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2010
While driving back from showing some properties last Saturday afternoon, I found myself pondering this question. When does the negotiating process in a Real Estate transaction really begin? Most sellers will respond, "At the moment an offer has been presented to me!" Personally, I believe it beg...
04/27/2010
Throughout the years, I've listened to many home sellers who have vented frustration because their Real Estate Agent prefers to not hold an Open House for them. As a fellow agent, I certainly understand that the worth of holding a house open in some agents eyes is really quite debatable. On the o...
04/24/2010
Many consumers understand they have a Credit Score but they fail to recognize how the score works, how it is assembled and the overall value it has in qualifying them to buy a house, car and other large ticket items. Here is what is real about your FICO SCORE: Your score actually has a great deal...
04/22/2010
Many consumers understand they have a Credit Score but fail in knowing how to interpret it. In other words, what they don't know and recognize is how the score works, is assembled and the overall value it has in either qualifying or disqualifying them to purchase a home, car or other large ticket...
04/22/2010
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I saw this wonderful article a while back that would definitely be worth your time to read if you are currently in the process or are going to be in the process of selling your house. This interesting writing will act as a guide, in reference to specific things you can do to expedite the sale of ...
04/21/2010
While managing a Real Estate office in Michigan I had a handful of people phone or contact me in reference to one issue in particular after moving into their house. The issue usually evolved from what has been a clear and obvious misunderstanding; sometimes from not even knowing a particular rule...
04/19/2010
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Home Buyers Beware: Failing to read the fine print is truly NOT better! In fact, failing to read anything you are signing whether it is for a car, 2nd Mortgage or the First Mortgage, can lead you to financial ruin. Just ask the thousands and thousands and thousands (or should we say millions) of ...
04/16/2010
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I have some friends who live in another state that recently purchased a house. During the home inspection process a fairly large water leak was discovered over the garage. In all probability the leak was the result of a frozen pipe that had burst! Drywall was damaged and the water had been turned...
04/15/2010
One question that I often hear as a Real Estate Agent is, "What should I do to prepare for buying a house?" In response I say things like, "You can begin by going to my website, www.burrowsproperties.com where you will find all kinds of information such as articles, blogs, the ability to do a hom...
04/12/2010
A while back, someone spoke with me about how to correct an inaccuracy on their Credit Report. In simple terms, they wanted to dispute something they believed was wrong on their report from one of the Credit Reporting Agencies. I was happy to give them the following web address for a sample lette...
04/05/2010