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2010
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I was sitting on my couch last night, doing some reblogs and I noticed a message from a Buyer's Agent on one of my Short Sale Listings pop up in my email. "I sincerely regret to inform you...." I knew the rest. The Buyer wanted out. And here were are, expecting Short Sale Approval anyday. I'v...
11/22/2010
Buying a home can make you feel mental. Did you miss the perfect home? Will anything ever be as good as the one that got away? Trust your Realtor when they tell you that when the timing is right, you'll find the right home for you. In the meantime, read this post and know that you are not al...
11/21/2010
It takes a lot more than fresh carpet and paint to truly renovate an older home or foreclosure that has been poorly maintained, or worse yet, abused. Don't be so wowed by the kitchen counters that you miss larger problems that could cost you a fortune in the long run. Take your time in touring ...
11/21/2010
When you are about to put your home on the market, the initial list price can make all the difference in how quickly you sell, and in some markets, how much money you can save by NOT getting into the cycle of price reductions. My friend Claudette Millette in Massachusetts does a great job of ex...
11/21/2010
Without a Buyer's Agent, a Northern Virginia Short Sale Listing Agent is left without an offer, that eventually turns into a contract, to send to the Short Sale Bank. Buyer's Agents calm the fears of their Buyers who, ultimately, have a choice if they want to be involved in a Short Sale. Selle...
11/21/2010
Looking for a low cost, personal Holiday card this Christmas season? My friend Pamela Stangler showed me some of the customized cards she had made from photographs. This is her post detailing the process. Are you tired of spending money on greeting cards for the Holidays that don't meet your ...
11/21/2010
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The holiday season is here, but before we dig into our Thanksgiving turkey, let's take a look back at the sales activity for Victory Lakes townhouses for the month of October. When drawing comparisons, we will be looking to our last report, September 2010. VICTORY LAKES ACTIVE TOWNHOUSE LISTINGS...
11/21/2010
The holiday season is here, but before we dig into our Thanksgiving turkey, let's take a look back at the market activity for single family homes in Victory Lakes during the month of October 2010. We'll make our comparisons to the last report, September 2010. VICTORY LAKES ACTIVE SINGLE FAMILY H...
11/21/2010
If ever you needed a Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) question answered, Cindy Jones of CJ Realty Group should be the first person on your list to call. While I do work traditional Short Sales, I would refer any HAP business to Cindy in a heartbeat.Among the questions I ...
11/20/2010
When Someone Expresses an Interest in Buying Your Home, Will You Throw Them Away if They Insult You?
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In a blog by Randy Prothero titled Did you Really Expect a Counter Offer, the extreme to which Buyers and Sellers will go to shoot themselves in the foot is revealed. Rnady outlines a scenario where a well priced, half million dollar home recieved a poorly written offer $100,000 below list price...
11/20/2010
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