There is one major draw to Short Sales in today's market. Price. If you look at the current inventory of homes that are available, the Short Sales typically stand out as the best value to be had! When a buyer sees this disparity in price, it can sometimes be very hard to correct their "tunnel vis
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05/04/2009
A few months back the government made first-time home buyers eligible for a tax credit of up to $8000. I get questions about this almost daily and have covered some standard queestions in previous blogs. Here are some more "obscure" questions and answers: Q. I purchased a home that qualifies for
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05/04/2009
Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them? Don't ignore the letters from your lender Contact your lender immediately Contact a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency Toll FREE (800) 569-4287 TTY (800) 877-
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04/29/2009
With the lowest home prices in years, record low mortgage rates and an $8000 tax credit from Uncle Sam NOW really is the perfect time to buy a home! In fact, 50% of today's home buyers are first-time home buyers! As a first-time buyer it's important to understand a few truths about buying, and ow
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04/24/2009
There's so much to do in and around Vancouver this weekend that if you try do it all you'd have to sleep all day Monday! (Probably not the best idea!) Here's a rundown of three great outings: Home & Garden Idea Fair When: April 24, 25 & 26 Where: Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Road in
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04/24/2009
I was in a seminar this morning led by a very successful and inspirational person - Gary Keller. The guy who puts the "Keller" in Keller Williams Realty, the third largest real estate comapny in North America! You don't reach that level of success by accident so I know he knows what he's talking
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04/23/2009
I am a huge fan of money guru Dave Ramsey. His Financial Peace series completely changed the way I look at money and personal and business finances and I can (almost) shout his "Debt Freeeeeeee!" warrior call! This Thursday, April 23rd, Dave is holding a nationally simulcast event called Town Hal
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04/21/2009
Remember the days of multiple offers? Houses on the market for only a few days? Buyers who were so eager to buy, they were willing to pay more than list price? Seems like just yesterday... ...Beause it was! I am in my third multiple offer situation in as many weeks! And I had clients recently mis
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04/17/2009
Jamie Carroll | Keller Williams Premier Partners | jamie@myrealtorisjamie.com | 360-609-6775 112 W 38th St., Vancouver, WA Adorable Lincoln Cottage 2BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $215,000 Year Built 1938 Sq Footage 1,504 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified
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04/14/2009
March saw another decrease in new home construction as builders have started 72% fewer homes than in March of 2008. Only 22 permits to build single-family residences were taken as compared to 78 permits in the same month last year. Since January only 59 homes have been started, compared to 198 ho
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04/14/2009
