Good Morning All,I was reading an article on Inman News today about the ongoing debate about syndication of listings. I raised the question about whether we are deceiving the public by syndicating our
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For quite a while now so much of the media attention and even Real Estate Agent's attention has been focused on the foreclosure and short sale market that we may have neglected our First Time Homebuyers.
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Good Afternoon Everyone, I know, it has been ages since I posted to this blog. I have been one busy Real Estate Agent. Although July was pretty sluggish in the White Mountains, August has made up for
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Dear Schana:
Yes, the investors are coming back in an offering cash in the Phoenix metro. Homes sales and prices were up in June. As in your case, mutiple bids are coming in. The seller often will take a lower price on a cash offer over a financed offer. They close faster and are less likely to fall through with bank appraisal issues and approval issues.
Keep trying, you will get one.
Jeff Masich
HomeSmart Realty
Arizona Homes and Land... more
I was thinking today about how we were instructed when we started to sell Real Estate. Everyone told us no matter what was happening, when an Associate asked us how we were doing we were supposed to
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Good Monday Morning Everyone, The good news this morning is that some of the evacuees from the Springerville & Eagar area have been allowed to return home. The Wallow wildfire is still raging but
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As long as the Fed is backing everything the Banks do we are helpless to work against them. They violate every State's Laws with their addendums, they dictate how and when the buyer can use a home they want to purchase, they dicate everything from lending rates to how the foreclosures are sold. They stall and stall on the Short Sales or Loan Mods because they would rather foreclose and get more money from the Fed because they are the "poor" banks and they are losing so much money.
Just heard that Barney has decided that the lending underwriting guidelines may be too strict and they are hurting the housing recovery. DUH.......look in the mirror my friend, you put those guidelines in place and everything you have tried to "fix" you have made worse. It is a sad day we live in and it is a tough industry we work in because the obstacles that are put in our way are often too big to overcome.... more
It is common for 2-4 homes to share a well. Originally it was very expensive to dig a well so neighbors would get together to share the expense and resulting water.
Jennifer, How long ago did you build the house? You might want to have an appraisal done to determine what the home would bring in today's marketplace. Homes are selling if they are priced competatively, but if you are looking to buck the market trends you will be frustrated with the results you will get.... more
Good Friday Morning Everyone, I hope this find Spring morning finds everyone well. It has been a busy week for me and for our Company. As of this morning we are now in our new location in the Torreon
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It's time to put on our funny hats, our funny clothes and get out into the garden. Spring time here in the White Mountains of Arizona, brings out many neighbors. We plant our vegetables, and prepare
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I would highly suggest that you consult with an attorney in the state you reside. Everyone's circumstances are different and the amount that you may invest in good legal advice from your attorney will pay off for you.
Best of luck to you and your family.
Marce Wildman... more
HI there, That is pretty far out there - going rate is $25k or less for a 40 and that is even a tough sale now. As for development, only if it is green, solar/generator only and the road is tough.... more
Good Saturday Morning Everyone, I have a question for you today? What would you do if you found the perfect property at the right price, would you move or let fear stop you from buying it? Fear, such
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Good Morning Everyone, I have posted in the past that a Seller Carry might be an option for a seller if they do not have a loan against their property or they have a property that will be difficult to
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Okay, where is everyone? It has been so quiet today you would think that everyone has fallen off the face of the earth. I can't remember the last time it has been this quiet. Even the Holidays were
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Good Sunday Morning Everyone, I'll just bet you thought you were never going to hear from me again. Well, it has been a very hectic and exciting first week in 2011. As of New Year's Day I made the
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ow many times does this happen? You get out on the listing appointment, you got through your whole presentation and you are ready to sign papers, hurray, you got a new listing. Well, not quite. Now
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Okay, so I get notice a few days ago that the REALTORS.COM link for Show My Listings on Facebook was going away. So I pull up the instructions on how to set up a Business Page on Facebook and link the
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Good Saturday Morning Everyone, As I was driving in to work today I saw at least 2 "For Sale by Owner" signs. It got me to thinking, what are they thinking? Why would someone who wants to sell their
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