Let's remember how bad it really was! My general territory is in the Essex and Middlesex Counties of Massachusetts. We had a storm in May of 2006 which has been etched into history as the "Mother's Day Storm". The major storm actually started on Friday May 12th and continued through the we...

03/14/2010

"Peace Of Mind" Listing Program

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My New Program for those who doubt the market data. I take great pride in my ability to establish a listing price that will attract offers. Unfortunately, not everyone likes to hear what the market is saying. I understand that some NEED to get a certain price in order to accomplish their overall...

03/04/2010

Private Sale, Short Sale, Forclosure or REO What Is The Best Deal?

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The answer is .... All Of The Above!!! First and foremost, in order to get the best deal, the property itself must meet the majority of your needs and have the fewest drawbacks. If you can find a private sale that meets your needs, but costs more than an REO that would take a ton of money to brin...

03/03/2010

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