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Diversification in asset allocation is a strategy that can be summed up by the timeless adage "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." The asset allocation that works best for you at any given point in your life depends on your time horizon and your ability to tolerate risk. Your time horizon is ...
09/12/2007
If we want to be good to our environment, there are many things we can do that begin with our homes. You may ask yourself why worry about Energy Efficiency?  The right choices can save families about 30% ($400 a year) while reducing our emissions of greenhouse gases.  Look for the Energy star lab...
09/10/2007
If we want to be good to our environment, there are many things we can do that begin with our homes. You may ask yourself why worry about Energy Efficiency?  The right choices can save families about 30% ($400 a year) while reducing our emissions of greenhouse gases.  Look for the Energy star lab...
09/10/2007
When selling your home or a client's home, we get wrapped up into the marketing and excitement of prospective buyers.  It's is to forget safety in this situation.Here are some safety tips for individuals selling their home: 1.Strangers will be walking through your home. Hide any valuables in a sa...
09/05/2007
Make a Good First Impression Prospective buyers will see the front of your property before they see the interior of your house. If your yard is landscaped neatly with flowers, a few trees, nicely trimmed bushes, and a beautiful lawn, the first impression from the street will be positive. Here are...
09/03/2007
If you were in need of a new pair of shoe's and a store was having a sale on a pair of shoe's you would most likely run out to the store to purchase the shoes.  Have you ever had this conversation with a member of your family or friends?Question:"Why did you buy this item? We didn't need it?"Answ...
08/30/2007
Existing Home Sales for July Existing homes sales holds steady in July.  In June we had 5.76 million units sold according to the National Association of Realtors.  There was virtually no change in July.  The number of units sold in July was 5.75 million.  A difference of only .2% but a slip of 9%...
08/27/2007
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Back to SchoolIt's funny how different social events affect the market.  June and July were by far the best month's for my business this year.  The first part of August made me think August was going to be similar.  It seemed like every time I called or e-mailed someone I received some sort of re...
08/22/2007
Why Move-up in a Buyers Market? If you are considering a move to a more expensive home but have decided to wait until the market picks back up, you may want to reconsider.  I understand the fear of not getting top dollar for your current home but you have to consider both sides of the transaction...
08/20/2007
Home Buyer's are Getting Younger Have you heard the saying "today's 40 is the new 30"?  This usually refers to a mentality of an age group as it relates to social trends.  In Real Estate this statement should say "today's 20 is the new 30".  Let me explain. According to the US Census Bureau, home...
08/15/2007
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