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2008
20 Things That Can Alter the Value of Your HomeItems that decrease the home's value1. A pool. In Texas, an in-ground pool doesn't automatically raise the value of your home. If you look on the MLS and compare the "Days on the Market" (DOM or CDOM) of homes in the same subdivision, the homes with ...
04/26/2008
Why the Internet Buyer is the Best ClientPosted by Joseph G. Ferrara, Esq. on Apr 24, 2008Since internet buyers (IB) do most of their home searching and researching BEFORE calling an agent, they are more efficient buyers who won't take up a lot of the agents and resources.Realtor studies show the...
04/25/2008
From Buyers, I hear a number of thoughts as to why they "are not ready yet ..." to buy a new home.The number one reason usually is "we have to sell our home first". This is certainly understandable. NO one wants two mortgages unless you have won the lottery and want the tax deduction. I think...
04/15/2008