RISMEDIA, Friday, March 23, 2012— Real estate professionals have become more optimistic about the direction of home values, while homeowners are slightly less positive, according to the latest HomeGain National Home Values Survey. Thirty-seven percent of real estate professionals expect home values to increase, up from 15 percent last quarter, while 25 percent of homeowners… Continue Reading
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Good Neighbor Awards
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Entries for Good Neighbor Awards Five $10,000 Grants will be Awarded! REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary impact on their community, or on the national or world stage, through volunteer work. Five winners are announced each fall in REALTOR® Magazine. Winners are recognized annually at the REALTORS® Conference… Continue Reading
Televiosn sales vs Real Life.
I don’t know about you but when I think of a television commercial, I think of loud announcers yelling about low prices, powerful engines, and how they have the best product. Now combine that with some corny jokes, cheap graphics and a few balloons, and you’ve got just about every commercial on TV. So what made this commercial… Continue Reading
A Layman’s 10 Commandments
1) Prayer is not a “spare wheel” that you pull out in trouble, but is a “steering wheel” that directs the right path throughout the journey. 2) So, why is a car’s windshield so large and the rear view mirror so small? Because our past is not as important as our future. So, look ahead… Continue Reading
Your Credit Score
Most people are aware certain actions can make their credit score to take a tumble: filing bankruptcy, having an account sent to collections, or being foreclosed upon. However, these are not the only actions that can decrease your credit score. Here are some other mistakes that can make your credit tumble. Maxing out… Continue Reading
De-decorate your Home for a faster sell
Before you open your home to buyers De-decorate it. The potential buyers are not there to see your family photos or collectables and stuff. They want to see where they would put their Family Photos, collectables and stuff. You plan on moving anyway, so go ahead and pack those items up ahead of time. Leave… Continue Reading
Mortgage Checklist
Mortgage Checklist The following information is usually required during the loan process: Your Social Security number Valid Driver’s License or picture I.D. Current pay stubs or, if self employed, your tax returns for the past two years Copy of last year’s W-2 (most recent 2 years’ for FHA) Bank statements for the past… Continue Reading
Main Street Businesses
Business brokers typically represent owners of businesses valued well under $2 million that serve a local clientele. Their clients are often referred to as “main street” businesses. “main street” businesses are dry cleaner, gas station, convenience store, restaurant, laundry, lawn care, landscaping, nursery, repair shop, beauty shop, individual franchise, and many other business-to-consumer operations with… Continue Reading
Credit Scores: Small Mistakes that Spell Big Trouble
Credit Scores: Small Mistakes that Spell Big Trouble. Most people are aware of the big actions that can cause your credit score to take a tumble: filing bankruptcy, having an account sent to collections,or being foreclosed upon. However, these are not the only actions that can decrease your credit score. Here are some other mistakes… Continue Reading
“I’m really busy.”
“I’m really busy.” If I had a dime for every time I heard this statement, I would have a bank account that could rival the mega million lottery. This isn’t criticism, sometimes it seems like I spend as much time just trying to stay organized so something doesn’t fall through the cracks as I do… Continue Reading