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2007
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Framed mirrors remain a popular decorative element in homes, and mirrors continue to be used to visually "increase" the size of a room. However, mirrored walls, like those found in many older homes, aren't as well-liked. Removing an affixed mirror from a wall quickly updates a room. Because wall...
11/28/2007
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With so many properties on the market today, the list price should be re-evaluated at least monthly against the active competition, newly closed sales, pending sales & expired listings. If the listing isn't generating calls, and/or there have been no offers despite showings, that's a red flag. ...
11/26/2007
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In the past year, two of my sales resulted directly or indirectly from open houses. Earlier this year, I got a listing from someone I met at an open house. During my last open house, I met a lead that I hope will result in a sale. My sellers also expect open houses. Even when I know that the ...
11/20/2007
Si tienes algun cliente interesado en comprar o vender propiedad en el sur de la Florida, estoy a tu disposicion. Tengo experiencia en en los condados de Broward y Miami-Dade. Conozo las costumbres hispanas ya que soy puertoriquena; ademas, hablo, leo y escribo espanol perfectamente. Para todo ...
11/17/2007
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In October 2006, I got a listing on a 40 year old 4 bedroom/2 bath home. From the beginning, I told the owner that it should be priced just below $300,000 (she had already bought a home out-of-state so she needed to sell). She insisted that the home be priced at $335,000. I did so, provided we...
11/15/2007
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Since last August, the residential real estate market has been devastated by the collapse of the "subprime" mortgage loan industry. Subprime mortgage loans are those made to borrowers with poor or no credit histories & which contain terms that were temporarily favorable, i.e. low initial teaser r...
11/13/2007
Too many sellers make the home pricing decision by listening to well-meaning but uninformed friends, neighbors, etc. and/or by deciding what they need to net & backing into the list amount that way. When the list price is established in this way, it's often at a price above the prevailing market...
11/11/2007
Gorgeous/very clean 3 bedroom/2.5 bath townhome in well-regarded Towngate Development (Park Crossing) in West Pembroke Pines; large, private corner lot with beautiful landscaping in front & back; new front-loading washer/dryer, newer kitchen appliances, pull-out drawers in kitchen for easy access...
11/10/2007
$249,900, SUBSTANTIALLY REMODELED, NEW ROOF (06), NEWER KITCHEN WITH S/S APPLIANCES, NEW WASHER/DRYER, NEW AIR CONDITIONER; NEW FENCE; LARGE NEUTRAL FLOOR TILE DOWNSTAIRS; FRONT ENTRY & BACK PATIO IN MINT CONDITION. INSURANCE INCLUDED IN MONTHLY HOA PAYMENTS; RECENTLY REPAVED STREETS; COMMUNITY ...
11/08/2007
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SHORT SALESFor many homeowners who purchased or refinanced their properties in recent years (2004-2006) & now must sell, the present home selling market is difficult at best. If you obtained a 90%-100% loan, it's likely that this home purchase or refinance is now "upside down", i.e. the net sal...
11/08/2007
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DALIA KIBBY
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