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My grandfather Ray passed away last night.  He was a good man, who lived to be 86.  He grew up on a farm, and eventually was drafted into the army and served in WWII.  Luckily he survived, and came home to become a carpenter and own his own farm, which is how I remember him.  I can still picture ...
07/11/2008
  I want to chat a little about credit scores and credit scoring, and how they can hurt or help you. Let me start with the basics. There are 3 credit bureaus, Trans Union, Experian and Equifax. They maintain credit files, handle disputes and monitor public records for collections, foreclosures, j...
07/08/2008
  Many of the questions I get when I go on a listing appointment relate to marketing in general and open houses specifically. The Open House is a great tool to market your home, but it is not fool proof. Below are some tips that will help you and your agent have the most successful open house pos...
07/08/2008
Many people consider moving when a slight remodel might be more cost effective. Conversely, many others remodel extensively when they can acquire a house that fits their needs at a much lower cost. Which decision is right for you? In the Washington D.C. area, remodelling is a good decision right ...
07/08/2008
  The question that is on everyone's lips. The answer, every time, is "It depends." What does it depend on? A few things. First, what has sold in your area. That is the number one factor of your home's value. Yes, your friends and neighbors can raise or lower the price of your home based upon wha...
07/08/2008
  Real estate agents, like insurance agents and car salesmen, have a somewhat tainted reputation as a class due to the history of the trade. I would like to provide a brief timeline of the history of real estate and how the REALTOR designation came about. Additionally, I would like to tell you wh...
07/08/2008
  Sometimes, unfortunately, contracts do not work out. Due to condition, buyer anxiety, financing or a host of other reasons, a contract can fall through. As a seller, what can you do to receive recompense for the time your home was off the market. As a buyer, how can you insure that you get your...
07/08/2008
  Sometimes, in the course of a transaction, things come up that delay settlement. Anything, and I literally mean anything can happen. The important thing to remember is that many times the delay is unavoidable and not the "fault" of anyone. For example, sometimes a lender will require a repair t...
07/08/2008
  You know, I avoided rentals when I first started. I just didn't see the need, wasn't that familiar with the laws and focused more on selling. However, once times got tough I realized that I needed to expand a bit to keep my business going. Then I started doing rentals. I've found a few things o...
07/08/2008
  Over the weekend I picked up two new investor clients, which I found very interesting. At the height of the market around here, I had several investor clients that did nothing but "flip" houses. I use the word "flip" in quotes because flipping is actually illegal. A flipper never takes title to...
07/08/2008
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