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Has Your Listing Expired Yet?
2008-06-08 01:15:00
It is disappointing… …to place your home on the market for sale expecting that it will sell immediately. The plans that are made for moving have to be put on hold. Possibly, you lose the home you want to purchase because you need the equity out of your existing home or possibly because you can't or don't want to make two house payments. The longer you home stays on the market, the more likely other agents and prospects will think something is wrong with it. There may be nothing wrong with it but perceptions can become more important than the truth. If this happens, the result is that the home will be shown less, actually making it more difficult to find the right buyer for your home. Principle - Position your home with as many favorable marketing factors as possible Price is the single most important factor in a successful sale. It can overcome the other obstacles including location, condition...
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Deerfied Real Estate Activity
2008-06-07 15:47:00
May 27-June 6th Single Family Homes New Listings630 Elm ST Deerfield 3 Beds 2 Baths $274,900 737 DEERPATH DR Deerfield 2 Beds 1 Baths $384,900 1146 Deerfield RD Deerfield 3 Beds 2 Baths $389,900 525 Longfellow AVE Deerfield 3 Beds 2 Baths $439,000 110 Plumtree RD Deerfield 3 Beds 2.1 Baths $465,000 855 Fair Oaks AVE Deerfield 3 Beds 3.1 Baths $468,000 863 Todd CT Deerfield 4 Beds 2.1 Baths $549,000 730 Carriage WAY Deerfield 4 Beds 2.1 Baths $759,900 15 Standish DR Deerfield 4 Beds 2.1 Baths $799,500 845 King Richards CT Deerfield 4 Beds 3.2 Baths $849,900 1215 HACKBERRY RD Deerfield 4 Beds 3.1 Baths $1,149,000 400 Cumnor CT Deerfield 5 Beds 4.2 Baths $1,599,000 605 WESTGATE RD Deerfield 5 Beds 4.2 Baths $1,850,000 Under Contract813 JUNEWAY AVE Deerfield 4 Beds 2 Baths $230,900 905 Warrington RD Deerfield 3 Beds 1.1 Baths $499,000 312 Birchwood AVE Deerfield 4 Beds 4.1 Baths $999,000 1064 GREENTREE AVE Deerfield 5 Beds 5 Baths $1,099,000 1250 Linden AVE Deerfield 4 Beds 3.1 Baths...
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Tested the Palm Infrared Keyboard with the Centro
2008-06-07 15:43:00
If you read my other blog about the Treo 755p and infrared keyboards you will know I have challenged the manufactor of the expandable keyboard when they fail to list the Treo 755p and Centro . So I went into my lab, put on my white smock, gloves and safety glasses and beamed the keyboard into a Centro. To my delight and without the Centro blowing up the marriage of the keyboard and the Centro passed the test with flying colors. So if you have a Centro and want a Infrared Keyboard go buy the 3169ww at your local electronics retailer or online. Dick Betts National Real Estate Speaker National Speaker Real Estate www.DickBetts.com
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Engineering Services Outsourcing in India
2008-06-07 11:23:00
architectural-design.outsourcing-services -india.com YANTRAM BPO services you can affordable within your time and budget frame. Our company services likes Construction Drawing, CAD Services , CAD Conversion, 3D Walkthroughs, Interior Landscape Design, Electrical Drawings, Plumbing Drawings, HVAC Drawings, Outsourcing Paper to CAD Conversion, Quantity Take offs, Cost Estimation, MAP Engineering , irrigation Drawings, elevations Drawings, foundation Drawings, framing Drawings, detail sheet, sections sheet, floor plans. Yantram is high quality solution for small to medium AutoCAD software which needs to way capability for design to drawing and drawing to design conversion. Our expertise and professional staff convert paper documents into 2D and 3D AutoCAD files. PDF scanned drawing, blueprints files manually tracing by autocad drafters and checked by licensed US architects for completion and accuracy. We take your work and offer top quality CAD Services at...
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What Is Going On With Mortgage Rates This Week
2008-06-07 09:34:00
Mortgage Interest Rates Mortgage Rate Trends Rates on 15 and 30 Year Fixed loans were pretty much stable this week. Rates on 5 and 1 year ARMs both fell. With 1 Year ARMs falling from 5.22 to 5.06. This is the lowest 1 Year Arms have been since early March. Its a little wierd considering banks are losing a lot of money on ARMs from people going into foreclosure when their ARMs reset. So one would think that banks would be discouraging people from getting 5 and 1 year ARMs. But instead with a full point difference between 30 Year Fixed and One Year Arms they are doing exactly the opposite. June 5,2008 30-yr 6.09 15-yr 5.65 5-yr ARM 5.51 1-yr ARM 5.06 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 A...
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Part 1: Definition of a Marketing Campaign
2008-06-07 06:45:00
create your free account at www.easymailmaker.com This is the 1st of 10 lessons to help build a successful postcard marketing campaign. This is the first and a very important portion of a campaign because it describes a very important ingredient that will give you the edge that most forget or are too lazy to do. An operation or series of operations energetically pursued to accomplish a purpose: an advertising campaign for a new product; a candidate's political campaign. Military. a. military operations for a specific objective. b. Obsolete. the military operations of an army in the field for one season. What's the main thing that pops out when reading those? It's focused, direct, and repetitive to reach it's obje...
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Free 10 Episodes of Building a Successful Real Estate Postcard Campaign
2008-06-07 06:13:00
Build your own direct mail campaign. http://www.easymailmaker.com Intro to Postcard Marketing How can a little 5.5"x 4.25"piece of paper bring you money? Hard to believe but it is true. There are so many gadgets and flashy web ideas out there to spend money on that we forget about something that is so simple and relates to people. Think about it. We all grew up just receiving mail from the postman. Not e-mail, not a web card, just good ole fashion mail. If you relate to that then I know your customers will too. There is a certain comfort level when you reach into the mail box because it's a ritual that you've grown up with. That's why Postcard Marketing is a big hit and can get the job done. Not so fast, I don't want you to get ahead of yourself. It takes time, repetiveness and a bit of money to get the postcard train rolling. I want to walk you through the process but am going to break it up so you can really get a grasp and go in with the...
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What matters more?
2008-06-07 05:18:00
Location, location, location Yeah...we've all heard the line before. However, what is a great location for me might not be the best location for you. Maybe what is important to you is proximity to work, nightlife, places of worship or recreation. A good location could be one that is surburban or urban. Location is a very subjective thing. What truely defines a good location is the ability to attract and appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers resulting in the highest resale price at the time of sale. A good location, in terms of resale value, offers well maintained properties, a diverse and thriving economy, low crime rates, easy access to transportation and/or highways and close proximity to essential services and shops; to name a few. Whether or not you have children in school, a good perceived location is one that's associated with quality schools. Areas in and around Somerset offers choices between urban areas, such as New ...
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What Makes Them Think They Can Do THAT?
2008-06-06 20:51:00
Many a disgruntled new homeowner, having just moved into a community association with out being made aware of what they are getting into, has lamented over that question. Hopefully there is someone around who can answer that, but if not, let me give it a try. If a community is being run properly most of the decisions made by its Board of Directors are not as arbitrary as they may seem. A community has certain legal obligations that are derived from many different sources. First and foremost there are federal, state and local statues and regulations that must be adhered to. There is a whole body of case law that attests to that. If you do not want to take my word for it just google court decisions regarding community associations. Then there are legal documents that are specific to each community association that bind the association and the owners. These documents would include declarations and by laws, rules and regulations, board resolutions, etc, etc. As if that was not ...

Mortgage Rescue Scams
2008-06-06 20:46:00
My New Blog Mortgage Rescue Scams June 4th, 2008 10:50 PM Beware of foreclosure companies that contact you after the foreclosure has been filled in court and promise to help you in exchange for an upfront fee It is illegal to charge a fee in NC Steer clear of people who want you to make your mortgage payment to them and discourages you to consult an attorney. Watch out for equity skimming. This scam happens when when a buyer promises to pay off your mortgage if you sign over the deed.Remember,signing over the deed does not mean you are not responsible for paying your mortgage. Other scam tips are the schemer refuses to put his promises in writing,pressures you in signing paperwork. Report foreclosure scams to the attorney general's office by calling 877-5-no-scam Visit anytime www.brendakingrealtor.com

Commercial Mortgage Prospecting: Meet and Greet
2008-06-06 20:22:00
When it comes to prospecting for commercial mortgage deals, we like to say that the sky is the limit. What do we mean by that? Simple: When you sit down and think about it, your daily life is touched by commercial real estate much more than it is touched by residential real estate. When you leave your house, or better yet, your apartment building in the morning, almost everything that you see on your way to work, the gym, the doctor or most any other destination will have something to do with commercial real estate, and by extension commercial mortgage financing. Let's go back to your apartment building. That building has an owner, and that owner may need to refinance, may need to cash out, or may not need anything at all. RIGHT NOW! The fact is that at some point that building owner may need to do something with the current property, OR might want to buy a new property. At the very least, that owner will probably know other owne...
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Deerfield Market Stats Apr 08 and May 08
2008-06-06 20:07:00
Active listings continue to increase, except for Highland Park where inventory fell. Most of that inventory has been sold, and check out the closing prices for Highland Park between April and May, almost $50,000 lower. Riverwoods and Northbrook had sales price drop around $75,000 from April to May, and Lincolnshire around $40,000 decrease. While Deerfield remained steady with a median close price of $675K, but prices were hard won with an increase of almost an additional month of market time. Also look at under contract, prices seem to be falling for Deerfield, Riverwoods, and Lincolshire, while Northbrook and Highland Park seem to be increasing. What does all this mean? Increase in active listings, more inventory will continue to create a downward pressure on prices. In a hot market we might see prices at three percent below asking price, in todays market we are seeing sales p...
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What is a real Art?
2008-06-06 19:53:00
Hi, I have heard that there are many different ways to get photos on canvas. Some of the better versions are done in pop art style. I am thinking of getting a photo on canvas for my home and have seen photo on canvas prints that have a good Lichtenstein flavour. I want the picture to be their pet dog and wondered if anybody thought that a Lichtenstein print of a German Shepherd was too much? I don't think so but then that's just me. JSR Solutions
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JSR Solutions The Software development company presents
2008-06-06 19:51:00
Hi, JSR Solutions one the world leading software development company & SEO services providing company presents one of our new venture from where you can get your own dog portraits, pet potraits, anniversary gifts, birthday gifts, unique gifts, christmas gifts, etc beautifully done by famous artists. I must assure you that we will never let you down.We have are doing here a lot of type of other works also. Just visit our site once then only you come to know what is original art. Thanks JSR Solutions
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Are you an Art Lover?
2008-06-06 19:48:00
Hi to all art lovers, I like to share my feelings and one good news with you that from last many times i am looking for Klimt, monet, Van Gogh reproductions but can't get succeed at last i found this site where i got a unlimited range of Klimt, monet, Van Gogh reproductions is like dream comes true. If you are art lover & looking for any type of paintings, Klimt, monet, Van Gogh reproductions, etc. So just visit once here. Thanks JSR Solutions
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How Well do you Know My Neighborhood?
2008-06-06 18:44:00
How Well do you Know My Neighborhood ? Passion for helping you grow your business... You are a great Real Estate professional. You've read all the Real Estate books, and have taken all of the continuing education courses. You know how to deal with people, and you probably do such a good job with your clients that you get referrals. If you are getting referrals, you are doing your job well. Question is? How do you get the initial clients? ...

Tested the Palm Infrared Keyboard with the Treo 755p
2008-06-06 18:38:00
I just got an email from an agent who was shopping for the Infrared Keyboard I use and cover in my classes. She went into a Best Buy to pick one up and was told they do not have a IR keyboard that works with her Treo 755p. It so happens I have Treo 755p here in my pile and the Palm model number 3196ww IR keyboard. After loading the software into the 755 all the functions work correctly. In my opinon, I think somebody is attempting to market their new $99 Bluetooth keyboard to make current owners of the 3196ww upgrade. Also new buyers spend $30 more to get the Bluetooth when the IR not only is cheaper but I need to check on one fact. The phone manufactors state the phone will only work with one Bluetooth device at a time. So if you are entering information with your keyboard and on the phone using Bluetooth one of them isn't going to work, (I think). I plan on testing the Centro soon, the one from my pile is missing as we loaned it to a fami...
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Written Instructions for Obtaining Your Website Log On ID and PASSWORD
2008-06-06 17:37:00
Here are the written instructions for how to obtain your LOGON ID and PASSWORD for the Southern California Chapter of the CRS website. Watch the video YOU MUST BE A CHAPTER MEMBER in order to obtain your logon information and to use the MEMBERS ONLY section of our website, one of the many benefits of being a SoCal CRS Member. The remainder of the website is open to all. Here's what to do. In the upper RIGHT hand corner of the Home Page you will see the Member sign-on box. Under the USER NAME and PASSWORD boxes, Click where it says CREATE ONE to create your account On the Registration page you will SELECT A USER NAME, and you will be asked to provide your 7-digit CRS membership number. You must include a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS for verification purposes Once you have entere...
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Great Northeast Queens Sitemeter
2008-05-31 23:26:00
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CityScape Condo's Models open now!!!
2008-05-31 20:33:00
Cityscape Condominiums is North Center/St. Bens Finest Development Located at 3905, 3911, 3917,3923, 3929, 3935 North Western Avenue "SINGLE FAMILY LIVING… at Elevated Heights" These unique floor plans were designed by I&M Construction and Westward Development to offer single family dwelling space, finishes, and amenities only found in luxury homes at twice the price or more. Situated in Chicago's exclusive Bell School District, these homes offer unparalleled value, superior education, and craftsmanship. Models open every Saturday and Sunday 12-3pm
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49ers Update for May 31, 2008
2008-05-31 19:57:00
49ers Update for May 31, 2008 Real Estate Activity. During the past week one pending sale closed and an existing listing reduced its asking price. - The townhouse at 12019 E Claim Jumper Sq, a three-bedroom, two-bath home of 1,841 square feet built in 1993 closed with a sales price of $352,000. It had been listed for $369,000 and was on the market for 70 days. - The "spec" home at 11800 E 49er Fairway Ln reduced its asking price by $10,000 and is now listed for $589,000. Useful Websites. - www.49ershoa.com -- This is the website of the Forty Niners Country Club Estates Homeowners Association. It contains useful information including the names of the board members, CCRs for the subdivision, and forms needed to get approval for changes to property in the subdivision. - www.fortyninercc.com -- This is the website for 49ers Golf and Country Club. It contains information about the club and...

Ocean City REO's and Pre-Foreclosures
2008-05-31 19:56:00
There's no doubt that the real estate environment is dramatically different today than it was just a few years ago. At the Jersey shore the days of 15-20 % annual appreciation are just a memory - and we await the return of the "normal" 7 % average ten year appreciation rate that we experienced during the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's. Over the past few years many shore buyers used no-interest and low-rate loans to help them qualify for mortgages and join in the real estate boom. When property values began to drop many of these "investors" began feeling the crunch of rising adjustable rates and are now faced with tightening the purse strings to make ends meet. The result : foreclosures - Right ?? Well, maybe …. Although the list of pre-foreclosures has grown from what we've been used to, we really haven't been flooded with desperate sellers ready to unload at a discount before the banks take over. The m...
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Check out these HOT Condos!!
2008-05-31 19:48:00
CityScape Models now open! We have two exquisite 3 bed models from $499,000. Live and feel like you are in a single family detached home. High end finishes, appliances and custom mill work throughout. Models open every Saturday and Sunday 12-3. Cityscape Condominiums is North Center/St. Bens Finest Development Located at 3905, 3911, 3917,3923, 3929, 3935 North Western Avenue "SINGLE FAMILY LIVING… at Elevated Heights" These unique floor plans were designed by I&M Construction and Westward Development to offer single family dwelling space, finishes, and amenities only found in luxury homes at twice the price or more. Situated in Chicago's exclusive Bell School District, these homes offer unparalleled value, superior education, and craftsmanship. ...
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The Cost of Deferring Repairs
2008-05-31 18:34:00
We all defer some maintenance on our houses -- I have a small hole where a gutter nail has pulled out of the wall several years ago, when our apple tree fell over and brushed the corner of the house. I knew about it and we just haven't gotten around to it. Sure enough, during the gully-washer of a storm, the gutters were full of debris and the ceiling in my home-office developed a leak. It would have been cheaper to just fix the blasted hole when we first found out about it -- now we have to fix the ceiling as well. But keeping up with the maintenance of a house can be a daunting task. It's not the money, as fixing this particular problem is more aggravation and time-consuming than expensive. Of course, it sure is more expensive now. (C) Susan Pruden.
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A Truly Prepared Seller
2008-05-31 18:18:00
I have a new listing that came on the market yesterday in Largo/Upper Marlboro. What strikes me about this property is that the seller had a plan that didn't start yesterday -- she started 2 years ago. She's owned the property for a while and has been smart about using some of the equity that she's built up -- she has used it to upgrade and maintain the property. The house was built in 1985, so one of the first things she did was put on a new roof and add gutter guards to the gutters. She did the bigger things first and the more cosmetic things as she got closer to being ready to sell. Did a little maintenance on the sump pump, replaced the kitchen floor, updated the bathrooms and so forth early on. Just before going on the market, she put in new carpeting and painted. Outside, she had the yard cleaned up long enough ago so that it doesn't look scalped now. Minor pruning and edging just makes it look better, not de-nuded. Sometimes yo...
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Home Sales numbers for Utah by County
2008-05-31 15:25:00
30 day snapshot on home sales in Salt Lake County 31-May Salt Lake 1 Active 8263 Active -30 2382 U/C -30 1040 Expired 1229 Sold 852 Supply 9.70 We currently have 8263 active listings 2382 were listed in the last 30 days and 1040 were put under contract or pending. 1229 homes expired or didn't sell, and 852 homes sold n the last 30 days. 30 day snapshot on home sales in Davis County ...
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Golf Anyone? (Montana) Review 8
2008-05-30 23:33:00
Iron Horse Golf Club. Another great course in Whitefish but the course requires a membership or an invitation to play. This is a Tom Fazio designed golf course and has the amenities that you would expect from a top-flight course. www.ironhorsemt.com
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One of Our Best-Kept Secrets...
2008-05-30 21:50:00
One of the best kept secrets about our area is the low taxes. I am often asked why the taxes are so low, and I think I've found out why: the revenue from tourism is the major factor. The taxes melded with the housing prices combine to make the Tri-Lakes area very affordable! I am told that the cost of living is at least 6% below the national average. Not Bad, Folks!!! The average home price is $152,000+/- compared to the national average of $230,000. Retirees often cite the moderate housing costs, lower property taxes and our great weather as the major reasons for deciding on this area. You can find a home on the lake; with a lake view or a golf course view at less than half of what other areas are getting for properties. We've got it all!!!
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Relocating Because You Want To…
2008-05-30 21:32:00
During my career I have met many people who have followed their dreams of relocating somewhere new. Not because of job or family, just because. Most are looking for a different lifestyle. They are pursuing happiness. And they should. With those people in mind, I have a few suggestions on finding the perfect community… Make a list of activities and hobbies you enjoy? Will this community have those opportunities? What weather patterns fit your needs most? How large of a community would you like to live in? Does this community offer you ample shopping opportunities? How will the traffic patterns and commutes fit your life style? What is the cost of housing? Cost of Property Taxes? Cost of Car Insurance? Will you fit in? When looking for a new community to call home, attend some local functions, eat at their cafes, walk and linger downtown, drive through neighborhoods, find out what the over all feel for the area is. Just don't...

Finding Time for it All
2008-05-30 21:20:00
Do you sometimes, or perhaps all of the time, feel that you are juggling too many things at one time? Time management is one of the most challenging aspects about real estate and life in general. There always seems to be so much to do and always so little time to get it done. Finding the right balance between different aspects of our lives probably differs for each one of us. What might be enough down time for one might not be enough for another. Real estate, like life, comes with its peaks and valleys. There are times we may be inundated with business and other times when we are wondering when the next transaction will happen. Fortunately it always does. Learning to make good use of the time when we are not as busy makes up for the times when we feel that we are doing nothing but work from morning to night seven days a week. Making time for the other things that we enjoy certainly helps keep things in perspective when we find ourselves wo...