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You?re In the Right Business When?
2011-01-14 15:38:00
You’re in the right business when as a managing broker you receive emails like the following… Good morning, I would like to communicate the outstanding work Sydney has done as our realtor. It was a long tough ride dealing with the obstacles on our house purchase. She kept me going when times were tough and ...
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Foreclosure Activity Falls For The Second Straight Month, Drops To 30-Month
2011-01-13 14:47:00
According to foreclosure-tracking firm Realty Trac , the number of foreclosure filings nationwide dropped for the second straight month in December. After falling 21 percent in November, filings were down by an additional 2 percent in December.
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Retail Sales Weak In December; Home Affordability Gets A Boost
2011-01-13 14:46:00
Mortgage rates are easing lower this morning on just-released, slightly worse-than-expected Retail Sales data from December 2010.
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Comparing Mortgage Rates For Adjustable- And Fixed-Rate Mortgages
2011-01-12 14:46:00
Currently, relative to fixed rate mortgages, ARM pricing is excellent. Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey puts the 5-year ARM mortgage rate lower than the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate by 1.02 percent.
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How To Renegotiate Your Credit Card Interest Rates To Something Lower
2011-01-11 14:47:00
According to the Federal Reserve, a credit card balance of $5,000 at 23.99 percent APR won't pay off for 16,127 years. That's one reason why it's important to manage your credit card rates, and renegotiate them whenever possible. Here's how to do that.
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How To Repair A Scratched CD, DVD, Or Game Disc
2011-01-10 14:46:00
When your CDs, DVDs and game discs are "skipping", most times, a simple cleaning will set them right. Make sure you clean your discs properly, though. Clean them the wrong way and you could damage your discs forever. You might also cause your electronic devices permanent damage.
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December?s Job Report : Good For Home Affordability
2011-01-07 14:46:00
For this month -- and for the rest of 2011-- employment data will figure big in mortgage markets and for home affordability. Today's release is the first big splash.
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Loan Costs Increasing April 1, 2011
2011-01-06 14:46:00
Starting April 1, 2011, loan-level pricing adjustments are increasing. Most conforming mortgage applicants will face higher loan costs.
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The Fed Minutes Keep Mortgage Rates On Hold (For Now)
2011-01-05 14:46:00
The Federal Reserve released its December 14 meeting minutes Tuesday afternoon. There wasn't much there to disturb mortgage markets, thankfully.
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New Year, New Team, New Market for Maxsell Real Estate
2011-01-04 23:50:00
Maxsell Real Estate is proud to announce the addition of the Augusta Home Team , to our quality roster of agents. The Augusta Home Team was recently formed in Augusta, GA and sought a progressive broker to help deliver their unique brand of service to the Augusta market. Stacie Wells, Kathleen Brown, and Ashley Bean are all ...
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Foreclosure Activity By Metro Area, Q3 2010
2010-10-29 14:49:00
Foreclosures are a big part of the housing market, with distressed properties accounting for 35 percent of all home resales last month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. But for as common as foreclosures can be, they remain a localized concern.
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New Home Housing Stock Drops To A 5-Month Low
2010-10-28 14:49:00
After improving 1 percent in August, New Home Sales popped another 7 percent in September. It's no wonder homebuilder confidence is at a 5-month high.
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Home Values Up 0.4 Percent In August, On Average
2010-10-27 14:49:00
The Federal Home Finance Agency's data showed values up 0.4 percent nationwide, on average. Region-by-region, however, the results were scattered. Coastal states tended to perform poorly. Plains states tended to perform well.
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Existing Home Sales Jump; Housing Market Shows Spark
2010-10-26 14:50:00
"Deals" were in ample supply this summer and eager home buyers snatched them up.
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How To Clean Window Blinds
2010-10-25 14:49:00
In this 2-minute video from HowCast, you'll learn the basics of blind-cleaning with nothing more than a dust cloth and towel, a sponge and all-purpose cleaner, and ordinary dryer sheets.
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See How Credit Missteps Lower Your Credit Score
2010-10-21 14:50:00
The company behind the popular FICO scoring model has published a "What If?" series for common, specific credit missteps.
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Housing Starts Jump In September, Buoyed By Homebuilder Confidence
2010-10-20 14:49:00
According to the Commerce Department, the number of single-family Housing Starts increased to 452,000 units in September, a 19,000 improvement over August.
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As Buyer Foot Traffic Rises, So Does Homebuilder Confidence
2010-10-19 14:50:00
According to the NAHB, October's HMI reading of 16 is its highest value in 5 months. The uptick hints that the market for newly-built homes may rebound more quickly that this summer's weak new homes sales figures would otherwise suggest.
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Tools For Design : Visualize Your Home In Different Colors
2010-10-18 14:51:00
For some people, visualizing changes to a home's exterior is easy. For others, though, there's the Better Home s and Gardens Color-a-Home tool.
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Avoiding Common Mortgage Scams
2010-10-15 14:48:00
Despite tougher mortgage guidelines and better loan disclosures for consumers, mortgage fraud is on the rise.
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Bank Reposessions Top 100,000 In A Month For The First Time Ever
2010-10-14 14:51:00
The number of foreclosure filings rose 3 percent in September, according to foreclosure-tracking firm Realty Trac .
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Fed Minutes Edge Mortgage Rates Higher
2010-10-13 14:51:00
The Federal Reserve released its September 21, 2010 meeting minutes Tuesday afternoon. Mortgage rates are slightly higher today.
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Homeowner Maintenance : Twice-Annual Gutter Cleaning
2010-10-12 14:51:00
Gutters are designed to funnel rainwater away from a home. Properly working gutters help keep a home's basement from filling with water, and protect a home's foundation from long-term, structural damage, and keep a roof in tip-top shape.
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Downtown Woodstock Welcomes Pure Taqueria to Main Street
2009-09-22 17:40:00
Weekend revelers descended on Pure Taqueria's Grand Opening, enjoying frothy tequila cocktails on the roof-top-bar and handing their keys off to the only restaurant valets in downtown Woodstock . Related posts:Woodstock Coffeehouse–An Indie Coffee Joint with an Extra Shot of Personality A Great Place to Gather with Friends–or Gather Your...Right Wing Tavern’s Woodstock Beer Festival to be Held on Saturday, June 20 Four Southern Breweries, Twelve Delicious Beers The beer garden...Foxtale Book Shoppe Celebrates Two Years of Selling Outside the Lines The three ladies of Foxtale Book Shoppe have just celebrated...
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A Social Media Mindfest?New Media Atlanta Brings Speakers Who Know What The
2009-09-16 19:16:00
The New Media Atlanta Conference is designed to advise you, in both concrete and visionary ways, how to get out there and make your name known on the internet. Related posts:NAR has a Social Media Manager does your Company/Organization? Making NAR 'open, authentic, honest, and constantly in touch' is...The Art of Making it Personal: Getting to the Heart of Social Media Success at REtechSouth 2009 “Attack it with a beginner’s mind,” I read recently on...Maxsell’s Brad Nix Nominated for GAR’s Realtor of the Year Recently nominated by the Georgia Association of Realtors to compete...
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Small Brokers vs Large Brokers
2008-06-10 14:25:00
As owner and broker of small boutique brokerage firm, I am constantly asked if smaller is better. I am obviously biased on this answer, but thought I’d share some thoughts on the subject anyway. I read this morning that GMAC real estate may be sold. Before I started Maxsell Real Estate, I worked for ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Small Brokers vs Large Brokers", url: "http://maxsell.net/small-brokers-vs-larg e-brokers/" });

What is a Triple Net Lease?
2008-06-09 04:45:00
A triple net lease is a type of commercial leasing agreement. In a triple net lease, the lessee pays taxes, insurance, and maintenance in addition to the rent. There are advantages and disadvantages to a triple net lease for both parties. Individuals considering a triple net lease should research carefully before making a decision. The ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What is a Triple Net Lease ?", url: "http://maxsell.net/what-is-a-triple-net- lease/" });
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Maxsell reaches first page of Google for ?Canton Real Estate?
2008-05-25 17:00:00
Maxsell Real Estate makes the first page of Google for the search phrase ‘canton real estate‘! In fact we are #8 and #9 for Canton Real Estate .  See Google results for yourself. Our goal is to have Maxsell Real Estate on the first page for Canton Real Estate, Woodstock Real Estate, Marietta Real Estate and Ellijay ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Maxsell reaches first page of Google for ‘Canton Real Estate’", url:... [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]
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Real Estate should be Good
2008-05-24 16:49:00
I am tired of companies telling me how green they are.. It seems as if every single company now does something green just because it’s hip to be green. Don’t get me wrong, I am for saving the environment, conserving, recycling, etc… I just get frustrated when companies throw it in my face ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate should be Good ", url: "http://maxsell.net/real-estate-should-be -good/" }); [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]
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Tornado Damages Woodstock Real Estate
2008-05-23 14:14:00
1000+ homes were damaged by a tornado and severe storm with hail and high winds on Tuesday night. Georgia Governor, Sonny Perdue, declared State of Emergency for Cherokee County. Governor Purdue had this to say, ?I am always amazed at the extensive damage caused by these storms, but we are proud to see our communities pull together as neighbors help neighbors recover from this type of situation."SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tornado Damages Woodstock Real Estate ", url:... [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]
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