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2009 

You have heard it before, the 3 major reasons why a house does not sell, but you need to hear it again.  Price, condition and location are the 3 major reasons why homes to do not sell.   Price is the most important reason, if you price it low enough, any home will sell.  It is absolutely necessar...
04/27/2009
This room creates the greatest warmth and pleasant smells.  This room always has the greatest activity and creates the longest lasting memories.  Based on the above assumption, when putting your home on the market you need to make sure your kitchen is cleaned and de-cluttered.   Get rid of items ...
04/24/2009
Real estate agents who use a checklist for all phases of a real estate transaction normally create less stress for themselves, as well as, other parties to the transaction.  Many realtors are working multiple transactions simultaneously; therefore, it is difficult if not impossible to keep everyt...
04/20/2009
All parties to a real estate transaction including real estate agents should think twice when making assumptions concerning various aspects of real estate. If you do not understand certain aspects of the transaction, you need to ask questions.  In this environment you have the opportunity to make...
04/17/2009
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Some sellers and buyers do not know what a realtor means when he or she mentions ‘pulling comps'.  This is realtor lingo, simply meaning the realtor is willing to develop comparable data to determine the value of property, such as a home.  Comps, normally provide the buyer or seller data from rec...
04/13/2009
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The pool home buyers may be considerably smaller, if a seller makes it difficult for a buyers' agent to gain access to a home.  There are circumstances when showing needs to be restricted, such as, a baby, home schooling, or sick occupants, etc.  If there is a long term need for showing restricti...
04/09/2009
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Home buyers who are purchasing a home need to be aware of the tax advantages that are possibility available to them.  Following are tax advantages a homeowner should be aware of and take advantage for their own financial benefit:    1.  Origination and discount fees are tax deductible for the yea...
04/03/2009
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