There's just something about a luxury home that brings out the curiosity in all of us. I guess my own curiosity can easily be satisfied as a Realtor. I have had the privilege of getting through the doors of some pretty amazing and unique properties. It's in the job description. And, included
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11/19/2009
Is there good news on the horizon for Dutchess County homeowners? Two mortgage representatives told me this week in separate conversations that the Dutchess County area is no longer deemed a declining market by the lenders they work for. One rep was specific to state that the term being used no
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11/18/2009
The typical listing appointment discussion:: So what do you think a buyer would be willing to pay for your home? I ask this question. I listen. I take a deep breath and then I give MY pricing opinion/strategy. I watch their jaws drop to the floor. Once again, the sellers are confused about
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11/17/2009
Agents! Did you ever feel like you need to negotiate with a seller BEFORE you even get through the front door with a potential buyer? Don't we do this all the time when we call to schedule showing appointments? How often does it happen that a seller tries to finagle a different showing time? W
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11/13/2009
Hardship is running rampant these days. Everywhere I turn as a real estate agent I hear stories that bring me to tears. Many people are experiencing financial problems, unable to pay their mortgage and getting deeper into debt. Some of my past and present clients have confided in me about the
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11/12/2009
Local real estate statistics were recently published for October 2009. The market update below shows that closed sales and the number of purchase offers accepted are UP since last October, while the inventory of available homes for sale has declined. This is great news for sellers, and should s
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11/12/2009
Once a buyer purchases a house and becomes a homeowner there is usually a lot of time, money and thought that goes into personalizing the property to make it feel like a home. By, adding decorative touches a homeowner begins to gain more and more pride. A little creativity can go a long way and
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11/01/2009
