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2011
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This is a re-blog from colleague Paula Hamilton who practices in the Woodlands area of Texas. As real estate agents we often get the priviledge of ending up being a "broker" to personal property. It's annoying. WHY I DON'T SELL NON-REALTY ITEMS I read two great posts yesterday about the topic of...
07/25/2011
This post was inspired after reading Larry Story's recent post: Home Sellers Beware of Home Buying Companies. Larry wrote the post after reading a question from Trulia's Q&A's. Apparently, homeowners "sold" their home in 1999 to an outfit that "buys homes." In the paragraph describing the dil...
07/24/2011
Good video presentation about the changes which will come into play soon . . . relative to the "jumbo" loan amount guidelines. Something to consider if you're a borrowor, or represent a buyer who is purchasing in the higher-end. Warning: Your loan may be denied without warning. If you are appro...
07/22/2011
If you're NEW to ActiveRain . . . this is a great opportunity to get involved, meet other members, and share your thoughts and ideas! The ActiveRain MastersMinds Challenge Group!! I was truly honored to be one of the first "judges" in the Master Mind Challenge series that Ralph Gorgoglione found...
07/20/2011
New Homes in Forest Grove . . . Where You CAN Find New Construction Under $250,000 Williams Meadows is a subdivision of new homes in Forest Grove. 4 Bedroom / 2.1 Baths, 2,100 sq. ft. @ 10 miles from Intel, Tri-Quint and the Hillsboro Silicon forest New Construction Priced at under $250,000 in ...
07/18/2011
Tip For Buyers: Think LONG-TERM When Buying a House Remember the BUBBLE?? Many buyers do, and for many, they're now gun-shy when thinking of buying a home. Gone are the days of buying a home and seeing it appreciate overnight. My advice is not for every buyer, but for some who are going to bu...
07/18/2011
Portland Weather . . . Checking on the Weather in Portland Weather Forecast | Weather Maps Today is Sunday, July 17, 2011. Portland weather is hovering around 60°F and raining. I KNOW!! While the rest of the Nation is SWELTERING and the weather in Portland has us putting on raincoats!!! The we...
07/17/2011
For those real estate practioners who deal with short sales, this is vital information which the FTC just announced yesterday. To summarize: "The Federal Trade Commission today issued a statement announcing that it will forbear from enforcing most provisions of its Mortgage Assistance Relief Serv...
07/16/2011
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In an earlier blog, I blogged about Portland's nicknames . . . with BRIDGETOWN being among them. Nicknames for Portland This blog will be about the Bridges of Portland, OR . . . all 14 of them! Here we go . . . Bridges from the NORTH to SOUTH -- crossing (east/west) the Williamette River St. Jo...
07/15/2011
As with the previous months, the Credit Suisse Monthly Survey is posted for your reading . . . pleasure??? The same song is being played again this month: "There is a perception that things will get worse before they get better. Confidence is lacking." "Buyers are skittish. The news about the e...
07/15/2011
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