By Roselind on September 24, 2008
In a slower real estate market, sellers cannot afford to ignore any part of the marketing process. Price, preparation, and presentation must be excellent in order to attract a buyer. The price must be set realistically. Preparation should include fresh paint, de-cluttering, updated floor materials, and no glaring repair needs. And, presentation should be meticulous, [...]
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By Roselind on September 22, 2008
Condominium is a form of ownership of real estate. In this type of ownership the owner has individual title to the air space inside the unit, plus an undivided interest in the buildings and land. Condominium ownership is guided by a set of declarations that are written at the time of creation of the development. [...]
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By Roselind on March 20, 2008
My clients were the kind of folks who plan carefully. Their home had been staged to perfection. Lights on. Cookies on the counter. A contract was received just in time. Everything went smoothly. Closing was set for Friday morning On a Wednesday afternoon I received an urgent call. Their movers were supposed to arrive that [...]
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By Roselind on March 20, 2008
About five years ago we worked with some clients coming to Austin, Texas, from California. I was a little shocked by their choice of mortgage – a 100%, interest-only loan. At the risk of sounding a little backwater, I asked them, Why would you not want to pay off your loan? Their answer was, We [...]
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