Just heard about a paralympic athlete who was skiing with only one leg. In competition, fell down...got back up, finished, but was extremely disappointed. She then found that all the other skiers fell in the same spot but she was the fasted to get back up. She won gold. Great lesson to be learned.
03/03/2010
We all have stories of visiting amazing vacation properties that were purchased by a great grand father back in the hay day and passed down from generation to generation. Lakefront cabins, mountain retreats, or ocean side getaways where the family returns for gatherings, relaxation, and reflectio
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03/02/2010
Relying solely upon customer service, work ethic, and organizational skills is long gone. Don't get me wrong....it is easy to thrive in a normal market when mistakes are quickly erased by increasing property values. Simply matching buyers and sellers as a profession will not cut it in this market
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02/19/2010
I recently dealt with a lender from a National Bank who insisted upon placing the amount that the buyer qualified for in the prequalification letter. After many years of study and implimentation I have come to the conclusion that I am doing a complete disservice to my buyer by showing the listing
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02/15/2010
After doing my taxes for 2009 I have come to the conclusion that I want to pay more taxes in 2010. I also want to work closely with my cpa to make sure that I maximize deductions. There are many oportunities to get ahead this year. I belive that helping others acheive their goals will pay back bi
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02/11/2010
Quite often I am asked by future sellers for a list of options that are available to them. To me this translates into a cry for HELP. After explaining the laws of Agency, and asking them a dozen or so questions regarding their current financial status, objectives, & ability to pay the mortgage...
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02/11/2010
I do not want to focus on the negatives and pain that currently exists across the country. But I do have to acknowledge that it exists and look for possible solutions. Many families have simply thrown up their hands and have given in to what seems to be the inevitable loss of their home. Short S
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02/02/2010
The past few years have been extremely difficult for many people in the Mystic Country region of CT as well as the rest of the country. I am often asked about the opportunities presented by foreclosures, short sales, and REO properties. Don't get me wrong, there are opportunities, for those peop
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01/25/2010
As a real estate professional, I am forced to acknowledge the factors leading to the purchase of property on a daily basis. Most buyers and sellers have points of view driven by their own interest in a specific property. Sellers typically believe that their property is worth more than other pr
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01/21/2010
I am often being asked if I feel that Condos are particularly risky in these trying times. Let me shed some light on the condo market and try to help you make the best decision possible. I will focus in on the primary resident condo market as opposed to investment properties in Aspen or on the oc
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01/19/2010