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Things Are Looking Up!

I've been reading a lot of market related news lately...and the news is good!  About time, right? There are actually fewer active and new listings on the market at the moment which, along with an increase in sales activity, has lowered the overall inventory which, in my opinion, is a good thing.  Average sales price for the last reporting month were up over 4% versus the previous year, which I'm sure everyone will look at…


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Water Intrusion…a Breakthrough!

Water Intrusion and Thermal Imaging...a Breakthrough! (Part 1)   Not only do I spend the majority of my time working with buyers and sellers looking to buy or sell classic  or historic homes, but I also put my money where my mouth is and bought myself a classic 1900's bungalow six years ago (technically my house was once a bungalow, but now it looks like a bungalow from the front, but a Queen Anne from the back and …


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Renting vs Buying – The Numbers

Check out this quick video from Vince Kingston, mortgage broker extraordinaire, regarding renting versus buying.  Buying doesn't make sense for everybody, but if it fits your budget and lifestyle, the numbers are rather compelling.…


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Working with Banks: A Love Story

Ah, the big, bad bank! Realtors and buyers tremble in fear and bow down to the bank's dominance while meekly accepting any and all terms the bank sends their way. The numbers don't lie, if you're a buyer in today's market, it's quite likely you'll run across at least a handful of REOs, bank owned properties. While most agents and savvy buyers understand that REOs often represent value and know that deals are to be had, they…


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