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Water or Coke? I could not believe this..... Very interesting   WATER #1.   75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population) #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger. #3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down ...

There are at least three ways you can restrict a contingency: time, money, and performance: Restricting the Time on a Contingency - A buyer is very likely to demand the right to approve a professional inspection report. You're simply going to have to concede this to get the deal. The inspection r...

Your First Line of Defense Is to Strip Them Away. You can counter the buyer's offer by eliminating the contingencies in a counteroffer. Simply cross them out. The buyer either purchases your house without contingencies, or there's no deal. Your agent will explain the actual method preferred in yo...

Most offers will include several of the following contingencies: - Financing Contingency. The buyer doesn't get a loan, there's no deal, - Disclosure contingency. The buyer has the right to approve your disclosures. No approval; no deal. - Professional inspection. The buyer has the right to appro...

Many of us subscribe to the Old West credo that a deal is finished when both parties shake hands on it. If that's your way of thinking, then be prepared to get skinned alive when you buy real estate. The modern credo is "Never stop negotiating"--even after the deal is signed, even after escrow ha...

Most offers to buy in real estate are going to contain contingencies that favor the buyer. As a seller, you are going to have to accept this fact. However, you can restrict these contingencies in ways that favor and protect you. What Is a Contingency? A contingency is a clause in a purchase offer...

Inspired by a customer (a sheriff's deputy wounded in the line of duty) Bank of America has unveiled a home loan that will ease the minds of law officers, firemen, teachers and health care workers -- and their families -- should injuries disrupt their ability to pay their home mortgage.Neighborho...

The majority of consumers have questioned the credibility of the current marketing and advertising for mortgage products, according to the results of a recent poll.Just one-third of U.S. adults (34%) view the advertising and marketing of mortgage products as credible, with the majority (66%) view...

A powerfully true statement when dealing with others is to, "get others what they want and you will get what you want".  If you focus on the needs of your clients, you will do well within your business pursuits.  People always want more education and a place where they can freely network.  Always...