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2013
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1. I have not sold my house 2. I do not want to the prices these sellers want for their homes 3. I am in no rush 4. I am waiting for lower prices and lower interest rates 5. I am concerned about the HOA 6. I want to get to know the neighborhood better 7. I want to save more money 8. I am waiting...
07/31/2013
I have been on vacation for about a week with minimal blogging. Today I log in to start blogging again and I see my name has been changed to Kori Bowers and The Kori Bowers Group. I am wondering how this happened and how someone could log in to my site. Has anyone else had issues like this with t...
07/31/2013
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1. Pet owners - over 69 million of U.S. households own pets - that is 63% of the population. If you share a passion for pets, let prospects know you will treat their furry friends right. 2. Golfers - There are over 30 golfers in America. this is a great way to find clients and have fun too. 3. Co...
07/28/2013
Buying down interest rates to get a buyer to be able to better afford a home and their payment was common several years ago. Recently, the interest rates have been so low that buying down the interest rates really did not make much difference. If you have buyers who were looking when the rates we...
07/23/2013
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1. Foundation cracks 2. Load-bearing walls removed 3. Faulty or insufficient wiring 4. Water, water, everywhere ( stains or fresh paint is a clue) 5. Leaky roofs 6. Ineffective windows 7. Damp facades 8. Pesky pests 9. Sagging wood floors 10. Rot Be sure to get a home inspection and if seller is ...
07/23/2013
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1. You do not make a lot a money on one house at a time. You need to own and operate, buy and sell, lots of properties at a time. 2. Do more than invest. Enhance the property value. 3. Be able to see the property for what it could be. 4. Be tenacious and relentless. 5. Have a thick skin. Don't le...
07/15/2013
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Prioritize by not saying yes to all requesting and learning to say 'no' kindly but firmly. Eat well, exercise, and have regular check ups. Surround yourself with compassionate friends. Delegate tasks to family, friends, and co-workers. Cook a few meals in advance one day a week. If you can afford...
07/15/2013
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1. How long have you been looking? 2. Do you rent or own your current home? 3. What is your current rent or payment? 4. Are you working with another agent or broker? 5. Must you sell your home before buying? If yes, is the home listed for sale? 6. Must you complete a lease before buying? If yes, ...
07/15/2013
Here are a few examples on how higher interest rates affect buyers and sellers. A month ago a buyer qualified for a $300,000 house with a payment of approximately $1200 per month. Now to get a payment of $1200 a month, the can only afford a home about $250,0000. This affects sellers as well as th...
07/14/2013
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This formula for profit in fix and flip houses is pretty much workable in any price range. I am doing a few examples. 1. Low end condo - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 704 sq. ft. in a country club neighborhood with golf, pool, tennis, fitness, restaurant.buy it for $50,000. Put in $10,000 in improvements -...
07/12/2013
