General
Short Sale vs. Foreclosure
I’m not a fortune teller, soothsayer, or any other predictor of the future. The economy is what it is, and shall be for at least several months from now. People have lost their jobs at an alarming rate. We read it in the paper, the web, and see and hear on radio and TV. The housing market controls the economy, [...]
...read more“FULL TIME, PART TIME, SPARE TIME, SOMETIME”
The amount of time you are willing to contribute to your new venture is directly proportional to when you can expect to start getting paid.
...read moreStress on Life’s Highway
Life sometimes feels like a highway which is bumper to bumper in expectations, wants and needs. Have you ever tried getting somewhere when you were rudely cut off, tailgated, or delayed by an agonizingly slow driver? What was your reaction? Often we don’t take the time to look at these incidents objectively. We read too [...]
...read moreMembers For Members
What does the local chambers of commerce do for their members? In most cases they keep their members up to date on current affairs with e-mails, scheduled events, and the web. Networking events and meetings are one of the most important ways to get, and keep your name out there. During these, you develop relationships that [...]
...read moreRealtors Know This, But Do You?
Our house is usually our biggest investment. For that reason, we take great care in keeping it in good shape. All those Sundays when you want to watch the game, but make the decision to mow the yard instead. You want it to look good, right? We pull weeds, fertilize, water, and landscape the yard. [...]
...read moreA Success Story
It is always a pleasure to report success stories during this difficult economy. The following story is about someone who “turned lemons into lemonade” and then sold the drink for a profit.
Let me introduce you to a wonderful lady I met in 2009. Her name is Jamie Teasdale. She became unemployed in March of 2009, [...]
Get To Know A House Inspector
Now, we all know we should use a home inspector when we buy a home. You want to know what your are buying, right! They find things that the average person just doesn’t see. They crawl under, over, and through the house to look into every little corner looking for things that should not be there. [...]
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Don’t Worry, You Can Still Get Mortgage Loans
Well, 2010 is here, and with it comes some new guide lines for mortgage loans. Shockingly, this has been on the table for over 5 years with the feds. Some of the changes were the result of predatory lending practices we so fondly remember from 2006-2007. You know the ones where buyers were treated to low low [...]
...read moreWould You Like to Help Your Kids Buy a House?
Wow, the holidays are over, the new year has arrived, and it’s time to get back to living a normal life. Normal to some folks, and maybe including your own kids, is going home to an apartment or rental house. As a family, we always want to help when we can, especially when it concerns our children. There [...]
...read moreThe 401K Housing Down Payment
Real Estate is still one of the best investments to have. Even in a down market like we are in today. No one knows when the prices of homes will start to rise, but they will. Those who have a chance to buy now will have the property increase in value in the future. Real estate, sort [...]
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