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2012
Bryant is exactly right. Too many agents have become accustomed to the REO practice of asking for highest and best and they assume all sellers must ask. It may be in the best interest of a sellers to accept (pick) one of the offers and not risk any or all of the buyers withdrawing their offer. ...
07/11/2012
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Steve's post is perfect timing to see a real world amazing inspiration as Jupiter and Venus shine in the morning horizon. If you miss it you can see it from NASA at http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120711.html Thanks Steve for your daily inspirations. One of the first posts I look for every morning!...
07/10/2012
Pamela has a very thoughtful post here. We especially like the part about how many homeowners knew (or understood) about balloons payments or ARMs. Let's face it if the bankers and Wall Street folks did not see the meltdown coming, how would first time buyers be expected?“Toto, We’re Not in the...
07/10/2012
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A charming find in the Highpointe subdivision, at 4495 SE 60th Street, Ocala, FL 34480! Don’t miss out on this wonderfully maintained home in the desirable southeast part of Ocala. Located in the Highpointe subdivision, this home has been updated and remodeled with new paint inside and out...
07/10/2012
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Louise makes a great point about reading and meeting people. I often take a book on Real Estate Investing along when I travel. It not only is something I want to continue to learn more about, but it is a frequent conversation starter. “You will be the same person in five years as you are today...
07/10/2012
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The Ruiz/Miller Team Smartphone App! We know how you love and miss us when you are away from your computer! Now take us with you wherever you go! our blog posts! our listings! our Virtual tours! and more! Created by the smarter half of The Ruiz/Miller Team! Click from your mobile ph...
07/09/2012
We agree with Michael Haigh's assessment that "rates have much more room to rise than to fall. ". The only problem is we said this 1 year ago, 2 years ago..... But sooner or later a recovery will kick in - it always does - and then watch out!Mortgage markets improved last week as concerns for U...
07/09/2012
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Kristen Wheatley, says we can get away from the heat wave in Maine. But how do we get away from 9 months of Winter? lol Moved from Buffalo decades ago. Loved the Summers - all 2 weeks worth!Heat wave got you down? Are you melting in your present location? This may be a great time to consider a...
07/09/2012
Sellers Needed in Marion County Florida! Just Sold! The Ruiz/Miller Team has sold almost all it's homes in the first 6 months of 2012. We have buyers looking for homes. Here is just a sample of the homes The Ruiz/Miller Team has sold recently. They include homes in all the active adult commu...
07/08/2012
Selling Bonuses, Repair Allowances, Dancing Bears and "We Buy Gold" Street Walkers!!! In BOLD, there is a script about doing more marketing on a listing that is not selling. Dianna Kokoszka talks about selling milk for almost $10 per gallon when the competitor is selling it for $3 a gallon. ...
07/05/2012