I just wanted to take a moment to remind all of us (myself included) that we need to complete our Quadrennial Code of Ethics training. This is free and can be done online at www.realtor.org It must be completed by December 31st by all existing REALTORS. I also want to take a moment to remind the
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11/18/2008
As an agent that handles a lot of short sales I come across many questions regarding the possible tax implications. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 which covers all homes sold or modified in 2007, 2008, and 2009 has cancelled out many homeowners obligation to pay income taxes on
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11/15/2008
I do a great many short sales in my area, an unfortunate result of the economic situation. I am aware of the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=179414,00.html I know I am not a lawyer or a tax specialist and never advise clients on the possible ramificatio
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11/06/2008
Total Market Report is provided to give you an overall picture of the current market conditions.The following report is for single family homes sold in Berkley from October 1, 2008- October 31,2008.Single Family HomesNumber of Homes on Market 38 (down 2 from last report)Average Days
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11/05/2008
5 Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do For all the folks with cell phones. (This should be printed and kept in your car, purse, and wallet. Good information to have with you.)There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies .Your mobile phone can actually be a lif
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10/29/2008
Total Market Report is provided to give you an overall picture of the current market conditions.The following report is for single family homes sold in Berkley from September 1, 2008- September 30,2008.Single Family HomesNumber of Homes on Market 40 (down 1 from last report)Average D
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10/02/2008
Just so we are all clear and on the same page, albiet there are over 451 of them in the bail-out package, below are the artificial sweeteners added on the the "Financial" Bail Out Package. _Provide business tax breaks, including for production of, investment in, and use of renewable fuels. _Requi
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10/02/2008
I am not a typically political person and know it is never wise to bring political discussions into business BUT with what is going on now I can't bite my tongue any longer. This bail out package is about the biggest show of crony backing garbage I hav
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10/02/2008
Take a moment to Remember!!! All the men, women and children that were killed when our country was attacked by such a fierce display of evil! You will always be in my heart!! 9/11/01 NEVER to be forgotten!
09/10/2008
First I want to let you know who Fannie and Freddie are: Fannie was created during the depths of the Great Depression, and Freddie in 1970, to help make mortgages more affordable for homeowners. The companies buy billions of dollars in mortgages each month from commercial lenders. Some are sold t
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09/08/2008
