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  This is a great article for homebuyers and real estate professionals alike.  Please let me know what your thoughts are on the tax credit and the possible extention of it.   According to an article written By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Writer On October 28, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) -Senato...

GREAT POST AND SO TRUE....How can I get the most face from Facebook? Facebookhas quickly become one of the most widely used social networking sites and many professionals are taking advantage of the opportunity to market their products and services.  There are definitely some big mistakes some pe...

To all of you who think you just walk away after a short sale please read this!Many homeowners facing foreclosure or in homes worth less than their mortgage are opting for “short sales,” an agreement with their lender to allow a sale for less than the amount owed. And most of these home owners as...

  Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a condo, and a town home? Well, if you answered yes to this question, you are certainly not alone. In fact, I was surprised to realize that most people do not know the difference, there seems to be much confusion and debate on this subject e...

          Something happened this week that brought to mind the technology that we use on a day to day basis that most of us,  probably never think about.  One of those wonderful things is the very useful but sometimes terribly mis-used text message.  I know that it is very helpful and also saves...

  Part 4 of Distressed Properties are NOT Black Holes! a six part series based on my real estate experiences in and around Sussex County, NJ. REO List Price Considerations Most BPO forms ask the agent to indicate what a property will sell for within 30 days and within 90 - 120 days.  In setting a...

As the U. S. enters the second year of the Great Recession, many homeowners are finding it impossible to keep up their mortgage payments, and growing numbers face foreclosure. As a result of this housing crisis, unscrupulous companies are springing up around the country offering various forms of ...

Have an interest only or adjustable loan that is still at an attractive rate? Have good credit and a good job. Consider refinancing now. No one knows where the market or interest rates will wind up a year or two from now, so if you can refinance, it’s probably a good time to do so.   Fannie Mae j...

Good news in the C.C.A.R. news blog...Thanks guys. Even though the economic news, and particularly the real estate market news across the country, is less than optimal, the word in Corpus Christi is that our home values are holding, and if you are a buyer 2009 is the year for you. “There is no d...

This is some very good information to read before getting into a contract to buy a home.  Sometimes, as Realtors we tend to forget that buyers do not always understand closing cost. Understanding Closing Costs One thing buyers always ask is, "the seller is going to pay my loan costs right?" What ...