Don’t you get frustrated when you see your potential dream home in a homefinding guide or online but when you contact the agent, they inform you “Unfortunately, that house is already under contract…but I know another house I could show you that may be what you’re looking for”? Some homebuyers see that as a “bait and switch” method and I wholeheartedly agree. FYI: The REALTORS Code of Ethics states (in article 12): “REALTORS® shall present a true picture in their advertising, marketing, and other representations.” I question an agent who continues to advertise a property as “active” even though the seller has entered into a binding agreement with a buyer. Over the years, those agents have attempted to justify their decision by stating that state law mandates they are obligated to do anything within the law that a seller requests in order to procure a buyer. However, West Virginia state law states a real estate license can be revoked if the licensee “Uses misleading or false advertising´.
 

The Huntington West Virginia housing market
05/27/2009
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It would be a challenge to find a recent national television newscast that doesn’t have a segment that focuses on or references the current housing market. As the President of the Huntington Board of REALTORS®, I answer questions about our real… more
Video Examples
07/23/2008
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I received great responses from agents about adding video to their marketing. Does it work? The last month we had our Advanced Access site (8/2007) we got about 60, 000 hits. Our new site is video driven and we average 600, 000 hits monthly! Check it… more
THE Movie Experience Is Still New To the Area
07/23/2008
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In 2002, the only choice for movie theaters were the same ones that existed from my childhood in the 1970's & 1980's. When they started the rollout of Pullman Square and the new Marquee Cinema complex, I couldn't believe how many people made… more
Huntington Police Promotions
07/23/2008
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Lieutenants Hank Dial and Mike Albers were promoted to captains within the Huntington Police Department. I've known Hank and Mike for years. Hank and I used to work together at Stewart's Original Hot Dogs in the '80's. Mike and I have known each… more
Increase The Chances for Selling Your Home (And For More Money! )
07/23/2008
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I just read an article that 11. 5 BILLION videos were viewed on the internet in March 2008 alone. Nationally, more and more stories are covering the effect of video in real estate. It's definitely the next wave in real estate. If you check http://www… more
The Power of Home Rule
07/23/2008
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Huntington has received the power to request to levy a one percent "occupation tax" on income. I've talked to more than one person who has commented it's just another way to drive people out of the city. Hopefully, I can clarify the situation… more
Huntington Home Sales Finally Decrease
04/21/2008
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I've commented previously about the western West Virginia, southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky region covered by the Huntington MLS weathering the housing market storm very well with a 7% increase in number of residential sales in 2007 as… more
The Huntington Area Cost of Living and Crime Rate
04/21/2008
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It seems the public gets an earful when it comes to some of our area's challenges (i. e. the crime rate, lack of cultural activities and road conditions). While it's true, we don't have an NBA team or a drug-free city, our conditions need… more
Kinetic Park Building NRG
04/21/2008
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Within the next 4-8 weeks, construction should begin on a new Towneplace Suites by Marriott hotel here in Huntington, WV. It's the latest addition to the city's Kinetic Park area. Many insiders were expecting the H&W Hotel Brokerage to… more
 

W.G. Bunch

Huntington, WV

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Prudential Bunch Co. REALTORS

Address: 523 11th Street, Huntington, WV, 25701

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