or whatever the room is designed to do.
By establishing what your focal point is going to be, you have an easier time decorating the rest of your room, … (0 comments)

missouri: What The Client Should Expect From A Home Inspection - 12/11/09 05:18 AM
 
Via Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc):
The longer I am in this field of home inspection, the more apparent it becomes to me that most buyers, or sellers contracting for a pre-listing inspection, have no clue as to what it is that a home inspector is looking for or what that inspector will be reporting on.
Home inspections and standards of practice vary from association to association and from state to state. My description of the process is general but it should be helpful for those who are unfamiliar with the field of home inspection. In this synopsis, I … (2 comments)

missouri: Please Leave! 5 Reason's to Hit the Road when your House is being Shown - 12/11/09 04:46 AM
 
Via Annie Holdreith (Daniel Gale Sotheby's International):
If you have your home listed for sale and I show up with a potential buyer...please leave!  Go for a walk with dog, take the mail up to to the corner or go for a ride in your car.  Nothing shortens up the time a prospective buyer(s) will spend in a home than the homeowners being home...even the quiet ones who sit in the den and try to blend in with the proverbial woodwork (and you know who you are!)
I feel strongly about this.  What happens to the buyer when the owner is … (4 comments)

missouri: Be GREEN at home and save money with ENERGY STAR - 12/10/09 09:08 PM
 
Via Steve Hall ABR, CDPE, GREEN, SFR (RE/MAX United):
Be GREEN at home and save money with ENERGY STAR
Replace at least five of your most frequently used light fixtures or bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified lights.  ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs use 75 percent less energy and last up to ten time longer than incandescent bulbs.  The average household spends nearly $2000 per year on energy bills with almost half of that going for heating and cooling.  A programmable thermostat set and used properly can save about $180 per year.  Most people that I know in San Diego pay much more … (3 comments)

missouri: 18 Things a seller needs to make a part of their moving checklist - 12/10/09 08:27 PM
 
Via Blake Rickels - Knoxville TN Homes (Pinnacle Real Estate):
Send change of address to:
* Post Office: give forwarding address
* Charge accounts, credit cards
* Subscriptions: notice requires several weeks
* Friends and relatives
* Bank: transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city
* Insurance: life, health, and auto
* Automobile: transfer of car title registration and driver's license
* Utility companies (gas, electric, water, telephone, cable): arrange for refunds of any deposits and service in new home.
* Cancel/change newspaper delivery
* School records: ask for copies or tranfer of children's records
* Health: medical, dental, prescription … (1 comments)

missouri: Inspecting Water Heaters - Part 1 - 12/10/09 07:39 PM
Great info:

Via Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.):
Inspecting Water Heaters - Part 1Water heaters are one of those modern conveniences that most folks take for granted. That is, until something goes wrong. As Murphy's Law would have it, this will be the major appliance that will head south shortly after moving into your new home. This often becomes a major bone of contention when dealing with home warranty companies. The serial plate reveals a lot of information, if you know how to read it. The serial number reveals the age. This water heater … (0 comments)

missouri: Mortgage Guideline Changes - A Summary Of Changes Over The Last Few Years That Consumers Need To Know - 12/10/09 07:12 PM
 
Via John Jones (Keller Williams Elite, Dallas/Park Cities):
Since the beginning of the financial crisis, several significant changes have occured with mortgage guidelines.  A summary of these mortgage guideline changes is imperative to helping consumers understand what changes that have taken place over the last few years may affect their ability to obtain a new mortgage loan. 
Contrary to popular belief, the guideline changes have involved a lot more than just higher credit score requirements.  In fact, one could argue that credit scores have perhaps been the least significant factor that has changed.   This assumption is perhaps my biggest reason for writing … (0 comments)

missouri: From the National Association of Realtors: 5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor - 12/10/09 04:45 PM

I love to find helpful tips for sellers and buyers.  Today as I was catching up on my reading, I found an article from the National Association of Realtors:  5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor.
The story outlined good points to consider when hiring a contractor to save you time and money.  Lets review:
1. Asking the contractor to itemize your bill will help you compare prices of different contractors, and save you money.
2.  Ask the contractor if this is an estimate or fixed price.  Again, hopefully saving you money in the long run and weeding … (3 comments)

missouri: New Standardized Good Faith Estimate Effective January 1 2010 - 12/09/09 05:47 PM
 
Via Loreena Yeo - Broker|Realtor(R) of Frisco-TX-Homes (214) 783-2210 (3:16 team REALTY):
For the longest time, there was no standardization in good faith estimates presented by Lenders when a loan application is made by a borrower. No standarization here means some lenders disclose a variety of information on the previous GFE while others do not disclose at all. In efforts to facilitate a better shopping experience for the consumers, HUD requires all lenders use the new standardized format for Good Faith Estimates effective January 1 2010.
At first glance, the standardized format of the Good Faith Estimate is easy to … (0 comments)

missouri: Facebook Fan Page! - 12/09/09 05:03 PM
The social media is taking us by storm!  Just made a Facebook Fan Page, very excited about this new venture!  Please join:
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Send me your fan page links and I'll join!
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missouri: First Time Home Buyers Rebound the Market - 12/09/09 12:20 AM
Great First Time Home Buyers Market Info:

Via Heather Adkinson Moses Lake Real Estate Agent (Windermere K-2 Realty LLC www.propertiesinmoseslake.com):
I was very surprised to see the statistics that the number of first-time home buyers rose to 47 percent of all home sales from 41 percent of transactions in last year's study, and was the highest on record dating back to 1981.  Moving from the previous high of 44% set in 1991.With these first time home buyers they also ended up buying houses in the median price range of 156,000 down 10,000 from the year previous.  Most of those first timers … (4 comments)

missouri: BEVERLY'S SENSATIONAL STAGING TIPS! Part I - 12/06/09 11:51 PM
Great Home Staging Tips from Beverly:

Via Beverly Carlson (Carlson Properties):
 DEFINE THE PURPOSE OF THE ROOM AROUND A  FOCAL POINT.   A fantastic view might be the focal point of a living room facing a lake or a great green space.  On the other hand, an architectural feature such as a fireplace or a bay window seat might be the focal point of a living space.  When there is not a unique feature or view, then a piece of furniture can stand in for the focal point.  For example, in a dining room, a dining table can be the focal … (1 comments)

missouri: Home Owners: Here’s 10 Ways to Keep Up With New Builds at ‘For Sale’ Time. - 12/06/09 11:39 PM
Great blog by Donna Ross:

Via Donna Ross - Home Staging, Sydney, Australia (Great Impressions Real Estate Staging & Consulting - Sydney):
Unless you've been living under a rock you would be well aware that today's property market is ultra competitive. Thanks in no small part to there being fewer buyers for more real estate stock. Many sellers have to compete not just with nearby established homes and units, but they're also up against it in an area full of new home estates (aka ‘new builds'). Whilst the idea of buying a new build isn't for everybody, they have an appeal, … (1 comments)

missouri: Control Home Building Costs - Here Are Some Tips & Tricks - 11/25/09 12:06 AM
Great reblog, enjoy:

Via Ki Gray - Austin Real Estate:
Home building costs can often be a challenge to control when you've got so many variables in the building or remodeling project. You can avoid overages or, at least, keep them at a minimum if you are armed with some valuable advice.

When planning your build, pad your budget with a 15 percent Contingency Fund. This fund will enable you to pay for overages you have no control over, like unknowns behind walls and ceilings and problems found once excavation commences.

You may not be able to avoid … (3 comments)

missouri: BENEFITS OF PROPERLY INSTALLED INSULATION - 11/24/09 10:50 PM
Great Reblog from Brandi Wells:
 
 

Via Brandi Wells (Prudential Colony Realty):
Energy efficiency is beneficial for you as cost and comfort.  Owning your home is about you and your family; your needs and preferences.  You want to enjoy your home and get the most bang for your buck in doing so.  Energy efficient items will help you save in cost, you'll feel the comfort and when you get ready to sell the buyer that purchases your home can appreciate these upgrades. 
Whether you've owned your home for awhile or are considering purchasing a home there are readily available items for you … (1 comments)

 
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