1/29/2010 1:02:00 AM
Costly Selling Mistake #3
Losing Your Ground in Negotiations. The complications and technicalities of a real estate transaction can be very confusing. The goal is to be in the driver's seat, and preparation is critical to protecting your best interests. Call me for more information ...
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1/9/2010 1:10:00 AM
Costly Mistake #2..
Selling in Your Spare Time. Getting your home sold takes more than just putting a sign on the lawn or an ad on the internet. You need to make sure the right prospects know about your home. That one call that you missed could have been "the one that got ...
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1/5/2010 6:04:00 PM
Seven Sure-Fire Ways to Make Your Home Sale Self-Destruct And How You Can Avoid Them
MISTAKE #1 - Pricing With Your Heart, Not Your Head . An asking price not based on the most accurate and up-to-date market information can be instant death for a home sale. You need to know if you’re asking too much or much too little. Check back tomorrow ...
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12/11/2009 5:02:00 PM
Christmas Decorating Ideas
Along with the Christmas festivities comes the desire to decorate your home with twinkling lights, wreaths, trees and even yard ornaments featuring the theme of the holidays. If you want to make your next Christmas decorating venture a real holiday treat, ...
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11/24/2009 11:33:00 AM
Real Estate Trends - Victoria & Saanich
In order to keep up-to-date of real estate trends in Greater Victoria below you will find listing and sale statistics for Saanich and Victoria. For all other areas (Western Communities, Pennisula, etc.) please do not hesitate to contact me at 250-477-7291. ...
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11/14/2009 8:46:00 PM
California Conference
Just finished hearing former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speak about economic renewal and outlook of US economy here at the National Association of Realtors Conference in San Diego. (She spent her birthday speaking to 5,000 realtors.) Interesting ...
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9/24/2009 1:22:00 AM
TIRED OF RENTING?
1ST TIME HOME BUYER SEMINAR Tuesday, October 20th, 7-9pm Juan de Fuca Recreation Center From Pre-Approval to Possession Topics include: - 1st time homeowner programs - New rules about using RRSP’s - Fixed rate versus variable rate - Pay off your mortgage ...
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8/14/2009 6:52:00 PM
6 REASONS TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME
1. Appreciation . Real estate has long-term, stable growth in value. While year-to-year fluctuations are normal, median existing-home sale prices have increased on average 6.5 percent each year from 1972 through 2005, and increased 88.5 percent over the last ...
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8/14/2009 6:48:00 PM
Tips for First Time Home Buyers:
- Don't be in a hurry. This is a big decision and committment. You want to be sure the property you choose is somewhere you will feel at home for at least the next 2 to five years. - Know your mortgage options. Talk to a mortgage broker and determine the ...
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7/23/2009 12:59:00 AM
PROS & CONS OF CONDO LIVING
Condominiums and townhouses offer an affordable option to single-family homes and they’re ideal for those who appreciate a maintenance-free lifestyle. But before you buy, make sure you do your due diligence. Here are some important things to consider: ...
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