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Image by Let Ideas Compete via Flickr “Be Aware“, not “Beware”!! It is important to be aware of the property you want to purchase. There’s a long standing adage “location, location, location…”. This is true, but it is only the first part of the process. This part is primarily subjective to the buyer. They need to [...]

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The Wild World of Refinancing

March 19, 2010

This site is varied in its information and suggestions. We thought it may help the homeowners trying to get through the trials and tribulations of refinancing their home….. http://www.houserefinancecenter.com/ As always, if you like or dislike what we are posting, feel free to add your comments below or contact us directly. We try to give [...]

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For What It’s Worth!!

March 15, 2010

I had to see if the AMC (Appraisal Management Companies) situation is truly the debacle it has been represented to be. Please understand this is my very limited experience with two AMC’s which have been purported to be reputable. Now I’ve read much about the pros and cons of the AMC’s. The TAVMA and other AMC proponents have come out with points [...]

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Spring is Just Around the Corner!!

March 8, 2010

Image by WisDoc via Flickr Spring is the time of year that generally offers new hope to peoples’ outlook… kind of a new look at life! The Charlotte area is not accustomed to the type of winter we had this year, so it may very well be a time that means more today than a few years ago. The economic [...]

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Know the Answer Before You Ask the Question!!

March 3, 2010

The more you know the better off you’ll be…. It’s not who you know, but what you know…. sound familiar? Well people today seem to have taken these seriously… they want to do it themselves because “if you want things done right…”. Seriously, it may be for many reasons, but they are finding a wealth of information on the internet to enable them [...]

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Appraisal Management Companies (AMC)

March 2, 2010

Appraisal Management Companies (AMC) are being hotly debated across all real estate professional lines. I don’t see that there is anything I can add to the debate. The sides have their pros and cons. To me it’s a classic scenario of government vs. industry…. need I say more? I have my own opinions of the way(s) the rules were changed and the value(s) these [...]

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“Listing” Appraisals

February 16, 2010

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER It’s always best to act from a position of knowledge. It inevitably saves time, money and effort. The same is true for selling your home, particularly in today’s market. Knowing the market value of your home prior to listing it with a Realtor aids in the time concerns the homeowners have when trying to sell [...]