This is a secret that most buyers, sellers and Realtors are not aware of! The code of ethics prevents a Reatlor from communicating with the seller or buyer of another Realtor when meeting to show a home. They may say hello and non-essential conversation but may not ask for information about the
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10/28/2010
It is advertised and promoted that the seller will pay up to 3% of the purchase price towards the buyers cclosing costs. This practice should be avoided if at all possible. There are several reasons that this is a bad idea: Most often buyers asking for closing costs are buying with FHA financ
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10/23/2010
This story reads like a psycho Halloween story! I have been working with a mortgage broker for the past three years. This lender had been a trusted friend prior to earning my respect and referral business. This gentleman became my go to guy and my first choice of lenders to get my clients quali
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10/19/2010
Newsletter to my clients and friends October/November 2010 Dear Clients and Friends, Signs are showing that the economy and real estate market is in recovery mode. Notice that restaurants are filling up, freeways have more cars and even gas stations isles are full. These are indications that pe
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10/16/2010
How many times and in how many ways can I express just how bad we will all feel in 5 - 10 years when we look back and realize that we missed this opportunity. I know that it seems self serving, as a Realtor, to push buyers to buy a home and feel that it is in their best interest and not mine. I
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10/13/2010
It looks as though the long expected flood of foreclosures, also called the shadow inventory, has once again been put on hold. There are irregularities in the title of many foreclosure properties and this must be dealt with prior to releasing homes by the banks. This is a reprieve for those in
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10/09/2010
Many buyers start looking for a home with the plans of buying in a few months. The problem with this process is that often a buyer looks at home when they are not prepared to buy and find that "perfect" home. This often sets the standard to what the buyer will accept when they decide to buy. T
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10/04/2010
Realtors are now complaining that they are running into multiple offers here in Southern California. I know that all of a sudden leads are popping up and people are responding to my messages and setting up appointments. It is amazing how the human mind or the American mind seem to have a rhythm
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09/30/2010
