4/2/2008 9:33:00 AM
Sellers Should Not Under Any Circumstances Try To Influence Appraisers
Sellers should be wary of pushing appraisers for higher values. In years past I've heard appraisers complain, but comply to justify higher values for homesellers. That practice stopped here in Ohio with the declining market. If you call an appraiser now ...
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11/27/2007 9:38:00 PM
Our Area demographics (Toledo, Ohio)
Demographics City Avg. County Avg. State Avg. National Avg. Neighborhood type Population 298,446 653,695 11,478,006 299,398,484 Pop. density 3,698.1 403.1 281.0 81.6 Percent male 47.9% 48.5% 48.9% 49.1% Percent female 52.1% 51.5% 51.1% 50.9% Median age 34.8 ...
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11/27/2007 9:36:00 PM
Sherrif Sale = School Of Hard Knocks
Recently, I listed a home that a first time investor had rehabbed. She had purchased the home without any real estate counsel. She also had purchased the home from a sherrifs sale and the property was transfrred via a sherrifs deed. While there are no absolutes ...
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11/27/2007 9:27:00 PM
Home values to rebound in 2008 according to NAR
Home prices are expected to recover in 2008 with existing-home sales picking up late this year and new-home sales rising early next year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®. Lawrence Yun, NAR senior economist, said ...
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11/27/2007 6:55:00 PM
7 Budget concious kitchen makeovers
Save money on cabinets. Cabinets are generally the single most expensive element in any kitchen design. Fortunately, there are many ways to save money: Refinishing or replacing cabinet doors can make a huge improvement at a fraction of the cost of new cabinets. ...
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11/27/2007 6:48:00 PM
U.S. Conference of mayors predicts dire consequences from foreclosures
Meeting in Detroit -- one of the cities hit hardest by foreclosures -- the group said that weaker market demand and large inventories of homes for sale would have reduced home values by $676 billion in 2008. With the added impact of the foreclosure and mortgage ...
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11/27/2007 6:37:00 PM
10 Home Staging Tips
Grimy bathroom walls are a major red flag to buyers. Here is an easy way to get rid of surface mold: Mix a spray bottle with one part water and one part bleach. Just spray it on the wall, and watch the mold disappear. Give it a fresh coat of paint, and your ...
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11/27/2007 6:24:00 PM
10 Easy Tips To winterize Your home
10 easy tips to winterize your home : 1. Clean those gutters Once the leaves fall, remove them and other debris from your home's gutters -- by hand, by scraper or spatula, and finally by a good hose rinse -- so that winter's rain and melting snow can ...
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10/25/2007 12:48:00 PM
Home Equity Loans VS. Second Mortgages
When considering between home equity lines and second mortgages It really comes down to what suits "your" needs! Here 's a thought to consider though. If you are thinking about a home equity line of credit you also might want to consider a more ...
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10/25/2007 12:42:00 PM
What Is A Lease To Own Purchase?
September 20, 2004, February 20, 2007 What Is a Lease-to-Own Purchase? A lease-to-own house purchase (also "rent-to-own purchase" or "lease purchase") is a lease combined with an option to purchase the property within a specified period, ...
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