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If recent headlines about the Pace housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years.  1) We Charge a Flat Fee saving the average seller in Pace $10077.    2) We have a 77 Step Home Selling System to Sell Homes with 27 specifics to your home.   3) Call for a 7-minute phone analysis of your home's value at 850-476-4494.   Buyer Demand Then and Now During the pandemic, mortgage rates hit record lows, spurring a significant rise in buyer demand. This year, as rates increased due to factors like rising inflation, buyer demand pulled back or softened as a result. The latest data from ShowingTime confirms thi... 01/26/2023

Here is the north Texas real estate market update as of  January 26, 2023 New properties for sale 357Back on the market listings 85Price decrease listings 421Price increase 63Active kick out 10Active option contract 313Active contingent 51Pending listings 346Sold listings 221Expired listings 30Cancelled listings 61Withdrawn listings 6Temporary off market listings 27Coming soon listings 75 01/26/2023

5409 Defoors Ferry Road, Tallahassee, Fl Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Click Here to Get Directions $4500003bed - 2bath - 0.33 acres lotQuiet cul-de-sac home in desirable Lenox Mill! Find yourself charmed by this spacious and peaceful home, set back from the bustle but convenient to everything, including the highly rated school district. Featuring two generous secondary bedrooms, a full hall bath, and a spacious master suite with walk-in closet and double vanities, shower and a soaking tub. The breakfast nook in the kitchen provides plenty of meal space, and the large family room with abundant natural light thanks to numerous windows and vaulted ceilings will no doubt become a favorite gathering spot. The separate family room is perfect for an office or playroom, enhancing the funct... 01/26/2023

We’re Looking for Our Next Junior Mayor in Gaithersburg Fourth graders in Gaithersburg are encouraged to write essays telling us what they would do if they were mayor. The theme, to be explored in 275 words or less, is “Preserving the Past to Power the Future.” Students are asked to think about the traditions, beliefs, and events they believe have helped make Gaithersburg what it is today and which they would keep and honor and which they would try to change. Finalists will be invited to a panel interview, with the winner being selected as Gaithersburg’s next Junior Mayor. Click here for entry details. The submission deadline is March 1.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 7520Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by R... 01/26/2023

Yes Joe, why would anyone steal your toilet paper?At least Titus had a good reason and the toilet paper stayed in your own house.It's hard to believe but stealing toilet paper is a real thing. In the office building I am you can not remove a roll until it's empty and the cleaning crew only leave one extra roll because of theft. How sad is that?One of the stupidest acts of theft I have witnessed was at a bar when a young man (21 I'm sure) came out of the restroom, near the pool table I was running, with one of those giant rolls under his shirt... like no one would notice that. BTW, what a sure way to impress the ladies 🤪. 01/26/2023

Click on the link below to find out the answer.Also, do not forget to subscribe to my YouTube page to see my other videos on similar topics.I am a loan officer who lends in 45 states and I handle the loan from start-to-finish. My cell phone is 1-216-780-1103 and I can be reached at anytime for questions, Pre-Approvals or anything else needed. 01/26/2023

Reasons Why Real Estate Investor Association (REIA)Is Important To Your Success As An Investor Any real estate investor who has the right information and a network of helpful people is likely to achieve much more success. This is because an investor with the right information and networks will always be able to foresee and understand the various changing factors in the market and hence be able to make informed real estate investment decisions. One of the most ideal ways to get updated information and the right networks amongst other benefits for real estate investors is being a member of a Real Estate Investor Association (REIA). This means that both seasoned and new real estate investors who aspire to be successful can benefit from joining a REIA which is a group formed for the continu... 01/26/2023

When we just "stay in our lane" and never interact with strangers, we may be missing meeting some great folks. I know, catchy title, right? Well, today as I was at Lowe's shopping for toilets for a new build, this other woman and I struck up a conversation about, you guessed it - toilets! Dual flush, or traditional? Soft close? Solid piece or two-piece? Chair height or standard. Can you believe there are so many choices when picking out a toilet? As we discussed the pros and cons of the various models, I learned she was new to the area. The more we talked, the more we had in common. Before long, we were friends on FaceBook and looking to connect. The moral of this "toilet" story is you never know where and when you might meet a new friend. When we just "stay in our lane" and never inter... 01/26/2023

Hard Money for Investors by Hard Money Guy Lee Anthony / For Investors in Most States / National REIA Please Like Our Video and Subscribe to Our Channel Educational Video on Real Estate Investing plus copies of all our meetings Enjoy Like and Join: https://www.youtube.com/c/RalphMaupin/ The best funding source for all your investor's deals:http://nationalfundingagency.com/  Six Thousand Members - Our Meetup, Real Estate Investing, Wholesaling, Find-Fix-Sell, land-lording, lease options, Networking, Seminars, Workshops: Nation Real Estate Network  https://www.meetup.com/27monthlymeetup-com/  Michigan REIA FaceBook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/MichiganREIA  Michigan Real Estate Investors Association Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/3098303606934618  Michigan Real Estate Invest... 01/26/2023

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Kitsap & Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & Broker The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people!Attributed to Martin Luther King, Jr.Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, © 2008-2023, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 01/26/2023

When we lived in Boston, MA Diane and I both saw this painting and loved it. I will not tell you that we got it for a song.... but it was all about both liking it. Friends and visitors always made favorable comments about it.Now with that said, you can imagine how thrilled I was to see one of our cats Jill admiring it too. Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a h... 01/25/2023

Wholesale Real Estate Tips and Info on Most Cost Effective Mentoring Program for Wholesalers / REIATips in THE CHANGING MARKET from Leading Wholesaler Todd ChunnPlus the Most Cost Effective Mentoring Program• Agent Outreach Strategy • 3 Options Letter of Intent Offer• Negotiating with Sellers by asking the right questionsBring your questions like:• What do have to do differently to Wholesale Deal to Close?• What are the best properties to be going after today?• How are interest rates affecting the market? Please Like Our Video and Subscribe to Our Channel Educational Video on Real Estate Investing plus copies of all our meetings Enjoy Like and Join: https://www.youtube.com/c/RalphMaupin/ The best funding source for all your investor's deals:http://nationalfundingagency.com/  Six Thousan... 01/25/2023

Grab your tooth brush and move right in to this fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with covered carport located in the wonderful 55+ community of Tala Lakes! This friendly gated community is located just minutes to shopping, restaurants & churches! Minutes away to downtown shops, restaurants, iconic Fisherman's village & the new Sunseeker resort! This lakefront condo has a cozy kitchen, spacious living & dining rooms, a master bedroom with walk-in closet and a fully equipped guest bedroom. Also included is a stacked washer & dryer! Relax and unwind on your own private screened lanai while soaking in the serenity of the peaceful lake view! A new outer glass storm door on the front door is being added. This home is immaculate and ready for immediate occupancy. Tala Lakes is a great c... 01/25/2023

I am all about repurposing food, learned it from my mother.... having been rich and poor, the roller coaster ride of leaving Hungary and stopping in Austria and heading to the United States, I learned to be frugal and make food go a long way. The other day I bought some crab Leggs and Diane, and I had a great appetizer for the main course. Needless to say, we had a little left over. Not enough to share as an appetizer hence I decided to make a salad. Repurposing the remaining crab Leggs.If you asked me or Diane, you would hear it was great. Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me dire... 01/25/2023

Real Estate 101  1/25/2023  (Quotes to help & motivate you!)Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great!Attributed to John D. RockefellerThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2023, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author… 01/25/2023

When we took on our first renovation project in our historic town, little did we know that within a few years, we would take on another building project. We now own two, beautiful historic buildings and life is never boring. Investing in our town has been truly rewarding.Today, however, things have really gotten interesting. Taylor Sheridan, the famous producer of Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923, Tulsa Kings, and many more, owns land in our area. Because of this, his production team has been scouting out buildings on our Square to be used in upcoming episodes. We received a call that they have chosen one of our buildings for filming. How F U N is that??? It will be an experience to go through this process. We will be discussing contracts, filming specifics, timeframes, etc. I shall keep you... 01/25/2023

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares: “. . . with slowly improving affordability and a more optimistic economic outlook than previously believed, the housing market could show resilience in 2023.” The three measures used to establish home affordability are home prices, mortgage rates, and wages. Here’s a closer look at each one. 1. Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates shot up to over 7% last year, causing many buyers to put their plans on hold. But things are looking differe... 01/25/2023

"Mortgage Interest Rates Fall To Lowest Levels Since September," according to an article published last week in Reuters.Rising Interest Rates have lowered home prices and slowed down home sales over the course of last year in 2022.We might currently have an opportunity for homebuyers and investors to "pull the trigger," thinking that it's time to buy because we are at a temporary low with mortgage rates.Home sellers, you might be able to use this window of opportunity to sell your home expeditiously!Check out my video describing this great opportunity in American Sign Language, ASL for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing:Looking for an ASL Fluent, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing friendly Realtor for advice about home buying and investment properties?  I service Austin, The Hill Country, Lake Travis, ... 01/25/2023

Each year, we take a break from work and engage in a one-day retreat. I choose a different book each year that we use as a guide for the entire year. It's an opportunity to put the focus on ourselves and to grow as a team.We close our office, escape to an off-site location and put our heads together in order to renew our souls, refocus, and rewire our thinking. The book we are using this year is, Winning the War in Your Mind, by Craig Groeschel. The message of the book is basically, to rid ourselves of "stinkin thinkin"!Taking the time to forget about business for a minute is a great way to begin the year with a much-needed reset. I look forward to this event each year. We ended the retreat by taking everyone to a local spa to enjoy pedicures.Even if you cannot do an entire office team ... 01/25/2023

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right. Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains: “. . . some of the more prominent pandemic trends have changed, so sellers might wish to adjust accordingly to get the best deal possible.” In a more moderate market, how you price your house will make a big difference to not only your bottom line, but to how quickly your house could sell. And the reality is, homes priced right are still selling in today’s market. Why Pricing Your House Appropriately Matters Especially today, your asking price sends a message to potential buyers. If it’s priced t... 01/25/2023