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As empty nesters for more 6 years we are elated that one of our sons is coming to live with us for a few weeks.  Even though we both work way to many hours we are thrilled to have one of the kids here for a while. I remember business pressures when they were young and I wanted to have more time w...
04/27/2011
I haven't run into this for a while but Friday I have deja vu.  A couple of years ago I have a very high end riverfront estate for sale and a "buyer" wanted to buy it for his wife to be.  They came 5or 6 times and discussed alterations and furniture placement.  Subsequently he made and offer and ...
04/27/2011
I just heard an interview on Fox Business where a representative of Corelogic offered statistics on home prices.  Apparently their statistics were in line with other sources so I tend to believe them.  The good news is nationwide housing prices declined by only 5% in 3rd qtr 2010.  Decline is not...
04/27/2011
Spacious Open Floorplan with Split bedrooms. Gas Fireplace serves Living Room Kitchen and Breakfast Area. Living Room opens onto spacious partially fenced back yard. Beautiful hardsurface floors. Formal Dining Room. Spacious Master and ensuite bathroom with double vanity, jetted soaking tub, walk...
04/27/2011
Remember when we did BPO's for lenders who wanted a second opinion or for lenders who were forclosing? Since Feb I done a ton of BPO's for a company who commissions them for lenders who are thinking about buying the loan.   A prudent idea considering all the bad paper floating around. I've always...
04/27/2011
Housing Sales numbers came in this week and they indicate we had the worst winter for home sales in decades.  Nobody told me so  I kept selling. Sure I farmed FSBOners, Expireds, Out of Area Homeowners and held Open Houses every weekend but it worked.  If this was the worst winter in history for ...
04/27/2011
I hear a lot of grumbling about Open Houses no longer working.  Actually they just take more thought and planning than before.  Granted, if I do an Open House on a country property I'll probably get neighbors and Sunday sightseers with nothing better to do. On the contrary if I choose a property ...
04/27/2011
I haven't run into this for a while but Friday I have deja vu.  A couple of years ago I have a very high end riverfront estate for sale and a "buyer" wanted to buy it for his wife to be.  They came 5or 6 times and discussed alterations and furniture placement.  Subsequently he made and offer and ...
04/13/2011
I just heard an interview on Fox Business where a representative of Corelogic offered statistics on home prices.  Apparently their statistics were in line with other sources so I tend to believe them.  The good news is nationwide housing prices declined by only 5% in 3rd qtr 2010.  Decline is not...
04/13/2011
I have a great property on a bucolic country setting that has been shown many,many times but no offers.  It's only 4years old, has a great floorplan and is well priced.  We're gone a lot and have someone else looking after the property.  We called the caretaker and were told the house is clean an...
04/11/2011
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