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If you missed it, I thought this was a great post to reblog for this past week! Just one more thing that's been allowed to get way out of hand in Washington - the decennial Census. I have no problem with the headcount. It's provided for in the Constitution - Article I, Section 2 - strictly as a w...
03/21/2010
If you missed it, I thought this was a great post to reblog for this past week! Buyers and sellers call me, "how is the market?" should I reduce ? or wait until the market gets better? buyers, "is that as low as they will go? - should I low ball? When is everything "going to catch up" and the b...
03/21/2010
If you missed it, I thought this was a great post to reblog for this past week! As a buyer you may be wondering if it is really worth your time to pursue a distressed property. Foreclosures and Short Sale Homes continue to be the hot topics these days. Purchasing one of these proerties can pres...
03/21/2010
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What are points No we're not talking about speeding tickets! We're talking about your mortgage! So you may have read the lender talk about paying points. So what is a point? Each point represents 1% of the mortgage amount that the mortgage lender charges you for processing a loan. It is a ...
03/21/2010
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Lead based paint. Any home built prior to 1978 is known to have lead based paint. Your real estate agent will provide you with a booklet from the United States environmental protection agency, called protect your family from lead in your home. This booklet will give you the facts and hazards...
03/21/2010
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Cracks in the house. If you notice big cracks in a newer home, it may indicate a big problem especially if the home is less than 10 years old. When touring homes with your real estate agent, pay close attention to any large cracks. If a large cracks are discovered, it will require the attenti...
03/21/2010
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Ventilating the roof One way to help protect your home from roof damage is to ensure that it is properly ventilated. You'll want to make sure that the attics and crawl spaces are ventilated properly. Ease his way to check the ventilation is to simply put a thermometer in the attic on a warm d...
03/21/2010
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The problems with the roof! Problem with the roof are likely to be among the most disturbing thing that you will encounter when you're searching for a house. So as a buyer how do you know what is up there! A home inspector! Many homes do need a new roof or sometime in the near future. Since...
03/21/2010
You rely on detailed information when buying a home. Your search for the right home will go a lot more smoothly if you establish your preference and priorities. Be clear with your real estate agent and let them know the small details not only the big and this will help narrow down the home that...
03/21/2010
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Buying a house is a big deal! Your goal is not to see every single house out there in your target area but to refine the list and look at those that closely match your needs. Being careful and thorough may seem like an obvious thing to do but this is where I see many buyers make a mistake. Your...
03/21/2010