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2008
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Homeowners, it isn't as hard as you think to make improvements on your house. In fact, with just a little cash, time and energy, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish. One of the key things to remember is you don't want to put so much money into your home that you can't get it back when y...
04/14/2008
I enjoy looking thru various stores! In fact, while browsing in a furniture store a while back, something enlightened me as to why some home sellers seriously annoy prospective buyers thereby possibly delaying the sale of their home. Here is my story and please read to the end so that you will un...
04/13/2008
So you have to quickly prepare your house "For Sale"? Many believe "quick" preparation to sell a house is simply about hiring an agent, slapping a "For Sale" sign in the front yard and then they are ready to go and the sale will just happen. Often this kind of individual fails to think about, "Wh...
04/12/2008
A while back, when managing a large, high volume Real Estate Office, I asked an important question during our regular Real Estate Agent Tuesday morning meeting. The question: What is the greatest roadblock your clients face in purchasing a house? Almost without exception, it was clients having to...
04/11/2008
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Most people who have chosen to employ and use a Real Estate Agent have thought of the following questions. In other words, these questions are all over the internet! How long has the agent been in business?How long has the agent been licensed?Is this person full or part-time?What awards has he/sh...
04/10/2008
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There is so much information to take in when going house shopping. Everywhere you turn ink is hitting the paper about how to buy a house. Often the writer will mention a couple of key issues to consider, but it is seldom that an author comes along and basically covers if not all, at least most of...
04/09/2008
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Let's lighten up a bit today and just for fun take a quick Buyers Quiz. I will supply answers at the bottom of the page. 1. Once you have acquired a Mortgage, your actual payment will consist of the following.a. Principle and Interest onlyb. Federal Taxes, Sales Tax, Principle and Interestc. Home...
04/08/2008
Throughout my years in Real Estate I've observed several individuals and couples who have done well with Fixer Uppers. They have purchased a house at a good price, made necessary upgrades and changes to the property and then cashed in at the end when re-selling the house, realizing a good profit....
04/07/2008
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I had a phone call a while back and was asked a simple question: "I'm thinking of renting from a private owner. If somewhere in the middle of my lease the property-owner is foreclosed on, could I end up on the street, even if at that time I am current on my rent?" Sad to say, the answer I had to ...
04/06/2008
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Secure Your Mortgage Approval In order to have Mortgage Approval you will need to work with a Mortgage Professional. It pays to speak with more than one Mortgage Company. Once you've chosen the company, the Loan Officer will determine an amount you can safely afford in a house, pre-approve you an...
04/04/2008