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Assuming you live in an HOA friendly complex, here is a guide to some of the best dogs for small spaces. Despite these dogs' size and fragility, it is essential to schedule daily walks and play sessions to keep your dogs happy. By doing so, you will undoubtedly be able to mold your lovable fluff ...
04/20/2012
Death is something most all of us have had to deal with so far in our lives. If you haven’t you will. It’s a part of everything, but it’s never fun. Here are some tips to help you know what and what not to do when someone you know is dealing with death. 1) Do say something…ALMOST Anything. You ca...
04/17/2012
  We all live SOMEWHERE. And most of us call where we live “home”. Most of us also have neighbors. Some of us love our neighbors. Some of us hate them,  however, wherever we go we are going to have to deal with people who are also calling a space close to us “home”. 1. Mow your lawn! Seriously. J...
04/15/2012
Many of my new agents ask me what is the difference between a FHA loan, FHA 203k, and how or why would they want one. After explaining it, I decided to post it the most simple explanation I could find. This is from ehow.com. I find their explanations on most any topic  to be simple, inclusive, an...
04/12/2012
The death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin is all over the news! Many are waiting for this neighborhood watch killer to be put on trial. Some are also wondering if the HOA could have a civil suit against them regarding their rules and regulations. The HOA could be in trouble because it as...
04/10/2012
The inspection process usually takes two to three hours during which time the house is examined from the ground up. it includes observation of the following items: plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and appliance systems, as well as structural components, such as the roof, foundatio...
04/10/2012
Since the housing crisis began in 2007, mortgage rates have currently dropped to all-time lows and home prices continue to bottom out in most markets. The big question still lingers on the mind of everyone in the industry: Are we on the road to a recovery or are there still gloomy days ahead? The...
04/05/2012
With the seasons changing temperature, we are going to notice more tornadoes across the country. Tornadoes have already hit several towns this year in the Midwest. The answer to the question? If you have a homeowners insurance policy, yes, you have "tornado insurance." Homeowners insurance polici...
04/04/2012
Many of you have never heard of an ARM. Many of you have been told to stay away from adjustable rate mortgages. They definitely have their benefits and they definitely have their downfalls. For those new to real estate, there are a hundred different terms to learn. It can be overwhelming, but if ...
04/02/2012
The article below came from the local FL paper, the Sun Sentinel, a short time ago. I thought it would be a good idea to post some of what the local news is printing. South Florida's rental housing market is booming as foreclosures and price declines have many residents leery of homeownership or ...
04/02/2012
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