homebuyers advocate: Why is there a FROG in my house?
- 12/09/10 09:33 AM
In our market, a FROG in your house is actually a really good thing. In real estate terms, a FROG means "family room over the garage" How many of you out there honestly knew what this abbreviation meant? Many real estate agents & brokers don't even know what a frog is? Being able to decipher real estate abbreviations & terms has always been a funny, frustrating problem for many home buyers. "Newer CC style home, 3BR, 1.5BA, WBFP, new A/C with a large FROG, no bsmt and only 209K" Can anyone please translate what I just typed here? heh, heh, heh. Years ago, … (0 comments)
homebuyers advocate: Top 10 List - Stupid Home Staging Tricks!
- 12/09/10 05:19 AM
I've been an Exclusive Buyer's Agent (EBA) since 1996. During this time, I've evaluated thousands of homes with my Buyer clients. I'm constantly amazed at some of the stupid staging techniques that I've seen. When done correctly, I think there is place for subtle home staging techniques. But, I think 90% of home staging techniques creates a fake, phony home and is more of a distraction. As an EBA that just represents home buyers, I'm constantly focused on home staging tricks that might be trying to hide a problem with a home such as, fresh-baked cookies or popcorn to hide mildew or moisture smells. Here is the … (4 comments)
homebuyers advocate: Tax Credit Bonanza!
- 02/22/10 08:17 AM
Unless you've been living under a rock for the last year, many potential home buyers & sellers were aware of the great $8,000 tax credit for 1st time home buyers. But many consumers are not aware of all the other tax credit programs that are available: $8,000 tax credit for 1st time home buyers extended until April 30, 2010, must close by June 30th, 2010. Click HERE for more info. NEW-$6,500 tax credit for move up/repeat buyers. Existing home owners must have occupied their home for 5 years. Click HERE or contact me for more detailed info. $1,500 tax credit for energy … (2 comments)
homebuyers advocate: This Old House Magazine
- 09/17/08 04:26 AM
My blog, http://homebuyersadvocate.wordpress.com/ is really taking off. I'm getting really luck with the free publicity. In the last few months my blog has been referrenced in the local newspaper, "Columbus Dispatch" and national magazine "This Old House" (September, 2008-Paperwork Department, page 54). You can also go to my blog via http://mybuyerbrokerblog.com I'm becoming a good resource for anything doing with Buyer Brokerage. Google, "homebuyer advocate mike" for more info.
In our market, a FROG in your house is actually a really good thing. In real estate terms, a FROG means "family room over the garage" 
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