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Congratulations Ray Henson - your completion of the three entries for the March to a Solution|ActiveRain March 2023 Challenge is appreciated. The time you took for reflection on your own life in real estate has been good not only for your soul, but mine too. The Virtual Handful of Gold is well deserved. For me, self-respect, unforgettable life events that changed the lives of others because you remained committed for all the right reasons, times when you turned the other cheek, without punching someone in the nose or getting pugilistic, and carried out and carried on, is truly inspirational. Your original stories vividly brought to life, a day in the life of a REALTOR®. Your truth and resilience attests to the reasons why I would choose you for representation in the purchase or sale of ... 03/28/2023

Congratulations Ed Silva! Fully completing the March to a Solution|ActiveRain 2023 Challenge has earned you the right to receive a "Virtual Handful of Gold!" Some real estate agents sell quickly and they advertise how fast they are by marketing how great and good they are. That may be true, but it really all depends. Buying a home is the most expensive purchase most buyers will ever purchase. However, experienced agents, like Ed Silva make a difference. Reading what Ed wrote, he takes extraordinary measures to listen to clients to achieve their goal to help them obtain what they perceive is something of value. During a Seller's Market, it is very challenging when there is strong competition from competing buyers locally and out of state, low inventory, a strong offer price to the seller... 03/28/2023

As a real estate agent in Northern Virginia, one of the most common questions I receive from home buyers is whether the recession layoffs have impacted home values in the area. It's a valid concern, but thankfully, the answer is not as dire as some may fear.While the recession has affected many parts of the country, Northern Virginia is unique in that it has a strong and diverse economy. With commercial centers, federal government agencies, healthcare providers, and universities in the region, there are plenty of high-paying jobs available. As a result, we have not seen a direct impact on home prices or the overall real estate market.In fact, Northern Virginia remains a strong seller's market in most areas, particularly Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, as well as Arlington and Alexandria. ... 03/28/2023

In today's video, Mike talks about how the market is a little tough and down by 20% in inventory. Do you expect to get microwave results without leveling up your skills and marketing? See today's VIDEO HERE👉🏼👉🏼Here is the Sign up for Today's Mastermind @ 11:00 ESTSign up for Mastermind Here Michael MahoneyRealtor® www.RealtorMikeMahoney.comSee all my social media, listings and get the value of your home heretext/cell 617.615.9435Affiliated with Real Broker, MA LLC -MA Lic. #9051300MA Broker Lic# 423031 03/28/2023

To Win Listings!But there's more. Agents impress sellers with showcase property Websites that are 100% dedicated to their property. Their home will be available to a worldwide audience 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is NO competition with other listings to distract the buyer.   For more information, visit PowerSitePro.com or AgencyLogic.com 03/28/2023

Source: Statista According to the Statista Consumer Insights, U.S. Millennials stand out as the "buy now, pay later" generation, with 56 percent of those born between 1980 and 1994 saying they used online schemes that allow for the interest-free payment of goods and services in several installments. As seen in data by the Statista Brand Profiler, Paypal was the most used "buy now, pay later" service among the generation, followed by Afterpay, Klarna and Affirm. In comparison, just 36 percent of Gen X (born between 1965 and 1979) and 49 percent of Gen Z (born after 1995) said they used such services. Participation was lowest among Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) at just 26 percent. While certain payment plans with standard timelines are usually free of interest when using BNPL, postponing ... 03/28/2023

This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Click on the link below to hear more. Also, do not forget to subscribe to my YouTube page to see my other videos on similar topics. I am a loan officer who lends in 45 states and I handle the loan from start-to-finish. My cell phone is 1-216-780-1103 and I can be reached at anytime for questions, Pre-Approvals or anything else needed. 03/28/2023

Click on the link below to hear more. Also, do not forget to subscribe to my YouTube page to see my other videos on similar topics. I am a loan officer who lends in 45 states and I handle the loan from start-to-finish. My cell phone is 1-216-780-1103 and I can be reached at anytime for questions, Pre-Approvals or anything else needed. 03/28/2023

 Real Estate 101  3/27/2023  (Quotes to help & motivate you!)Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Kitsap & Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & Broker Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves!Attributed to Carl Jung (1875-1961)Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo is by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, © 2008-2023, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 03/27/2023

On March 21, 2023, National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reported that National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reported that on median home value price was $363,000 in February of 2023 down 0.2% from the price of $363,700 in February of 2022.Single family home sales were at annual rate of 4.14 million units in February of 2023 jumped 15.3% from the annual rate of 3.59 million home sales in January of 2023, but dropped 21.4% from home sales in February  of 2022. The median single family home price was $367.500 in February of 2023, decreased 0.7% from February of 2022.Condominium and co-op sales to an annual rate of 440,000 units in February of 2023 higher from 410,000 from January of 2023, but fell 32.3% from February of 2022. Median existing condo price was $321,000 in February of 202... 03/28/2023

Apparently there's a kitty communication network that points them our way when they need help.  Last year two more cats started showing up at our doorstep.  A female that had been previously trapped and spayed (ear is slightly tipped as is the practice for Trap Neuter Release) and a male with a full set of "kittenmakers".   They show up on our front porch one at a time (she's a a bit skittish and afraid of him, he'd walk in our front door if we let him), so we feed them and put a heating pad in a doghouse on the front porch to help them get through the winter months.As tom cats are prone to do, he's been roaming the neighborhood and brawling, and from the looks of him, probably not winning. We took him to the vet for treatment and that led to a disruption in our normal cat situation. We... 03/28/2023

Congratulations Dr. Paula McDonald for fully completing the March to a Solution|ActiveRain March 2023 Challenge. You are being presented with your well-deserved virtual gold for all your efforts and educational entries for the challenge! As a Broker you are tasked with more responsibilities and liabilities. Challenges are many. It goes with the territory. Texas is a big state, and you must have big shoulders. Whether you sold property in Conroe, in Montgomery County, or Granbury in Hood County, contracts are the same, people are people, and no two transactions are alike. Regardless of years of experience or education, there is no guarantee the bottle of champagne will pop on the closing day, when one party breaches the contract and does not show up. No matter how dissapointing, there of... 03/27/2023

You Don't Expect a Top Floor Condo to FloodPatricia Feager and Kathleen Daniels are hosting the March challenge. Your challenge is to use critical thinking. Only original content qualifies. Think about a scenario that can march you into trouble. Please write about a scenario that has the potential to come up during a real estate transaction.I've sold hundreds of HUD owned properties and have seen some pretty bad conditions. However, we found a top floor condo in a modern building in Germantown, Maryland for my first time home buyer, a young single man. The unit was is very good condition and a fresh coat of paint would make it look like new. My buyer was the high bidder and the settlement had been scheduled.I received a notification that the building has been flooded from the top floor ... 03/28/2023

"Commitment will pull you towards the fulfilment of your idea even when you doubt yourself.”― Dragos Bratasanu..Coach Katerina’s proven methods and strategies are used to train our highly-skilled VAs and ISAs. .Find out how we work with you by texting, “Get Started” to 561-502-1577 today! .. #Delegate #VirtualAssistant #MondayMotivation 03/27/2023

Welcome to the Tax Tips and Insights series of First Response Resolution, LLC’s official blog! We are a specialty tax firm practicing right here near Medford in Southern Oregon. The focus of my practice is solving tax problems for individuals and businesses, IRS Representation of taxpayers, and representing taxpayers before their individual State Departments of Revenue. We offer our services online nationwide from the comfort of our client’s homes and will provide services on-site to businesses in our area upon request. Think of our firm as your Financial First Responders who specialize in saving troubled taxpayers. We help people who are struggling with tax problems get their lives back on track so they can focus on what matters most to them.In this series of posts, we will cover the I... 03/27/2023

Good morning and hello there from sunny Cottage Grove, MN.--where it has warmed up to 33 degrees above zero!.  Wanted to share Tim's Time Outs: WHEN LIFE SEEMS DIFFICULT: When life seems difficult, it's because you are comparing the way things are to how good you know they can be.  That's actually a good thing, because it connects you with your positive expectations.  Each time you encounter what feels like difficulty...REMIND yourself to also notice your positiave expectations and possibilities.  Let the feeling of difficulty lead to a feeling of empowerment.   You know, without a doubt that things can be better. And knowing that, you are just one step away from beginning to make things better.  Yes...you could choose to beome dismayed about the difficulities, yet a much more powerful ... 03/27/2023

Are you interested in investing in the housing market but don't know where to start? ATTOM Data Solutions has released its analysis of the 2023 Best/Worst Counties for Single-Family Rentals, and the DC Metro area is on the list. While Loudoun, Fairfax, and Montgomery counties may have lower rental yields, the region's housing market has many positive aspects that make it a fantastic investment opportunityLooking outside the DC Metro area, ATTOM Data Solutions analyzed 212 U.S. counties with a population of at least 100,000 and sufficient rental and home price data. The analysis looked at median rents on 3-bedroom properties, median single-family home prices collected from ATTOM's nationwide property database, and publicly recorded sales deed data.According to the analysis, Indian River ... 03/27/2023

Sandpoint Realty 'Monday Motivation'.  We are closing in on March Madness 2023 finals.  We all tend to think in terms of 'Big' or 'Reckless' when risk taker is mentioned.  Risk Taker can amount to something as small as knocking on 1 or 2 doors a day to introduce yourself.  Something seemingly insignificant can amount to huge results and the fact that it sounds small, does not automatically not make it a risky venture to someone who is hesitant in doing that particular task.   I challenge myself constantly to step outside my comfort zone in order to better service my clients needs.  Please always feel free to give a call so we may get to know one another better, whether your Real Estate needs are tomorrow or a year from now.   'Experience the Difference' in working with a full time Profe... 03/27/2023

Many, many years ago, I represented a buyer on a new construction home. This is my 3rd post in the March to a Solution Challenge. These posts for this challenge have been very interesting for us all.In this particular situation, I was first contacted by Mrs. Buyer. She and I were in constant communication, she was the only person to actually look at the homes, and, she handled all of the negotiations. I knew that she was married, but until the day of the final walk-through, I had never met Mr. Buyer.Closing day had arrived and I finally met Mr. Buyer at the walk-through prior to heading to the title company. What was interesting is that the only words spoken to me by Mr. Buyer were regarding my commission. He asked me, "When will you be writing us a check for your 3%?I calmly replied, "... 03/27/2023

Long time native of White Haven Pa, she has been in the hospitality industry for many years and is looking at helping buyers and sellers with the most important purchase they may ever make. Find me at My Website Anna TruskowskiRE/MAX Property SpecialistsEmail: anna.truskowski@remax.netOffice: 570.972.2940Cell: 570.855.6309  03/27/2023