http://shakandjill.com Just another Shakadoo! weblog Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:11:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If it weren't for copyright issues, I'd put the entire post here written by Brian Block, a Realtor in the Northern Virginia, Washington DC area.  This RE/MAX Allegiance agent from McLean, Virginia wrote of his recent experience in Cancun ... or how to NOT sell homes, We were promised a 90 ... http://shakandjill.com/2009/07/not-selling-time-shares.html This beautiful home located one hour south of Nashville, Tennessee sits on over 230 rolling acres and features a pond, in-ground swimming pool, and separate log cabin. The cabin ... For information about this gorgeous $1.9 million property, contact Betsy Peebles at Pilkerton Realtors at (615) 604-2101 or Jane Jackson at (615) ... http://shakandjill.com/2009/07/almost-wordless-wednesday-true-country.html The Tennessean reported yesterday about a nightmarish problem encountered by a homeowner who opted to rent rather than sell in a down market.  According to the newspaper, after renting the home, Six months later the Higneys received a letter from the subdivision's attorney telling them their 2,700-square-foot home was being used ... http://shakandjill.com/2009/07/rent-instead-of-sell-be-careful.html I wrote over at Banks.com about a pickle of a situation in my real estate area.  To summarize, a broker has generated a report that shows production to date in one county, by agent.  The report is definitely skewed because it doesn't reveal if an agent sold homes in another ... http://shakandjill.com/2009/07/how-do-you-measure-success.html I love Facebook with the ability to find old friends, keep in touch with them AND your current friends, play games, decorate virtual houses, and chat live.  However, it's becoming more apparent that many many Realtors who have Facebook (and make no mistake there are A LOT) are using it ... http://shakandjill.com/2009/07/social-network-marketing.html It's a Twofer Tuesday kind of day, don't you think?  First, I direct you to this post by Brip Blap about buying foreclosed homes.  Steve talks about the responsibility of making payments on your debt, I know that if I make a contract to pay a bank $2000 per month on ... http://shakandjill.com/2009/07/a-twofer-tuesday-foreclosed-properties.html An article was published last week by Suburban Dollar explaining there are three things that could cost you your dream home.  Let me tell you how true this article is and this past month has proven it so. The title to your home is usually owned by your bank but that ... http://shakandjill.com/2009/07/deal-breakers-can-sneak-in.html Foreclosures, bankruptcies, short sales ... all have such negative impact on homeowners (or former homeowners to be exact).  However, the stigma of having declared bankruptcy or having lost a home is not as great as it used to be. Remember in college when we were told, "Look to your left.  Now ... http://shakandjill.com/2009/07/how-long-will-a-foreclosure-follow-you.html I had an interesting call yesterday from an alleged client who wanted to know if he could move in immediately to a home if he paid cash.  I questioned him some and told him that some stars would have to align in order to do this, but it is possible. If ... http://shakandjill.com/2009/07/pay-cash-for-house.html Summer is here so the beach is calling some of you, mountains are the destination of others.  Personally, I prefer the cool shade of the mountains rather than the blistering sun of the shore, but humidity sometimes makes even shade unbearable!  Give me a healthy dose of air conditioner! If you ... http://shakandjill.com/2009/06/going-on-vacation-keep-your-home-safe.html