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2013
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Anyone who has spent any amount of time on Active Rain...could not help but run into Andy Mooers..we have not ever spoken....we have commented back and forth for years and been "rain pals". There isn't one blog in particular that stands out of Andy's collection in our minds...it is the over...
09/29/2013
"You can do the RIGHT thing or the LEGAL thing," ranted the Realtor with bill for the Seller in hand
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Our divorce niche in real estate often means that we are not the first Realtor...but we always say..."that's OK....we are the last....we'll get the house sold." Our new Seller came to us with a bill from his former Realtor...photography, sign installation...she charged an "MLS fee".....
09/28/2013
"The court is appointing you to replace the present Realtor," the attorney said. The call was followed by a detailed email. "I have to warn you...." he continued. Thoughts race thru my head....it is a family law attorney so it is most likely a divorce...maybe there is a restraining order...th...
09/25/2013
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The wisdom of FHA...there is none in this "new rule" ! The new Rule will prohibit brokers and agents from representing both buyers and sellers in FHA SHORT SALES. Brokers and agents from the same brokerage.... We discussed this with NAR some weeks ago. This new rule means that...if you ha...
09/24/2013
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Remodeling can be fun.....we designed our own home and now want to update and upgrade the kitchen. We have recommended lots of contrators over the years for various things as our clients have required them....and now we are making our own choices from these lists of people. The first req...
09/23/2013
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Mom will be 92 October 1st and has come to live with us. Dini (our 16 month old eternal kitten) is her constant companion and dutifully keeps watch outside her bedroom door....occasionally crawling...next to, over...on top of ....Mom....and they have become best friends. Dini is "the nurse"....
09/21/2013
Sometimes, relationships are what any of us "Assume" they are...Because we have a Buyer Agency Contract...both parties may ASSUME...it is a mutually loyalty oath that cannot be broken by any outside influence...and out trusty real estate attorney tells us that is not the law in Wisconsin and h...
09/20/2013
The market is busier than it has been in many places throughout the country and open house signs dot the landscape on weekends more often than they have in the past. While there is always more than one opinion...legal or not...(or as we say...or there would be one lawyer)....from the pen...
09/19/2013
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With a market niche in Divorce....we often have a "court ordered appraisal"" as a part of the course of events....often before we are involved in the transaction or as an expert witness. The object, from the court's standpoint of course, is to find an objective opinion of the value of the ...
09/17/2013
Every year our sphere looks forward to receiving the ONE THING that we believe that they most appreciate from us. Yes...we give them helpful maintenance hints...referrals to lenders and contractors....suggestions for entertainment to new residents....but the ONE THING that they mention the m...
09/15/2013
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WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce