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I thought I had lost this recipe right before Thanksgiving.  I looked online and was not able to find anything like it.  I believe I got it out of a newspaper or magazine several years ago and it has been a family tradition on Thanksgiving since.  I found it just in time to make for this year's T...

10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Home Buying  1. Find a real estate agent that’s simpatico. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the agent you chose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality. 2. Remember, there’s no “right...

I liked with this realtor had to say clear across the states!Everyone is asking, "When are things going to return to normal in real estate?"  Most don’t realize that we are getting very close to a normal market now.  It’s taking a while to recover from the shady financial dealings that created th...

I have recently been working with a client in a short sale for her home.  She has not been behind in payments up to this point, but she has not been able to get any offers on her home at a price that would cover her debt.  We listed it for 4 months at a price that was fairly reasonable, but as th...

1. Contract with a realtor is the first step. 2. Pre-Qualify with a lender to find out your true buying power. 3. Figure out your financial budget and comfort level. 4. Determine your home and location needs. 5. Select and view homes that meet your criteria. 6. Decide on the home you want. 7. Wor...

You may have heard that the Senate has passed the extension of the first time home buyer tax credit. And so did the House! http://www.realtor.org/fedistrk.nsf/files/government_affairs_tax_credit_ext_chart_110409.pdf/$FILE/government_affairs_tax_credit_ext_chart_110409.pdf How will that affect the...