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It's practically impossible to ignore the swell of foreclosure tales flooding the popular media these days. And while many Americans seem to have plenty of worries of their own, there are still those who manage to find a little time to gloat at the misfortune of others. Witness the column inches,...
07/09/2010
The recent real estate boom not only contributed to the Great Recession, it is also opened the floodgates on another serious issue; real estate fraud. While home owners were enjoying inflated property values and relishing in the newfound wealth provided by their home's equity, it seems fraudsters...
06/18/2010
Before you consider a move in life, you'll want to be prepared for all the hidden costs that may surface as you go along. There are some obvious costs that may not alarm you, but be forewarned that hidden costs can certainly accumulate- it'll all depend on your ability to look ahead and exercise ...
04/17/2008
Do you have a blank slate of a yard, that needs landscaping ideas? Are you overwhelmed by the seemingly limitless possibilities that this tabla rasa is imposing on you? Have no fear, any big chunk of bare land has certain elements that'll help you define and refine your decisions along the way. D...
04/17/2008
Luxury Homes in Nashville and Brentwood TennesseeThe Governors Club in Brentwood Tennessee, which is just minutes from downtown Nashville, is one of the few gated and manned communities in the Nashville area. Then when you add the championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer with a country ...
04/08/2008
 The Luxury Home Market In NashvilleOver the past 18 months I have entered a new market and level of real estate that when I first started selling homes in March of 2001 I could only dream of.In February of 2007 the number of million dollar inquiries increased dramatically to the point where I wa...
03/18/2008
Probably the most important part of selling a house is in the pricing. It doesn't matter how well a home is staged or marketed, if the price is too high, it's not going to sell. Compounding this problem is the length of time it remains on the market. After about 20 days, it's not a fresh listing ...
03/14/2008
Probably the most important part of selling a house is in the pricing. It doesn't matter how well a home is staged or marketed, if the price is too high, it's not going to sell. Compounding this problem is the length of time it remains on the market. After about 20 days, it's not a fresh listing ...
03/14/2008
Fireplace mantels provide an ideal focal point in a room, but in many homes this results in a missed opportunity. Instead, the mantel becomes a dusty shelf covered with family photos and knickknacks. Sometimes when a certain area of the house has looked the same for a long time, we get used to it...
11/07/2007
While Tampa winter days might seem chilly to those that live here, in truth we are extremely blessed to live in one of the warmest climates in the United States. And because Florida gets most of its rain in the summer, the winter months could well be the prime ones for enjoying time on your deck....
11/07/2007
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