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Here are some good statistics!There has been a lot of "Buzz" about foreclosures and short sales. It is estimated that as many as 40% of home sales will fall into one of these categories in the next 12 months. As many agents change the focus of their business to take advantage of these opportuni...
09/20/2009
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This is a great and cheap home tip! One of the many houses that we have lived in and remodeled over the years needed more cabinet space. We decided to move the refrigerator and added additional lower cabinets. We were able to match the cabinet doors on the bottom cabinets by using the doors from ...
09/20/2009
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Is it a fixture of not? Read this blog post:The recent debate over on Norma Toering’s post about whether or not a plasma tv attached to the wall is a fixture or not reminds me of a sale I had earlier this year. It all ended well and never degenerated into a “war” but it did bring up some issues t...
09/20/2009
This is a soul calming blog:The real estate profession is stressful even in the best of times, but even more so these days. The constant struggle to make deals happen can gnaw away at even the hardiest soul. There are many sleepless nights spent wondering if "I should have dome this or I should h...
09/20/2009
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My family recently went camping for the weekend. I asked my 10 years old nephew if he would like to help me write a blog about our weekend camping trip. He said sure. Then he looked at me and with a very serious tone said: "Aunt Sandy, you should be very careful about what you write in your bl...
09/20/2009
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I am not a golfer, however I have carried a golf club in the trunk of my car for many years. It is a great tool for a real estate agent. What can you do with it? There are many uses. It comes in handy if you are walking property, you can use it to push away brush and tall grass. It is also handy ...
09/18/2009
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Since I started blogging on Active Rain last November, clip art has become one of my favorite things to collect. I can remember wondering how to insert pictures into my blogs. Mirela Monte, taught me over the phone. She also introduced me to Photobucket. Now, when I feel like I need a special tr...
09/16/2009
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One of my favorite hobbies is watching the humming birds in my backyard. This is the second year that the sweet little hummers have decided to visit with me in groups. Most of the birds that visit are ruby throat, although we do have a few more during their migration. It is so relaxing to watch ...
09/16/2009
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While studying for the broker's exam I read the following, written by Charles D. Wyatt, Jr., DREI, in his AWARE in South Carolina workbook: "It is essential that the real estate agents' knowledge of the law of contracts be more than superficial." (By the way, I called & got his permission to pos...
09/16/2009
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This is really cool!Need I say more? **These photos were taken by my very own camera and are my property. However, if you like what you see and want to use them for yourself, feel free to do so. Simply mention where you got them. I'd appreciate it. ** Heather Chavez, Real Estate Virtual Assist...
09/16/2009