realtor: The Time is NOW... The market is going to change DRAMATICALLY...
- 12/03/08 10:02 AM
As you are aware, my industry has been hit very hard. Over 1 million agents have gotten out of the business. Thousands are dropping out every day. Only the experienced veterans-those who have been tested in markets like this before, are surviving. Some of our current clients have postponed their plans to sell or buy real estate. They're not sure about the "bailout" and whether it will help matters or not. The media scares people. They are "waiting" for the bottom to hit before taking any action. But how does anyone know when we've hit bottom? The answer is - when … (0 comments)
realtor: How to Hold a Successful Garage Sale
- 05/06/08 05:07 AM
How to Hold a Successful Garage Sale Garage sales can be a great way to get rid of clutter - and earn a little extra cash - before you sell your home. But make sure the timing is right. Garage sales can take on a life of their own, and it might not be the best use of your energy right before putting your home on the market. Follow these tips for a successful sale. 1. Don't wait until the last minute. You don't want to be scrambling to hold a garage sale the week before an open house. Depending on how long you've lived in … (0 comments)
realtor: Oh Technology… You got to love it!
- 04/25/08 09:54 AM
Wednesday morning started out like any other morning. I got my cup of coffee, turned on my computer and prepared myself for the day. I returned some emails that were waiting for me from the night before. Updated my listing and sales files and was able to get caught up on a lot of miscellaneous paperwork that had been building up. Around noon I received a phone call from an associate asking why I had not responded to an email she had sent to me that morning. "I never received an email from you", I said. She told me she had … (6 comments)
realtor: With Gas prices so High, here's something that should help with your showings
- 04/18/08 02:04 PM
Save Time and money by mapping out the most efficient travel route between your SHOWINGS. We used to have to create a map for each location, enter the starting point and destination etc., ect..... Now we have another option. Check out http://www.idealroute.com/ A new "maptimizer" function by Daniel Odio of DROdio.com Tesha Perry - Team Lead The Kasting Team 360-609-0563 www.thekastingteam.com thekastingteam@kw.com … (2 comments)
realtor: Craigslist is going Worldwide with 120 new cities
- 04/18/08 12:21 PM
Craigslist.org, is expanding into approximately 120 new cities, according to a blog post by founder Craig Newmark at cnewmark.com. The service previously was available in 450 cities worldwide, which means the new additions would bring craigslist's coverage to some 570 cities. This is great news for Real Estate Professionals who advertise listings on craigslist.
Tesha Perry - Team Lead The Kasting Team 360-624-4428 www.thakastingteam.com thekastingteam@kw.com … (6 comments)
realtor: Buying vs. Renting
- 04/18/08 04:36 AM
Buying vs. Renting Although some renters believe that renting is "maintenance free", they are actually paying for maintenance in their rent - whether they need it or not. Renting offers you no equity, no tax benefit, and no protection against regular rent increases. If you are paying rent, you are really just paying someone else's mortgage. Writing a check is just like watching your hard earned money work for someone else. Let's compare. Rent vs. Owning_____ Monthly Payment $1,000 Monthly Payment $855 Insurance $30 Insurance $50 Taxes $0___ Taxes $260 MIP Insurance $45___ Total Payment $1,030 Total Payment $1,210 SAVINGS_ Interest Deduction $0 Interest Deduction $175 Tax Deduction $0 Tax Deduction $75 … (6 comments)
FORECLOSURE, should I just give up and give my home back to the bank? This is a question I am asked all the time. My answer is always the same. Lets get together and talk!
There are other options for home owners than to give the house back to the bank. Some loans are assumable and this can be a great way to get out from under a payment that you can not afford. I can negotiate with the bank to work a short sale for your home as an other option, helping to save your credit. I can find investors willing to let you stay … (1 comments)
This blog is about real estate in the Vancouver Washington, specifically in Battle Ground, Brush Praire and Hockinson. I am also licenced in Oregon. Gresham and SE Portland real estate. I specialize in short sales and foreclosures.
As you are aware, my industry has been hit very hard. Over 1 million agents have gotten out of the business. Thousands are dropping out every day. Only the experienced veterans-those who have been tested in markets like this before, are surviving.
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