karen monsour: Agents, Wake up. Bottoms up my friends...Pay attention to detail! Buyer credit is going away soon.
- 07/25/09 03:38 PM
Agents, Wake up. Bottoms up my friends...Pay attention to detail! Buyer credit is going away soon. You know that $8,000. tax incentive. Hey everyone! Bottom's up and the glass is full.. pay attention to detail... REO's are getting multiple offers... regular transactions are doing well too! Mortgage rates are still low, but the market is changing...let your customers know. Let's get going on this wonderful situation...lets have a positive attitude and help those that are ready and willing and able to buy... Remember, that $8,000. buyer tax credit is going away soon! HOW DO YOU SEE THE MARKET TRENDS? http://www.KarenMonsour.com, 954-464-4194 … (11 comments)
karen monsour: My house, was a very, very nice house...with 2 cat's in the yard...a pond and a dog - go on!
- 07/25/09 03:21 PM
My house, was a very, very nice house...with 2 cat's in the yard...a pond and a dog - go on! This is the home I raised my children in. It was an A-frame when I met my ex-husband and since he still lives there, I cannot show pictures of the inside. When I was challenged to create an addition to what was an A-frame house (from the middle fireplace back with an angled roof as the back shows)...we hired an architect...well...let's say thousands of dollars later...he just wasn't getting my vision...so I set out with graph paper and pencil - children … (1 comments)
karen monsour: HEY GET POSITIVE! We're now having multiple bids on REO's and normal sales in Florida!
- 07/25/09 02:49 PM
HEY GET POSITIVE! We're now having multiple bids on REO's and normal sales in Florida! Well the south east market! I have to tell you all...We are seeing records of people bidding on REO's! I have made over 30 calls today on properties UNDER $100k AND THE AGENTS ARE TELLING ME... there are multiple offers over the REO asking price. In South Florida...we're outta low priced inventory...it's for the most part gone...at least on the east coast. What does that mean? I means that there are now multiple offers on properties close to $100K...forget looking under that...they are gone. If you … (15 comments)
karen monsour: Broward County, Florida available inventory, short sales, and REO's (bank owned properties).
- 07/14/09 02:57 PM
Broward County, Florida available inventory, short sales, and REO's (bank owned properties). Here is a composite of the available inventory in south east Florida, specifically Broward County as of today, 7/14/2009: Available HOMES: 9667 Homes in Short Sale status: 3261 REO's (bank owned properties) 544 Available CONDOS: 15678 Condos in Short Sale status: 5037 REO's 707 Total available inventory: 25345 This is fantastic news as last year in the spring there were 25 months of inventory or around 36,000 properties for sale. NOW is the time to buy. Hurry and take advantage of the $8,000. home buyer credit...This is available for all home … (0 comments)
karen monsour: Knowledge is VALUABLE, however, customers, how many agents do you need at one time?
- 07/14/09 02:17 PM
Knowledge is VALUABLE, however, customers, how many agents do you need at one time? Hello Mr. and Mrs. Buyer, I'm so glad you chose me to help you purchase a new home. I will work diligently to find you the home of your dreams if you provide me with the following information. (Specific to south east Florida for the purposes of this blog). Do you want a home or a condo? Would you like ocean front or Intracoastal views or would you prefer a dry lot? How many bedrooms do you need? How many bathrooms do you need? Do you require … (4 comments)
karen monsour: Wednesday - blog roll is going so fast...I missed it...here's a thought! Elongate the AR ladder!
- 07/08/09 03:46 PM
Wednesday - blog roll is going so fast...I missed it..here's a thought! Elongate the AR ladder! REALLY, IT'S LIKE..."ROLLIN ON THE RIVER!"....remember that song? Perhaps the blog roll should be elongated...REALLY! You post, your dropped...do you have a chance for viewers to see your post...now the roll is rolling so fast...Even I feel like I'm missing lots of good stuff. Tonight, the blog posts are moving so fast, I don't think mine was one the main blog page for even 15 minutes! WOW. Now here's a thought. Geese when I started, a blog post hung out for a while, you had … (7 comments)
karen monsour: It's an AS-IS short sale, we're closing Friday and U want an inspection...quick?
- 07/08/09 03:01 PM
It's an AS-IS short sale, we're closing Friday and U want an inspection...quick? Why? Well that's OK, as I frantically call my Inspector for a "favor". All of the issues were disclosed up front...about $300.00 worth. This is a short sale...offered at $289K...approved at $275K...This inspection is going to cost $500.00. A few little holes in the closet when shelves were removed or heightened...a handle on a door that needs replaced... another few incidentals. The roof (little leak in the garage) is the responsibility of the Condo Association and they are fixing it. While, I always love to have an inspection to … (21 comments)
karen monsour: Wednesdays astute words - AR Brad rocks! I love my new iPHONE.
- 07/08/09 02:43 PM
Wednesdays astute words - AR Brad rocks! I love my new iPHONE. After a small discussion with one of the most astute AR intellects (Brad) I took his advice and I bought an iPHONE. I just didn't buy an iPHONE 3 GS 16 GB, I went all out and bought the iPHONE 3GS 32 GB.... well I didn't totally do that all by choice... I wrote this blog last week asking for opinions. OK, is it the new Blackberry Tour or the iPHONE? Here's what I found out... After taking all of those opinions into account, I was on a … (4 comments)
karen monsour: OK, is it the new Blackberry Tour or the iPHONE? Here's what I found out...
- 07/04/09 03:58 PM
OK, is it the new Blackberry Tour or the iPHONE? Here's what I found out... OK everyone, I am still working on the phone issue. I need a new phone which is upgraded and reliable. I want a phone with a good GPS and good local service. There are 4 Blackberry curves, the 8310, 8330, 8350i, and the 8900, which have been recommended by more than those here who responded to my last blog about this. Here is what I found when I compared the Blackberry Curve 8900 with the Blackberry Tour: The Curve allows 5.5 hrs of talk time vs. … (11 comments)
karen monsour: We need "House" on Jackson...no second guessing me, third, I'm game!
- 07/03/09 04:30 PM
We need "House" on Jackson...no second guessing me, third, I'm game! We need "House" on Jackson...never underestimate! Did you ever watch "House" on TV? I have a vast medical background, however, I'm not a MD. Now that the DEA is involved what will ultimately be the reason of MJ's death? How many medical physicians bit the bullet and prescribed drugs (perhaps in ficticious names) which caused MJ's demise? If they did...in the long term, I wonder if they will think it was worth it...the DEA will find out who wrote the scripts and what pharmacy provided it. Drugs such as those … (8 comments)
karen monsour: How does the AR blog dashboard work? How do posts from 3 hours ago get back to the top?
- 07/03/09 02:32 PM
How does the AR blog dashboard work? How do posts from 3 hours ago get back to the top? I'm very curious as to how the main AR blog dashboard works...if anyone knows, please chime in here. I am reading a blog post that was on the board 3 hours ago. It has one comment made by the person that wrote the blog. I know that when the AR "G*ds" write informative posts they keep them at the top so we all are aware of new things going on. But, how does this work? It is apparently not a "How many … (29 comments)
karen monsour: Brad doesn't want to debate phones but I want to know Blackberry Curve or iPhone?
- 07/03/09 02:07 PM
Brad doesn't want to debate phones but I want to know Blackberry Curve or iPhone? or any other that might suit my needs... I NEED A NEW PHONE! Iwould like to know the pro's and con's of these two phones as I have heard good things and bad things about both. What I am looking for is a phone that I can run with my lap top, a phone that has a great GPS system, but MOST OF ALL, one that is easy to use. I don't want to spend a month learning all the in's and out's of the phone. … (57 comments)
karen monsour: Where's all the excess inventory? Here are the stats for Broward County, Florida as of today. What are your counties inventory stats?
- 07/02/09 04:03 PM
Where's all the excess inventory? Here are the stats for Broward County, Florida as of today. Amazing, we went from around 36,000 homes/condos for sale last year about this time to 25,593 as of today. Yes, we still have 13.5 months of inventory, however it's better now than it was a year ago at about 26 months. Here is the breakdown: In Broward County, Florida: Homes for sale: 9,791 are for sale and 536 are REO's (bank owned properties) Condos for sale: 15,802 are for sale and 675 are REO's There are 7,920 rentals according to the MLS this evening. My … (6 comments)
karen monsour: Check out Steve Hoffacker's terrific and informative post: "Wake Up People, Stop Cap And Trade Or It Will Stop Us".
- 06/30/09 01:47 PM
Check out Steve Hoffacker's terrific and informative post: "Wake Up People, Stop Cap And Trade Or It Will Stop Us". If you have not read this post, or if you are new here and have not seen his feature, please do read this post. As Realtors(r), this change in policy will either make or break us as Realtors(r)... We will either have a job, or we won't have any way to be able to sell current non-compliant inventory. It will either cost the current home owner to get it compliant or reduce the price of the home to get the seller's home compliant. … (6 comments)
Michael Jackson had a physician with him, who apparently was administering drugs to him...so the news reports. CPR...what is TOTALLY BAFFLING TO ME IS THAT...the physician was apparently administering compressions to Michael Jackson in an effort to save him...in his bed...to no avail...yup...that won't work. Anyone with a current CPR card knows...the patient needs to be placed on a hard surface such as a floor where the compressions to … (29 comments)
karen monsour: My first fathers day without him...it has been one rough day...
- 06/21/09 01:27 PM
My first fathers day without him...it has been one rough day...but last night just thinking about it was worse. It's amazing the power of a father. The power of his speech, his advice, his compassion and his love. The family figure who used to always be there for a smile, a laugh, a joke...then when you needed very astute advice. I wish all of you fathers a very blessed day today. I showed two properties today (I know but the seller's are sort of desperate, the buyers are in a hurry and it was a third showing), and it was so … (25 comments)
It is such a difficult situation in this current Economy to get financing for buyers right now. Are any of you having success getting loans for customers? If so, who is lending and if you are are they well known banks or are they the smaller, less knowns? If you have information that can help me here in south Florida, please email me...no bogus info please. I have foreign buyers as well as US … (13 comments)
karen monsour: Instead of "tweets", how about "drips"? Active Rain "drips", or "drops" that is...
- 06/14/09 02:14 PM
Instead of "tweets", how about "drips"? Active Rain "drips", or "drops" that is... While I never thought I would hear of tweeting...and I don't tweet (although I have an account)..I was wondering why Active rain doesn't get their community "dripping"? Well, isn't a drip as important as a tweet? Why or why not? I'm sure the "power's that be" here on AR could find a way for us to "drip" to leak into someone elses life, drip right into a conversation (you know - add their .02?)...to keep contact via the same methodology...don't you? How about the same way as you … (6 comments)
Liberty as defined by Webster's dictionary is defined in total as: 1. freedom from slavery, captivity, etc., 2. a particular right, freedom, etc. an impertinent action or attitude. 4. permission given to a sailor to go ashore. (not relevant). Real Estate as defined by Webstar's dictionary is defined as: real estate land, including the buildings or improvements on it. Is there a difference? Is owning a home a liberty? Is is a freedom to do so? Is it a G*d given right? After all the settler's came to the … (11 comments)
karen monsour: Who's on first, What is on second, Why is on third...base that is......
- 06/08/09 01:49 PM
Who's on first, What is on second, Why is on third...base that is...... Strange oddities...Strange situations...and last but not least...the thought of it all. Who is the customer who decides to let their house go into foreclosure because everyone else is doing it. They have decided to "claim a hardship" even though they can make their payments. What, you say? What is the reason to the who above is the ridiculous situation of the Who. If you can pay your mortgage, why would you want to be another statistic? What are you thinking? Why? (later). What reason do you have to … (7 comments)
Agents, Wake up. Bottoms up my friends...Pay attention to detail! Buyer credit is going away soon. You know that $8,000. tax incentive.
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