Archives of real estate blog entries for April 01, 2008

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By Sara Bonert, Real Estate Internet Marketing
(Zillow)
This morning Active Rain made the bold announcement that they were doing away with thier point system.  The change is going to go into effect late Thursday night/early Friday morning.  Now I know that there are many of you who have worked hard to accumulate the points you have, self included.  In fact, a number of us wear our point total like a badge of honor.  After reading about the new update to the system, I was upset.  I had worked hard for those points!  I wondered if there was a way to make sure our hard work carried on.  Suddenly, it came it me!  I made a call to Rich Barton and he happily agreed.  Starting immediately until Thursday night, April 3rd, 2008, you can exchange 10,000 points for increase of $1,000 to the Zestimate of your personal residence.  Simply submit your HUD ...
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I just finished with my post on the overview of my first year with ActiveRain. I received a great comment from my fellow Rainer and friend Jeff Dowler. In my response to him for his great comments about my first year here on ActiveRain, something occurred to me that I hadn't ever written about but that I had intended to. What motivates us to blog in the first place. Being in the real estate industry and working for a living, it is often commented that most active REALTORS have no life. Meaning of course that many of us are on call 24/7 and we have to have some terrific time management to keep on schedule with our clients and potential clients and budget our time wisely. When you are an active REALTOR Blogger, you can double that need for real time management. Perhaps more than just time...
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By Annie Hart Cool, Cape Cod Real Estate Specialist
(Sotheby's International REalty)
Ok so I am new to this... I have not learned the whole ad a photo or some cute graphic.   I am not even completely sure when the video's started?   I do check in occasionally but now that I have so much going on not as much as I first did...I do, however, put my blog link on all my communications.   I encourage people to check in on what I am doing, thinking, blogging.   I love the feedback and I "get it" when my kids tell me I need to be on FAce Book and have a blog and know how to text... I know to reach their generation of buyers this is all good stuff...   You won't find me under a rock, yet.... To this end, out of the blue, without any real thought that it could happen... the phone rings and someone from western mass has read my blog and wants to sign a buyers contract and get star...
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By Lenn Harley, Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland
(Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate)
MIDORI MILLER IS A FOOL IF SHE THINKS THAT LENN SELECTS ARTICLES FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SHEER ENJOYMENT OF READING AN ACTIVERAIN MEMBER'S CREATION.  WHAT makes an article worthy of being selected for a special  ?Does it make us smile?Does it provide timely information in an interesting read?Does it hold the reader's interest to the end of the article?  That's a real test.  How often do we start an article only to find ourselves thinking of something else?  Only a fool would post an article before reading it through themselves. It's recommended that if the writer dozes off mid-way through that it be edited.  We aren't paid by the word.  On the other hand, posting 10 lines about a subject doesn't really fool anyone.   The articles below were all worth of a  .IS THE ARTICLE HARD CORE ...
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Zillow report: Homes with higher values see steeper drops Negative equity is more likely for buyers of lowest-value homes(from Inman News) (We are seeing this in almost all of our markets and we believe the value of staging to these homes is higher than ever before. What's your impression?) By Inman News, Monday, March 31, 2008. High-value homes tend to decline in value at a steeper rate than lesser-value homes in a declining market, according to an analysis by real estate valuation and marketing company Zillow. The analysis is based on a review of the company's estimates of home values over time -- the company refers to these estimates as Zestimates. The company broke homes into five categories of home values, each representing 20 percent of the market, to analyze differences in the pe...
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By David M. Childress, I would love to be your Realtor® in Akron Ohio!
(Howard Hanna Real Estate Services)
Property Details  $49,900    187 Wheeler St Akron, OH 44304 MLS:1512100 Locate On Map Schedule a showingSave ListingWatch Community Video     Description Possible 5 bedroom student rental. One block to University of Akron. Currently rented to 3 students for $900 per month plus utilities. Newer furnace. Features Single Family 2 Story Colonial 4 Bedrooms 1 Full, 1 Half Bathroom 7 rooms 992 Square Feet Garage Features: None Porch: FrontBasement: Full Exterior Construction: Shingles Tax Amount (Semi-Annual): $422 County: Summit Cooling: None Water Heater: 40 Gallon Public Sewer, Public Water Heat: Gas Heat Type: Forced Air School District: Akron City SDBuilt in: 1894 Subdivision: Rentschler Lot Size(Front): 49 Lot Size(Depth): 58 Lot Description: City Lot Lot Sq Ft: 2831 Lot Dimensions: 49x...
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By Danny Frank, The Pearland Real Estate Expert
(JLA Realty)
Want to decrease your chances of ending up embroiled in a lawsuit when you buy or sell property? Then don't rely on verbal agreements. Real estate deals are usually some of the most complicated, expensive transactions in people's lives. Yet, time and again, misunderstandings occur. Buyers think sellers promised to make certain repairs. Sellers assert that the buyers agreed to let them stay in the home after closing. It doesn't matter if you're outlining your relationship with an agent, making an offer on a home, negotiating repairs, or some other key task. Get it in writing.Show good formThe easiest way to obtain a written record of an agreement in a real estate deal is to fill in the blanks of a form specifically created for your type of transaction. This form, when filled out properly...
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By Annie Hart Cool, Cape Cod Real Estate Specialist
(Sotheby's International REalty)
Recently had an offer where the buyer wanted water access to the pond from the property across the street from the pond.   The seller thought there was an EASMENT with her deed to the right of way because in her 35 years of owning the property she and her neighbors would use the area in questions to access the water.  However, years have passed and the area in question is over grown and not passable ... so what is it actually?   She hired an attorney to figure it out... because it was a potential deal breaker.   The attorney explained to me in length (some attorneys like the sound of their own voice... as do some realtors, I suspect) that there was no EASEMENT that in fact it is an "ANCIENT WAY" which became a "PAPER ROAD"  and there is public access to it for all residents of Falmouth....
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By Cathy Glass, Realtor - Knoxville, Tennessee
(Realty Executives Associates)
Here is a YouTube video that graphically illistrates what the housing market has done in the last 100+ years using a roller coaster. Someone posted it a few months ago, but I just discovered it. Thought you would like to see it again. And, some of you may be like me, and you are just seeing it for the first time.By the way, I don't know how to get the YouTube little TV. Can anyone tell me how? Here's the link... Enjoy!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUldGc06S3U 
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By Bill Arce, Real Estate, Latino
(RealEstateLatino.com)
DOWNTOWN DEBUT OF MOVIES IN THE PARK WHAT:           Movies in the Park at Treaty Oak WHERE:      Jessie Ball DuPont Park, 1123 Prudential Drive WHEN:       Each Friday in April at 8 p.m. COST:        FREE  DETAILS:     As part of a special Downtown Movies in the Park series, you can come and enjoy free movies at the historic Treaty Oak in Jessie Ball DuPont Park.Hosted by JaxParks and sponsored by Downtown Vision, Inc., Suddath, 102.9 FM The Point and Rock 105, the movies will be shown at 8 p.m. each Friday in April.  All movies are rated PG.Make sure you dine at a great Downtown restaurant before the movie or order take-out for a picnic dinner.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this spectacular spring night under the stars.  A food vendor will also sell concessions on site for ...
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Get On Board with Latest Social Marketing Trends Written on March 25th, 2008 by Joseph in Franchising Developments.(This is a good article on social networking and marketing your business that appeared on a franchising forum I subscribe to. Active Rain is a great example of a tool available to us stagers and you could easily use real estate shows and you tube to showcase your work) A recent survey has shown that more than 60% of top global companies opt for some types of social media marketing methods these days. Social media marketing, in a broader sense, means using social media websites like MySpace, Facebook and Youtube to promote business, but in a indirect, informal way. It’s also about information-sharing through various other means such as text, images, blogs (both audio and vid...
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By Steve Homer
(The HBH Group (Keller Williams affiliate))
I am sure that this news is not a great revelation to most people who read the Internet real estate sites regularly, but I thought I might add a new twist to the discussion by simply showing a few statistics.  It has been no secret that here in Texas in recent years many of our real estate customers have been migrating from the more southwest areas of the U.S.  Most REALTORS have had an influx of clients here from those areas; those that are moving here or simply are investing here.  I decided to see if I could find out why so I began to look for hard numbers to help me define why this is happening.  I found some great ones from the Keller Williams organization.  Earlier this year at our national convention (known as Family Reunion), our chairman, Gary Keller presented his annual Vision...
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By Milton D. Johnson, Experienced Real Estate Professional
(4 REAL ESTATE123)
An agent says a Seller is "eager to sell." The buyer said what does that mean? Some may see desperation of the seller others may see an opportunity for an easier negotiation. In either case, I of course had my interpretation and advice for the buyer. My answer was:Whats does eager to sell mean? Good question and many people interpret it phrase differently. I believe the seller or the agent representing the seller is just making you know that the price is not firm, they are willing to negotiate. So just view the home and determine at what price the home may suit your needs. If so make an offer. Seeing the substantial price reduction is a sign of being negotiable and/or realization that the original price was unattainable at this time and in this market. Make an offer! What is the worst t...
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By Hugh Krone, Realtor, Sussex County NJ
(Weichert Referral Associates)
 What a great opening day for the METS. Starting with a 7 to 2 victory will help to erase some of the bad taste of that major league choke they experienced at the end of last year. It was great to see Sanatana off to such a good start. 7 innings, 8 strikeouts and 3 hits, I hope this is only the start for him. (Tom who). Any way LETS GO METS
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By Gene Allen, Realty Consultant for Cary Real Estate
(Fathom Realty)
Sold this Condo in 21 days in Tarleton Oaks.  It was priced with the lowest price home the neighborhood but within 5k of the other homes.  The seller came off the price 2.5k and gave 5k in closing costs.  The agent said the buyer bought this one instead of the other 8 on the market was because it was in the best condition.  The home inspection report had two discrepancies, a toilet that ran longer then it should and a prong stuck in an outside outlet.    http://www.geneallen.com/  Come and see ALL the Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, as well as the rest of Hampton Roads.  This site is updated daily with new real estate listings, pictures and other information vital to your home search.Google gene allen
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By Fredrick Buehler, Jr.
(SMART Choice Real Estate)
Well last weekend I had two open houses on sunday.  ( No I was not at either one) I was out showing homes.  Two agents who needed some business decided to sit them.  Anyway the problem with most open houses including mine is getting people to show up. So I decided to blog open houses on active rain and to my surprise the response was over whelming. So how do you have a successful open house.  Here's what i found: 1. advertise in classified 2. put sign rider up a week in advance 3. put directional signs (hundreds of them) all over town. This is the most important part. Most people do buy the paper to look at open houses. They drive around! I was surprised too. The signs work.  How many do you need? Well I believe every corner, every 50 feet leading in and them some more. Try it. I bet yo...
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By Jane Nicastro-Disch Warren NJ, NJ Estates Real Estate Group of Weichert Realtors
(Weichert Realtors)
It's the latest in Home Design -- a design which is both friendly to the environment -- AND cuts down on the cost of your monthly food bill. Gingerbread Houses. Now made from double reinforced gingerbread, these 1 or 2 story homes can be custom made to meet the needs of your busy family. These life-size homes feature economical frosting and gumdrop roofs -- which are only an issue in hot climates, such as Florida. Have young kids? Consider the marshmallow flooring that can be easily installed for just a fraction more cost. ... New Jersey Estates/Weichert RealtorsPaul S & Pat C April 2008 LINKING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGYTO OLD FASHIONED SERVICE                                                                             Copyright © 2008 Realty TimesAll Rights Reserved.Gingerbread Houses Newe...
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
Top 10 Metropolitan Areas With Biggest Population GainDallas Fort Worth Arlington - Texas     162,250 Atlanta Sandy Springs Marietta - Georgia     151,063 Phoenix Mesa Scottsdale - Arizona     132,513 Houston Sugar Land Baytown - Texas     120,544 RiversideSan Bernardino Ontario - California    86,660 Charlotte Gastonia Concord - North Carolina     66,724 Chicago Naperville Joliet - Illinois     66,231 Austin Round Rock - Texas     65,880 Las Vegas Paradise - Nevada     59,165 San Antonio - Texas    53,925 Atlanta grew by 150,000 plus and 8 out of the top ten growing cities were in the South? More Home for your money, lower taxes, milder climate and a abundance of new jobs and recreation make the South attractive to buyers and employers.For further information or any questions you may h...
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By Barbara Martino-Sliva, Top Producer, Vero Beach Real Estate Vero Beach Homes for Sale
(Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.)
   (Courtesy of Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach Florida) Come join us on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at our fabulous Riverside Theatre tolisten to folk music legend, JUDY COLLINS! Riverside Theatre3280 Riverside Park DriveVero Beach, Florida  32963772.234.8052772.234.4407 (FAX) Time:  7:00 PMTickets:  $75.00 Barbara Martino-Sliva is a Realtor in Vero Beach, Florida. Barbara Martino-Sliva, Realtor, TRC, e-PROTHORPE/SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTYBARBARA@martino-sliva.com Please visit me on my website;   www.VeroPremierProperties.com Grand Harbor Real Estate, Oak Harbor Real Estate, John's Island Real Estate,Windsor Real Estate, Orchid Island Gold & Beach Club, Marbrisa.
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