7/2/2008 7:47:00 AM
appraisals threaten closings
We almost lost a sale on appraisal last month. We reduced the home dramatically in order to "get it sold." We got a contract the next week and were set to close in 30 days. 2 weeks later we are told the appraisal is coming in too low and the deal ...
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2/6/2008 6:46:00 AM
more activity out there
Things are picking up. The interest rates are excellent and buyers are acting. It's still fully a buyers market and prices are still flat (at 2005 levels!) but homes are starting to move. Maybe sellers are wising up to the fact that they have to come down ...
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10/5/2007 3:55:00 PM
landlord/tenant relations
We spent half of yesterday at the Cherokee County courthouse in an eviction proceeding dispute with our tenants. The tenants informed us they were actually moving out Saturday but that they filed the response to the "writ of possession" simply because ...
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8/31/2007 2:53:00 PM
Happy Birthday Dad!
Happy Birthday Dad! The big 75! Congratulations to the most intelligent, insightful, and amazing man! 75 years you say went by too quickly. I am beginning to understand you there, Dad. My Dad is a lifetime PGA member, one of just a few awarded the title Master ...
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8/8/2007 2:25:00 PM
Back to School
It's mid-August in North Atlanta, so we all know what that means. Back to school. School Buses on the roads. And HOT weather. I heard it was 98 degrees out today. My children are on the Fulton County Schools schedule so their first day back is Monday, ...
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8/8/2007 1:51:00 PM
Florida
My husband and I own three investment properties in Pensacola, Florida. One, our "Sea Turtle" is on Perdido Key, which is an amazing investment (that we have to sell :(... ) and the other two are just off the Key in the laid back "Innerarity ...
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6/7/2007 9:57:00 AM
Using a Seller's/Listing Agent
Fact: The vast majority of homes sold eventually are sold by an agent. Some say the number is 80%, but I am sure the number is much higher. Remember back when you bought your home? After weeks or months of looking, you came across a house you liked, made an ...
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6/7/2007 9:55:00 AM
What are Seller Concessions/Contributions?
Many people buying a home may not know about seller concessions, also known as seller contributions. The concept is basically this: The home buyer must pay for certain home financing costs, but an agreement can be made between the buyer and seller where the ...
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6/7/2007 9:53:00 AM
Tips for Seller Negotiations
Be familiar with the entire sales transaction in advance, including closing costs, so you can negotiate from knowledge. Be respectful and fair. Consider offers carefully and let the potential buyers know you have studied what they submitted. Do explain how ...
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6/7/2007 9:50:00 AM
Negotiating Offers on Your Home
Ah, the life of a seller. All the weeks of living with everything spiffed up and on public view. Will you ever again be able to hang your threadbare bath towel on a hook in plain sight? Drop your gym clothes in the entryway? Let your teenage daughter festoon ...
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