Monthly Archives: September 2008

How High Tech is your Home?

The latest technology and entertainment options are important in a new home. Add the following questions to your personal checklist. 1. Are there enough jacks in every room for cable TV and high-speed Internet hookups? 2. Are there ample telephone … Continue reading

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Getting your Home Virtual Tour Ready

With more buyers (79% per the last survey) shopping for homes on the Internet, virtual tours are a must. How can you make your home shine on camera? To begin with you must understand the camera’s perspective. The camera’s eye … Continue reading

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What You Need for a Mortgage; Your Lender Checklist

Lists are not the most glamorous thing to write about, but in this day in time I know that most people want to be prepared when they walk into their lender’s office to get approved. If you read my blog … Continue reading

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Forms You’ll Need to Sell Your Home

First and foremost you need the ever beloved Property disclosure form. This form requires you to reveal all known defects to your property. Check with the local real estate association to see if there is a special form required where … Continue reading

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VA Loans Don’t Require Money Down to Close!

According to The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, whose loans remain one of the few no-down-payment options in this tight market, they have made more than 162,000 home loan guaranties this year, an increase of more than 31 percent over … Continue reading

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Tips for Packing Like a Pro

Moving to a new home can be stressful, to say the least. Make it easy on yourself by planning far in advance and making sure you’ve covered all the bases. 1. Plan ahead by organizing and budgeting. Develop a master … Continue reading

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Mortgage Applications Jump Dramatically

According to the Mortgage Banker’s Association, mortgage applications rose more than 33 percent last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, rising to 661.7 from 496.2 the previous week, based on the associations weekly survey of mortgage activity. They also commented … Continue reading

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Can a Comparative Market Analysis Help You?

To get the most accurate estimate of how much you should list your property for, your real estate agent can provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). A CMA is an informal estimate of market value, based on sales … Continue reading

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Home Improvements that Pay Off

Whether you are doing it for resale, or you just want an updated look for your own enjoyment, there are a few things you must consider before beginning any costly project. Sure, you can spend a lot on something purely … Continue reading

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Conventional Wisdom in Short Sales; Might as well just Drop your Pants

Forgive me, but I disagree with most of the conventional wisdom that the real estate professionals are passing around now a days regarding how to short sale. I have negotiated quite a few short sales. Conventional Advice Starts off with … Continue reading

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Buyers Can Be Choosers

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments people make, and the process usually begins with choosing a real estate agent. According to the 2007 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 79 percent of recent buyers used a … Continue reading

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You Want to get those "Rotten Neighbors" once and for all?

There is an intriguing website out there that might just help all of us who have ever lived, bled, and cussed over the evil neighbors across the property line or over the privacy fence. According to this site, “RottenNeighbor.com is … Continue reading

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Mortgage Applications Up says the Mortgage Banker’s Association

“The number of mortgage applications rose 9.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, pushing the Mortgage Bankers Association mortgage index to 496.2, compared with 453.1 the previous week” according to the Mortgage Bankers Association today. They group went on to … Continue reading

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Tired of HIGH Gas Prices? Check out your Walk Score for Home and Work!

There is another neat website out there for those interested in getting better health, keeping family fuel costs down, and doing due diligence as they look to move to a new town or a new area of their town. According … Continue reading

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Mortgage Applications Up

Mortgage brokers say Monday was the busiest day they can remember in the last couple of years according to Dina ElBoghadady and Renae Merle with The Washington Post. According to Freddie Mac, based on their weekly survey they found a … Continue reading

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