9/3/2008 1:06:00 PM
GMAC Mortgage is Closing its Retail Offices
GMAC said today that they will close all of its mortgage retail offices. This is a little bit of a shock to me, but I dont necessarily think it should be. The local GMAC Mortgage office in Missoula has been cutting back it's mortgage brokers for quite ...
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9/1/2008 12:26:00 PM
2008 Tour of Homes Winners
Here are the Bitterroot Building Industry Association's Tour of Homes Results: Peoples Choice Skalkaho Bend by Pigman Builders Hidden Valley Hideaway by Riversong Builders The Sierra by Silver Mountain Builders Professional Judging Results Best of Show ...
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8/19/2008 1:12:00 PM
Tips for Sellers for a Great Showing
Whether you are a FSBO or have an agent there are a few things you can do before a showing to make you house more appealing. Probably the most basic is open the windows. Natural light is so much better on the eyes. Get rid of the clutter. Throw dirty laundry ...
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8/12/2008 11:01:00 AM
Bitterroot Building Industry Association Tour of Homes
This weekend is the annual Tour of Homes for the Bitterroot Valley. I am very excited. My favorite part is seeing all of the finish work. The detail and intricacies of the finish work are amazing. In fact after last years' tour my, then fiancee, and I ...
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8/5/2008 1:49:00 PM
Lesson from My Father
Anthony Martinez is my father. Today is his birthday, as I reflect on him I remember one of the lessons he taught me from a very young age. First I will give you a little bit of background knowledge. He was a salesman. Even when that was not his trade (even ...
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8/4/2008 5:02:00 PM
President Signed the Housing Stimulus Package
As many of you may be aware, the President signed the Housing Stimulus Package last week. What does this mean for you? Well if you are a first time homebuyer this could mean that you get a $7,500 tax credit. If you are a FHA buyer this increases your loan ...
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7/30/2008 10:28:00 AM
Roy Brown came to Hamilton
Candidate for Governor Roy Brown came to Hamilton Yesterday the 29th. Roy made time in his busy schedule to meet with other local candidates as well as the local Realtors and Builders. Among those in attendance were: Greg Chilcott (incumbent candidate for ...
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7/24/2008 11:00:00 AM
House Passes Stimulus Package
The House of Representatives passed the Housing Stimulus Package. What happens next? The Senate will need to confirm it, which is expected to happen; the President will need to sign it into law, which is also expected to happen. What does this all mean? Here ...
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7/22/2008 11:03:00 PM
College Options
As college approaches parents everywhere are making preparations for sending their kids off to the big scary world of higher education. Many decisions must be made before college starts in September. What major will I have? Will I have a job? How do I make ...
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7/10/2008 9:37:00 AM
Tip for FSBO..... Lighten your Pictures
One of the most common mistakes in real estate is having pictures too dark. I have even seen real estate agents make this mistake but most of the time it is done by a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). A dark picture, besides having less detail, gives a gloomy feel ...
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