The public's perception of realtors is all glam and mercedes and prada.You can have that real estate.I'm gonna show up in jeans and a t-shirt. Cute but not crazy expensive.I'm gonna show you how to keep
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Did you know that your local United Way office offerd a FREE credit coaching program?I oughtta know, I've been working with them - volunteering my time - to help educate the consumer about the tools available
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Borrowers considering inflating their income, even just a tad, checking the box to indicate they plan to live in the home when they’re not, or exaggerating their job description better think twice. Lenders
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Two IRs tax credits for home enery improvements: 1: The Non-business Energy Property Credit: Homeowners who improve the enery efficienty of their homes, including add insulation, energy-efficient exterior
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San Jose, 95125 SummaryThe median sales price for homes in ZIP code 95125 for Feb 12 to Apr 12 was $560,000. This represents an increase of 2.8%, or $15,000, compared to the prior quarter and a decrease
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You can go fast and get your job done well and still customers can be un-happy. The Realtor asked if I could do a 10 day loan approval and 10 day appraisal. My answer was simply "yes." So a contract
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San Jose SummaryThe median sales price for homes in San Jose CA for Feb 12 to Apr 12 was $403,000. This represents an increase of 6.1%, or $23,000, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 3.6%
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Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space.Trend #1: Maintenance-free sidingWe continue to choose maintenance-free siding that lives as long
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A major key to direct sales is to be known by a lot of people. But sometimes people don't want to see you coming. "There's that insurance salesman", or Realtor, or Financial Planner. Many people are simply
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With distressed properties, including foreclosures (or REOs) and short sales, making up about half of all single-family home sales in California in January, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®,
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With a real shortage of homes coming on to the market, it is truly a seller's market, buyer flock to look at open homes and hope they have an edge over others. While it is true the inventory is low,
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