admin on February 8th, 2010

I have been absent from this site for a while.  But I plan to start writing again weekly.  There is so much that needs to be said about Real Estate.  I think the market saw the MOST change in the 9 years I have been a realtor just last year.  I have a feeling that those [...]

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admin on July 16th, 2009

I am falling behind on my website.  Life and work has gotten a little busy.   We have had houses listed and sold in the meantime.  However, we currently have SIX houses for sale! 
They currently range in price from $350K to $120K.  Hopefully when I get back in town (I’m on vacation) I can write about them. 
Jolynn [...]

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admin on May 13th, 2009

Real Estate is really seeing a change.  It has been overwhelming these past few months just trying to keep up with everything that is going on.  Texas (at least my area: North Tarrant, South Denton) is no longer seeing a buyers market in the smaller houses (under $150K).  There are just too many buyers.  These [...]

Continue reading about Transitional Period in Real Estate

admin on February 13th, 2009

SOME OF THIS INFORMATION HAS CHANGED!  PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS!
 
A short sale is not a foreclosure. And the process for a short sale is different than a foreclosure. 
 
Short sales are still owned by the seller and NOT the bank.  However, most short sales are at least 90 days behind in house payments.  So the [...]

Continue reading about Understanding the Short Sale Process (for your sellers)

A short sale is not a foreclosure.  And the process for a short sale is different than a foreclosure. 
 
Short sales are still owned by the seller and NOT the bank.  However, most short sales are at least 90 days behind in house payments.  So the seller hopes the bank will agree to let them [...]

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admin on January 30th, 2009

A young couple decided to buy their first home.  They pick out a really cute house.  I write up the contract and the contract is accepted.  The lender starts working on the loan.
A few weeks later the lender calls me and says it would be best for this couple if they could roll in $7000 [...]

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admin on January 21st, 2009

Several years ago, I assisted an attorney and his girlfriend in finding a home.  She fell in love with a very expensive 5,000+ sq feet home that overlooked Lake Grapevine (in Texas).  This house was also in a wonderful location.  The house was located on a cul-de-sac and only two private streets made up the whole [...]

Continue reading about Protecting Your Client and Yourself

admin on January 12th, 2009

For Sale By Owners (FSBO’s) are a great group to prospect.  They want to sell.   The trick is convincing them they need a Real Estate Agent to do it.
The only advantage a For Sale By Owner has is saving the commission.  But statistics show they really don’t save the commission.  They are often on the market [...]

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admin on January 7th, 2009

Honesty is always the best policy.  This is especially true when selling a home.  
Every home has undergone some type of repair.  Some homes are even sold that are in need of repair.  The best thing a homeowner can do is disclose all information about the condition of the home.  Most buyers will discover whatever it [...]

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admin on January 5th, 2009

I love this time of year. You get to look at the past and decide how to make the future better. A new year is always a great time to evaluate your life.
I have actually taught a couple classes on goal setting and have been to a few goal setting classes myself. And from those [...]

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