The 'Extension Saga' is finally over. I have been vying for Ripley's Believe It or Not in the category of the most viable contract extensions in real estate history. Over the past 8 months I have been reporting on the number of extensions written on this one contract. It started with a contract
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09/19/2008
I just got an internet lead from a site that I subscribe to for a hefty price. It is only the second lead in 4 months and it cost $2400. Of course, they guaranteed 50-100 leads a month. Anyway - it didn't live up to its hype. Back to the lead. I made an appointment to make a presentation for
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09/18/2008
As part of my daily ritual of life, I log on to my Active Rain blog. Today was no different. What a surprise it was to see the dramatic change. Larger pictures, fewer categories, highlighted realtors from Myrtle Beach. Was this a long time in the planning? What was the purpose of it? Does so
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09/17/2008
I woke this morning to two very dire reports about the financial market today - from our preferred lenders. it definitely left me unsettled. The real estate market is in for some more bad days ahead. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have determined that lenders cannot offer a non-conforming loan abov
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09/15/2008
PaulCataldo | Beach Destinations Realty | 843.283.3009 1525 Biltmore Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC Southern Style Stucco Home with Grand Porches 3BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $699,000 Year Built 2003 Sq Footage 2,814 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Siz
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09/14/2008
English Tudor Home for Sale 6676 Potter Rd, Rome, NY 13440 View Map Truly unique one of a kind home offers spacious rooms and an attached 20' x 40' heated in ground pool. First floor has construction with brick and stucco facade. Main floor has sunken family room with round gas fireplace, newly
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09/11/2008
Myrtle Beach and surrounding communities continue to struggle in this unusual market. Hopefully, the news that Fannie and Freddie are under new management with the government at the helm, will change the real estate market for all of us. Total Listings 21,314 Residential Listings 6713
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09/10/2008
Finally there may be some truly great reason to celebrate. The government's intervention in the Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae mortgage fiasco may turn the housing market around. Since these organizations control half of the mortgages an infusion of cash will prevent them from collapsing. Chaos wo
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09/08/2008
The summer tourist season has officially ended in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Kids are back to school, colleges are in session and parents are back to their regular routine. The fun continues, however, in our area with several fall festivals on the horizon. The weather is beautiful here in
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09/05/2008
The impending hurricane is on track to hit Myrtle Beach along the Grand Strand and we are getting ready. Paul has just finished pulling in all the outdoor furniture, the barbeque, and the portable kitchen. My garage is full. Our neighbor graciously allowed us to store our car in her garage. W
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09/04/2008
