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Offer to purchase
Do you get your client to initial all changes? Do you REALLY mark out all the previous counters? I do! Currently doing business with an agent who has a LARGE team (I can identify 5 members so far). First, contract expressed that financing would be FHA/VA VHDA (alphabet soup) BUT conventional terms were checked. (and [...]

Have I reached the limit?
Just how much do you do to “help” the real estate agent for the “other” side? My partner and I submitted an offer to purchase a foreclosure that was advertised as “the easiest way to buy a foreclosure. NOT AS-IS.” That will be the last time they do that! In our Northern Virginia offer to [...]

FHA Mortgage ? home in NEW Zip Code
Out of date ZIP code database can mean you don't get a mortgage, or cable, or appliance service, or....

Experienced Real Estate Salesperson
Questions for an Experienced real estate salesperson. Backup contract. How do you handle questions?

Appraisals
Brief explanation of appraisal guidelines. Why your home may appraise higher for refinance than it does for re-sale.

Going Green to SAVE GREEN?
Going GREEN to save GREEN. Energy savings tips, products and services that help you manage energy consumption in your home.

Short Sales
Short Sale is a home listed for sale at a price that, if offered, will not satisfy the outstanding mortgage balance.

Shortsale/upside down in Mortgage/foreclosure?
Organizations to help when you are facing FORECLOSURE

I want to HIRE you to sell my CAR
Market my overpriced, custom car at your expense for 6 months, if it doesn't sell you are only out the cost of marketing and your time.

Want to talk to a LIVE person for Customer Service?
Ever dial a customer service number only to get an automated system and have to navigate your way through a complex system of “gates” only to be disconnected? Frustrating! Next time all you really need to do is talk to a LIVE person try these tips: Push 0 (zero) —repeatedly, or say “operator” or agent. [...]