Archives of real estate blog entries for April 01, 2021

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By Carol Williams, Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
(Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals.)
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked."-Carol Williams    Does getting Featured here in The Rain sometimes feel like a roll of the dice? Not anymore. I'm always open to member suggestions on posts that should be Featured but somehow got missed. Giving deserving posts more exposure is what Second Chance Saturday is all about.  As you read blog posts during the week, be sure to TAG ME in the comment section of any post you wish to nominate as Feature-worthy.  Then watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.    Life Is Complex - Make Your Own Path  By: Lou Ludwig "As I see it..." How To Promote Your New Blog Post  By: Eleanor Mann "Here are...
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By Kathy Streib, Home Stager/Redesign
April Challenge...Some Tips for Local Posts It’s been a while since many of us have written posts showcasing our local events and places to go. Because of the virus, many were restricted from attending events and many places were closed.  But it’s 2021 and it’s time to brush off the dust and write some local posts. (There’s also the April Challenge...Time to Get Out and Show Off Your Area) Here are some tips that might help…-Put the Contact information above the fold line.If you remember newspapers, you want to put important information “above the fold line.” For your post, place the when, where, and contact information so that readers can see it!  Bold it if you can.  I’ve been called several times from my local posts wanting to know if they can bring their dog to the orchid show! Don’...
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You can get the best deal on kitchen cabinets for sale by shopping online. You can save money and time, as well. Online shopping saves time because you don't have to leave your home or office to shop. You don't have to leave your family or your job to travel to and from the store. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection and you can shop from the comfort of your own home. Semi-custom kitchen cabinets for sale showcase all the hallmarks of high-end semi-custom cabinetry - plywood box panels, dovetail drawers, and locking doors and drawers. If you're looking for cheap, stock kitchen cabinets for sale, or standard, non-super-wide stock cabinets, then let Four Less Cabinets be your one-stop source for affordable, quality cupboards - custom or semi-Custom, all wood, all-grain, ...
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By Rono Williams
(Versil)
Ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets are gaining popularity pretty fast. More and more homeowners are buying into this idea of RTA kitchen cabinets as opposed to the pre-assembled cabinets. With the growing demand, many manufacturers of RTA kitchen cabinets have also emerged. Therefore, you need a comprehensive guide that will ensure you get to the right manufacturer who will be able to deliver quality cabinets.This guide will cover two important sections i.e. where to buy and what to consider.  Where to Buy RTA Kitchen CabinetsThere are two options i.e. from your local retailer or online.  Local retailersYou can find RTA kitchen cabinets from local retailers of kitchen furniture and equipment. One of the benefits of going for a local retailer is that you can see the kind of RTA kitchen c...
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For many residents of Calgary, their lawns take precedence and they have turned to organic lawn care, as it is eco-friendly and easy to maintain, not to forget the fact that they are healthy as well.The lawn in a home is the first thing that your visitors will encounter. However, today’s lawns are maintained using pesticides, fertilizers and insecticides that are harmful and detrimental to human life. You will know that the pesticides you use are toxic when you see the writing in red, “Keep out of reach of children.” Now does this ring a warning bell? It sure does, doesn’t it?Your Calgary real estate needs to be safe for not only your children, but for everyone who resides and visits your home. A step into the non-toxic era is a step into the organic period. Care of your lawn using orga...
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
Lucy Craft Laney was born in Macon, Georgia back in 1854 to David and Louisa.  At the age of four she could read, she attended Lewis High School in Macon.  After graduation she attended Atlanta University graduating in 1873.  She worked as a teacher in Macon, Milledgeville and Savanah, Georgia.After 10 years working as a teacher she opened the now call Lucy Craft Laney High School in 1883.  By 1928 it had more than 800 students, the school also served as a community center. In 1974, Governor Jimmy Carter hung her portrait in the Georgia state capitol to hone her, in 1992 Lucy was inducted into the Georgia Women of Achievement.What you may not know about Lucy is that she was an African-American, the school she opened was the first school for black children in Augusta.  She was principal ...
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By Gary Thomas, Realtor to the Dreamers
(Preferred Properties Key West)
This is a real photo taken in Key West way back when - when there were not as many tourists as there are today. Speaking of today, the Island of Key West has been invaded by thousands of people seeking a few days away from the reality of the pandemic. Singles, couples, families, and herds of spring breakers are here. Some are wearing masks and others are oblivious to anyone but themselves. The Key West International Airport has planes jammed up with no place to park.  Go to BOOKINGS.COM to see what one night in Key West will cost you today. You will be shocked.                
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By Craig Lebrau, Property Geek in Upper East Side NYC
(Lebrau Property)
Singapore has long been a bucket list destination for individuals around the globe. This incredible city state has continuously drawn the attention of travelers from around the globe for decades upon decades. This once in a lifetime destination that is incredibly unique while also being inherently familiar, Singapore is a place that creates an air of individuality that makes it an alluring destination for individuals to visit. Additionally, more and more often what we are seeing is that digital nomads are settling down in Singapore as they find that they have found a place that encompasses everything they love about being able to take their work anywhere with them. As a result, more digital nomads are choosing to settle down in this wonderful city-state.The allure of living in Singapore...
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By Realtyna Inc, WordPress Real Estate - IDX, RESO Web API, CRM
(Realtyna)
Real estate can be an inspiring and lucrative career, but your performance depends on your willingness to make choices that would help your business. In contrast to other occupations, it’s no secret that obtaining your real estate license is reasonably straightforward. One of the first choices many agents ponder before beginning a real estate career is working alone or joining a team. Deciding whether to be part of a team or go it alone can significantly impact your career. For some, collaborating in a team may be a remarkable business model since it can offer hands-on experience, while others prefer working alone. The decision to go solo or work in a group depends on the agent. And the pros and cons below will help you decide!!The Real Estate Team Strategy When you start as a newly lic...
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By Victoria Carter Guaranteed Services, TwoMoveYou
(TwoMoveYou Guaranteed Real Estate Brokered by Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage)
Are you on the hunt for finding a great home in Brighton? Belleville? Frankford? Cobourg? Colbourne... Kirk Rickman and Victoria Carter of Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage in BRIGHTON ONTARIO are Two Realtors from Toronto who live and work in BRIGHTON, who have access to all kinds of properties EAST of Toronto!Are you looking for a downsize project?Are you looking for waterfront?Land?Set up your one on one consultation with Victoria and Kirk to discuss exactly what you are looking for.  We will match you with all of the great properties that are for sale AND we will even find you properties that aren't even on the market!Give us a call!  647-697-7709 to book your appointment!
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By Richard Weeks, REALTOR®, Broker
Here is the Houston Association of REALTORS® real estate market update as of April 1, 2021.New properties for sale 430Back on market listings 94Price decrease listings 103Price increase listings 144Option pending listings 290Pending continue to show 52Pending listings 377Listings that have sold 571Coming Soon Listings 88Withdrawn Listings 29Expired Listings 300Terminated Listings 60
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By Michael Peron, Michael Peron, Dave Florida Real Estate
(South Florida Home Solutions)
Davie Florida Home For SaleForest Ridge Cluster Home8806 Lake Park Cir N, Davie FL 33328 Forest Ridge Handyman Special with good bones! Lowest priced home in all of Forest Ridge! 3 bedroom 2 bath single story home with a fireplace is a true fixer upper and needs – flooring, painting, updating of kitchen and bathrooms, original roof and may have polybutylene plumbing. Property is being sold AS IS! This is a great opportunity to completely remodel to suit your taste! Located in a top school district, community features a pool, tennis court, and basketball courts! Centrally located for easy access to major highways, colleges, and much more! Owner needs a minimum of a 45 day post occupancy! Being sold AS IS! Cash or strong conventional buyers ONLY! Owner will not accept sight unseen offers!...
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By Richard Weeks, REALTOR®, Broker
Here is the north Texas real estate market update as of  4/1/2021.New properties for sale 445Back on the market listing 106Price decrease listings 72Price increase 75Active kick out 15Active option contract 337Active contingent 69Pending listings 539Sold listings 614Expired listing 246Cancelled listing 37Withdrawn listings 4Temporary off market listings 44Coming soon listings 130
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By David Jackson, MBA, Financial lending analyst
(Olympus Labs)
Purchasing a house is a larger than usual speculation, and guaranteeing the house is inside the best condition possible could be a high worry for any buyer, notwithstanding if it's your first home or partner degree venture property. According to Mansiondeal it's easy to initiate caught inside the energy of looking for a home, anyway you'll wish to shape positive you encapsulate a home assessment in your rundown of needs to maintain a strategic distance from any expected issues or unanticipated costs as you get any into the homebuying technique. An overall home investigation is kind of constantly directed for anybody looking for a home. In any case, sagacious buyers can do their due perseverance by programming strength home reviews, especially if the house is more established or has expl...
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By Chuck Carstensen, Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert
(RE/MAX Results)
1 Thessalonians 1:3“We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” To be a follower of God in Christ Jesus has so many blessings that will overflow into your life it will be a very worthwhile path to follow. The promises of God are amazing, timely, and wonderful to look forward to and walk in!  You will need encouragement along the way to stay on the path.  Find spiritual mentors, material to study from different pastors, authors and spiritual leaders. This path is available by all but still not very often followed to its fullest potential.  That is why when Paul wrote this letter he was reminding the people that had started on their path, that they were being pray...
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By Victoria Carter Guaranteed Services, TwoMoveYou
(TwoMoveYou Guaranteed Real Estate Brokered by Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage)
Use these easy pro tips to infuse your space with the hybrid trendThis article is shared with you, compliments of Victoria Carter, Broker, Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage in Brighton, OntarioVictoria Carter, GUARANTEES the you will LOVE your home, or she will buy it back!  Call 647-697-7413, or visit her website at www. TwoMoveYou. comWritten by Debbie Wolfe It’s been one of my dreams to see design influences from Japan and Scandinavia merging and becoming one style that encompasses all the elements I love most. That merger is called Japandi, and it is an obvious pairing as both aesthetics share similar principles. They celebrate minimalism and emphasize functionality with an infusion of natural influences. The beauty of this style is that it’s easy to implement in your home wit...
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By Chuck Carstensen, Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert
(RE/MAX Results)
Isaiah 43:2“When you pass though the water, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not weep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” To experience the faith, hope, love and joy from God we are going to have some obstacles on our path.  Getting to where you are at you have overcome many obstacles already as proof that God has been with you; even if there have been times you thought you were alone.  Now on the next phase of your journey the obstacles could be larger, because you now are aspiring for a larger and fuller life.  That does not mean to back down and stay where you are at. It will likely mean you will need to continue to build that endurance and exercise faith and love to an even greater ...
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By Victoria Carter Guaranteed Services, TwoMoveYou
(TwoMoveYou Guaranteed Real Estate Brokered by Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage)
Are you looking for a home in Quinte West, Ontario?  Are you a home buyer looking in Hastings County?  Look no further! LOVE THE HOME YOU BUY IN QUINTE WEST, OR WE'LL BUY IT BACK. GUARANTEED.    TwoMoveYou Realtors, Victoria Carter and Kirk Rickman, Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage in Hastings have lists of homes  available under $710,000.  They also protect their buyers by offering a guarantee that if you don't love your home within 24 months of owning it, they will buy it back from you!  A Rare Opportunity To Move Into The Fabulous Young's Cove Prince Edward Estates New Built One Year New.Corner Lot.!! . Gas Fireplace, & Hardwood Floors On Main Floor. Large Open Concept Kitchen & Breakfast Area Excellent For Entertaining Guests, Minutes To Highway 401. Walk To Lake !!( Wellers ...
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By Joseph D. Federico, Eastern Massachusetts Real Estate
(Donahue Real Estate Co.)
There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low down payment loans and down payment assistance programs are causing fear that we’re returning to the bad habits seen 15 years ago. Let’s alleviate these concerns. Several times a year, the Mortgage Bankers Association releases an index titled The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). According to their website: “The MCAI provides the only standardized quantitative index that is solely focused on mortgage credit. The MCAI is…a summary measure which indicates the availability of mo...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Homes for Sale in Fairmount, Georgia - April 2021There are currently 8 homes in Fairmount for sale ranging from $159,900 to $525,000. AVERAGES Taxes Sq. Ft. Year Built $1,162 1,748 ft2 1989 HOMES FOR SALE Address Beds Baths Price 3216 Scott Brown Rd. 3 1.0 $159,900 225 Jasper St. 3 1.0 $165,000 232 North Ave. 4 3.2 $345,000 139 Windwood Way 5 5.0 $397,000 1361 Fire Tower Rd. 4 2.0 $269,000 145 Hickory Hollow Dr. 6 2.0 $198,500 View All Homes for Sale RECENT SALES Address Beds Baths Sold 8570 Henderson Mountain Rd. 4 3.2 $845,000 480 Loblolly Ln. 2 2.0 $250,000 416 Knight Bottom Rd. 5 3.1 $425,000 98 West Scott Ct. 3 2.0 $215,000 172 Windy Hills Ln. 2 1.0 $155,000 11898 Fairmount Hwy. 2 1.0 $120,000 View All Recent Sales SUBDIVISIONS Subdivision Level Average Chimney Ridge Chimney Ridge ...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Nickajack Forest, Smyrna, Georgia - April 2021Nickajack Forest is a single-family home community in Smyrna, Georgia, built between 1960 and 2017. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $420,000. The homes range in size from 1,516 ft2 to 4,141 ft2. The average annual property tax for Nickajack Forest is $1,669. Nickajack Forest is located south of Hurt Road off of Donald Road. AVERAGES Taxes Sq. Ft. Year Built $1,669 2,329 ft2 1995 HOMES FOR SALE Address Beds Baths Price 3782 Fisher Dr. 4 3.0 $420,000 RECENT SALES Address Beds Baths Sold 3776 Fisher Dr. 4 3.1 $550,000 3789 Fisher Dr. 3 2.0 $325,000 3849 Donald Rd. 3 2.0 $225,000 3870 Fisher Dr. 4 3.1 $500,000 3782 Fisher Dr. 4 3.0 $345,702 3789 Fisher Dr. 3 2.0 $250,000 View All Recent Sales SCHOOLS School L...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Village Rowanshyre, Mcdonough, Georgia - April 2021Village Rowanshyre is a single-family home community in Mcdonough, Georgia, built between 2000 and 2005. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $270,000. The homes range in size from 2,411 ft2 to 3,177 ft2. The average annual property tax for Village Rowanshyre is $2,406. AVERAGES Taxes Sq. Ft. Year Built $2,406 2,662 ft2 2003 HOMES FOR SALE Address Beds Baths Price 798 Hennepin Ter. 4 2.1 $270,000 RECENT SALES Address Beds Baths Sold 224 Sheffield Chase 4 2.1 $224,900 703 Hennepin Ter. 5 3.0 $235,100 634 Hennepin Ter. 5 3.0 $218,000 901 Illion Run 4 3.0 $208,000 272 Sheffield Chase 4 2.1 $210,000 612 Hennepin Ter. 4 2.1 $177,000 View All Recent Sales SCHOOLS School Level District Dutchtown Elementary Schoo...
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