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Love letter to the sellers!
2008-05-31 02:46:00 Recently, I came across this note addressed to today's "HOME-SELLERS"; it might be helpful for your "HOME BUYERS" and I would like to share it with everyone. It is just a sample draft and can be modified: Dear Seller: I'm writing to let you know that I would like to make an offer on your property. I love the area and your home fits my needs. Having said that I have to mention my offer is well below your asking price, so I feel I owe you an explanation. As you are well aware of it in the first quarter of 2008 home prices fell 14.1 percent nationwide, compared with the same period a year earlier; according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. This is the biggest decline in the 20-year history of data. And just in case you're wondering, during the housing downturn of the early 1990s, the decline was never worse than 2.8 percent... More About: Love , Letter , Love Letter , Sellers
Getting It Sold! Sun City Center/Kings Point
2008-05-31 02:18:00 Why isn't my home selling? What have I got to do to get my home sold? Why haven't I had an offer for my home? So-and-so's home is just like mine and it sold last month. The people looked at mine and chose so-and-so's. These questions and others are a few of many that are asked of Realtors around the country - not just Sun City Center and Kings Point . So what advice can be given? Price: How is the home priced in relation to other homes that are comparable in size, year built, bedroom and baths, etc.? Real Estate is a price driven industry. The higher the price the fewer buyers for that particular house. Buyers will not willingly overpay for a home when there are comparables available. Remember this: buyers will not look at homes priced above their price range. Curb Appeal: How does the home look from the street? Does it appeal enough to a prospective buyer to get them in the door? Is the walk way clean? Do the yard and shrubs show ongoi... More About: Sold
RealTown Bloggers and e-PROs Meet In Person in Ocean City
2008-05-30 23:07:00 One of the bonuses of traveling to meetings around the country is the chance to meet fellow bloggers and e-PROs in person. Last week Joeann Fossland and I were in Ocean City , MD, to present an e-PRO Workshop for local REALTORS and we had the good fortune to meet e-PRO Susan Pruden, who drove up from St. George's County. Susan has been an e-PRO for years, blogs at RealTown (Real Estate Bits and Pieces), is a No Blogger Left Behind alumna, and she uses a Point2 web site quite effectively! Susan is doing things right! Joeann and I will be hosting additional workshops in June. We hope to meet more e-PROs and bloggers as well as REALTORS taking the next steps to advance their tech expertise. Joeann's June schedule (Arizona): Phoenix Assn. of REALTORS June 5 12 PM WCR Southeast Regional Chapter (Chandler) June 13 ... More About: Bloggers , Meet , Person
Buddy Cage on where NRPS show pic may have been taken
2008-05-30 07:01:00 Not really, in the sense of where, what...I certainly remember 'who'. But stage settings are only a guess at best. Certain items point out locations better than others. So far, none have presented for this photo. If you say it's UCSB, I'll take it from there. But I do some photos I'll attach from around that gig which kinda shows where I was placed visually [after the first two, before the third one]. So, the hair was still long. This was the gig that Jerry led me ... More About: Show , Buddy , Cage
Mortgage Interest Rates This Week
2008-05-30 06:00:00 Mortgage Rates Widget Historical Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates on 30 Year Arms and 15 Year Arms jumped up this rate. 30 Year Mortgage Rates went from 5.98 to 6.08 and 15 Year rates went fom 5.55 to 5.66. Rates on 5 and 1 year ARMS remained relatively unchanged. May 29,2008 30-yr 6.08 15-yr 5.66 5-yr ARM 5.62 1-yr ARM 5.22 May 22,2008 30-yr 5.98 15-yr 5.55 5-yr ARM 5.61 1-yr ARM 5.24 May 15, 2008 30-yr 6.01 15-yr 5.60 5-yr ARM 5.57 1-yr ARM 5.18 May 8, 2008 30-yr 6.05 15-yr 5.60 5-yr ARM 5.67 1-yr ARM 5.29 May 1, 2008 30-yr 6.06 15-yr 5.59 5-yr ARM 5.73 1-yr ARM 5.29 So using our free mortgage calculator lets see what these numbers translate into for a 200k mortgage. May 29th 30-yr $1209.4 15-yr $1651.19 5-yr ARM $1150.68 1-yr ARM $1167.36 May 22th 30-yr $1196.53 15-yr $1639.47 5-yr ARM $1149.41 1-yr ARM $1103.16 Since the FED has signaled that they are not going to continue to cut rate I expect rates to go higher over the course o... More About: Interest Rates , Mortgage , Week , Interest
Financing Alternatives for Condos Downtown St. Louis
2008-05-30 04:58:00 Attractive financing can actually shorten the marketing time and increase the sales price. I stay up-to-date with the types of mortgages that are available and maintain business relationships with mortgage professionals to provide choices. Some of the reports that I can supply you include: buyer qualifications, 80-10-10 mortgage, 75-15-5 mortgage, 15-year vs. 30-year mortgage, Adjustable Rate vs. Fixed Rate mortgages, rent vs. own, and repurchase analysis. These will help buyers and sellers make better decisions. FNMA approved loan programs Adjustable Rate · Community Solutions · Energy Efficient Mortgage · Expanded Approval with Timely Payment RewardsSM · Fixed-Period ARM · MyCommunityMortgageSM · One-Year ARM · One-Year LIBOR-Indexed ARM · Pledged-Asset Mortgage · Six-Month ARM · Six-Month LIBOR... More About: Financing , Downtown , Louis , Alternatives , St Louis
Miami sales
2008-05-30 04:45:00 For those that have the money available; this is a good time to buy. Prices are droping like flies; and short sales are taking over. This is a buyer's market. I have a property for sale for 250000.00 for a 3 bedroom townhouse in florida is unbelivable. i have heard an opinion that prices are droping at the rate of 1500 per week. More About: Miami , Sales
Coyotes Roaming, Killing Pets in The Almond Grove and Glenridge Neighborhoo
2008-05-30 04:17:00 The San Jose Mercury News ran a piece today, alerting Los Gatos residents of dangerous coyotes seen near downtown Los Gatos recently: Los Gatos Pets Being Killed by Coyotes. Sadly, a cat and a dog were killed by these marauders. Traps have been set by vector control. More About: Almond , Roaming , Killing , Grove
Best in the world or the best you can be?
2008-05-30 04:16:00 I'm about half way through reading a great book at the moment: The Masters of Success. It's a compilation of works from heaps of amazing people like Mark Victor Hansen, Lou Holtz and Brian Tracy. I always say when I read a book, attend a conference or go to a networking event - all I need is that one spark, one gem, one nugget of gold to have made the entire thing worthwhile. I didn't have to look far in this book - I got my first nugget on page 20 (of 260 odd!). The nugget was in Erin Brokovitch's section. She talked about a janitor not striving to be the best janitor in the world - but the best janitor he could be. I must admit, I'm a pretty competitive person, some would say diabolically so (but usually only when they see me play a board game). I've always thought that the aim to be the "best in the world" was a fabulous one! Until I read and then re-read this passage and realised that striving to be the best I could be at whatever ... More About: World , The World
Attractive Two Family Bayside Home For Sale Walk LIRR
2008-05-30 04:08:00 This video features very attractive two family home for sale in Bayside, Northeast Queens only a three block walk to the Long Island Railroad station. Bayside is located on the Port Washington railroad line providing a leisurely and comfortable ride of less than 30 minutes into Penn Station and all the entertainment and great dining of the Big Apple (Manhattan). <embed src="http://www.veoh.com/veohplayer.swf?p ermalinkId=&id=6495184&player=vid eodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0" allowFullScreen="true" width="410" height="341" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go /getflashplayer"></embed><br/ ><a href="http://www.veoh.com/">Online Videos by Veoh.com</a> More About: Family , For Sale , Home , Sale , Walk
The Shortest Article Ever Written on RealTalk
2008-05-30 00:29:00 This will be the shortest article ever written on RealTalk. You have to visit my latest post about RealTalk to read it. "Expect the Best" Mike More About: Article , Written
RealTown's First Video Tutorial!
2008-05-29 23:50:00 RealTown has just created its First Video Tutorial ! It is a little long, but we will soon divide it up into sections so you can jump to the part you want to learn about ;) This video covers the entire process of creating and editing your RealTown Profile-- Your face on RealTown. To see the video FULL screen, click the flower image on the viewer: What do you think?
Gas Savings
2008-05-29 23:04:00 My New Blog Gas Savings May 29th, 2008 4:07 PM Here are some tips in saving gas: 1- Change your air filter 2- Keep your tires aligned and inflated properly 3- Drive slower 30-55mph 4- Make sure your gas cap fits secure 5- Avoid excessive idling 6- replace your spark plugs 7- Combine errands covering the same distance while engine is warm 8-Avoid carrying unneeded heavy items. Helpful Web Sites on gas prices www.bankrate.com , www.gasbuddy.com , www.gasprices.mapquest.com , www.gaspricewatch.com , www.fueleconomy.gov Celebrate the Coastal Waterways of the Cape Fear Region near Wilmington NC.Take a virtual cruise on the intracoastal Waterway from Wrightsville Beach to Calabash when you see the DVD Cruising Carolina.It is filled with breathtaking scenery and glimpses of communities along the North Carolina Cape Fear Coast. Visit anytime www.brendakingrealtor.com
Why Put Off What You Can Do Todayâ¦
2008-05-29 23:03:00 So you finally have a contract on your house, and the buyer's have just had a home inspection done. They give you the Repair Request and your jaw drops to the floor! "How could this much be wrong with my wonderful abode?" This situation happens to a lot of sellers, so don't feel alone. The majority of home owners tend to put off the normal maintenance items that need attention over the years. After years of neglect, all of those attention-needing items look like a short novel when seen listed in a home inspection report. It's too late now. It's time to pay the piper. The majority of the items usually found in an inspection report are items that could have been avoided with some regular maintenance. These things include changing the HVAC filters on a regular basis, keeping the exterior caulked and painted, periodically checking the condensation line on the AC unit for clogs (especially if it is the attic), cleaning out the dryer ven...
Excellent Vinyl Cutter, Laser Engraver from Redsail China
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Sweat the small stuff?
2008-05-29 06:56:00 Last week a client asked me to look up a unit in her condominium complex that recently listed. She was just curious to know what the List Price was. I thought using the zip code and market value range would be the easiest search criteria since that narrowed the result significantly BUT it didn't show up? Later I found the unit listed in a zip code more than 10 miles away. Oops!...I told myself - these things happen - but it's a good time to remind myself and others to focus our and our seller/clients attention toward address details when proofing listing input forms. If I'd actually been looking for a client interested in purchasing in that specific area it could have been a lost opportunity for the listing to be seen by a potential buyer. It was not in my circumstance but it could have a negative effect as hypothesized above. It's my opinion that....there's something to be said for details, no matter how insignificant they seem. ... More About: Stuff , Small
Los Gatos Free Summer Music Concerts
2008-05-29 06:36:00 The town of Los Gatos enjoys a large number of wonderful free music concerts across several different venues each summer. These are fun events held around town - a great chance to unwind with family and friends and a picnic on the lawn. Mark your calendars! (This info will be updated as announcements are made.) Jazz On The Plazz - Wednesday evening series, 6:30-8:30pm in Los Gatos Town Plaza Park beginning June 25th (10 concerts) Vasona Vibrations - Saturdays, 5-7pm at Vasona Lake County Park (also free, but fee to park) beginning June 7th through the end of July (8 concerts) Music in the Park - Sundays on the Civic Center Lawn from 5-7pm - dates/schedule to be announced (10 concerts) Last summer, Los Gatans also were treated to a free concert series on the deck next to Border's Books in Old Town, Los Gatos, too. No word so far on whether that wonderful opportunity will return. For even more music and entertainment opportu... More About: Concerts , Summer , Free
How lowered interest rates affect mortgage rates
2008-05-29 02:33:00 The Federal Reserve has been lowering rates to bail out the economy. Does this mean that that mortgage rates will fall? Here's how Tim Harris and Julie Harris, the founders of Harris Real Estate University see it. In some cases yes, in most cases no...read on. Lets start with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage is not tied to short-term treasuries. Fixed mortgage rates are tied to long-term bond yields that move based on the outlook for the economy and inflation. True, even as the Fed has lowered rates, the 30-year fixed has come down, but that's because of the outlook for slower economic growth in the months ahead. While the decline in treasury yields has helped push mortgage rates lower, the decline in long term rates hasn't been in lockstep thanks to the fact that these mortgages are securitized and sold on the global market. Investors now demand a higher risk premium on these mortgages due to higher delinquenci... More About: Interest Rates , Mortgage , Interest , Rates
Need Baby and Toddler Equipment on Your Next Santa Barbara CA Vacation?
2008-05-29 01:46:00 Are you planning a vacation or visit here soon to the Santa Barbara and Montecito CA areas and are worried about all the items you have to haul. Why not Relax and let Santa Barbara Baby Company help you take care of the family. Santa Barbara Baby Company offers premium brand rental equipment and supplies. Their service is designed to help parents enjoy their visit to the Santa Barbara area. Start your vacation by traveling with the luxury of minimized baggage. From infants to toddlers, they'll make your stay in Santa Barbara more enjoyable. Free delivery of baby and toddler rental gear to Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Summerland and Carpinteria areas. Why Rent? Traveling with a child or children can be a challenging experience. Baby equipment is not tailored for the nuances of travel and often becomes cumbersome and bulky luggage. For those on flights, airlines often require you to pay surcharges for extra luggage - especia... More About: Vacation , Equipment
How to Plan a Neighborhood Block Party!
2008-05-28 22:50:00 Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to plan a neighborhood block party, but sometimes it's hard to know how to initiate such an adventure. Some of us haven't talked to our neighbors in months or have yet to even say hi to our neighbors. Plan ning a neighborhood block party is hard to do alone, so it's a good idea to get some of your neighbors involved. Here are some helpful tips for planning a neighborhood block party. The first step is to get reacquainted with your neighbors. This means you need to actually talk to them to see what they think about having a neighborhood block party. If you can't meet them in person, send out flyers to the whole neighborhood. This is a great way to get the most people involved in the party as possible. You won't only find people to help you, but you will also find out how many people plan on attending the block party. The initial meeting is to generate a small group of people to help plan the party. The... More About: Party , Block , Neighborhood
How to Plan a Neighborhood Block Party!
2008-05-28 22:43:00 Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to plan a neighborhood block party, but sometimes it's hard to know how to initiate such an adventure. Some of us haven't talked to our neighbors in months or have yet to even say hi to our neighbors. Plan ning a neighborhood block party is hard to do alone, so it's a good idea to get some of your neighbors involved. Here are some helpful tips for planning a neighborhood block party. The first step is to get reacquainted with your neighbors. This means you need to actually talk to them to see what they think about having a neighborhood block party. If you can't meet them in person, send out flyers to the whole neighborhood. This is a great way to get the most people involved in the party as possible. You won't only find people to help you, but you will also find out how many people plan on attending the block party. The initial meeting is to generate a small group of people to help plan the party. The... More About: Party , Block , Neighborhood
10 Real Estate Myths
2008-05-28 22:04:00 10 Real Estate Myths Posted by Heather Smith-LaPoint on May 27th, 2008 Myths About Agents: What's True and What's Not Forget the hype. Forget the books you need to buy, the online services you need to subscribe to and start looking at what's really going on. Here's the straight story - the top ten real estate myths debunked! 1) Real Estate Agents are Always Late for Appointments False. There is no excuse for habitual tardiness among professionals. None. I don't care if it's your doctor, your cable TV installer or your Realtor. Every person deserves respect, and respect is earned by providing what is promised and being on time. If your agent has a god-like, self-deluded impression of her or his own importance, find another. 2) The More You Pay for a House, The More an Agent Makes False. Ever hear a friend say this: "Every dime more you pay for that house makes the agent more money, so don't trust that agent." That's a misund...
Pitfalls to Avoid When Refinancing Your Home
2008-05-28 20:57:00 When it comes to your home, carry a big mortgage. Don't keep the cash in your walls. That's empty equity that could be used for additional investments. But, if you do refinance and take the cash tax-free, be careful how you use the profits, because the IRS may come knocking if you aren't careful. Here's why. Unlike most debt, a home mortgage is the cheapest money you can borrow, and sometimes it's the only debt that's tax-deductible. You could invest the refi proceeds and earn a higher return in another investment vehicle. That's why it makes sense to take the cash out of your home and invest it. However, this strategy only makes sense if you can find an investment return that's greater than the after-tax cost of the debt. Here are two investments to avoid . . . The IRS knows that you get a big tax advantage with your home mortgage. To prevent you from double-dipping, there are two types of investments that you can't buy with refinance p... More About: Home , Avoid , Refinancing
Drive-in Movies!
2008-05-28 19:40:00 Have you been to the drive-in theater lately? What a great way to spend time with family and friends. My family went Saturday night and took two friends. We saw, "Horton Hears a Who" and "27 Dresses", what a great time. The younger 2 fell asleep, but with the seats down in the van, and blankets for all that didn't matter. It's economical too. For $12 we had comfortable seating and entertainment. Brought our own snacks, except for the popcorn and with bathroom facilities you've got what you need for the evening. So think about it, take your family and enjoy. Movie starts at dusk. Located at 1019 McArtor. More About: Movies , Drive
New Prices!
2008-05-28 19:35:00 Looking for a home? Here are two with reduced prices. 1715 McArtor - 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on an acre lot. You can have 2 horses with a city permit. Quiet area. Check out this home at the property website 1715McArtor.com 1410 Shadow Lane - This quality built home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bath on the main floor, spacious utility with toilet. The big surprise is in the basement. Large family room, additional rec room with wet bar. Check out this home at the property website 1410ShadowLane.com To see these home or others like them call Lisa at 620-338-7474 to set up your showing. I'd love to help you into a new home. More About: Prices
Sonora CA Real Estate Weekly Update
2008-05-28 19:35:00 Real Estate in Sonora CA remained the same this week. The average price for a 3 bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 car garage home is still $331,692*. The number of days on the market (DOM) remained the same this week. Currently Sonora CA Homes* have an average market time of 119 days. If we take a look at the total picture and include homes of all shapes and sizes, inventory rose this week to 90 with median asking price of $441,750 and an average time of 127 days on the market. When compared to the rest of the north county there are 553 homes for sale with a median asking price of $375,000 and an average of 144 days on the market. Sonora CA Real Estate 21 Homes priced under $300k (unchanged from last week) 36 priced between $300 and $500k (Up 1 from last week) North Tuolumne County Real Estate 158 Homes priced under $300k (Down 1 from last week) 256 priced between $300 and $500k, (Up 10 from last week) Until next week I bid you adieu. More About: Update , Real , Weekly
Charming Custom in Upscale Highland Hills Neighborhood
2008-05-28 18:26:00 Highland Hills Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - I use to live in the next neighborhood over (Sterlingshire) and drove by this house on a regular basis. It has always caught my eye as it's curb appeal is so charming. I wondered what it looked like inside. On our Lyon office tour yesterday, I finally got a chance to see it, and to my delight, it is just as charming on the inside! The charm continues out to the back yard where you find the pool and garden areas nestled around some of our majestic native oaks. Highland Hills homes all have large lots and there are no HOA dues or Mello Roos. The majority of the homes here were built in the 90's, this one was built in 1990 on .80 acres. It has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and approximately 4420 square feet. Additionally, the home has a separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath guest suite with it's own mini kitchen, family room, and private entrance from the front of the house. The downstairs has extensive use of beautiful Brazilian cherry hardwood floo... More About: Upscale , Custom , Neighborhood
Real Estate Auction Evanston, Il
2008-05-28 17:38:00 Real Estate Auction June 26 Spectacular 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Penthouse Condominium at OPTIMA VIEWS EVANSTON, ILLINOIS Quick Links Contact Us Map it! Send it! Flyer Video Tour Brochure Photo Gallery Sweeping Lake and City Views in One of the North Shore's Best Locations! For those who demand the absolute finest, few residences compare to ... More About: Real Estate , Real
Upcoming Opportunities (and gifts) For An Awesome 2008
More articles from this author:2008-05-28 16:30:00 1. The June Fossland's Forum with Michelle Martineau is going to be very special! These Forum's are my monthly gift to you. Remember you can always listen to the archives if you can't attend. This month's topic is: "Elevate Your Business" Learn to replace working harder for less to working smarter for more of the right kind of client experiences. Gain business with swift adjustments in your thinking and simple, practical actions to go where the dollars are. Focus on high probability clients and high profitability transactions. Michelle Martineau, of Martineau Systems is a past CRB, CRS and VP of Communications and Public Relations. She is a high-performance mentor who builds successful real estate businesses with a unique infusion of marketing, and belief systems. ... More About: Gifts , Awesome , Opportunities , Upcoming , 2008 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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