One Warm Coat . . . or REALTORS nag clients to clean out your closet! Realtors nag our clients about cleaning out closets before they put their home on the market, but this time, THIS Realtor is asking you to clean out your closet as a charitable act. Encouraged by Social Media guru, ... Continue Reading » about One Warm Coat . . . or REALTORS nag clients to clean out your closet!
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I am getting absolutely addicted to posterous – the easiest way to blog.
I am getting absolutely addicted to posterous - the easiest way to blog. It doesn't REPLACE my Active Rain blog, but it's a perfect addition. You gotta check it out: posterous.com And check out my posterous blog: loricain.posterous.com And I love that you can set up your posterous blogs to feed to ... Continue Reading » about I am getting absolutely addicted to posterous – the easiest way to blog.
Property flipping guidelines extended by FHA until May 2010! What does this mean?
Via Colleen Craig (Southern California Mortgage Professional):Property Flipping guidelines extended by FHA , until May 2010! What does this mean and who does this affect? What is property flipping? No .......it's not flipping your home with another couple as seen in ... Continue Reading » about Property flipping guidelines extended by FHA until May 2010! What does this mean?
Books for Antique Home Owners
This Boston Realtor provides some excellent resources for Tulsa's midtown home owners. LoriVia Marian Pierre-Louis - Metrowest Boston (Prudential Page Realty ):Do you live in an older home? You fell in love with the home's character and nooks and crannies. But along with your love affair ... Continue Reading » about Books for Antique Home Owners
FHA Requirements as of January 1, 2010
Heads up from this Austin Realtor about upcoming FHA changes. The reduction of appraisal validity period from six to four months is a significant change. LoriVia Dorie Dillard: Canyon Creek & NW Austin Living (Coldwell Banker United): Marie Funston with Coldwell Banker Mortgage always keeps ... Continue Reading » about FHA Requirements as of January 1, 2010
Was there life b4 Google? Google’s 411 Service is cool & it’s free!
Was there life b4 Google? Google's 411 Service Here's a number worth putting in your cell phone or your home phone speed dial: 1-800-goog411 aka 1-800-466-4411 This is an awesome service from Google, and it's free -- great when you are driving on the road with no pen, pencil or paper handy. ... Continue Reading » about Was there life b4 Google? Google’s 411 Service is cool & it’s free!
Our skittish pup, Theo, is finding his way
Our skittish pup, Theo, is finding his way Demetrius and I adopted Theodore (Theo) from the Collinsville shelter on Father’s Day this year. Hence his name, Theo – Demetrius’ middle name is Theodore, named after his father, Theodore. So, that makes our 4-legged family addition the ... Continue Reading » about Our skittish pup, Theo, is finding his way
Get your GREEN on – recycling isn’t enough!
Get your GREEN on - recycling isn't enough! Some of us are newer to becoming green in our lifestyles, so I’m starting out with a few small suggestions. Easy stuff. I have recycled for years, but it’s time to step it up a notch. Habits are hard to break and just as difficult to ... Continue Reading » about Get your GREEN on – recycling isn’t enough!
Contingent offers – how do YOU feel about them? Do you show contingent listings?
Contingent offers – how do YOU feel about them? My $300,000 listing has been on the 2 months and continues to get a steady stream of showings. I always get positive feedback. One Realtor said her Buyer loved the property, but it was his first day shopping, so he still wanted to look. Another ... Continue Reading » about Contingent offers – how do YOU feel about them? Do you show contingent listings?