I Am A Local Real Estate Expert - Zillow Is Not - 07/31/10 06:30 PM

Via Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate & Wake County (Circa Properties - Your Wake Forest NC Homes Specialist):
I Am A Local Real Estate Expert - Zillow is Not Whether you are thinking of buying a home or possibly selling your home you more than likely have stumbled upon Zillow and thought you hit the mother-load of real estate information!  It's a fancy site with Zestimates, has homes marked on a map that are either currently listed or have recently sold, and you can spy on your best friends home on the other side of town to … (0 comments)

Today's Forecast is for Rain (as in Rain Camp) - 07/26/10 08:57 AM
Well, here I am at the Seaport Hotel looking around at all the smiling faces, despite the fact that we are all about to get RAINED upon for the next 8 hours! I thought I could upload photos from my iPhone to my blog, but the technology has failed me. No worries though, I'll send updates throughout the day and will post photos later. I'm looking forward to a great day in the Rain. How about you? … (2 comments)

Credit Report - How long will information remain on the report? - 07/21/10 11:11 AM
This is very helpful information.  Thanks Diane!
Via Diane Osowiecki Greater Nashville Real Estate (Diane O and Friends - Benchmark Realty):
HOW LONG WILL INFORMATION STAY ON A CREDIT REPORT?  With so many questions about credit and credit reports here is some helpful information.  The best answer, ask your lender.
BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER 13: (Often called a debt reorganization. A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is generally appropriate for those individuals who have non-exempt property they wish to retain and who have enough income to reasonably pay the reorganized debt after covering reasonable living expenses.) 10 years from the date filed. If discharged it is reportable … (0 comments)

Google Alerts - 07/09/10 08:01 PM
This is great advise for everyone to consider for their business - whether it be real estate or selling bird cages....
Via Pamela Cendejas, Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235 (Second Self Virtual Assistance):
Since we put so much of ourselves out there on the internet, it is important to manage our online presence carefully.  I recommend that my clients use Google Alerts to keep updated on where their names and businesses are coming up online.  Last summer, I had the unfortunate experience of having someone make serious accusations about how I conducted myself and my business.  Unfortunately, they took to the webiverse … (2 comments)

Are You Up for Selling Your OWN Real Estate? - 07/07/10 12:06 PM
This is a great post that talks about things to consider when selling your own home.  It makes you think twice before listing your home on your own!
Via Debe Maxwell - Search Charlotte Homes for Sale - Charlotte NC Neighborhoods (Helen Adams Realty):
Are You Up for Selling Your OWN Real Estate? As I’m sure you are aware, the real estate industry is experiencing one of its worst down markets in history—at least locally it is.  The last thing you want to do is pay commission to a real estate agent, right?  Not to mention the fact that you’re nearly positive you … (1 comments)

7 Easy to Understand Facts About FHA Loans - 07/01/10 09:17 AM
FHA Loans are not just for those who can't qualify for conventional financing
I recently ran across an excellent article in Inman News entitled For Your Clients: 7 Things All Borrowers Should Know About FHA Loans. 
The article lists seven features of the FHA loan product that are often misunderstood, ignored or mis-represented when reviewing financing options with our clients.  For those of us that work with first time homebuyers or act as exclusive buyers' agents, it is incumbentupon us to make sure that our clients understand the "basics" about various loan programs so that they can discuss these options with one … (3 comments)