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2010
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5 homeownership tax myths Owning a home tops the dream list for most Americans, and for plenty of good reasons. It's a shelter for your family, a gathering place for your friends and a good long-term investment. Tax breaks are also frequently cited as motivation for moving from renting to ow...
03/16/2010
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If you have to sell a home, I have an important tip that is crucial for you to understand. The internet has created many changes and opportunities in the real estate market, and home sellers who do not understand the evolution in pricing strategy will find that they are chasing away homebuyers. O...
03/12/2010
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Motivational Power Quote Take Control "If you don't like something change it. if you can't change it, Change your attitude. Don't complain." Maya Angelou, poet As I see it. . . . . . . . Take control When you encounter something that you don't like you have a choice of changing it ...
03/12/2010
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Dear Fellow Active Rainers, With all the new banking underwriting standards, new laws and legislation being passed, it can make one feel defeated, question if this is the business you want to stay in, with all these new burdens placed on us by people that may have degrees from respected college...
03/11/2010
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Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things you can do about it. Some Quick Facts: Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air. Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials used in household products and furn...
03/10/2010
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TIPS FOR LIVING GREEN Well, it's official: the new black is green - living green, that is. New companies devoted to helping reduce folks' carbon footprint are springing up all over. Hybrid cars, renewed interest in recycling, eco-friendly business practices - all are devoted to cleaning up the na...
03/10/2010
Were we born with it? I don't think so. Growing up the son of a successful businessman, I was taught from a early age that Respect is something that is earned, never is respect just given. When a smile and a handshake in a business transaction meant more than any handwritten and signed contract. ...
03/10/2010
A word of advice for builders, contractors, developers and all other players interested in re-building strength back into the real estate marketplace: only strong, balanced, and experienced leadership at the executive level will pull the industry through to the next upcycle. According to Bill Fer...
03/10/2010
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A lot more than you might think. Many buyers and sellers often wonder what a real estate closing attorney does other than conduct the closing. The closing attorney acts as the “quarterback” of the closing process, performing many time consuming tasks preparing a transaction from intake to closing...
03/10/2010
Got a question yesterday from an agent who was referred to a potential seller by an acquaintance. However, the acquaintance warned the agent (let's call him Sam) that the seller has a "friend who will list the house really cheap," so Sam may not have a chance at procuring the listing. Sam asked...
03/08/2010
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