6/28/2009 5:58:00 PM
Home Sales Continue Rising Trend
According to the National Association of Realtors®, sales of existing homes showed another gain in May, benefiting from favorable affordability conditions and a first-time buyer tax credit. May’s increase was the first back-to-back monthly gain since ...
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5/29/2009 8:31:00 PM
Home Sales Increasing in Many Areas
According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), historically high housing affordability and low mortgage interest rates, combined with buyer opportunities in the distressed sales market, have increased home sales in many areas of the country. ...
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5/22/2009 11:03:00 PM
Cleaning Your Home the Green Way
Everybody's going green! Whether you've jumped on the bandwagon or not, it can't hurt to make an attempt to use less toxic household cleaners. Many detergents, fabric softeners, ammonia and bleaches have negative affects on your health and the ...
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5/22/2009 10:57:00 PM
Remove Any Favorite Items Before Listing
Obviously, sellers want their home to look its best when an agent is showing it to a potential buyer, but be careful not to put too much emphasis on anything that is not included in the sale price, for example, custom window coverings, chandeliers, audio-video ...
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5/22/2009 10:53:00 PM
First-Time Buyers Responding to Incentives
According to the National Association of Realtors®, existing-home sales eased in March but first-time buyers are responding to low mortgage interest rates and tax credits. Lewisville, Flower Mound, and Highland Village remained steady but first time home ...
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2/22/2009 12:16:00 AM
Know the four different types of listing agreements
Usually in my listing presentation I will explain to my potential clients the four different types of listing agreements and the benefits of each one. I thought I would write about it in my blog to help educate potential clients and the typical consumer out ...
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2/20/2009 9:22:00 PM
12 Tips on Finding a Good Contractor
When you can't do it yourself, it's time to find a good contractor. Following are some tips to help you find a good one: 1. Avoid the yellow pages; anyone can buy an ad. 2. Get recommendations from family, friends and co-workers. 3. Deal only with ...
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11/7/2008 9:54:00 PM
To Move or Not to Move: That Is the Question
People move for a variety of reasons, but before you make that big decision, sit down and consider what it is you're trying to accomplish. Obviously, if you don't like your neighborhood, that's one thing. But, if it's a new kitchen, extra bedroom, ...
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11/7/2008 9:51:00 PM
Existing-Home Sales Improving
According to the National Association of Realtors®, existing-home sales increased last month as buyers responded to more favorable housing affordability conditions. Existing-home sales -- including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops -- rose ...
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10/10/2008 5:56:00 PM
Clean your screens before winter comes.
Many home owners remove and clean their window screens before storing them for the winter. This can prolong the life of the screen, and -- if you clean the windows too -- will make your winter view crystal clear. Here are a few tips to make the task easier: ...
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