A real estate transaction is complicated. Buying and selling real estate is WAY more than just a handshake and the exchange of funds. In most cases, buying or selling a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page government ma
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06/22/2009
Check out this article in US News online about the great City of Medicine! http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/real-estate/2009/06/08/best-places-to-live-2009.html Call or email me to start your home search today. Judywww.seejudy.com MY FEATURED LISTINGS
06/15/2009
Food for thought: Trulia just posted stats that indicated 25% of sellers last year had to drop their sales price approximately 11%. The stat actually did not include foreclosure listings. The top drops were in the states of FL, AZ, Mass and CA. -Judywww.seejudy.comMY FEATURED LISTINGS
06/09/2009
The results are in. According to the 2008 NAR study released Nov. 8, 2008, the #1 method by which buyers find their new home is through an agent (34%). The #2 method is using the internet (32%). What does this mean to you as a seller? To get your home in front of buyers and ahead of the compe
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06/04/2009
Check out this great link then let's get started finding your first house! http:www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/home.html -Judy www.seejudy.com
05/27/2009
The new Orange County tax values posted on the Orange County, NC website ( http://www.co.orange.nc.us/revenue/taxes.asp ) this spring, revealing an overall 22% increase in assessed values. Ironically, many homeowners are exercising their right to challenge the assessment with a private appraisal
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05/20/2009
In my experience I have never found a flawless home. Below is a short list of physical problems I recommend buyers to look out for in any home. Water leaks. Look for stains on ceilings and near the baseboards, especially in basements and attics. Shifting foundations. Look for large cracks alon
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05/20/2009
When the real estate market shifts, it creates opportunities. There is money to be made in every real estate market. What are the opportunities for you or someone you may know? First-Time Home Buyers Move Up to a Larger Home Investors People in Trouble with Their Home As a community economic and
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05/11/2009
The following 8 remodeling projects prove to pay owners back at resale by 70-95% of the amount invested: Siding replacementBathroom additionMaster suite additionRoof replacementWindow replacementFamily room additionBathroom remodelingBasement remodeling Guess which one has shown the best historic
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05/08/2009
You have heard the phrase before, and it's actually true. Check out the freshly posted stats from the 2008 National Association of REALTORS® report below. 1. New home purchases were 21 percent of all recent home purchases, down somewhat from 23 percent one year before. 2. The typical home
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05/08/2009
