“I’ll know it when I see it.” Buyers should come into the home buying process with a list of must-haves and wants. Buyers that want to be taken seriously get preapproved. This helps to expedite the process of making offers and also to pinpoint the price range of what the buyer can afford. “I’m n
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11/23/2015
Popularized at the turn of the 20th century by architect and furniture designer Gustav Stickley in his magazine, The Craftsman, the Craftsman-style bungalow reflected, said Stickley, “a house reduced to it’s simplest form… its low, broad proportions and absolute lack of ornamentation gives it a
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11/23/2015
What I learned in Real Estate this week, is a pertinent topic relevant to today's Real Estate market. Scroll down for the entire published reblog. Have you ever confronted a toddler about eating a cookie before dinner only to have them deny the accusation? But what they don't realize is they have
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11/23/2015
Nine reasons why sales people need to use caution this week and through December is pertinent to Real Estate in todays market. Scroll down to see reblog. Because B 4 U Know it - It is the First Week of January 2016 It is all about your Focus, Thoughts, and Urgency 1. You have nothing in the p
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11/23/2015
What matters in a condo varies by the person, but questions tend to draw from the same pool of questions: What amenities are included? Is there a pool? Tennis court? Exercise room? Are pets allowed? Are there areas I can walk my dog? Are there any size or breed restrictions? Is heat electric or g
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11/16/2015
Obtaining pre-approval from a bank is a daunting process. It is time consuming both due to the delay and because of the amount of paperwork required to satisfy a lender of your credit status.It is, without a doubt, the most pressing matter before beginning your home search. Proceeding without t
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11/16/2015
Home buyers want energy efficiency, according to a new study released by the National Association of Home Builders titled, “What Home Buyers Really Want.” Four of the top-ranked home features involve saving energy.For example, 94 percent of buyers surveyed say they want energy-star rated applianc
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11/16/2015
Luxury upgrades: Avoid trendy and frivolous renovation expenditures. Simple and relevant renovations are more likely to pay off in the long haul. Garage conversion: Converting a garage to a family room can turn off potential home buyers. Some people want a garage and not a family room. Consider i
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11/16/2015
There are many types of condominiums. Some condos look like houses or townhouses; most look like high-rises or garden-style apartments. Even though a condo can look look like a townhouse or house, owning a condo differs from owing a fee simple property in many ways. There are aspects of condo l
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11/15/2015
The 1925 Paris Exhibition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs launched the Art Deco style, which echoed the Machine Age with geometric decorative elements and a vertically oriented design. This distinctly urban style was never widely used in residential buildings; it was more widespread in public
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11/15/2015
