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Pat Starnes, Realtor in Brandon, MS, shares real estate news and current events in the Jackson Metro area, as well as market information.

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2015 

Realtors have lots of interesting stories. When I start to recount an incident or some tidbit of interest, I hesitate. I make sure not to divulge anything confidential or reveal too many details.  You see, Realtors subscribe to a Code of Ethics, and confidentiality is one of those fiduciary dutie...
09/30/2015
It seems silly, but can buying a home be compared to shopping for shoes? My reliable sandals have served me well this summer. Showing houses day after day requires comfortable shoes. Shoes that can handle the brutal heat of a Mississippi summer, and be comfortable enough for walking construction ...
09/28/2015
Scotty's Tire & Automotive in Brandon Saves The Day!Let's face it -- no-one wants to be stranded due to car trouble, but to a Realtor, reliable transportation is essential. I was driving through Brandon today when suddenly I heard a series of loud beeps from my cars' electronic system. I was a fe...
09/25/2015
You sold your house, the movers have loaded all your possessions, now what? Before you turn the keys over to the new owners, here's a handy checklist of things to do before you tell your old house good-bye, courtesy of Kent Temple with The Temple Team. The movers are gone and you're wondering whe...
09/16/2015
Does Functional Obsolescence Affect The Value of My Home?The reduction of value or usefulness of real estate due to poor design or defect is known as functional obsolescence. I first learned this phrase while studying for my real estate exam years ago and it stuck with me. It isn't a term you hea...
09/15/2015
The one thing that hit home with me on this post by Michael McGuffie is what he calls the "money shot". I call it the wow factor. When a buyer walks into a home for the first time, takes one look around and says "wow". I know they have found their next home.   Where Should I Spend My Money When B...
09/13/2015
Allow me to introduce Michael McGuffie, a custom home builder from Windermere, Florida.I "discovered" Michael's blog a few weeks ago and saved one of his post for a re-blog. Today was going to be the day to write the intro for that post and send it into cyberspace, but before doing so, I returned...
09/12/2015
 The Gardens of Manship is located between Hugh Ward Boulevard and Grants Ferry Road in Northwest Rankin County. The first homes were built in 2009, and construction is now underway in Phase Three. Buyers can choose from new construction or pre-existing homes with a variety of amenities. Prices f...
09/11/2015
Strolling Down AR Memory Lane. . . . . . Today while researching a new post, I looked back at some of my older ActiveRain articles. Most of them weren't "bad"; a few were actually pretty good. But there were one or two posts I'd like to forget. Either they were no longer applicable, or were poorl...
09/09/2015
This post was inspired by Belinda Spillman's post, Advice for Sellers - They are looking Behind Every Door. Belinda's article advises sellers to de-clutter and organize when putting ones' house on the market, because buyers open cabinets and pantry doors to see how much space is available. Her ad...
09/07/2015
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Pat Starnes, Realtor in Brandon, MS, shares real estate news and other items of interest in and around Brandon, Flowood and the Reservoir area.