David Chamberlain's (chambewm) Blog

 For new agents the cost to start doing business is probably more than they expected. A website is necessary in todays market place, Sellers expect it, buyers are drawn in by them. Most buyers start their search online and your presence should not be limited to your offive website or realtor.com....

We own a 2bdr, 1 bath condo in Cambridge, MA and have it listed at $317,000It is not a luxury property but it's clean, well-kept and in excellent location. Walking distance to Central Square, MIT, Kendall, Inman Square. It's a quiet community but very close to the city life of Cambridge and Bosto...

Press Release Metcalf Bank, Lee's Summit, Missouri, Assumes All of the Deposits of American Sterling Bank, Sugar Creek, Missouri FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2009 Media Contact: LaJuan Williams-Dickerson (202) 898-3876 E-mail: lwilliams-dickerson@fdic.gov   American Sterling Bank, Sugar Creek,...

On April 10, 2009, the State Bank Commissioner by order of the Banking Board of the Colorado Division of Banking closed the New Frontier Bank, Greeley, CO and named FDIC as Receiver. All insured, non-brokered deposits were transferred to the newly created Deposit Insurance National Bank of Greele...

My company set me up with loan sifter today, I want to recomend the program to other mortgage brokers. This technology integrates directly into our specific lenders on a real-time basis so you can instantly run scenarios to find out which of our lenders are offering the most competitive rates.  I...

Part 2 Buyers side Before you shop for an agent make sure you get pre-approved for a loan. That way if you have any credit issues you can fix them while you are looking for a home. Also why waste your time searching for a home when you don't know how much a lender will lend you. Web Reference: ht...

This is broken into two parts because the sellers needs are different than the buyers needs. Someone could use the same agent for both sides of the transaction however, it is not necessary.      Sellers: Your agent should be willing to do open houses, print advertising, internet advertising and s...

Why don't agents show flat fee listings? Agents do show flat fee listings not all, but most. I try to avoid it if possible. A lot of people seem to say "but it is in the best interest of the buyer to show all homes". No it is not, it is in the best interest of the buyer for me to find the buyer ...

Hombuying  101: An in-depth analysis of your role and the role of the mortgage broker, real estate agent, title company, sellers and all other interested parties including the mother-in-law.             The first step once you have decided to purchase a home is to get your finances in order. If  ...