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2009
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I've been working with a young couple, seeking to buy their first home, for several months. Two weeks ago, I showed them a house that I doubt they would have considered 6 months ago...and they loved it! It needs serious updating. However, it's not a foreclosure, they got their price, it's in t...
06/27/2009
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An article from my upcoming July newsletter: Ornamental Grasses South Florida's 12 month landscaping season is a constant concern. Finding plants that can take the summer heat & rain, as well as survive the periodic cold snaps in the winter can be difficult. Luckily for South Florida gardens, t...
06/27/2009
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By now, we all know that there are fewer agents in the business. While there is still ample competition, the good news is that active agents are, in the main, experienced professionals. When speaking with both list and selling agents, I notice more intelligent questions & a higher level of pr...
06/14/2009
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An article in today's paper pointed out the obvious, that the need for our services has been reduced by the internet. The article described a recent buyer's transaction whereby he used an internet realty service, and when his purchase closed, he received a $10,000 rebate (no doubt from the realt...
06/14/2009
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The $8,000 federal tax credit is having the desired effect in the lower end of the price range. Properties are selling quickly, if priced right. Buyers in that price range have to be ready, quick & decisive to achieve their goal. For several months, I've been working with buyers who have been ...
06/02/2009
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I generally avoid the US post office for many reasons. But today I was there with, perhaps, my largest mailing to date: nearly 700 'just sold' postcards which I decided I was going to bulk mail. Now I've done bulk mailing before & hate the hassle. The postal office offers this service, then m...
06/02/2009
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DALIA KIBBY
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