Archives of real estate blog entries for August 01, 2020

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain-July 26 to August 1, 2020 Just as everything in life changes, I’ve decided to make some changes to my weekly post. While I hope to continue to highlight posts that give me that lightbulb moment during the week, I’m not going to commit myself to one post per day.  I learn something new every day at ActiveRain! With this series, I try to highlight posts that gave me that lightbulb moment. It could be something techie, something about Real Estate or the other professions that I never knew, about a place, or about a person. Or, it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice!    July 26:  Thomas J Nelson   Take Action: Celebrate Your DifferencesWe don’t have to try to make us all alike. We’re not. Love this.  Grant Scheider    Be Inclusive ...
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By Realtyna Inc, WordPress Real Estate - IDX, RESO Web API, CRM
(Realtyna)
No, realtors generally do not get paid if a house does not sell. Most realtors are paid by commission, or a percentage of the final sale. If there is no sale, there is no commission.  However, every contract is different. Homeowners should read their agreement to understand if there are any contingencies to pay the realtor if the house does not sell.Since the 1800’s, businesses and families have hired real estate professionals to assist with the sale of a home or property. To compensate realtors for their legal, marketing, and administrative services, property owners have long paid a commission based on the final sale price.The commission allows realtors to receive payment commensurate with their work. In every real estate transaction, there is uncertainty and risk. The more valuable th...
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
Richard Halsey Best was born in Bayonne, New Jersey back in 1910 to Frank and Euretta.  While I do not have any information about his childhood for this blog it really doesn’t matter.  He attended the United States Naval Academy graduating with honors in 1932.  He served for two years aboard the USS Richmond. In 1934, he transferred to the Naval Air Station in Pensacola as a naval student.  After training, he was assigned to the USS Lexington.  In 1940, he was assigned to the USS Enterprise being made flight officer for the Grumman F2F.  on December 7th, he was aboard the Enterprise when he learned of the attack on Pearl Harbor.  Shortly afterwards he was promoted to executive officer.  He saw action in the Marshall Islands, Kwajalein and Wake Island. However, he will be remembered for ...
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By Richard Weeks, REALTOR®, Broker
Here is the North Texas  Real Estate market update for July 2020.  New properties for sale 14102Back on market listings 3685 Price decrease listings 9394Price Increase listings 1679 Active kick out listings 571Active option contract 12916Active contingent listings 2368Pending listings 14031Sold listings 14351Expired listings 1215Cancelled listings 1685Withdrawn listings 131Temporary off market listings 1332Coming soon listings 2718
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By Richard Weeks, REALTOR®, Broker
Here is the North Texas  Real Estate market update as of 8/1/2020.  New properties for sale 818Back on market listings 161 Price decrease listings 346Price Increase listings 126 Active kick out listings 11Active option contract 386Active contingent listings 83Pending listings 501Sold listings 978Expired listings 469Cancelled listings 82Withdrawn listings 2Temporary off market listings 56Coming soon listings 86
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By Samuel John, We give you daily about real estate market.
(Daily Real Estate Update)
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By Linda Blumenthal, NYS Licenced Real Estate Salesperson, CBR
(Hampton Crossing - Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - 631-466-4087)
 August 1st Puzzle - Respect for Parents Day: Enjoy your day! Directions:  Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window. To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word.  Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected.  If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list. The settings at the top of the page will allow you to change the difficulty of the puzzle, number of words, etc. Please check back for future puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day! Click Here To Play  If you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal. 
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Another good history lesson from James Dray...   Patrick Francis Healy was born in Macon, Georgia back in 1834 to Michael and Mary.  At an early age the family moved to New York where he received his education at a Quaker school in Flushing, New York.  In 1844, he enrolled at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He graduated in 1850, entering the Jesuit order continuing his studies. He left the United States to attend the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium earing his doctorate.  While he was there he was ordained into the priesthood on September 3, 1864.  In 1866, he returned to the United States teaching philosophy at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.  In 1874, he was selected as the school’s twenty-sixth president.  He is given credit as to the tran...
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By Chuck Carstensen, Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert
(RE/MAX Results)
Psalm 27:4“One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” You are dwelling in the house of the Lord as you take time in study, prayer, meditation.  You acknowledge the Lord as you confirm your FAITH by changing how you think, speak and feel about the things of God. Now take it that extra step to also ask God that you may dwell in his house daily. In the Lords presence there is beauty, protection, peace, love and a renewing of your Spirit to live in the Heavenly Kingdom even while here on earth doing your day to day tasks.  As you dwell in the house of the Lord you see all the GOOD and beauty in those around you.  You see the promises of God for your l...
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Maryland Services for Sexual Assault Survivors  Survivors of sexual assault can still access services and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) has created a list of crisis centers throughout the state and their operating status. To find services in your area, visit: https://mcasa.org/updates-information-on-covid-19 This is a Maryland Department of Health announcement.   Daylily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5040Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Gary Thomas, Realtor to the Dreamers
(Preferred Properties Key West)
 Image driving home after a long day on the water boating, fishing, diving for lobsters, or alternatively working again. This is the view you will have when entering The Sanctuary at the Key West Golf Club Community. I just listed 265 Golf Club Drive, the largest single family home in The Sanctuary.This four bedroom home is the largest single family home available with 1816 square feet of living space plus 200 square feet of bonus space off the master bedroom. Let's take a look inside.Upon entering the front door you are immediately impressed by the size of the main floor and how different it is from the smaller homes in The Sanctuary. There are new floors throughout the house including the dark wood floors on the main level.The new kitchen has cabinetry that extends to the ceiling, sta...
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By Beth and Richard Witt, The best Retired Brokers !!!!
 Dr. Wayne Dyer wrote his first book in 1975 after that he wrote 31 other books for adults. I have read all of them and I have spent untold hours listening to his tapes. I will always feel indebted to him for sharing his amazing wisdom with us. 1. When you change the way you look at things the things you look at change.2. You'll see it when you believe it.3.Your thoughts, not the world, cause you stress.4. Don't die with the music still in you .5. If you knew who walked beside you at all times on this path that you have chosen, you could never experience fear or doubt again.6. The man who lets a leader prescribe his course is a wreck being towed to the scrap heap.7. To pray is to let go and to let God.8. It's never to late to change the direction your life is going in.9. I am... Two of ...
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Private Schools Openings Delayed in Montgomery County, MD Private schools closed until October 1Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles issued a press release July 31 prohibiting all private schools in the area from re-opening for in-person instruction until October 1.The directive is effective immediately. Anyone who violates the order will be guilty of a misdemeanor and be charged up to a year in prison, a fine not more than $5,000, or both.The decision will be re-evaluated prior to October 1.Montgomery County Public Schools has already decided to continue with virtual instruction until January 2021.  Black-eyed Susan, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4759Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Wayne Martin, Real Estate Broker - Retired
(Wayne M Martin)
Trivia question answers for Friday July 31, 20201. What color is huckleberry? Blue2. Poseidon was the Greek god of what? The Sea3. What is a league? A unit of length4. Which side of the brain is reponsible for logic and rational thought? The left sideTrivia questions for Saturday August 1, 20201. What metals is Bell metal an alloy of?2. What is the Latin word for posion?3. Who was the first US presidet to be impeached?4. What optical component is named for the bean whose shape it resembles?Enjoy your day.
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By John G. Johnston, An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO
(John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC)
Westcliffe, CO Weather for August 01, 2020Good Morning Westcliffe, CO47°Our Saturday morning starts with pleasant temperatures and beautiful clear blue skies.Today brings us increasing clouds and a high temperature around the 80° mark.We have a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon.We begin with a light and variable wind becoming northeast in the afternoon.Sunrise:  6:05Sunset:  8:10Enjoy your day!
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
👣Val Vista Baseline Area in Mesa, AZ for 8-1-20 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call Brian at 480-773-2370🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian at brian@bke12.com 💲🏠REAL ESTATE Activity in the Val Vista Baseline Area🏠💲The Val Vista Baseline Area in Mesa, AZ is very well located.  Shopping, Schools, and Fine Dining are within Walking Distance and there is quick access to the US 60 Freeway.  There is always something fun going on in the area and if you have any questions about the area, please pick up the phone and call or text message me at 480-773-2370 or you can email me at brian@bke12.com. I live in the Val Vista Baseline Area myself and I have always enjoyed how friendly the people are, the affordability of the homes, and the fact that everything is nearby.  Tr...
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By Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets, CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego
(Big Block Realty 858.232.8722)
 "It's easy to get people's attention; what counts is getting their interest."~ Civil Rights Activist, Philip Randolph Your action for today is to see if you can capture someone's interest.  It's tempting to suck people in with a sensationalized title;but, can you hold them with your subject matter?Researched facts, writing style and subject matter count ifyou want readers not clicks. Comments not "likes". Design an extraordinary Saturday/Weekend! If you missed the previous “Take Action” post:Take Action: Light Their Fire!  More joyful stories, photos, antidotes,quotes and inspiration found here: Our Postcards From Success Facebook Page Our experienced team is Buffini & Company Trained and Coachedand all our properties come with 3D Virtual Tours and Professional Photography, Marketing a...
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
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By Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
You cannot go wrong with this remodeled condo, 3 bedrooms 2 baths both baths remodel, new kitchen with all new stainless appliances, gas fireplace.  It also has a carport and a reserve parking spot.  Central A/c for those warm days of summer and a gas fireplace for those cool winter nights.  Close to c-470 but no road noise.This one is a keeper. 
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By Dorie Dillard Austin TX, NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones
(Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899)
July 2020 Homes Sales Are In For Canyon CreekOur market begin to emerge from the Covid-19 Shelter In Place orders and boy did things take off! The big news is the median and sold prices increased! Active Listings in Canyon CreekAs of July 31, 2020 there are only 4 active resale homes in Canyon Creek out of 1,330+ homes in the community (3 are in the gated section of the Enclave.). Inventory is anemic....we need homes to list! Pending Sales in Canyon As of July 31, 2020 there are 4 homes under contract (2 of them are my listings). Just as expected new listings in July came on the market and were quickly gobbled up by anxious buyers waiting for new inventory. So many are in need of housing, we just can't keep up with the demand!  Homes Sales in July 2020   July sales were down 22% but sol...
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By Dorie Dillard Austin TX, NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones
(Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899)
My birthday was Thursday and I tried to post but could never get in between my celebrations….. Better late than never! LOL!!I wasn’t sure how I’d feel celebrating my first birthday since Gene passed away last year. 29 years of having him here on my birthday is a long time. However my kids, grand-kids, friends, neighbors and colleagues made it a special day! When I opened the door to go on my early morning walk my yard was decorated with yard cards!  My favorite white roses were delivered in the morning sent from my kids and grand kids! They all came over for a pool party celebration with chicken enchiladas, fajitas from Chuy’s with guacamole and queso! We knew Gene was with us smiling at all the antics of the kids. Beautiful Beckett and Handsome Hudson saw no need for Nana, her son and ...
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