We have 3 Cherry Blossom trees in our rear yard that have to be at least 40 years old. In April, when they bloom, it creates an explosion of pink beauty that dominates the view from our rear window. There is something comforting about seeing my children play in their shade. I often think of Mrs.
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04/28/2010
I am your agent. I am a professional. I have a college degree. I value your business; as a matter of fact, if I don't produce a result for you and my other clients, my kids don't eat. It is in that context that I am offering this post, in good spirits, good humor, and in all truth. This is a comp
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04/27/2010
The crazies are out there. You might be working with one right now and not know it. But they are out there, and they aren't going to be nice if things don't go their way. The crazies are the last minute home buyers who want to qualify for the tax credit by April 30. If you have gotten a call or i
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04/25/2010
What qualifies as hardship in a short sale? I get this question fairly often, and it should be addressed. First, I'll tell you what does not qualify as hardship, and that is simply being underwater. If you owe more than you are worth, being upside down alone is not adequate hardship to get a shor
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04/25/2010
I will be holding 109 Elk in New Rochelle open today from 1-3 pm. It is a 3500 square foot English Tudor with 6 bedrooms, 3.2 baths, and a carriage house garage. List price is $975,000 and annual taxes are $22,429. The lot is very large for the area-.39 acres. Here is the write up from the MLS,
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04/25/2010
The latter half of April has been maniacally busy for me because of the stimulus deadline of April 30. I have been working nonstop for the past week, save for collapsing at home at days end. It takes every waking minute just to handle what is coming across my desk. Offers, inspections, contracts,
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04/21/2010
I came up with this as I was speaking to a referred listing prospect. It might be hot air, but I think it makes sense. Reputation. This is where it starts. Reputation is the cornerstone for an agent or company. The good will of the public and our peers is a prerequisite to succeeding in our indus
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04/19/2010
I am not a big staging guy. I simply don't have the eye for it, and it is best left to professional stagers. I know a few tricks- tidy up, clear off the table and counter tops, put the toilet lid down, that sort of thing. I don't care if people have their kids pictures on the fridge, or family ph
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04/18/2010
