This is a question that is asked a lot. Greg Nino, a Houston REALTOR answers the question about pools and how they affect the value of a home. I think you can substitue any warm weather city for Houston and likely come to the same conclusion as Greg. Let him know if you liked his post. Here's a s
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07/29/2013
One Story Ranch Home In Schertz Texas For Sale This one story ranch home in Schertz Texas is now on the market. Only one family has lived in this Pulte-built home that was constructed in 2005. Hard surfaced floors throughout, so allergy sufferes can rest easy knowing there is no carpet with which
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07/25/2013
It's hard to believe but our Congress is seriously considering ending the Mortgage Interest Deduction. I suppose an argument could be made for eliminating the deduction. You can make an argument for any position. But just because you make an argument, doesn't mean it's valid, appropriate, or in t
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07/25/2013
Setting Goals-An Important Activity For Success I remember the old saying, "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." There are a series of videos by Dave Liniger, the founder of RE/MAX, who overcame some very serious medical problems. In the he video, below, Dave talks
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07/18/2013
Lainie Ramsey, a lake Texoma Texas agent wrote a post about "summerizin" homes that are not consistently occupied. Maybe a summer home, lake home, or second home. Winterizing in reverse. Blood ideas for those with multiple homes. Let Lanie know what you think of her post. We've all heard about w
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07/16/2013
Another Green Spring Valley Home Under ContractA few days ago, I wrote a post about Real Estate Sales Challenges. One of my listings was receiving tons of showings but no offers. We know that generally means reduce the price, but another issue was this was an investment property and the tenants m
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07/15/2013
Noah Seidenberg, a Chicago REALTOR, provides lots of information on the how and why to use ceiling fans. His point about not placing them directly over a bed is a great safety tip. Based on homes I've seen lately, including my own, nobody follows that advice. Let Noah know you liked his post.As t
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07/15/2013
Loud Talkers Can Be Funny-Taken in Small Doses I don't get to watch much television, but one thing I've noticed is insurance companies spend a lot on advertising. And some of it is pretty creative and funny. For advertising to work, it has to be memorable. I guess I'm a sucker for talking babies,
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07/14/2013
Real Estate Sales Challenges Real Estate sales challenges are everywhere. Some are kind of easy to over come, others are bears. My current bear is an investment property home that was occupied by tenant who have a lease through the end of the year. The investor wants to sell the house now. The te
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07/01/2013