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As a Realtor ® , I know that being within walking distance of key businesses can make a difference in your homes value. One of the first questions I'm asked is always about how close is the shopping, hospital, doctors and churches? What about
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Most people in choosing a Real Estate Agent have thought of the rather obvious following questions: How long has the agent been in business? How long has the agent been licensed? Is this person full or part-time? What awards has he/she won? How accessible
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I have always been under the firm belief that Sellers need to be absent from their home when it is shown to prospective buyers. My reasoning: Most sellers can't keep quiet about their house. They forget that sometimes, words spoken without having
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Whether you are a buyer or seller, these are confusing times when it comes to Real Estate. I meet people nearly every day that would like to purchase or sell their home, but don't know if this should be the moment to do it. Here is what I believe
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Here is a well known fact: Buyers often ask questions! How old is this house? Do you know why the owners are selling? How soon are the sellers willing to close? The questions go on and on and on. Of course, this is good! One of the biggest and most important
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Homeowners, it isn't as hard as you think to fix up your house. In fact, with just a little cash, time and energy, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish. One of the key things to remember is you don't want to put so much money into your
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Many consumers understand that they have a Credit Score. What they don't know and understand is how the score works, how it is assembled and the overall value it has in qualifying them to buy a home, car and other large ticket items. Your score actually
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Many people choose to be represented in their Real Estate Transactions. So the question isn't, "Should I have representation?" Instead the question is "How do I choose a Real Estate Agent?" Are there questions that I should ask?
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All of us know and understand by personal experience that energy is not costing us less, but in fact prices continue to rise. Every year we anticipate hearing on the news that our Natural Gas and Electric costs will be going up two percent, five percent
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This is fresh off the press and everyone should take a moment to read this important update on Home Values in America. You might be pleasantly surprised! Don't forget to click on Virginia and see how things are doing in your neck of the woods. The
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There are many different terms floating around today in the Real Estate world in reference to homes listed for sale in the MLS. Specifically we see, sellers motivated; home being sold thru foreclosure; bank owned and other various phrases. A relatively
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Throughout my time in Real Estate I would have to say the majority of closings I’ve attended have been very positive moments. Buyers and Sellers meet, exchange greetings, keys and helpful information about the property being purchased. Again, most
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Many people have asked me about hiring a Real Estate agent. Most of the time while blogging, I've addressed this subject from the perspective of, "How to Pick or Choose an Agent". In other words, what do I look for in a Real Estate Professional?
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A friend phoned me the other day from another state inquiring about choosing an agent to represent them for purchasing a house. Specifically, they were wondering how to do it? I shared my thoughts on the subject and then directed them to a good article
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Once we reach our late 50s and early 60s, we cannot afford to make Real Estate mistakes and for sure any kind of slip-up that involves financial error. If you are like me where you plan to work a few more years and then retire or at least slow down a
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