I just love all these Real Estate shows on the TV lately where an accepted offer arrives and the Realtor declares, "You got the house!" HOLD THE PHONE! I might be the only one that starts getting agitated with that, but it's usually at about this point when I start screaming "NO YOU DON'T!" wh
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10/28/2007
When I first got into Real Estate, I promised my self that I'd keep my vehicle in tip-top, ultra-clean condition, ready at all times for my clients. The reality is however that somehow every time I've got a showing you'll find me making a mad dash out to remove trash, dog hair, nose prints, mai
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10/27/2007
Oregon's State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) may be an excellent source of financing to first time home buyers. Providers of the "Oregon Bond Home Loan" and the "Purchase Assistance Loan" (PAL) programs, the HFA says that this little known resource might just be the solution for home buyers seeki
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10/26/2007
Here's a topic that's almost guaranteed to bring some heat.. the now classic question (or argument) with regard to which type of building construction is better to purchase.. "Stick Built" (classic on-site framed construction) or a home that has been, for the most part, "Manufactured" at a remote
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10/22/2007
If you've never owned any Real Estate before, you might think that buying a home is completely out of your reach, especially with all the talk in the news about the so-called Real Estate/Lending crisis. The fact is however, if you've had a job for at least a year, and have kept your credit at le
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10/16/2007
Since I've been hanging around with a bunch of Realtors I've noticed an interesting corollary with respect to each of my colleague's choice of transportation. If you're looking for a Realtor, and can't quite decide on whom to use, you might want to check out their ride. I'll tell you why in jus
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10/11/2007
The other day I was in the middle of planting a "For Sale" sign on some land I had just listed when a guy pulled up in his truck, leaned his head out the window and hollered something to the effect of "Are you a Realtor?" To that question, the wise guy inside of me was tempted to reply with some
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09/24/2007
Riverfront at its Best !! MLS #: 2709108Price: $729,000Status: Active Request more photos!Agent: Fred JaegerEmail: fred@gilchristrealestate.comPhone: 541 598-5449 Schedule a showingEmail this listingMap this locationDriving DirectionsPrint this listingMortgage calculators Address:152656 Hackamore
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09/21/2007
Rare Opportunity for Something Special MLS #: 2710974Price: $685,000Status: Active Request more photos!Agent: Fred JaegerEmail: fred@gilchristrealestate.comPhone: 541 598-5449 Schedule a showingEmail this listingMap this locationDriving DirectionsPrint this listingMortgage calculators Address:504
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09/21/2007
Hire a local Real Estate Professional. You'll be glad you did in the end. Your local Real Estate professional is your advocate in every regard who's job is to provide you with all possible information and or services that will be of benefit throughout the transaction. A lot of footwork is nee
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09/19/2007
