Judy's Blog

Dear Friends, This chain letter was started in hopes of bringing relief to tired and discouraged women. Just send a copy of this letter to five of your female friends who are equally tired and discontented. Then bundle up the man in your life, send him to the woman whose name appears at the top o...

THE BRICK     A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down     when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared . Instead, a...

Dear Wife:                   I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving          you for good. I've been a good man to you for seven years          and I have nothing to show for it. These last two weeks          have been hell. Your boss called to tell me that you had          quit...

 Dearest Redneck Son...I'm writing this slow because I know you can't read fast.We don't live where we did when you left home.Your Dad read in the newspaper that most accidentshappen within 20 miles of your home, so we moved.I won't be able to send you the addressbecause the last family that live...

Hello,I recently read a blog that I would like to make a comment on. It stated CMA reports are traditionally based on solds in the area. When the truth is you should be comparing them to actives in the neighborhood. How can you compare a home to something that has already been sold? You just can'...

I just wanted to shout out a big THANKS to all that have commented on my post. Alot of you offer great advice and suggestions.Thanks again,Judy

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Understanding Agency It's important to understand what legal responsibilities your real estate salesperson has to you and to other parties in the transactions. Ask your salesperson to explain what type of agency relationship you have with him or her and with the brokerage company. 1. Seller's rep...

Tips for Packing Like a Pro 1. Develop a master "to do" list so you won't forget something critical.  2. Sort and get rid of things you no longer want or need. Have a garage sale, donate to a charity, or recycle.  3. Don't throw out everything. If your inclination is to just toss it, ask yourself...

What to Keep From Your Closing 􀂃 The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) statement. This form, sometimes called a HUD 1 statement, itemizes all the costs associated with the closing. You'll need this for income tax purposes and when you sell the home.  􀂃 The Truth in Lending Statement s...