Tomorrow is the first day of May and, like me, you’re probably glad that the allergy season is beginning to wane. Now that the trees are on the tail end of their blooming cycle, let’s show some love for them, shall we? Today is Arbor Day, a day of celebration that we here at DotLoop [...]
Archive | April, 2010
Getting Ready to Purchase a Home
Even though it is currently a buyer’s market, it is still prudent to get pre-approved for a mortgage before you start house hunting. This is an important first step to take as the pre-approval letter from a lender will prove that you are a serious buyer and are able to raise the money needed to [...]
ORES Real Estate Index for March 2010
ORES Real Estate Index for March 2010 By Brian Madigan LL.B. (Ontario Real Estate Source) Here is the “ORES REAL ESTATE INDEX” which tracks the average resale prices of single family homes and condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It also tracks certain benchmark comparisons such as the price of oil and gold, as [...]
Greener Spring & Summer Cleaning
Ironically, spring/summer cleaning can be hazardous to your family’s health – and to the environment. Many common household cleaners contain alcohol, ammonia, bleach, formaldehyde and lye. Some of these ingredients have been linked with neurological, liver and kidney damage, asthma and cancer. Avoid them by making your own green cleaners. Here are some recipes for simple, [...]
Building Your Real Estate Business in Any Economy
While the housing market is just beginning to make its way toward recovery, real estate professionals had to pull out all the stops to remain successful during the last couple of years. The truth is that there are many things that you can to do build your real estate business regardless of the economic climate. [...]
Building Trust and Instilling Confidence as a New Real Estate Licensee
Now that you have completed real estate school earned your real estate license, it is time to start building your business. As a newly licensed real estate agent you will have to work hard to get your name out there and begin to generate a client base. The most important traits that you can have [...]
Tenant Pro Migration
This month I had to complete my Trust Reconciliation for the State of Nevada Real Estate Division. As I reviewed my reports, I noticed my numbers were off even though my accounts had been reconciled every month for the last fiscal year. After spending several days trying to figure out where the error or errors [...]
Don’t (Dis)count Me Out
This weekend, I went shopping, which is a rarity for me because I’m quite the cheapskate. I still wear my favorite fleece sweater that I bought way back in 1995 and my pair of black shoes, though a bit scuffed with some worn down heels, are still affixed to my feet most days of the [...]
Why Texas is doing so much better economically than the rest of the nation
Once a separate nation, Texas has recently been behaving more like an independent economic republic than a regular state. While it hasn’t been immune to the problems plaguing the nation, the Texas housing market, employment rate, and overall economic growth are relatively strong. Chalk some of this up to accidents of geology and geography. But [...]
Mortgage Market Update 4-26-2010
Mortgage Rates were volatile last week on news surrounding the Greece crisis. Rates improved mid-week on fears of a collapse of the Greek economy, and then worsened when a proposed bailout program was announced. Adding to the upward pressure of mortgage rates on Friday was the release of some strong positive economic data including the hottest [...]
“A Serious Evolution of Contracts”
Local Cincinnati agent Kevin Duffy was recently asked about the evolution and future trends of real estate. One of the major problems, as he pointed out, is getting the clients into the negotiation process. Kevin puts it much more eloquently than I ever could, so I’ll let him do the talking: Kevin Duffy dotloop.com
Mutual Driveway or Just a Lane?
Mutual Driveway or Just a Lane? By Brian Madigan LL.B. (Ontario Real Estate Source) The Toronto Star recently ran a couple of articles which concerned neighbours and a driveway dispute. The first was written by Katie Daubs entitled “Driveway Dispute Divides Neighbours”. The second was written by Brendan Kennedy and Katie Daubs entitled “Driveway Spats [...]
Aliso Viejo Short Sale broker market report.
This report is for standard sales and short sales in Aliso Viejo. This article is brought to you by the realtor experts at the Short Sales ASAP group, who are #1 in short sale property listings and closings in Orange County. Currently, there are a total of 38 detached homes listed for sale in Aliso [...]
The Importance of Staging a Luxury Home
Selling a luxury home presents a host of challenges, as the sheer cost of the property means that different rules apply for just about everything – staging included. The Texas market, for example, boasts a great deal of luxury real estate, and opening up your home for a viewing or open house requires a great [...]
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$10000 California First Time Home Buyer and New Home Tax Credit Extended
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Unite Against the Sarasota MLS Board
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Short Sale Heaven Coming April 5th 2010
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The Lones Group – Real Estate Social Media Marketing Firm – Sues Agent For Being A Zebra
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California Senate Bill 94 (SB94): Passes; Not even Attorneys can do it!
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