Archives of real estate blog entries for June 01, 2017

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By ActiveRain Contests
(ActiveRain)
Cloudburst TimeIt's been a long time (since the Kerrie days) when we had a Cloudburst Contest. I think it's time to bring one back and couple it with some mighty tempting bonus points for those that are willing to take the challenge. We recognize it has been a difficult few weeks for many of you with the photo upload in its hiccup state. Posting photos had members inventing workarounds but now things are back in order and time to get back to business. We are sorry for all the inconvenience it caused.Let's put the blogging pedal to the metal so it will send you into the last half of the year with SEO rewards. That means you will reap the business and additional results that come from good blogging practices. So here's the challenge, write 25 business related posts in June. They can be ma...
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
We have been asked this question many times. What Is The Difference Between A Condo and a Townhouse on Long Island?                                    The following is the easiest way to explain these different terms to consumers buying or selling on The North And South Shore Of Long Island... Buying a Condo or a Townhouse is much like purchasing a house    Attached Condo in Shirley Long Island Sold By Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff  Condo ~ A Condo is where you own the actual structure of the building jointly with the other members of the Association, along with common areas such as swimming pool, tennis courts etc. Individually you own the airspace and interior of the structure, but not the building itself. You and the other members of the Association own the structure together. Condos co...
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By Patricia Kennedy, Home in the Capital
(RLAH Real Estate)
There is a way of marketing homes in this area that becomes more popular as the inventory of homes for sale dwindles.  We all know it.  We all do it!First, you convince the buyers to hire the best stager you know so the place looks, smells and feels wonderful.Second, you convince them that when it comes to price, less is more - that homes priced below market will sell quickly at over the current market value.Third, you get your sellers to take a quick little vacation - get them out of town or at least out of the house.Fourth, you enter it into your local multiple listing service on a Wednesday night, preferably with the sellers out of town for several days.Fifth, you set a deadline for six or seven days from the listing date for agents to submit offers.Finally, you sit back and wait for...
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By Ron and Alexandra Seigel, Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy
(Napa Consultants)
When affluent consumers select a location for their second home they often base their decision on destination that can fulfill their dream of an ideal lifestyle. Luxury real estate professionals who work in tourist destinations should romanticize the vacation lifestyle in their marketing as a means of luring buyers to their marketplace from around the world. One example is of a vacation destination that could make a great second home is the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain. Not only do the islands offers warmer temperatures during the winter months, but they also provide a vacation getaway for underwater adventurers. One of the big attractions for divers and naturalists is taking a trip to Lanzarote, the easternmost island that is designated as a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. That mean...
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By Christian Penner, Mortgage Broker Owner - 561-316-6800 | 561-373-098
(America’s Mortgage Solutions | The Christian Penner Mortgage Team)
  Send to a Friend Follow Me On: Mortgage Market Guide: Memorial Day Holiday   Memorial Day Holiday         I hope you’ve been enjoying your complimentary subscription to the MORTGAGE MARKET GUIDE WEEKLY and that you and your family are making meaningful memories this season. Your next full issue will arrive “hot off the press” next week. In the meantime, please enjoy the useful information below. The MORTGAGE MARKET GUIDE WEEKLY is the industry’s leading publication of this type, and I’m pleased to provide this valuable resource to you. If you feel that any of your colleagues or associates would benefit from keeping up to date on market and economic trends with this easy-to-read format, please let me know and I will be happy to add them free of charge.           The Mortgage Market Gui...
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By Christian Penner, Mortgage Broker Owner - 561-316-6800 | 561-373-098
(America’s Mortgage Solutions | The Christian Penner Mortgage Team)
#1 Reason to List Your House for Sale, NOW! If you are debating listing your house for sale this year, here is the #1 reason not to wait! Buyer Demand Continues to Outpace the Supply of Homes for Sale  The National Association of REALTORS’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun recently commented on the inventory: “Last month’s dip in closings was somewhat expected given that there was such a strong sales increase in March at 4.2 percent, and new and existing inventory is not keeping up with the fast pace homes are coming off the market. Demand is easily outstripping supply in most of the country and it’s stymieing many prospective buyers from finding a home to purchase”. The latest Existing Home Sales Report shows that there is currently a 4.2-month supply of homes for sale. This remains l...
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By Christian Penner, Mortgage Broker Owner - 561-316-6800 | 561-373-098
(America’s Mortgage Solutions | The Christian Penner Mortgage Team)
Why Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the DifferenceIf you’ve entered the real estate market, as a buyer or a seller, you’ve inevitably heard the real estate mantra, “location, location, location” in reference to how identical homes can increase or decrease in value due to where they’re located. Well, a new survey shows that when it comes to choosing a real estate agent, the millennial generation’s mantra is, “local, local, local.”CentSai, a financial wellness online community, recently surveyed over 2,000 millennials (ages 18-34) and found that 75% of respondents would use a local real estate agent over an online agent, and 71% would choose a local lender.Survey respondents cited many reasons for their choice to go local, “including personal touch & handholding, l...
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By Nancy Braun, Professional Service, Personally Delivered
(Showcase Realty LLC)
“In June 2014 I hired Nancy Braun to sell my home in Matthews and everything from signing the listing agreement to the closing went exceptionally well. While not Nancy's fault, a couple buyers pulled out of their offers and Nancy called me immediately to explain why they cancelled - and she reassured me to hang in there because my house would sell...and it did for full asking price! Nancy and her team are very knowledgeable, responded to my calls quickly, and were very professional. In addition to that, their system allowed me to know when the house was shown and provided prospective buyer's feedback about my house. I've never seen a system like it. It kept me informed...which came in handy as I live in San Diego. Based upon my experience, I highly recommend Nancy Braun and her team!” –...
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By Nancy Braun, Professional Service, Personally Delivered
(Showcase Realty LLC)
“I reached out to Nancy Braun when I saw a piece of property I was interested in on the Zillow website. I was promptly contacted by Leigh Anne Forlidas, a broker associate for Nancy Braun. It was determined the initial property I called about was already sold, but Leigh Anne offered to help me find other suitable houses. I am lucky she did. After several weeks of looking, Leigh Anne found a house in my budget and in the perfect location. Considering how picky I am about things, Leigh Anne had to work hard to earn my business. She was considerate and worked around my schedule, which meant lots of evening and weekend work. I would certainly recommend Nancy's group to others looking for a new place to live.” – MPARRA67, Zillow List with Nancy Braun and get your home sold! Call (704) 997-37...
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By Nancy Braun, Professional Service, Personally Delivered
(Showcase Realty LLC)
“Nancy Braun and the Showcase team were excellent during the home buying process. Since I was relocating to the Charlotte area, her tour of the city to help me acclimate was wonderful. She is a masterful negotiator in getting an excellent deal, and was able to assist with the home buying process from mortgage, inspections and closing. Her expertise and skill was invaluable! Highly recommend Showcase Realty.” – LUCYJONES1968, Zillow List with Nancy Braun and get your home sold! Call (704) 997-3794 or email OfficeAdmin@ShowcaseRealty.net to get started on selling your home today. If you’re looking for homes for sale, visit: www.ShowcaseRealty.net.
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By Sally K. & David L. Hanson, WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce
(EXP Realty 414-525-0563)
  The three bedroom, three bath home at 623 Glenview Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI  will be the new address for our buyers who are thrilled to be located close to their employment at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Fireplaces in both the formal living room and master bedroom are two of the features that they will enjoy along with a steam shower and hot tub for relaxing at its finest.   Gleamng hardwood floors and updated kitchen and bathrooms...a finished lower level and backyard patio....just say WOW !   A place to entertain....and a joy to call home, oit more than completed everything on the wish list from location to enjoyable features.       The moving will begin soon as they decide what furniture goes where and what they would llike to add to truly make this first new house their home. ...
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By Lise Howe, Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC
(Keller Williams Capital Properties)
HOMES FOR SALE IN WOODACRES, BETHESDA MD 20816 WHY DO PEOPLE LIVE HERE?One of the biggest reasons that people choose to live in Woodacres is the great elementary school. Another reason is the proximity to shopping and easy commuting paths into DC and onto the Beltway. Perhaps the biggest reason is that Woodacres is just a great community in which to live.There is always something going on in Woodacres including a Food, Clothing and Home Furnishings Drive to benefit Woodacres' non-profit community partners, informational seminars on topics of public welfare such as household recycling, garden composting and landscape conservation, and a collection of community social occasions, like the 4th of July Parade and Picnic, a big Halloween Party and Costume Contest judged by the Great Pumpkin i...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 June has arrived and that means it's National Homeownership Month once again!  "Finding Your Place in a New Era of Homeownership" is the theme of the 2017 month-long recognition reinforcing the long-held belief that owning a home remains one of the cornerstones of the American Dream. As President Trump's proclamation of National Homeownership Month said: "During National Homeownership Month, we recognize the many benefits of homeownership to our families, our communities, and our Nation.  For generations of Americans, owning a home has been an essential element in achieving the American Dream.  Homeownership is often the foundation of security and prosperity for families and communities and an enduring symbol of American freedom.  This month, we recommit to ensuring that hard-working A...
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By Lise Howe, Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC
(Keller Williams Capital Properties)
This seems to be the perfect time to repost Bob Crane 's excellent post on how to create a directory for your neighborhood posts.  Bob obviously gave a lot of thought to this and saved all of us a lot of time! THANK YOU Bob - I never would have thought to do this and I am sure you will find it  useful too as we all start writing our neighborhood posts for this month's contest!      How to Create a Directory to your Neighborhood Blog Posts in your Blog Template.   It’s always fun to start the customization of a new toy, like the new Active Rain.   These past few weeks I have been writing Forest and Wildlife posts for the Neighborhoods that we work in on a regular basis, we call our neighborhoods counties.   Well the SEO that we have been getting has been tremendous, but I was looking to ...
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
Gabriel Cramer was born in Geneva, republic of Geneva back in 1704 to Jean and Anne. Not that he was smart but at 18 he received his doctorate and at 20 he was co-chair of mathematics at the University of Geneva.Publishing his best-known work in his forties on algebraic curves (1750). His formula is simply written as n(n + 3)/2 points in a general position, (whatever that means) led to his fame and history books.His formula is known as Cramer’s paradox, concerning the number of intersection of two curves compared to the number of points that determine a curve. He published his works in 1750, giving a general formula for the solution for any unknown in a linear equation system having a unique solution, in terms of determinants implied by the system.He died in 1752, just two years after p...
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By Nathan Gesner, Broker / Property Manager
(American West Realty and Management)
SOLD!!! in Cody, WyomingSearch all available listings online!1221 White Water Avenue3 bedrooms2 full baths1,680 square feet1 car garage, attachedOpen living spaceCentral A/CEnd unit with large yard Additional informationThis beautiful townhome was built in 2005. Located in the Canyon Village community, it is literally minutes from downtown Cody, West Park Hospital, shopping and dining.The basement is fully finished with a third bedroom, a large laundry room, an office space and bonus room. Plenty of storage.Outside you can enjoy the expansive back yard with privacy fence and fire pit, perfect for children or anyone that enjoys gardening or entertaining. This is an end unit with easy access and plenty of parking.Homes in this area have a strong rental history so this could be a great inv...
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By Foster Smith Summerville, Summerville & Charleston Homes for Sale SC Realtor
(Carolina One Real Estate)
The strong spring real estate market in Summerville, SC numbers are lower than this time last year, but this is primarily due to lack of inventory and not demand!Similar to other parts of the country, the Summerville Real Estate Market is feeling the effects of too many buyers and too little homes for sale. According to our Summerville real estate market reports, we have 31% less homes for sale in Summerville then we did this time last year.  We continue to have only 2 months supply of homes for sale in Summerville .This lack of real estate for sale in Summerville, SC has placed us squarely in a seller’s market and continues to drive Summerville prices up and place a large demand on new homes for sale in Summerville SC. The average price per square foot in Summerville is up to $115/squ...
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By Tim L. Ramey
(RG Realty Group)
Good morning and hello there again.  Hope this email finds you doing well on this early Thursday morning.  So excited to say how thankful, BLESSED, and excited I am to say:  Today I am celebrating 15 years of  being CANCER FREE!!    AND my 20th year of being a licensed Realtor in the Twin Cities of Minnesota area!  Yea!!  Thanks so much for allowing me to share that with you.  Have an awesome day! Tim 
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By Nancy Braun, Professional Service, Personally Delivered
(Showcase Realty LLC)
“Great customer service, attention to detail and very patient with us as we went through the process. Was always able to recommend good services throughout the process whether it be the closing attorney or the Inspector. We are so happy to be in our new home and that is thanks to Nancy and Showcase Realty.” – MLORENCE2000, Zillow List with Nancy Braun and get your home sold! Call (704) 997-3794 or email OfficeAdmin@ShowcaseRealty.net to get started on selling your home today. If you’re looking for homes for sale, visit: www.ShowcaseRealty.net.
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By Barbara Michaluk, Leisure World Specialist / Full Service REALTOR
(Weichert Realtors | Phone Direct 240-506-2434 | 301-681-0550 office)
All Leisure World Maryland Residents Receive Free Basic Comcast Cable TV FREE Cable TV Service in Leisure World MarylandYes, basic cable is included in your monthly co-op fee. However, if you wish for preferred service, Internet service or other services you must contact Comcast directly to arrange for those services, and Comcast will bill you separately for them.Leisure World has a cable TV channelIt is found at Comcast channel 952. It provides Leisure World community and event information.If you prefer satellite or dish service rather than cable TV. You can choose to have a dish installed from a satellite TV provider. You must first complete an Architectural Change Application to have the dish placement approved by the Board of Directors.Call Comcast customer service directly for any ...
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THOSE WHO DERIDE THE WORD AND THE PREACHERS OF ITPROVERBS 23:9 Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words.MATTHEW HENRY COMMENTARY It is our duty to take all fit occasions to speak of Divine things; but if what a wise man says will not be heard, let him hold his peace. GILL'S EXPOSITION By the "fool" is meant a wicked man, one abandoned to sin, and hardened in it; that scoffs at all admonitions and reproofs, that derides the word, and the preachers of it, and makes a mock at all good men, and everything they say; and therefore what is serious and sacred should not be said to them, since it only becomes the object of their banter and ridicule;
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By Nathan Gesner, Broker / Property Manager
(American West Realty and Management)
New Listing in Cody, WyomingSearch all available listings online!2401 Davidson Avenue5 bedrooms2 full baths2,268 square feet2 car garageOver-sized lotNext to Mentock ParkAdditional informationThis gorgreous home has been used as a vacation rental for the last few years but zoning changes no longer allow that. It is located right next to Mentock Park and just minutes from downtown Cody. Amazing views of Heart Mountain from the no-maintenance deck and back yard.The basement is fully finished with a third bedroom, a large laundry room, an office space and bonus room. Plenty of storage.Outside you can enjoy the expansive back yard with privacy fence and fire pit, perfect for children or anyone that enjoys gardening or entertaining. This is an end unit with easy access and plenty of parking....
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Long & Foster Real Estate Inc 610-225-7400)
As a Realtor people often think all we do is sell houses. But most Realtors I know are involved in giving back to their communities. Whilst I give a lot of my time to Surrey Services for Seniors as an office we do muiltiple things from supporting the American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Network and collecting toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Our broker encourages us to get involved in our community with a Community Service Day designated. Every year as an office we work at the Devon Horse Show which is right next to our office and raises funds for Bryn Mawr Hospital.The last few years we have worked on the Hot dog, wraps and salads booth. Here I am with Jim from our office serving up some hot dogs and Italian sausages.The booth is a lot of fun to work and generates...
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By John G. Johnston, An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO
(John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC)
Westcliffe, CO Weather for June 01, 2017Good Morning Westcliffe, CO40°Our Thursday morning starts with pleasant temperatures and a thin sheet of clouds to grace our skies.Today will be partly sunny with high temperatures in the middle 60's.We have a 40% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.We can expect a south wind 5-10mph.Sunrise:  5:40Sunset:  8:19Enjoy your day!
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