Archives of real estate blog entries for August 01, 2014

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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
It's time to get your creative juices flowing! If this were your listing, how would you market this building? The Dog Bark Park Inn, also known as Sweet Willy, is a 30 foot tall dog with guest rooms inside. The entrance is behind the hind leg which leads to stairs to climb up to the dog's belly. It is located in Cottonwood, Idaho.   So how would you market this building?   Earlier entries in our series of "If this were my listing..." If this were my listing...The Flintstone House If this were my listing....The Tilted Barrel If this were my listing....Habitat 67 If this were my listing....Dunmore's Pineapple If this were my listing....Hằng Nga guesthouse If this were my listing....Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health If this were my listing....Sanzhi UFO houses
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
How Did Americans Use The Homes They Purchased?A 10 Year Look-Back   Have you ever wondered why Americans buy homes? In other words, are they being purchased for primary residential use, for use as a vacation home, or for use as an investment home? From Keeping Current Matters comes this infographic today as to trends over the past 10 years. What "sticks out" most looking at this graph is how consistent we Americans have been for the past decade as to why we buy homes. Between 2008 and 20010 the percentage jumped a bit for primary residences. I suspect some of that was driven by various home buyer tax incentives to buy when the real estate market was in serious trouble. From 2011-2013 we see a jump in purchases for invesment purposes. Given how much equity was lost during the market dow...
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It's no secret that change is scary.  When you add in the business element and all the impacts that has, making a change to how you market yourself and your business can give you a real "monster under the bed feeling".  Unfortunately, in times where change is needed, this feeling can cause people to freeze rather than explore new options. Change seems to be following me and trying to trip me up every day. There are moments when I just want to bury my head under the blankets.  If you have been following the news you know that my company Market Leader... now Trulia... soon to be Zillow is going through a lot of business changes as well.  What defines us is how we react.  Do we "follow the cheese"? or try and make the cheese appear in the same place it has always been?  The rational side o...
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By Robert Siciliano, Realty Security and Identity Theft Expert Speaker
(IDTheftSecurity.com Inc)
Cyber criminals go after brand names like vultures, infiltrating company websites, hijacking mobile applications and tainting online ads, among other tricks. Some corporate websites aren’t as secure as business leaders think they are—and cyber thieves know this. They use the “watering hole” technique to infiltrate the system. Ever see an animal TV show in which the lions wait in the brush, camouflaged, for their unsuspecting prey to approach the lone body of water? You know the rest. Think of the company’s website as the watering hole. The company typically uses “landing pages” to entice people to their main site, but leave the landing pages up after they’ve served their purpose. Here’s where trouble starts, fewer resources are devoted to monitoring or updating these pages, allowing hac...
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By TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc., Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029
(Complete Home Inspections, Inc.)
     Gosh, a lot has happened to the face of the ActiveRain since Zillow has purchased Trulia. The only thing that is a constant in this universe is change. Nothing stays the same. While I understand that the whole intent and purpose of the founders of Active Rain was to create a platform for real estate professionals and about real estate I really feel that the platform is migrating away from the original vision.     Sure, I can understand the concept behind rewarding folks for their blogging efforts. Hence, the point system. I'm really wondering in my heart of hearts if the points system needs to be reined in. Golly! I can log onto somebody's post whom I don't know, like their host (whether I do or not) and then like all of the comments (whether I do or not) make a comment, click on t...
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By Dr. Paula McDonald, Granbury, TX 936-203-0279
(Beam & Branch Realty)
Yesterday I spent a good deal of the late afternoon among my roses.  Roses are beautiful but need constant care and attention.  If you neglect them they become leggy, stop producing blooms and can be prone to bugs and diseases.   Gardening is always good for my soul.  Something about getting your hands in the dirt to clear you mind and help you to think.  As I was trimming away the dead wood and severely cutting the roses back, it occurred to me that there are so many life  and real estate lessons in my garden.   YOU MUST CULTIVATE THE SOIL - Good, rich soil takes time and patience.  You need to remove the stones, have a good mix of nutrients and till it so that it can breathe.  In real estate, cultivating your soil could include exploring good marketing tools, blogging, social media a...
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By Lisa Von Domek, ....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!
(Lisa Von Domek Team)
Click here to enter your search criteria to help find your new Dream Home!   Lovely 3 Bedroom Home In DeSoto $119,900 Lovely 3-bedroom home set in a heavily treed neighborhood boasts an expansive living area with... 544 Bayberry Lane, Desoto, TX Photos: 20   Beds: 3   Baths: 2 (2 full)    Square Feet: 1888    Lot: 0 Lovely 1-Story on Creek Lot $172,900 This beautifully maintained custom home offers incredible architectural details throughout with... 1434 Marlene Place, Desoto, TX Photos: 26   Beds: 3   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    Square Feet: 2484    Lot: 0 Beautifully Updated in College Park $208,000 The renovations have been done for you in this lovely four bedroom, two full with one half-bath,... 910 Grinnell Drive, Richardson, TX Photos: 25   Beds: 4   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    ...
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By Fran Gaspari, "The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ
(Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)
BE PERFECT as your heavenly Father is perfect...   This is an oft quoted Scripture passage that is either ignored or misunderstood by many of us...!!!   I find that many are reluctant today to endeavor seemingly difficult tasks for FEAR OF FAILING...   The old adage, PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT, as enunciated all too frequently by the GOOD NUNS THAT TAUGHT MANY OF US, seems to have fallen by the wayside, and I feel, chiefly because of fear...FEAR OF FAILURE............’TRIAL AND ERROR’ has also become passe...   As humans, we are all created to grow in God’s Grace, and who more than our Creator understands our fragilities and imperfections, and is ready and able to overlook them and forgive them...IF you want to observe REAL CREATIVITY...WATCH A YOUNG CHILD as they use many basic and newly d...
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By Shawn Gerhardson, Top Rated Mortgage Professional
(Waterstone Mortgage NMLS#186434)
The 5-Minute Guide To Flood Insurance: What It Is, How It Works, And Whether You Need It   You’ve got house insurance, and assume your property is covered for any type of detrimental occurrence that can possibly take place. However, not all homeowners are aware that home insurance policies don’t necessarily cover damage related to a flood, as the risks are too great. As a result, homeowners must purchase flood insurance through a private company. Floods are one of the most common hazards in the US, costing billions of dollars in damage to properties every year. What Is Flood Insurance? Flood insurance policies are typically made available to homeowners in flood-prone areas. The majority of insurance policies cover some form of water damage, from things like leaking faucets to bursting p...
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By Don Mcbride, Buy or Sell Today
(Nautical Realty Group)
Cape Coral Home Sales for July Greetings again from Cape Coral Florida Here are the home sales for the month of July in Cape Coral. Single Family Homes 333 Average Sales Price              $204,138 Average List Price                $213,139 Average Price Per Sq/ Ft     $108.74 Average SP/LP                       96.39% Condo Sales 42 Average Sales Price             $150,189 Average List Price               $157,507 Average Price Per Sq Ft     $98.84 Average SP/LP                     94.44% Search Cape Coral Homes What's my home worth?
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
It's time to get your creative juices flowing! If this were your listing, how would you market this building?   These buildings are known as the Sanzhi UFO houses or the Sanzhi pod houses and are located in Sanzhi Distric in New Taipei City, Taiwan. They were built in 1978 as a vacation resort for US military officers. The project was abandoned while being built due to investment losses and a series of accidental deaths and suicides during construction, leading some to hypothesize that the project was cursed. The story is that the buildings were built on an old burial ground. So if this were your listing, how would you market it?   Earlier entries in our series of "If this were my listing..." If this were my listing...The Flintstone House If this were my listing....The Tilted Barrel If ...
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By Lisa Von Domek, ....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!
(Lisa Von Domek Team)
Click here to enter your search criteria to help find your new Dream Home!   Lovely 3 Bedroom Home In DeSoto $119,900 Lovely 3-bedroom home set in a heavily treed neighborhood boasts an expansive living area with... 544 Bayberry Lane, Desoto, TX Photos: 20   Beds: 3   Baths: 2 (2 full)    Square Feet: 1888    Lot: 0 Lovely 1-Story on Creek Lot $172,900 This beautifully maintained custom home offers incredible architectural details throughout with... 1434 Marlene Place, Desoto, TX Photos: 26   Beds: 3   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    Square Feet: 2484    Lot: 0 Beautifully Updated in College Park $208,000 The renovations have been done for you in this lovely four bedroom, two full with one half-bath,... 910 Grinnell Drive, Richardson, TX Photos: 25   Beds: 4   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    ...
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By Lisa Von Domek, ....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!
(Lisa Von Domek Team)
Click here to enter your search criteria to help find your new Dream Home!   Lovely 3 Bedroom Home In DeSoto $119,900 Lovely 3-bedroom home set in a heavily treed neighborhood boasts an expansive living area with... 544 Bayberry Lane, Desoto, TX Photos: 20   Beds: 3   Baths: 2 (2 full)    Square Feet: 1888    Lot: 0 Lovely 1-Story on Creek Lot $172,900 This beautifully maintained custom home offers incredible architectural details throughout with... 1434 Marlene Place, Desoto, TX Photos: 26   Beds: 3   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    Square Feet: 2484    Lot: 0 Beautifully Updated in College Park $208,000 The renovations have been done for you in this lovely four bedroom, two full with one half-bath,... 910 Grinnell Drive, Richardson, TX Photos: 25   Beds: 4   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    ...
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By Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
(Remax First Realty II)
It's time to get your creative juices flowing! If this were your listing, how would you market this building? The Dog Bark Park Inn, also known as Sweet Willy, is a 30 foot tall dog with guest rooms inside. The entrance is behind the hind leg which leads to stairs to climb up to the dog's belly. It is located in Cottonwood, Idaho.   So how would you market this building?   Earlier entries in our series of "If this were my listing..." If this were my listing...The Flintstone House If this were my listing....The Tilted Barrel If this were my listing....Habitat 67 If this were my listing....Dunmore's Pineapple If this were my listing....Hằng Nga guesthouse If this were my listing....Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health If this were my listing....Sanzhi UFO houses
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By Lisa Von Domek, ....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!
(Lisa Von Domek Team)
Click here to enter your search criteria to help find your new Dream Home!   Lovely 3 Bedroom Home In DeSoto $119,900 Lovely 3-bedroom home set in a heavily treed neighborhood boasts an expansive living area with... 544 Bayberry Lane, Desoto, TX Photos: 20   Beds: 3   Baths: 2 (2 full)    Square Feet: 1888    Lot: 0 Lovely 1-Story on Creek Lot $172,900 This beautifully maintained custom home offers incredible architectural details throughout with... 1434 Marlene Place, Desoto, TX Photos: 26   Beds: 3   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    Square Feet: 2484    Lot: 0 Beautifully Updated in College Park $208,000 The renovations have been done for you in this lovely four bedroom, two full with one half-bath,... 910 Grinnell Drive, Richardson, TX Photos: 25   Beds: 4   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    ...
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By Ron Chastain, What ever it takes
(Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners)
There’s a lot you can change about a house. You can repaint it, renovate the interior, landscape the yard. The one thing you can’t change is its location—and there’s abundant truth in the familiar list with the three most important words in real estate: location, location, location… That’s why getting to know as much as possible about the neighborhoods in Henry County is so important when you are searching for the right Henry County home. The characteristics of your choice of neighborhood will affect the quality of life your family enjoys—as well as the capital appreciation and resale value of your property (a good example is the strong positive correlation between house prices and school quality). Begin with a Plan                                                              A good pla...
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By Lisa Von Domek, ....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!
(Lisa Von Domek Team)
Click here to enter your search criteria to help find your new Dream Home!   Lovely 3 Bedroom Home In DeSoto $119,900 Lovely 3-bedroom home set in a heavily treed neighborhood boasts an expansive living area with... 544 Bayberry Lane, Desoto, TX Photos: 20   Beds: 3   Baths: 2 (2 full)    Square Feet: 1888    Lot: 0 Lovely 1-Story on Creek Lot $172,900 This beautifully maintained custom home offers incredible architectural details throughout with... 1434 Marlene Place, Desoto, TX Photos: 26   Beds: 3   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    Square Feet: 2484    Lot: 0 Beautifully Updated in College Park $208,000 The renovations have been done for you in this lovely four bedroom, two full with one half-bath,... 910 Grinnell Drive, Richardson, TX Photos: 25   Beds: 4   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    ...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Warren County Ohio Real Estate Market Snapshot July 2014  It's been an unusual summer.  The weather cooler than the norm.  We're within 2-3 weeks of the kids going back to school.  Hard to believe, but it seems like summer is winding down.  Typically in our market as summer winds down, the real estate market starts to slow down too.  Did that hold true for the Warren County Ohio real estate market?   Stay with us for a top line review of the July market. Come back later this month (starting around the 5th) for the start of our detailed market reports for Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Maineville/Hamilton Township & Morrow.    Warren County Residential Sales Summary (single family homes & condos): Number of Homes For Sale 8/1/14:  1228 (UP 50 from 1178 7/1/14) Number of Homes Under Contract...
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By Lisa Von Domek, ....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!
(Lisa Von Domek Team)
Click here to enter your search criteria to help find your new Dream Home!   Lovely 3 Bedroom Home In DeSoto $119,900 Lovely 3-bedroom home set in a heavily treed neighborhood boasts an expansive living area with... 544 Bayberry Lane, Desoto, TX Photos: 20   Beds: 3   Baths: 2 (2 full)    Square Feet: 1888    Lot: 0 Lovely 1-Story on Creek Lot $172,900 This beautifully maintained custom home offers incredible architectural details throughout with... 1434 Marlene Place, Desoto, TX Photos: 26   Beds: 3   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    Square Feet: 2484    Lot: 0 Beautifully Updated in College Park $208,000 The renovations have been done for you in this lovely four bedroom, two full with one half-bath,... 910 Grinnell Drive, Richardson, TX Photos: 25   Beds: 4   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    ...
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By Ann Irza, Real Estate Agent
(Prestige Real Estate)
July, 2014 Real Estate Market in Andover, MA     Listings for Sale in Andover, MA  Request a FREE custom valuation of Your Home   Real Estate Market in Andover, MA Buyers and sellers who are interested in the July, 2014 Real Estate Market in Andover, MA (01810) have access to the most up-to-date information through the Prestige Real Estate Website Market Insider Pages. Market Insider consolidates data from multiple sources and includes current listings, recent sales, community information, local school data, and more.  Whether you are a buyer or seller, the knowledge you gain will help put you in control of your real estate transactions.    Price Trends - Sold vs. Listed in Andover, MA The following graphics illustrate the breakdown of sold prices price trends in Andover, MA during the ...
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By Lisa Von Domek, ....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!
(Lisa Von Domek Team)
Click here to enter your search criteria to help find your new Dream Home!   Lovely 3 Bedroom Home In DeSoto $119,900 Lovely 3-bedroom home set in a heavily treed neighborhood boasts an expansive living area with... 544 Bayberry Lane, Desoto, TX Photos: 20   Beds: 3   Baths: 2 (2 full)    Square Feet: 1888    Lot: 0 Lovely 1-Story on Creek Lot $172,900 This beautifully maintained custom home offers incredible architectural details throughout with... 1434 Marlene Place, Desoto, TX Photos: 26   Beds: 3   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    Square Feet: 2484    Lot: 0 Beautifully Updated in College Park $208,000 The renovations have been done for you in this lovely four bedroom, two full with one half-bath,... 910 Grinnell Drive, Richardson, TX Photos: 25   Beds: 4   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    ...
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By Real Estate Kareer - Sara Kareer, CLHMS, This Kareer Helps You Build Real Estate Wealth
(Re/Max Realty One Inc., Brokerage)
OPEN HOUSE ON BALIN CRESCENT IN ESTATES OF CREDIT RIDGE, BRAMPTON ON   Come visit me at the Open House I'll be hosting this weekend in the Estates of Credit Ridge. Date: Saturday August 2, 2014 and Sunday August , 2014 Time: 2pm to 4pm Location: 20 Balin Crescent, Brampton ON (Estates of Credit Ridge).(Queen Street/Mississauga Road)         This fantasiic 4 Bedroom, 4 Washroom home sits on a HUGE corner lot im prestigious Estates of Credit Ridge.  It is walking distance to shopping, transit, and an array of fast food restaurants.                  Many upgrades are included in your future home, including the beautiful family-sized Kitchen!      Did I mention there are 2 Master Ensuites on the second floor -- each with its own private Bathroom! Or how about the 2nd Floor Laundry -- so con...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
7140 Heritage Ridge Road, Tallahassee, FL Bedrooms: 4 Living Area Approx: 3089 List Price: $Get Current Price Schedule a Showing Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Southwood Homes for Sale 32312 Homes for Sale Manausa.com Short Sale Homes For Sale Mortgage & Refinance See Property Details Call 850-888-0888 for more information on this or any other property. Visit Property Website See the virtual tour. Picturesque, highly desired home in Summerbrooke. Wonderful family home 4 bed, 3 bath, with separate office, formal dining room, large family room with gas fireplace. Great hilltop views from the front, and complete privacy in the back. Big open Kitchen, gas stove, large sunroom lookout over large nicely landscaped backyard. 3 car side garage...
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By Orson Klender
(Equitas Realty)
I am very excited to be making a move to a new real estate brokerage. After many months of planning, we are set for our August 1st launch of Equitas Realty in Saratoga Springs NY.      Equitas Realty will be an independent firm that is comprised of our core group of agents that have been together for the past 5 years as we built our KW office from the ground up. Making the move as an independent brokerage not associated with a national franchise gives us the opportunity to grow and explore new avenues in real estate that will benefit all of our clients as well as agents both new and experienced. The future of the real estate business looks nothing like its past so we have created a new way of doing business; one that is business savvy, technology wise and we believe is smarter on every ...
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By Lisa Von Domek, ....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!
(Lisa Von Domek Team)
Click here to enter your search criteria to help find your new Dream Home!   Lovely 3 Bedroom Home In DeSoto $119,900 Lovely 3-bedroom home set in a heavily treed neighborhood boasts an expansive living area with... 544 Bayberry Lane, Desoto, TX Photos: 20   Beds: 3   Baths: 2 (2 full)    Square Feet: 1888    Lot: 0 Lovely 1-Story on Creek Lot $172,900 This beautifully maintained custom home offers incredible architectural details throughout with... 1434 Marlene Place, Desoto, TX Photos: 26   Beds: 3   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    Square Feet: 2484    Lot: 0 Beautifully Updated in College Park $208,000 The renovations have been done for you in this lovely four bedroom, two full with one half-bath,... 910 Grinnell Drive, Richardson, TX Photos: 25   Beds: 4   Baths: 3 (2 full)(1 half)    ...
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
Indoor Plants Help Remove Biological Toxins and Make Your Air Quality Better   During the summertime we find ourselves spending more time indoors. Most homes have biological pollutants that can cause health problems. Poor air quality is typically the problem and not always detectable.   People who decorate their home with indoor greenery and household plants report less complaints about headaches, stress, and heart/circulation-symptoms, as well as a decrease in colds. NASA did a study that found common houseplants improve over all air quality; houseplants were able to remove up to 87 percent of air toxins in 24 hours. The recommendation? Use 1 "good-sized" houseplant (in a 6 to 8 inch diameter container) for every 150 square-feet in your home.   Just adding just a couple of plants to yo...
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