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To my buyers and my team's buyers: Lenn Harley is a terrific broker and writer and she encapsulates what I tell my buyers ALL the time about foreclosure purchases! They are NOT for the faint-hearted. Read this and understand that you should never blame your buyer's agent for the mess this a fo...
09/16/2008
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To my investors: Reposted this article to show you the uncertainty in the financial markets (as if you didn't know). Felt that this assessment of the situation hits the nail on the head. This is still a great time to pick up further investments. Mortgage money is available. Rates appear to b...
09/15/2008
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To my readers/customers/clients: Diane makes some great points in this article to help you choose the right REALTOR(R) for you and your family. Happy Reading! SteveWhat is important when choosing a realtor? Of course you know the basics-experience, expertise in local market, track record. Bu...
09/15/2008
To my sellers: Excellent Article on what you MUST do in this market to sell your home. These are not my words, but I do agree with them 100%! Happy reading! SteveBefore we answer the first question, we need to address a few more scenarios about why your home hasn't sold. The first and foremo...
09/15/2008
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If you are thinking of purchasing a new home in the future, qualifying for a mortgage can be difficult these days and you need to have your financial house in order BEFORE you start looking for that dream home. Here is the process you need to follow to dispute bad information on your credit repo...
09/15/2008
To my sellers: Here are some excellent pointers to paying attention to detail in getting your home ready for a buyer's market. This is a great article and I hope you can gain some good info from it. How To Get An Offer On Your Home In A Slow Market The past few years have been great to get hous...
09/14/2008
Real estate investment clubs or associations exist in most major metropolitan areas and offer like-minded people a forum and/or networking vehicle to expand their real estate investing knowledge and business. They meet regularly, usually with the common purpose of expanding or spurring on additi...
09/13/2008
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To my readers: This is an excellent article on the state of the mortgage industry and what may lie ahead! Happy reading! IT'S BEEN A ROCKY 2-3 YEARS. Many real estate agents are working twice as hard for 1/2 the money, and they're the lucky ones. Many loan officers spend weeks documenting, ...
09/13/2008
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Recieved this email from one of my mortgage loan officers today! Wow! We haven't seen rates like this since 2004/5. Perhaps it is time to refi or move up - Also builders have many great offers going at the moment! If you have been waiting, perhaps its time to start looking and get serious! C...
09/12/2008
To my investor and home owner readers: This change in IRS regulations may have some far-reaching effects to your holdings. Please take note and talk to your CPA's. Thanks! SteveThis Capital Tax Code change caught me by surprise as I just learned about it. I had not heard anything about it and...
09/12/2008