Archives of real estate blog entries for July 01, 2015

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By Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties, The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730
(Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070)
Things a Clarksville TN Home Inspector Is Looking for in Your HomeHome inspections are a step in most home buying experiences and I even think they are a good idea on new homes. Most home inspectors will point out what they see  to the buyer if the buyer attends the home inspection. Otherwise it will just be seen in the report. It is not the home inspector's job to advise the buyer about the value or advisability of completing the purchase. Their job is to report the facts as they see them and let the buyer evaluate their importance. It can be a love-hate relationship with home inspectors and the real estate agents.Inspectors are not out to sabotage a deal but they are out to find anything that is a concern with the house and to put it in their report. There are some obvious items that ...
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By Dorie Dillard Austin TX, NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones
(Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899)
Have you been ghosted by a buyer or seller?Ghosting is an interesting phenomenon that is occurring in dating relationships. It’s the ultimate silent treatment when a relationship is being severed. One party completely cuts off all contact and ignores the former partner’s attempts to reach out. It’s the easy way out when one party decides the relationship isn’t working for them. The total rejection can be devastating especially if the other party had no clue there was a problem. Why would someone choose to banish another from their existence?  For one it’s because they think it is easier than dealing with communicating with their partner. They feel it is easier for the other person but is it really a cowards way out?Have you ever been ghosted by a buyer or seller? I’m sure if you are hon...
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By Chris Mamone, Senior Loan Officer
(Keller Mortgage)
Everyone talks about their goals, but no one talks about how to achieve them. It’s great to have goals in life, but without a plan of attack it’s almost impossible to reach goals. Below is an outline of why you should focus on your systems instead of your goals and how that will actually help you achieve your goals. Systems Help You… Stay Organized! - Organization is the key to keeping track of leads, making diligent notes, and following up regularly. Make sure you have a system that creates organization and follow up for you. It takes 12 points of contact to turn a lead into a sale. Being organized and setting follow ups in a calendar increase your chances of closing! Create Consistency. - Consistent activity creates consistent results. When your actions are consistent you create more ...
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By Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
(RETIRED / State License is Inactive)
Buyers in Back Up  . . . What Portland Metro Real Estate Buyers Should Know Real estate is local.  And while this isn't a "trend" in the Portland Metro real estate market, it may become one.I have real estate colleagues all over the nation.  I listen to them talk about their local market, and some of what they say is very germane to how we practice real estate in my local market . . .Some real estate practices are quite foreign.An example is: some MLS' have a "status" for "Backup Buyer" . . . we do not.  But that doesn't mean we won't.What is a Back-Up Buyer?A back-up buyer is just that:  A Buyer who is in BACK-UP should the current offer FALL OUT!If the buyer in the current offer backs out, revokes, defaults . . . and the current offer is otherwise DOA . . . the other buyer's offer, th...
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By Kathy Streib, Home Stager/Redesign
Summer Water Safety- Listen for the SilenceSummer weather means increased time in our pools, lakes and oceans.  Besides knowing how to swim, and knowing water safety procedures, it is important to become familiar with the signs of drowning. Drowning doesn’t always involve screaming and the flailing about of arms. Please take a few minutes to read about The Instinctive Drowning Response, Dry Drowning, and Secondary Drowning.  The Instinctive Drowning ResponseContrary to what we see in the movies or on television, a person who is drowning does not call out for help or flail their arms about. Because of our innate protective response, a drowning person cannot call out for help because as their mouth reaches the surface of the water, they are trying to take in air.  The need for air superce...
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By Fred Hernden, CMI, Albuquerque area Master Inspector
(Superior Home Inspections - Greater Albuquerque Area)
There's a saying that the buyer will make up his mind if he likes the home within 10 minutes of walking through the door... maybe even shorter. I'm not so sure about that but one thing I have run up against in my 11 years as a Home Inspector. LOTS of times when I arrive at the home, I can tell in about a minute if anything I say will make a difference or change their minds about buying the home... it's a done deal before I even begin!That's fine, but just don't totally ignore what I have to say... you may be sorry! You must take everything into account... you love the location, the floor plan, that sweet little workshop in the garage, but if the roof is leaking, the foundation is damaged, windows don't go up and down, the HVAC unit(s) are not working, the water heater is missing, and wa...
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By Richie Alan Naggar, agent & author
(people first...then business Ran Right Realty )
I have a vacant staged listing that is pending. Every-time I have a meeting for various reasons at the house in escrow, I have to get there ahead of time and turn on the air conditioner to cool-off the place. It works extremely well when activated. I open doors, window shades etc. and conduct my business at hand.MULTI-TASKINGWe are having 100 degree weather lately. Going from indoors to outdoors all day long is a chore but doable. As I was getting ready to leave, I got into three very important conversations. One on the phone with my seller and two in person. All handled very well. Ah, but a problem was looming I did not seeTHE BOO-BOOI lost focus on the big picture while handling the little picture in the moment. Add fatigue, wanting to move to my next stop and being in a hurry to leav...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Fraud Alert! Scam from China still in progress. This scam started in 2013 and the criminals, once again, have reared their ugly intentions. Agents, when it sounds too good to be true, it is. Scenario: Chinese home buyer sends credentials and an Earnest Money check to be deposited. Once that is done, he then cancels the transaction before funds have recorded, requesting his money back immediately. The checks sent are counterfeit! They can be in the amount of 15K and more. The checks and identification look legitimate but are not. When in doubt, check it out thoroughly. Contact the bank to verify whether the funds are authentic and the potential buyer has the funds in their account. Verify before proceeding. Best to lean toward the side of caution instead of wondering how you got duped by...
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By MaryKay Shumway, Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert
(The Kellstrom Ray Agency, Inc. (Est. 1948))
Looking for July 4th weekend fun in Door County?  Here are some GREAT suggestions of how to celebrate the July 4th weekend in Door County, Wisconsin. 1.  Driving up Friday, July 3rd?  Don't forget EGG HARBOR has a great fireworks display over the marina on July 3rd at twilight as you drive in. 2.  Visit the BAILEYS HARBOR parade on July 4th.  THIS EVENT ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS!  Get there in plenty of time to park and get a good view--it's one of Door County's most popular parades! 3.  Do some shopping in Sister Bay before the road construction starts.  Visit some of our old favorites, like SPOT, On-Deck, Door County Creamery, Al Johnson's Butik, and look for some new favorites, Harbor Pie Company and the Funky Cookie Studio at the Country Walk Mall in Sister Bay.  With over 1,...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
 Add Home Value with These Indoor Décor IdeasContributed by Kristin BeltPlease click here for original post.If you’re like a lot of homeowners today, you might be tempted to chalk decorating choices up to personal preference and think they have little to do with home value — but this is a mistake. Whether or not you’re planning to sell your home soon, here’s what you need to know: the right decorating choices not only make your home a more enjoyable place for you to live, but also they increase and improve your property value when it comes time to put it on the market. This is because, believe it or not, there are a lot of ways that updates and decorating can increase how much your home is worth. How exactly does this work? What indoor décor boosts property value? Consider the following...
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By Gina Sharma Team, Turning Dreams Into Realty
(Keller Wiliams Realty North Atlanta)
1026 Laurel Lake Drive, Ball Ground, GA Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools My Reviews $ Click for current price 3 BEDROOMS | 2 (2 full ) BATHROOMS | 1400 SQUARE FEET Listing Agent: EUGENA SHARMA; (770) 521-7790; gina@ginasharma.com; Awesome opportunity to own this 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home. Spacious Living Area on the Main Level. Fireplace in Family Room. Storage galore in this home with a Full Unfinished Basement! Large Front Porch to relax. Large Private Wooded Yard. Home sold AS-IS No Request for Repairs. Great deal of potential with the endless possibilities with this Property. Home is awaiting your personal touches! GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Follow This Home! Alpharetta Homes for Sale Johns creek Homes for Sale Cumming Homes for Sale Duluth Homes for...
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By Roy Barker, Serving your Florida Real Estate needs!
(Dockside Realty, Inc.)
As of today Florida has enacted new drone laws.  However, they don't seem to mean too much!  It is now illegal to video (or photograph) any person, or property, without permission while using a drone.  The catch is, there are no criminal penalties attached to the law.  The law only gives the 'victim' the right to sue the drone operator, if the victim can prove financial damages!I know an agent who is using a drone to take photos of his listings.  I also know that it is illegal for him to do that because he is not licensed to operate the drone.  He won't listen to me because the drone photos are so great for his listing.  He is willing to take the chance.  He has been challenged by angry neighbors and I am afraid that someday he will be in a dangerous situation because of this.Maybe we s...
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By Cynthia Schmier, CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MRP, 5-STAR, SRS, MDI, CLHMS
(RE/MAX Country)
Glacier Ridge Lane SE, Yelm 98597 Property tour: http://www.cschmier.remaxagent.com/Home/Yelm-WA-98597/NWM/806700Custom Home. Quality details! No expense spared on design & construction. Hexagon shaped main living area w/over-sized wndws framing picturesque views. Soaring ceilings. 9' drs. Radiant heat flrs throughout w/4 zones. White trim pkg. Self-close cherry kitchen cabinets. S/S Bosch appliances. Gas range. Gorgeous granite slab counters. Natural birch hrdwd flrng. Luxurious Master Suite w/steam shower, slipper tub, Travertine tile. Covered deck w/skylight. Auto GenTran system. Porte cochere entrance.
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By Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker -
(Fillmore Real Estate 2990 Av U, Bklyn , NY 11229)
 Monday  Nights in Brooklyn = Free Movie Nights - Coney Island Flicks on the Beach 2015  Coney Island Flicks on the Beach 2015West 10th street at the BoardwalkTime: 7:30pm   Movies:  July 13th: The Grand Budapest HotelJuly 20th: The GooniesJuly 27th: Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomAugust 3rd: Big Hero 6August 10th: Mrs. DoubtfireAugust 17th: Guardians of the GalaxyAugust 24th: TBD Things To Do At Coney Island  Brooklyn     
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By Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
What happens after you receive that contract and now your home is "Under Contract"?Get ready for the home inspection - The home will be inspected by a home inspector.  I always tell my sellers a inspector will find something always, they get paid to find things.  Do thinks ahead of time like clean the furnace filter and wipe the furnace down, if you have a small leak in a sink area, fix it.Title Review - The Listing Agent will order title but you need to read it and if there is a problem be willing to help out with maybe the title insurance from the time you purchase the house.Start Packing - Do not wait to the day before closing, pack items that you do not use, go room by room, the big tube aware tubs are gave for packing, As your Realtor for room stickers that people know which rooms ...
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By Christy Walker, Christy Walker & Associates
(Christy Walker & Associates )
NO HOA DUES! Amazing WATER VIEWS! Granite & cherry cabinets in kit & MaBa. Glass cabinets in kit island.  5 Bed/ 2.5 BathOffered at: $474,800 Comment below if you can see yourself in this home!  
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By Cynthia Schmier, CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MRP, 5-STAR, SRS, MDI, CLHMS
(RE/MAX Country)
232 Y St SE, Tumwater WA 98501 Property tour: http://cschmier.remaxagent.com/Home/232-Y-St-SE-Tumwater-WA-98501/NWM/810466/Location! Location! 3bdrm rambler in quiet neighborhood with easy access to freeway for commuting! Galley kitchen w/ample cabinet space, tile counters & breakfast nook. Dining room. Living room with gas fireplace. Hardwood flooring in bedrooms. Skylights. Utility room for your convenience - appliances stay! Nestled in the trees - enjoy your privacy! Mature landscaping! Fruit trees. Additional outbuilding for all your garden tools. Sprinkler system in front yard. 2car attached garage.
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By Mike Tizzano, Protect Your Transaction Certified Lender
(Amerifirst Financial, Inc Equal Housing Oppurtinity Lender AZ BK0013635 NMLS 145368 LO:1015837)
Ten years ago today I became a father for the first time.  I held a perfectly beautiful baby girl and she immediately had me wrapped around her finger.  As she grew older I was in awe of her capacity for compassion at such a young age.  For her 8th birthday her request was, "tell my friends to bring gifts to orphans, I have plenty of toys".  When she was in kindergarten, after the earth day celebration she became so concerned for the planet that she asked me, literally every day for a year, "daddy, can we knock on the neighbors doors and ask them to help us clean the whole earth? It'll take a lot of work but we can do it together."  When she began reading she had very little interest in story books and regularly chose non-fiction, or as she called them "true facts" books.  She couldn't ...
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By Venturi Realty Group, Albuquerque's Trusted Real Estate Team
3 bed room Rio Rancho Estates home with solar panel system!Something for everyone! This large single story home is on your own half acre of happiness in excellent Rio Rancho location with fab mountain views. BONUS, the Solar Panel System provides all the electricity you need! This home features low maintenance brick construction, two living areas, sunroom, giant family room, pellet stove, outdoor storage, greenhouse, backyard access, garden, large country kitchen, hot tub, multiple outdoor living spaces, mountain views, and the list goes on. Located in a convenient Rio Rancho location, close to parks, community swimming pool, golf, restaurants, and shopping. Be sure to make this a must see.http://search.welcomehomeabq.com/idx/details/homes/b038/844041/3010-Gay-Circle-SE-Rio-Rancho-NM-8...
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By Cynthia Schmier, CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MRP, 5-STAR, SRS, MDI, CLHMS
(RE/MAX Country)
1804 Boulevard Rd SE, Olympia WA 98501 Property Tour: http://www.cschmier.remaxagent.com/Commercial/1804-Boulevard-Rd-SE-Olympia-WA-98501/NWM/808930Well established Barber Shop with two chairs. Provides healthy income! Nice lighting. Costume cabinets. Instant hot water and economical updated heat system. Low overhead cost! Perfect size! Located at the intersection of Boulevard Rd and 18th with private parking. Pit stop grocery located across street.
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By Alan Kirkpatrick, Alan in Austin
(Austin Texas Homes)
   Encumbrance: Anything that affects or limits the fee simple title to a property, such as mortgages, leases, easements, or restrictions.    A burden, obstruction, or impediment on property that lessens its value or makes it less marketable. An encumbrance (also spelled incumbrance) is any right or interest that exists in someone other than the owner of an estate and that restricts or impairs the transfer of the estate or lowers its value. This might include an Easement, a lien, a mortgage, a mechanic's lien, or accrued and unpaid taxes. 
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By Bobi Bigelow, Advertising / Marketing Administrator
(Jim Green Realty)
3300 SF, 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom Adirondack-style house located on .35 acre lot at Riveredge in Lincoln, New Hampshire, with 150' on the Pemigewasset River.  This home features; security system, kitchen with granite counter tops, custom cabinets & pantry, tile & hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, 3 fireplaces (double-sided wood fireplace in the dining room & living room plus a gas fireplace in the master bedroom), master bedroom (with walk-in closet) and master bathroom en-suite (with whirlpool tub & tiled shower); finished lower-level with bedroom, exercise room & office, underground utilities, and 1 car attached garage.  Riveredge amenities include: 8 acres of common land use. Enjoy mountain & water views from almost every room. MLS#4398659 – Price REDUCED to:  $799,900 For more infor...
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By Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate, Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast
(M & M Realty of Brevard Inc.)
Congratulations, Jeannine on the sale of your gorgeousDeer Lakes pool home with soaring views of the lake.The breathtaking sunsets were my favorite!I hope that when I am 85 years old, I am as sharp, directand energetic as you are. You are amazing!Thank you for hiring me to sell your home. It was a pleasure working with you!
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By David O'Doherty, Clayton NC Homes, Raleigh, NC
Like New Custom Built 4 Bedroom Home in Cassedale Subdivision Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood $320,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Half BathroomInterior: 2,900 sqftLot: 1.14 acre(s)Year Built: 2013MLS #: 2015172 Location 244 Crestdale DrClayton, NC 27520USA Our recent listings Like New Custom Built 4 Bedroom Home in Cassedale Subdivision3 Bailywick Drive, Clayton, NC54 Ainsley Court - Four Bedroom Home in Plantation Pointe Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale
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