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2010
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One of the things this economic downturn has forced me to do is put a lid on expenses. If a product/service is not providing a good return on investment out the door she goes! While this process is a little scary, the outcome only works to make my business stronger. Here are a fe...
07/30/2010
Selling a home is a complicated endeavor. With the ups and downs of the market, nervous buyers, and mountains of government regulations getting to the closing table can take a Herculean effort. In order to maximize your chances, it is critical to work ...
07/30/2010
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Yesterday I showed properties in the afternoon. In Louisiana this time of year that means super muggy and ninety plus degrees. As luck would have it, we were also encountered a nice mid-afternoon thunderstorm. On the way back to the office I wondered why anyone would...
07/28/2010
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This morning I received the dreaded call from the lender. Even though the appraisal was completed two weeks ago (along with the mandated repairs), the underwrites thought it would be "cool" to have a structural engineer's report as well. The problem you ...
07/27/2010
When meeting with a first time buyer, I always make note of the type vehicle they pull up in. No, you cannot judge a person's wealth by the car they drive. I know plenty of wealthy people that drive average, plain jane automobiles. I do think y...
07/26/2010
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Continuing my recent stream of good luck, my wife was able to find a stray nail in her front tire this weekend. After a closer look, it appeared to be a prime candidate for a plug. So Sunday afternoon I increased the air pressure and headed to a certain "Mega Sto...
07/26/2010
I must admit enjoying the show House Hunters. Even before becoming an agent I would tune in 2-3 times a week and watch some random family buy a home. Now that I show houses multiple times a week, I have strayed from the House Hunters approach. On the show the...
07/25/2010
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Another downside to spending three summer days in a NyQuil induced slumber? Sometimes you wake up with a tropical storm on your doorstep! Folks in my neck of the woods are paying more attention than normal to this system. What impact will all the oil swirling ...
07/23/2010
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The week started out with much promise. A featured blog on ActiveRain, and some irons in the real estate fire as well. Then it hit. Monday afternoon I was really thirsty, by Tuesday morning I had a full blown summer cold! Being sick in the winter is understandabl...
07/23/2010
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The world of real estate has its own language. In an attempt to get the most for our sellers, Realtors have developed a whole list of catch phrases to make their property stand out. I hope you enjoy this glimpse of the lighter side of real estate! 1) Home needs TLC-...
07/20/2010
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