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RECENT BLOG POSTS
In this market we are getting loads of calls from supposed buyers who are self-proclaimed investors.  We hate to generalize, bit quite a few of them will be real time wasters.  If they are real potential investors, then they should be willing to come to your office to discuss the strategies and g...
12/14/2008
We are constantly working with buyers and have found an important first step (maybe second to getting an loan approval).  Neighborhoods - buyers need to do some homework. Of course if they are out of state buyers, Realtors will have to do this for them.  The entire house hunting process is much e...
12/14/2008
I am a little confused.  What in the world is a Re-Blog and why would I use it.  Sorry to ask what may seem to be a straight forward function, but I see the button and am not sure what it will do.  Any enlightenment that I can get will be greatly appreciated.  Maybe we need to have a help line fu...
12/11/2008
With the market prices very low, it is the right time to look for "fixers".  Why so I say that?  In addition to the low price , the loan rates are low (and going lower - we think), and the really slow economy has made skilled trade helpers easy to find (and very negotiable on their prices).  One ...
12/09/2008
Blatant abuse of power -- and for personal gain -- have our politician become even more emblazoned?  I really find this unnerving and want the bums to go to jail for good.  We have to set an example to the others that are having dishonest thoughts - lessons need to be learned, can a public offici...
12/09/2008
If the rumor mill is correct (and I think it is) there may be help on the way for real estate sales.  It is rumored that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be offering 4.5% home loans in the very near future.  Wow - if that doesn't get the buyers to get off the fence, I am not sure they are real buy...
12/08/2008
It seemsincredible, but banks are not the best at being careful.  We sure do seem to find the bad ones.  In the last four REO deals we have done, each one has a common characteristic -- they lose paperwork.  I now keep copies of everything close at hand, knowing there is a good chance that I will...
12/08/2008
I have decided to drop in a link to a post that I did this summer.  The concepts are just as valid today.  I hope that some of you find it interesting reading.  In my practice I see way too much emphasis on the value people attribute to their home.  We love real estate as an investment vehicle, b...
12/05/2008
Hello to all.  I want let you all know that I have another "Blog" that will introduce you to me and my variety of thoughts.  It will take me a little timeto get up to speed on the AR blog, but I will get there.  My posts will be mostly about real estate and very little about just "chatter" - so p...
12/05/2008