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It happens to the best of us ... we get a little older, and signs of age start to creep up slowly but surely. A wrinkle here, a worn out part there, blotchy colors, and suddenly you're tired and feeling your age .... sigh .... it happens. Don't worry ~ with a little "cosmetic surgery" you'll be ...
08/12/2010
Everybody is concerned when it is the best time to buy. Are we at the bottom yet? Can it be any bottom..er? That is the question. At least this is what I see a lot on AR. It is like asking whether we are already dead. Pinching ourselves does not really help, as we are afraid to inflict pain, and ...
08/04/2010
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Great information on getting your home ready to sell quickly! We were out showing homes and began wondering why so many occupied homes are not properly prepared for showings. The sellers knew we were going to show their home several hours in advance and yet most of them were not "show-ready" when...
08/04/2010
3 bed 2 bath Homes and townhomes for sale in Leucadia, Encinitas CA. Right now there are some great homes for sale in Leucadia. The lots are typically bigger than your cookie-cutter tract home lots, the streets are not set up in a grid matter,and the best attribute of Leucadia? The community's...
08/04/2010
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CAN YOU USE GIFT MONEY AS A DOWN PAYMENT TO PURCHASE A HOME? Interest rates are low, prices are low, and you are trying to scrounge together enough for a down payment to buy the home you can finally afford (but don't have quite enough for the down payment). I think there a lot of young couple...
08/04/2010
IS THE ORIGINATION "POINT" DEDUCTABLE?? YES! The IRS says so! As always, we are not CPA's, so make sure you CONSULT A TAX EXPERT ON ADVICE REGARDING TAX MATTERS!! IS THAT ORIGINATION POINT ON YOUR HUD-1 DEDUCTIBLE? READ THE IRS WEB SITE AND THE ANSWER IS PROBABLY YES, YES, YES. YOU'D BE SU...
08/04/2010
This is not a good situation, but we can help Carolyn! What's in a name?? Read on...Carolyn Capalbo Is A REALTOR In Northern Virginia That Needs Your Help Carolyn Capalbo is a real estate agent in Northern Virgina that is being punished for having the wrong name. In 2008 a women with the same n...
08/04/2010
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Advice for a Rain Camp Virgin. Yes, I said Virgin... Rain Camp is coming to San Diego in 2 days and I am so excited I can hardly contain myself! This will be my first Rain Camp experience and I'm sure it will be worth it for our business and online presence here in the Rain.... Does anyone have ...
08/03/2010
Great information for the struggling homeowner. It is definitely good to know your options with such a huge investment! Today, Fannie Mae has unveiled a new website featuring the Know Your Options program. It can be found at KnowYourOptions.com. It is intended to help homeowners that are havin...
08/03/2010
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This is definitely a good read for new agents and seasoned Realtors alike!It's hard to believe that fall is around the corner. Having spent 12 years as a REALTOR® myself, I know that this is one of the busiest and most important times for agents. It's a time to review your business approach, and...
08/03/2010