My friend, Tamara, at Cascade Title Company in Vancouver Wa sent me this awesome list of Do's and Don't when it comes to buying bank owned homes. These REO homes have become in high demand over the past few months and winning the bid for a home that you like can take careful planning and skill.
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02/07/2013
Don't let the deal blow up by over negotiating! As the real estate market in Vancouver Washington starts to shift back to a normal balance, we are seeing sellers struggle with negotiations and sometimes make major mistakes. Homes are starting to sell quicker than they have in the past few years
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02/05/2013
Here is the national real estate report for February 2013. Our Keller Williams International office produces this awesome video each month and I post it here for my clients, friends and family. What eco friendly upgrades do you think buyers are looking for? The answer might surprise you. See th
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02/05/2013
The world is filled with two kinds of people, those who learn from their own mistakes and those who make mistakes and don't learn from them. Today I am one of the ones who (apparently) didn't learn a thing!Flash back to my post from October 2012 - Tip 114 The Right Lender Could be the Difference
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02/04/2013
Remember building card houses when you were a kid? Leaning the cards against one another to hold them up and then perching cards across the top as a roof? If you were really good you could then start stacking more walls on top to create a second story and then... another?What would you say if I
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02/04/2013
This 1288 sq ft Condo is cute as a button and move in ready.3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. It is light and bright with designer colors, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, central air, and a bedroom and full bath on the main level. It is almost impossible to find these townhomes with bedrooms and full baths on
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01/22/2013
Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington This weekend we are going live with this gorgeous Vancouver Washington home. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1515 sq. ft and a fully finished basement, there is room for everyone.Completely remodeled in 2009, this home shows pride of ownership. Don't miss out! At $22
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01/17/2013
Real estate investment strategy Vancouver Washington As Realtors we often run across investors who are wanting to increase their real estate portfolios. I usually lump my investor clients into one of two groups; seasoned investors who currently own investment properties, and the ones who just rea
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01/16/2013
My friend David just put up a post about this neat new product. It just got a whole lot easier to save money by sealing up those leaky old heating ducts! Seal Your Leaky Ducts Now with AEROSEAL, UL-listed. It is not uncommon to have your ducts leaking by 20% and sometimes even 30% or more which
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01/16/2013
365 tips to becoming a successful Realtor - Tip 115 - Do the Right Thing! I recently had an interesting experience that caused me to step back and evaluate the real meaning of customer service. I was on my way out the door for a listing appointment murmuring my affirmations when another agent in
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01/15/2013
