Buyers are beginning to run into a strange new phenomenon. COMPETING OFFERS!! Somehow we have done such a good job of making buyers believe in the 'slowdown' that they are starting to act as if it were real. You know the buyer who wants to offer 20% less than asking price on every contract. I
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04/26/2009
Lots of sellers seem to be lamenting the fact that strangers aren't streaming through their homes. Seems to me that might be a good thing! Maybe an example would be instructive. This evening I wrapped up a deal on a home for a family from out of town. First I sent them dozens and dozens of listi
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04/07/2009
We all know that if it seems too good to be true it probably is, right? Well maybe not in this case. Please take a look at the information below and then be sure to get the word out to those you care about who may qualify to take advantage of this TRUE GIFT! The question and answer session below
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04/07/2009
If I were a first time buyer, I'm not, by a long shot, but if I were, how would my lender handle the fact that my Uncle Sam BHO is going to give me $8000 as soon as I buy my first home. OK, so it's not exactly right away, but as soon as I can file my taxes and get my return I am going to have a
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02/23/2009
A recent ad in our MLS says thie: Rent Only: 5000 sq ft home on 5 ac. 1000 sq ft master suite. 5 bedrooms and a den. Two year lease preferred. $2395 per month. THIS IS NOT MY LISTING, but it is a real one, and it got my attention. Realtors are not going to want to hear this, but this may be a g
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01/25/2009
Great Buy in Brookside Heights Custom Features and Prime Lot 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home built in 2007, 1884 Sq Ft, $220,000 Find SUPERIOR VALUE in this custom designed home w stone accents*CENTRAL VAC*double decks*large lot backs to common area*Luxury Master suite w laundry, double w/i clos
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01/18/2009
So you want a bargain and you think a bank owned property is your best chance to get it? Well get your ducks in a row kid! The banks won't wait for you to collect your missing quackers! Sometimes working with REO property can be exasperating. I am not sure that I understand the full question si
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01/13/2009
If you haven't read the details on the $7500 tax credit you have to take a look at this clear and easy to read explaination. It might surprise you! http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/faq.php#2 Did you KNOW...........? The tax credit may be used by folks who have owned a home in the past. I
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10/29/2008
My husband and spent a lot of money building a super insulated home with foot thick insulated concrete walls. Kudos for us, right? Well not so fast. Because our water front view is to the north we have large windows that need a highly insulated covering for winter evenings. I have driven the m
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10/27/2008
A cunsumer recently asked if it is a good idea to sell a home thorugh a lease purchase. She had been trying to sell her home for four months and was considering an offer from a person who expected a substantial settlement within the next year. Here is my answer to her; What would you have added
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10/24/2008