Archives of real estate blog entries for September 01, 2011

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Are Online Price Recommendations On Target or Worthless?

By Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528, Real Estate Salesperson

(Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956)

Are Online price recommendations on target or worthless? With all the on-line websites that are out there buyers and sellers using the Internet now have easy access to listing and sales data about homes everywhere in the country. Savvy sellers can access sales data online to find out what specific homes in the neighborhood have sold for and come up with an estimated value for their home. How accurate are these estimates and do they replace the real estate agent? If you live in a condo or development where your house is just like any one of a dozen others on the block the estimate you get based on others that have sold recently may not be spot on, but it's at least highly likely to be in the ballpark. But even then there are lots of things that can skew what you think is a perfectly go... 09/01/2011

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Cars Should Not Bump Into Each Other And Text

By Karen Kruschka, - "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

(RE/MAX Executives)

Should Not Bump Into Blog PicturesNote that the text literally runs up against the photo in the first example below. It is not very attractive and reduces the white space on the page. White space makes the overall appearance of a document more attractive in addition to making it more easily read. Charlestown is a highly desireable and sought after town home community in the heart of Springfield. The homes and yard enclosures are all brick. The 497 homes were built between 1968 and 1973. Finished liviing area ranges from 1,320 square feet to 1,798 square feet. A very active homeowner's association can take credit for the excellent appearance of the community The proof is in the picture to the right.Metrobus Route 18G Express Service to the Pentagon Metro Station operates on Forrester Bou... 09/01/2011

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Selling Your Home | Does Your Home Have Curb Appeal | Homes For Sale in Rockwall County

By Barbara Hensley, Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

(RE/MAX Properties)

Selling Your Home | Does Your Home Have Curb Appeal | Homes For Sale in Rockwall County You are wanting to sell your Rockwall County home. Does it have Curb Appeal? What is Curb Appeal? The sale of your Rockwall home can depend on its ability to attain one elusive quality, a title that every real estate agent strives to create on each of their listings: Curb Appeal. What is Curb Appeal? Curb Appeal is that instant attraction one has to a home at first sight. It’s the sensation a buyer feels when first stepping out of the car and laying eyes on the home (hence the “curb” part). It’s that allure that makes the buyer think, “This is it. That’s the house I want.” More literally, Curb Appeal is a term real estate agents use to describe anything that prospective buyers can see from the str... 09/01/2011

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Who is in Control You or Your Emotions?

By Michael Mahoney, Boston Realtor with Real Broker, LLC in Boston

(Real Broker, LLC)

Famous baseball play Lou Gehrig once said that "A ballplayer who loses his head and can't keep his cool is worse than no player at all."The biggest expense you have in your business and in your life is your ego. You need to get control of you. When you let anger get the best of you, it usually brings about the worst of you.As a professional salesperson, you need to keep your emotions in check. If you begin to let your emotions take control of you, you will definitely loose sales. Your emotions will cost you. It will cost you in the form of poor lead followup, poor appointment setting and poor presentations. Whatever is you are hung up on...you need to get over it quickly or it will start costing you money. Good business people move on from things quickly...as a Realtor you to adopt some... 09/01/2011

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The Results Are In... And It Looks Like Everyone Hates Wallpaper!

By Craig Rutman, Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

(Helping people in transition)

The Results Are In... And It Looks Like Everyone Hates Wallpaper! OK, my dear readers, the votes have been tabulated, there were no hanging chads or evidence of voter fraud, and the results indicate that by an overwhelming margin you guys hate wallpaper! There were 50 votes cast in this unofficial survey. 86% of you said wallpaper makes you vomit! 2% said there isn't enough wallpaper in the world. And 12% of you goofballs responded with the "Why Do You Keep Making These Polls Craig?" choice! To see the poll and the comments as to why people voted the way they did, head on over to the original post by clicking the link below. And thank you to all who participated in this fun little exercise! It's Poll Time! How Do You Feel About Wallpaper? Love it? Hate it? Let the World Know! About Th... 09/01/2011

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McAllister House Museum Downtown Colorado Springs

By Mimi Foster, Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

(Falcon Property Company)

McAllister House Museum Downtown Colorado Springs FREE FIRST FRIDAY The McAllister House Museum at 423 North Cascade Avenue in Downtown Colorado Springs is the oldest house in the City. Built by Major Henry McAllister in 1873, it is now owned and operated by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America of Colorado (NSCDAofCO). Celebrating their 50th year as curators for this charming home, the NSCDAofCO are offering FREE First Fridays through the month of December to celebrate this Golden Anniversary. On the first Friday of each month, the Dames are offering these FREE First Fridays as their way of giving back to the community that has supported them for half a century, and as their way of saying “Thank You” for your continued support. This Friday, September 2, there will b... 09/01/2011

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Keys to Working With Foreign Clients

By Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV, Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

(Cornerstone Business Group Inc)

One of the great privileges I've enjoyed in life has been teaching as an adjunct college professor in Zaporozhye, Ukraine. When communism collapsed, a few US groups went into the Ukraine to set up colleges to help with biblical training for new ministers and children's church teachers. I was invited to join Greater Europe Mission in the quest, and I gladly took the challenge. I learned a lot in those early years, and those lessons have helped me with my business to this day. Every so often, most real estate offices will have someone from a foreign country come in to buy or sell a house. How you relate to them may make the difference between a deal or no deal. Here are a few pointers I learned on the streets and in the classrooms of Zaporozhye. Don't speak in slang. Not only don't... 09/01/2011

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Dear Tish, I'm sorry but we need to withdraw our listing . . .

By Tish Lloyd, Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

(BlueCoast Realty Corporation)

Dear Tish, I'm sorry but we need to withdraw our listing . . . Dear Tish, I'm sorry but we need to withdraw our listing. That program you told us about that might help us keep our home will work for us and we no longer need to sell. I know how hard you've worked and how much time and money you've put into marketing our home and working with the bank, and I'm sorry. I promise to refer my friends and family to you. If we're ever in the market to buy or sell you're the only REALTOR® we'll call! Thanks for everything! Talk about an answer to prayer! What? You thought I'd be upset about the loss of my time, energy, money and expertise? Yeah, not so much in this case. See, I'm in the business of helping people realize the American Dream of Home Ownership. Having to help someone s... 09/01/2011

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Irene aftermath – what’s really covered?

By Norm Werner, Helping the first time and every time

(Real Estate One)

One major aftershock of Hurricane Irene (See you didn’t know that hurricanes can have aftershocks, too, did you?) is that homeowners are discovering that much of the real damage caused by Irene is not covered by their homeowners insurance policies. While those who took a direct hit by the high winds that Irene packed will likely be covered (but not necessarily); the majority of Irene’s damage was caused by flooding (either tidal surges or rain-swollen streams and rivers) and that is almost never covered (unless you have flood insurance or a flood rider on your policy). Those in land locked Vermont, who were ravaged by swollen rivers, are particularly out of luck. Most did not have flood insurance, since they did not live in normal flood zones. The other thing that sometimes comes in... 09/01/2011

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Are Appraisers Hindering the Housing Recovery?

By Rebecca Madej, Lender in NC, SC, VA & TN

(Cunningham & Company Mortgage Bankers)

Are Appraisers Hindering the Housing Recovery? A recent WSJ article argued that appraisals are hindering the housing recovery. I understand the statement that value is whatever the seller and buyer decide it is and appraisals can be contradictory. However, we all know our market is far from a hypothetical ideal. Appraisals are an important part of the home financing process and are here to stay. One piece this article misses is not all lenders order appraisals through an AMC as described. If you're concerned about appraisals hindering the housing recovery you should know that with a different process, you may have a different result.True, Appraiser Independence prevents me from calling a trusted appraiser to get their thoughts on a property or discussing an ETA for their report... 09/01/2011

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Using Facebook to Connect and Grow Your Sphere

By Rich Jacobson, Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker

(Fathom Realty West Sound)

A lot is being said nowadays about the use of Facebook to grow and promote your business. Many people enter the social media fray with little or no experience/understanding on what constitutes acceptable or effective behavior/practices as it relates to social networking platforms like Facebook. For most of us real estate professionals, it's been ingrained into our marketing minds very early on to blatantly self-promote ourselves at every opportunity, shamelessly plastering our glamor shots and website addresses on bus benches, shopping carts, refrigerator magnets, and every conceivable vertical surface known to man, ad-nauseam. Thus, when we first attempt to ride the popular wave of social media marketing, our initial feeble efforts tend to be rather 'spammy' (see definition of SPAM) a... 09/01/2011

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File this under "You never know who is reading your blog!"

By Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee, Maryland Mortgage Mama NMLS#196068

(SWBC Mortgage 410-960-2061)

File this under "You never know who is reading your blog!" Today was a good day. Yesterday I got a call from a reporter from MSNBC who wanted to interview me about the effect of Hurricane Irene on the Real Estate market. Do you know why he found me? He found me because I wrote a blog entitled: How will Hurricane Irene affect Real Estate and Mortgages in Maryland? Apparently, the reporter decided that "little ole me" was the "Diane Sawyer of Blogging". He called me to discuss my thoughts on what effect the hurricane will have on the mortgage and real estate market....hmmm, is there a connection? UHHHH, Yeah!! Today, I read the article.Yes, he called me to discuss my thoughts. Yes, he spelled my name wrong. Yes, at least one of his facts were a little off. But YES, he called ME an Exp... 09/01/2011

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ARTips - I used Dragon Dictation to write a blog on keyboard tips for your iPad! Pretty cool...

By Lee & Pamela St. Peter, Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522)

I experimented with Dragon dictation today on my iPad. I know our very own Todd Clark does all his blogging with dictation so I thought I’d give it a shot. Here’s what I dictated to my iPad using Dragon Dictation to create this blog. All I did was dictate what I wanted right into the iPad - then I emailed it to myself.**Confession** - I did have to clean up some of the text and added the formatting to make sense, punctuate and 'make pretty' but hey, it was really pretty neat. Try it! >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dictated text - with corrections Okay here I am dictating some of the tips that I learned on using the keyboard for my iPad. One of them is that if you want to find another symbol (such as a different currency symbol) you hold down the key. For example click & hold the dollar sign key ... 09/01/2011

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Come on, Fellow Agents - Let's be Professional About Earnest Money Releases

By Lance Steffek

(Re/Max Paradise)

Not all short sales work out, we agents know that. However, it agitates me and the buyer greatly when the listing agent will not make it a priority to get the earnest deposit release signed. I am writing this post in Gulf Shores, while dealing once again with the frustration of a listing agent taking way too much time to get the seller's signature on the earnest deposit release form. I have lost a client previously over this issue because in the eyes of the client we are holding his earnest deposit, and I should be able to get it back to him. My hands are tied because the rules of the Alabama Real Estate Commission require both the buyer's and seller's signatures. I have been calling and emailing the listing agent with no response. I understand this agent is busy (aren't we all?!), but... 09/01/2011

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Be Open to Change

By Lou Ludwig, Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

(Ludwig & Associates)

Motivational Power Quote Be Open to Change “It’s not that some people have willpower and others do not. It’s that some people are ready to change and others are not.” James Gordon medical doctor As I see it. . . . . . . . Be open to change The only constant in your life is change. Some change will become a spring broad into the future for taking you to greater success or change can cause a temporary obstacle on your success journey. Look at change as opening the doors to new and greater opportunities and you’ll see the possibilities leading to greater success in your future. You can resist change and stand in the same spot that your standing today with no progress. Or you can accept change as a fact of life and look at it as a new canvass with an opportunity to pain... 09/01/2011

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Ann Arbor Real Estate Market Trends September

By Kathy Toth, Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts - Kathy Toth Team

(Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams)

Market Trends: 9/1/2011 for Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Market Snapshot of Ann Arbor Area Homes in Washtenaw County Total Properties Listed: 3,916 Month-Over-Month Change: -3.76% Average List Price of Ann Arbor Homes: $225,416 Month-Over-Month Change in Ann Arbor Homes: -.85% Median List Price: $149,000 Month-Over-Month Change: -.6% Typical Ann Arbor Area Property Single-Family Ann Arbor Home3.29 Bedrooms4.31 Baths$225,416 Average List Price$115/SqFt Average Price per SqFt. Average Price by Bedrooms in Ann Arbor, MI: 1 Bedroom: $119,324 2 Bedrooms: $125,163 3 Bedrooms: $192,073 4 Bedrooms: $329,198 5 Bedrooms: $493,844 Newest Ann Arbor Listings for Sale Previous NEW!: 1 Day Old$329,900Ann Arbor, MI3 beds / 1.5 baths NEW!: 1 Day Old$159,900Superior, MI3 beds / 3.5 baths NEW!: 1 Day Ol... 09/01/2011

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TOMORROW - RainCamp Online: Generate Your Next Lead and Closing

By ActiveRain Real Estate Network

(ActiveRain)

We announced RainCamp Online a couple of weeks ago by letting you know that Ben Kinney would be joining us to bring RainCamp to everyone across the country on Thursday September 8th from 9am-1pm Pacific Time (12pm-4pm Eastern Time). You don't have to be within driving distance this time, you just have to have access to a computer to come away with a ton of practical tips that will help your business as 2011 draws to a close. As promised, we'll have two more great speakers and a ton of free stuff to give away. Katerina Gasset, the most subscribed to members on ActiveRain, and a Wellington FL REALTOR® will be answering one of the most common questions we get here at ActiveRain. How do I use my blog to generate listings? Katerina has been doing just that for four years with a tremendous am... 09/01/2011

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Don't Yank My Chain!

By Anna "Banana" Kruchten, 602-380-4886

(HomeSmart Real Estate )

Don't Yank My Chain! Short Sales in Phoenix are plentiful as are Foreclosures. What works is that a lot of first time home buyers, investors and move-up buyers are able to get some smoking low prices on Phoenix Area Homes. And with interest rates being so ridiculously low, it's one of those no brainer times to purchase a home or investment(s) - if - the time is right for you.So what's all this about yanking my chain? Thanks for asking! Here's the deal, my clients, home buyers and investors, understand that I shoot straight and tell them exactly as I see it. That's just the way I do business and have for the last 24 years. When I think a home is going to sell fast, I'll tell you. When I think it's priced right, I'll tell you. When I think it's really a dump and not a great investmen... 09/01/2011

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Why Does NAR's Yun Avoid Reporting The Real Issue?

By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate

(Joe Manausa Real Estate)

Every month, the National Association of REALTORS® publishes the Pending Home Sales Index which is a report of the total number of signed realestate contracts awaiting closing. If you have read any of my reviews of these reports, then you will understand why Dr. Lawrence Yun’s head is spinning in the image on the right. As Chief SpinMaster (sometimes referred to as the Chief Economist) for NAR, Dr. Yun’s job is to extract data from the combined MLS systems across the country and tell us why “now is the time to buy!” Apparently, things are always good in NAR Land. Less Spin From Dr. Yun I must confess, this month’s report was very disappointing. Though the information was reported as usual, we did not get his best efforts on spinning the market performance like he has done in the past. R... 09/01/2011

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Blog posts

Laura Cerrano interviewed by HellaWella.com "Sit back and Relax: The dos and don'ts of Feng Shui"

By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)

Laura Cerrano interviewed by HellaWella.com "Sit back and Relax: The dos and don'ts of Feng Shui" Laura Cerrano of Feng Shui Long Island and NYC Laura Cerrano of Feng Shui Manhattan and Feng Shui Long Island was interviewed by Jaclyn Bertner of HellaWella.com. Laura shares simple Feng Shui Tips and advice that you can utilize Today! The tips are easy to follow and inexpensive. Jaclyn Bertner did an excellent job capturing the advice the Certified Feng Shui LI consultant Laura Cerrano shared. Thank you to Jaclyn!! and to read other articles by here check out Jaclyn Bertner Here is the link to Sit back and Relax: The dos and don'ts of Feng Shui Feng Shui Long Island NY in New York Feng Shui Long Island Fan Page on Facebook *Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant sin... 09/01/2011

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Dane County pending home sales report predicts higher sales in September

By Dan Miller, Helping you Buy and Sell in Madison, Wisconsin

(RE/MAX Preferred, Madison, Wisconsin)

Dane County home sales in August were higher than the sales levels from the same month in 2010. Our August sales report will be out in a few days. Our latest Dane County pending home sales report predicts home sales will also be higher in September. These are encouraging signs, but keep in mind home sales fell off a cliff last summer after the tax credit expired on June 30th. Sales activity right now is still bumping along historically low levels. Make no mistake our market continues to heavily favor the buyer. Dan Miller, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty and www.DaneCountyMarket.com. www.HowWeHelpYouSell.com www.HowWeHelpYouBuy.com www.OurRecentSales.com www.SearchDaneCounty.com www.DaneCountyForeclosureSearch.com 09/01/2011

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Swingin' Summer Thursday, First Friday and a New Restaurant in Downtown West Chester Borough!!

By Susan Mangigian, Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

(RE/MAX Preferred)

It's rocking in Downtown West Chester this week!! It's the first Thankful Thursday of the month and.... Kicking off a great week, today September 1, is Swingin' Summer Thursday, the very last one of the year. This month, you will be enjoying the music of Animus while enjoying all the free festivities that are on offer. Located on Gay Street between High and Matlack. Great Family Fun!! Friday September 2, is First Friday. Stores will be open late and while West Chester is always fun on Fridays, First Friday is really nice. Click here to see some of the events. The Social Lounge and Bar is now open at 29 East Gay Street. Billed as a party venue with "the sexy warmth of a village-style vibe". I'll look forward to a night out with the girls to check this fun place out! I... 09/01/2011

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905 Juniper Condominiums Market Report January June, 2011

By Thom Abbott, Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

(MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living)

Another great mid rise condo option in Midtown Atlanta Condominiums is 905 Juniper. Ever since this building was first announced, it has been a popular choice amongst condominium buyers in Midtown Atlanta. It's smaller size makes it more intimate, and the floor plans along with its beautiful amenities make it a great place to live. Sales activity in the building has been low, but the prices have remained very consistent. Let's take a look at the comparison between 2010 and 2011 at 905 Juniper. NOTE: One of the current listings at $575,000 is a true live work space. The first floor opens onto Juniper Street and would make a great retail space....although you would need to command some serious sales to make your mortgage payment. For More Information on how we can best serve your Midtown ... 09/01/2011

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The Video Revolution...

By Barbara Martino-Sliva, Top Producer, Vero Beach Real Estate Vero Beach Homes for Sale

(Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.)

The Video Revolution... Are you using videos in your marketing? You should be......this is a re-blog from Michael addressing the fact that they video's are in demand.....thought I would share.... The Video Revolution... The video revolution has started. There is a growing need for this media, however supply is not meeting the demand. The stats on the video I have presented is but the tip of the ice burg. Video is not nor will it be a passing fad. Sadly, when it comes to technology, the real estate industry as a whole is still years behind when it comes to online marketing, especially the use of video and e-commerce. Most of this is due to lack of education and fear. My goal over the next few weeks is to demystify this thing called video so the industry as a whole can and wil... 09/01/2011

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On our way mom to meet your final wish :) by Feng Shui Long Island NY consultant

By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)

On our way mom to meet your final wish :) by Feng Shui Long Island NY consultant Carole Provenzale of Feng Shui Long Island at her graduation for becoming a Feng Shui consultant Yesterday Laura Cerrano Feng Shui LI consultant and her brother Adam set out to Provincetown Town Massachusetts. The reason, to complete Feng Shui expert, mother, friend and mentor Carole Provenzale who passed away May of 2010 final wish. Her final wish was to have her ashes spread in P-Town because she had such excellent memories and was a second home to her brother Peter. She wanted her ashes to be spread where his was and remain connected there. Looking forward to sharing the adventure with you all :) Feng Shui Long Island NY in New York Feng Shui Long Island Fan Page on Facebook *Carole Provenzale ... 09/01/2011

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The Southwest Florida Lifestyle! Cape Coral * Fort Myers Beach, The Sunsets Are FREE !.

By Joe Kendall Broker, It's Always best to talk to "Broker Joe"

(Keller Williams Elite Realty )

Joe Kendall, Broker Associate with Sandals Realty, the Waterfront, Residential Communities, Short Sale Expert and Author of over 1,300 posts about the real estate and the lifestyle of Southwest Florida ( Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island ) writes: Southwest Florida offers some of the best sunsets you may ever see !! We normally get a afternoon brief shower or thunderstorm in the late afternoon hours almost everyday which some people call "Liquid Sunshine"! These rain clouds help produce some of the amazing shows of color you may ever see in southwest Florida. Living near the gulf coast in the communities of Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach and on Sanibel Island as each day comes to an end here in southwest Florida it results in... 09/01/2011

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Lynnfield September 1 Update

By Sharon Seabury Twin Pinnacle Realty

(Twin Pinnacle)

The kids are off to school! Check out these new listings and then enjoy your quiet morning! Before we get to today's Updates let's take a look at today's daily pic from Lynnfield Fat Cactus Restaurant picture courtesy of www.bing-com If you have a favorite Lynnfield Photo you would like to share, email me at sseabury@twinpinnacle.com and I will post it. Twin Pinnacle wants well informed customers!We provide updates on Lynnfield Real Estate as quickly as we can.This latest information was updated for Lynnfield on 09-01-2011 07:06 Welcome! We are dedicated to promoting and endorsing Lynnfield as a great place to call home! Let's start with some up-and-coming Open Houses in Lynnfield. Check these out, put them in your schedule and stop by and see us! Today's New Listings in Lynnfield Ale... 09/01/2011

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Filomena Tobias Puts Her Jupiter Home on the Market

By Tom Priester, Paradise Sharks

(Paradise Sharks )

Just listed late yesterday in the Bears Club for $5,900,000 the home built in 2006 features 6,704 livable square feet with 5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths on 1.3 acres on the 6th hole of The Bears Club. The home was purchased new in November of 2006 for $4,478,150 and is currently assessed for property tax purposes for $3,242,828. So who is Filomena Tobias some may ask? Those of us here in Jupiter remember the news when her hedge fund manager husband Seth was found dead floating in the homes pool back on September 4th of 2007. The cause of his death was widely specuated and the details were reported in a fantastic article in The New York Magazine. You might want to check out the article in the link below for all the sordid details; http://nymag.com/news/features/43914/ Mr. Tobias died... 09/01/2011

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Methuen Thursday Real Estate Update

By Suzanne Kilduff

Looks like it is going to the perfect start to a long weekend! Here are the latest new listings for Methuen. Enjoy. Before we get to today's Updates let's take a look at today's daily pic from Methuen Jacksons Restaurant Methuen picture courtesy of dealsnorth-com If you have a favorite Methuen Photo you would like to share, email me at sseabury@twinpinnacle.com and I will post it. Twin Pinnacle wants well informed customers!We provide updates on Methuen Real Estate as quickly as we can.This latest information was updated for Methuen on 09-01-2011 07:08 Welcome! We are dedicated to promoting and endorsing Methuen as a great place to call home! On the fence about buying a home or condo? Check out our rental listings! Today's New Listings in Methuen Riverview Blvd Methuen Home for Sale L... 09/01/2011

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Cars Should Not Bump Into Each Other And Text

By Karen Kruschka, - "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

(RE/MAX Executives)

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Merrimack NH new Premium outlet mall to get Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5TH

By Brin Realty Associates Team At Bean Group, Amherst NH homes and Southern NH real estate

(Bean Group | Brin Realty Associates)

The new Merrimack NH Premium outlet mall is underway and will get a Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5TH. The luxury-clothing retailer Saks Fifth Avenue has announced that it will open an off-price department store in the new Merrimack Premium Outlets next year. The outlet store will be New Hampshire's first Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5TH, which sells designer clothing and accessories at a discount. The outlet store will be a hefty 25,000+ square foot store. The outlets are currently slated to open in June 2012, according to an Aug. 1 project update posted on the Merrimack town website. The estimated $100 million Merrimack outlet project won approval from the town planning board in September 2008, and ground was broken on the 170-acre shopping center just off exit 10 on the F.E. Everett Turnpike i... 09/01/2011

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If you're thinking about a short sale - read on . . .

By Sally English, Sally English Atlanta Real Estate Agent

(The English Team)

The English Team has been handling (and selling) a lot of short sale listings lately. This brutal real estate market has put a lot of home owners under water on their home mortgage. They owe more money to the bank than their home is worth and the only way they can sell, and avoid foreclosure, is have the bank agree to take a payoff that is less than the amount they are owed (ie a "short" sale). Short sales can be a tough ride emotionally, and they take time to finalize. It is not a slam dunk process. My Active Rain Associate Mike Cooper helps home owners understand the process in this excellent article. So, a short sale means that the Realtor has to be under 5' 3" tall? No, not really, but there are a lot of scammers out there that are trying to convince people in distress that the... 09/01/2011

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Rockwall County Growth | #1 for Job Creation in United States | Homes for Sale | Rockwall County

By Barbara Hensley, Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

(RE/MAX Properties)

Rockwall County Growth | #1 for Job Creation in United States | Homes for Sale | Rockwall County Rockwall County #1 for Job Creation in the United States! Spotlight on Business in Rockwall County Rockwall County Growth - #1 for Job Growth in United States - Out & About Rockwall CNN Money Magazine recently recognized Rockwall County, Texas as the #1 county in the country for job creation, with 98% job growth from 2000 - 2010. Rockwall is the smallest county in Texas but it is one of the fastest growing. The recent Census Report showed Rockwall with a population of 78,000+ with an increase of 82% higher than just ten years ago. Businesses are coming to Rockwall and it is easy to see growth in every area of the county. The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation offers excellent... 09/01/2011

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KUDOS! Hugh, Nick and Mike Saunders * Karl is NOW a Whack-A-Mole

By Wallace S. Gibson, CPM, LandlordWhisperer

(Gibson Management Group, Ltd.)

Karl is NEVER one to let the FACTS get in the way of his STUPID posts. From lifting his blogs from the Daily Kos, to going into the valley of TRUTH with these really stupid examples of RIGHT EXTREMISTS events. http://activerain.com/blogsview/2483200/extremist-attacks-on-america The fact that the Obama Administration is IGNORING the US Constitution, the Congress and the will of the American voters and is ruling by FIAT is being completely ignored. Hugh and Nick are shinning examples of "let's not let this go UNchecked" and I appreciate there commenting BEFORE me. I am VERY SORRY to see that Russel Ray has been attacked on one of his home inspector posts by a Canadian "poser" inspector. Russel wrote him politely and then deleted his comments and wrote a post as to why. I am sure Russe... 09/01/2011

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Plano, TX Open House, Saturday September 3, 2011

By Michael L. Brownstead, ABR, GRI, MRP, SRS, 1SG US Army (Ret.)

(Brownstead Real Estate, LLC)

Fabulous Open House this Saturday in Plano, TX! Hunter's Glen beauty! BACK YARD IS ENORMOUS! Spectacular home with fantastic layout & tons of upgrades. Granite counters, island, & stainless appliances with lots of space in this eat-in kitchen. Private study and 2 separate living areas downstairs, 4 bedrooms + huge master upstairs! Spa-like tub, separate shower and dressing area. Sink in laundry with room for an extra refrigerator. 09/01/2011

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Peabody Listing Updates

By Lisa G King

Is everyone ready for the long weekend? Before we get to today's Updates let's take a look at today's daily pic from Peabody. Welcome to the Peabody Real Estate Forum last updated on September 1. 4 New Listings to share with you. If you need more details or have any Peabody questions, I can help. Elmwood Circle Peabody Home 3 bedrooom home for sale on Elmwood Circle. Listed by Norma MacDonald Century 21 N. Shore Jordan Road Peabody Home 5 bedrooom home for sale on Jordan Road. Listed by Joyce Cucchiara Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lynnfield Macarthur Cir Peabody Home 4 bedrooom home for sale on Macarthur Cir. Listed by Lowell St Peabody Home 3 bedrooom home for sale on Lowell St. Listed by Virginia Kotkowski Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lynnfield If you are set ... 09/01/2011

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The Official Name is Bayfront Park but the Locals call it Brownie's Beach in Chesapeake Beach Maryland

By Cheryl Ritchie, Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

(RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com)

The Official Name is Bayfront Park but the Locals call it Brownie's Beach in Chesapeake Beach Maryland . Want to look for Shark's Teeth? Catch a view of the Calvert County Cliffs? See a glimpse of the Eastern Shore on a Clear Day? Soak up some RAYS? Kite Board your heart away? Catch the best view around for Fourth of July Fireworks? Take a Picnic? Hunt for seashells? Go for a Stroll along the Chesapeake Bay on the Boardwalk? Dodge a few Sea Nettles? Of course I had to throw that one in to make sure you were paying attention. Jelly fish sting and that's not anyone's thing. But if you want a quaint visit to the Chesapeake Bay Shores, head your oars toward the South end of the Town of Chesapeake Beach MD on a nice summer day. Bring your hiking boots, because there's quite a trek through... 09/01/2011

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Don't Play Games with Home Repairs

By Ron Barnes, "Most agents claim they're #1 - I THINK YOU'RE #1!

(Associate Broker at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties)

Sellers often ask me if it's necessary to complete repairs on their home before putting it on the market, or "just wait for someone to make me an offer". Not only should sellers complete the home repairs they know must be made, they should also hire a certified home inspector to thoroughly and impartially evaluate their properties. If this inspection results in a fix-it list, review the list with your real estate professional to establish necessities and priorities. Depending on your budget and objectives, you may want to repair only items that could cause significant deterioration to your property, such as a leaky roof. Ideally, the closer you can get your home to “move-in-ready” status, the more likely you are to attract today’s cautious and discerning buyers. Among the most commo... 09/01/2011

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Open House in Plano, TX, Sunday September 4, 2011 from 1-3 p.m.

By Michael L. Brownstead, ABR, GRI, MRP, SRS, 1SG US Army (Ret.)

(Brownstead Real Estate, LLC)

This home is a must-see! Cul-De-Sac in Highland Ridge! Carpet, paint, flooring and master bath tile were just completed. Large island kitchen with gas stove. Guest bedroom & two living areas downstairs, game room, master and two bedrooms up. Master has two separate vanities, beautiful tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. Board on Board fence. Come see it and make an offer! 09/01/2011

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