The National numbers are in and it looks like we have a double dip situation on our hands. January 2009 was the bottom of the market, but last months numbers show we could have another dip approaching. Last month the United States' home sales fell to a level we haven't seen in almost 15 years! Ev
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08/26/2010
We are having FUN selling homes! There is a degree of satisfaction that comes from closing a deal. However, the greater satisfaction comes from knowing the buyer is going to love their new home. It is a fun time to be selling homes because there are so many great deals out there. I love being abl
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08/20/2010
This is how this home looked when it sold in February of 2008 for $578,000 This is how it looks now as a foreclosure for $329,000
08/19/2010
A few months ago I reported on some possible changes coming from Washington D.C. The wait is over and Change is approved! The Senate has approved changes in FHA financing that will reduce the upfront costs of an FHA loan, but increase the monthly payment for mortgage insurance. The official state
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08/17/2010
Tomorrow (Saturday August 7th) we are having our Free Daybreak Tour. Those who join us will receive: Free foreclosures list Free tickets to the Parade of Homes Free Mountain Mike's pizza and a chance to see some of the great things Daybreak has to offer. I have been doing the Daybreak Tour for a
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08/06/2010
In July and August you will be receiving your property valuation notice. This notice declares what the county assessor determines is the market value of your home as of January 1st. Your property taxes will be based on this valuation. If you disagree with the result of the valuation, you only hav
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08/05/2010
I was quietly sitting in my office when I heard a loud thud. It was followed shortly afterwards by another thud. I thought one of my employees was knocking, so I got up to see what was going on. The thuds increased in frequency until we were engulfed in a deafening roar as these large hail stones
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08/05/2010
Helping clients purchase a house is only the beginning of what we can do. We help them through the home purchase process with our experience and knowledge. How can we continue to help, after we leave the closing table? Once the frenzy of contracts and negotiations is over the fun part begins: Mov
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08/04/2010
We have seen a shift in the successful sales spots across the state. Now that the first-time home buyer incentive has expired the more luxurious homes are selling. 80% of the top 20 selling areas last month were homes over $300,000. Of these homes, more than 30% are over $500,000! The current int
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08/03/2010
Learning the Ropes My career in real estate started when I was able to improve upon my surroundings. I’d been watching my father purchase and flip homes with great success for years. After a while I was able to duplicate his success and was even able to improve upon it. As I gained personal exper
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07/05/2010