I keep looking at rates and thinking "WOW!" I wasn't really sure if we would see rates this low, but I think it is officially the lowest I have ever seen in the past 20+ years. In 2003 we had rates at similar levels, about .25% or so higher, and we were calling them 40 year lows. So I think it i
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01/08/2009
My sister claims that she knows me best of all. ...And she does! It's a good thing she thinks I'm Great... Because she knows me, her presents are perfect. This Christmas she gave me a book that has already made quite an impact upon my life. "Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart" is the title of t
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01/08/2009
Since, I previously posted on making refinancing your current mortgage a goal for the New Year, I now would like to address why those who are looking to purchase a home should do so in 2009. First, let's be clear, the real estate market of today is a lot different than it was a few years ago,
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01/08/2009
What a great post from Clint Miller! Enjoy! Myrtle Beach Real Estate by Mirela Monte Join The Optimist Group! If you follow me at all...you know that in just about any given moment, you can find me involved in one conversation or another on Twitter. Usually mo
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01/07/2009
I posted this originally many months ago...but with the new year, I thought it was fitting that everyone be reminded of how what we say can cause even MORE fear in today's marketplace. Regardless of how often Brokers or Sales Managers say not to do it, there are certain phrases that continually p
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01/07/2009
Ok, Ok, I've been inspired!!! Thanks Kathy Nielson for the challenge and everyone else who has blogged on their favorite transformations of 2008. This was a really tough decision for me. I've had so many homes that I've dearly loved and some that really amazed me when I looked at the before
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01/07/2009
If you're a tenant, you probably never thought of that question. Yet landlords are not immune to the foreclosure trend sweeping across the country. Here's an article on MSNBC.com that tells you just what could happen if this occurs in your life. Click here to read the whole article. Fannie Mae th
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01/07/2009
Since, I previously posted on making refinancing your current mortgage a goal for the New Year, I now would like to address why those who are looking to purchase a home should do so in 2009. First, let's be clear, the real estate market of today is a lot different than it was a few years ago,
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01/07/2009
This post is for consumers/homebuyers, Real Estate Professionals and Mortgage Professionals that may not have a good working knowledge of the features and benefits of the US Department of Agriculture's Guaranteed Rural Housing program. Over the years I have done a number of these loans and ha
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01/07/2009
ActiveRain Launches ActiveBlogs, a Multi-Author Blogging Platform for Real Estate Industry Professionals.ActiveBlogs increase online marketing power for real estate with easy syndication of blog content and superior search engine performance SEATTLE, January 7 2009 – ActiveRain (http://activera
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