Comments for Infotube.net: Homes for Sale - For Sale By Owner (FSBO) - Real Estate Listings http://www.infotube.net/blog The InfoTube.net Real Estate Blog gives you an insider look at selling and buying homes for sale. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:27:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 Comment on Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended. by REaltor http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/10/home-buyer-tax-credit-extended.html#comment-1031 REaltor Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:23:56 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=1013#comment-1031 It's now official!!! The President extended the Tax Credit this morning. The $8000 tax refund, the market hitting and bouncing off the botton and super low interest rates mean you look like a genius if you buy now!! It’s now official!!! The President extended the Tax Credit this morning. The $8000 tax refund, the market hitting and bouncing off the botton and super low interest rates mean you look like a genius if you buy now!!

]]> Comment on Urban Chickens Take Roost by Tommi Crow http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/05/urban-chickens-take-roost.html#comment-846 Tommi Crow Tue, 12 May 2009 19:40:30 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=736#comment-846 Per Michelle, a classmate of mine: "According to today's KC Star, someone in Overland Park, KS was approved to raise chickens in their backyard. Overland Park is about as non-rural as it gets!!" Per Michelle, a classmate of mine:

“According to today’s KC Star, someone in Overland Park, KS was approved to raise chickens in their backyard. Overland Park is about as non-rural as it gets!!”

]]> Comment on Don’t be Duped by Real Estate Loan Scams by foreclosure relief http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/05/dont-be-duped-by-real-estate-loan-scams.html#comment-845 foreclosure relief Thu, 07 May 2009 04:13:13 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=707#comment-845 Abhorrent practices by lenders within the mortgage industry are called abusive lending. There are some guides for you to identify those blabbermouth swindlers.Think first before biting. And it might be necessary to contact an attorney in your particular state to learn more about this kind of abusive lending. Abhorrent practices by lenders within the mortgage industry are called abusive lending. There are some guides for you to identify those blabbermouth swindlers.Think first before biting. And it might be necessary to contact an attorney in your particular state to learn more about this kind of abusive lending.

]]> Comment on For Sale By Agent, Owner or Auction. Pro’s and Con’s by Sell House Fast http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/04/for-sale-by-agent-owner-or-auction-pros-and-cons.html#comment-844 Sell House Fast Wed, 06 May 2009 19:29:31 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=688#comment-844 Thanks for covering all the pros and cons relating to the different options for selling your house. Selling your home is hard and this gives well infomed information on the addvatages and disadvatages of each. Thanks for covering all the pros and cons relating to the different options for selling your house. Selling your home is hard and this gives well infomed information on the addvatages and disadvatages of each.

]]> Comment on Don’t be Duped by Real Estate Loan Scams by Steve Ciccone, Ann Arbor http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/05/dont-be-duped-by-real-estate-loan-scams.html#comment-843 Steve Ciccone, Ann Arbor Sat, 02 May 2009 03:34:06 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=707#comment-843 Thank you for the info! Thats kind of terrifying Thank you for the info! Thats kind of terrifying

]]> Comment on Zillow Real Estate Application Not Ready for Prime Time by Steve Ciccone, Ann Arbor http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/04/zillow-real-estate-application-not-ready-for-prime-time.html#comment-842 Steve Ciccone, Ann Arbor Sat, 02 May 2009 03:33:08 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=703#comment-842 ugh-In my opinion, real estate needs to shape up in its honesty and reliability, and yes, new technology is wonderful, but people need to step up their game first. ugh-In my opinion, real estate needs to shape up in its honesty and reliability, and yes, new technology is wonderful, but people need to step up their game first.

]]> Comment on Zillow Real Estate Application Not Ready for Prime Time by Tommi Crow http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/04/zillow-real-estate-application-not-ready-for-prime-time.html#comment-841 Tommi Crow Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:41:02 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=703#comment-841 Hey David G, You must have a more reliable 3G network than I experienced in Atlanta metro area. It was over all a slow, frustrating experience. Once I did get some data loaded, I found the voyeur aspect very fun, indeed. I love new technology, but I did find the glitches in and out of coverage area's and the speed tiring. If Zillow allows "by owner" listings, they should contact me. We have thousands on our website we would happily feed to Zillow for inclusion in their database. We are always looking for ways to increase visability for our customer's. Hey David G,

You must have a more reliable 3G network than I experienced in Atlanta metro area. It was over all a slow, frustrating experience. Once I did get some data loaded, I found the voyeur aspect very fun, indeed. I love new technology, but I did find the glitches in and out of coverage area’s and the speed tiring.

If Zillow allows “by owner” listings, they should contact me. We have thousands on our website we would happily feed to Zillow for inclusion in their database. We are always looking for ways to increase visability for our customer’s.

]]> Comment on Zillow Real Estate Application Not Ready for Prime Time by David G from Zillow.com http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/04/zillow-real-estate-application-not-ready-for-prime-time.html#comment-840 David G from Zillow.com Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=703#comment-840 Have you tried it? Did you really not hear a single good thing "on the street"? (User reviews have been overwhelmingly positive) Corrections to your post: - The app includes both FSBO listings and by-agent listings. It also includes the Make Me Move listings that are unique to Zillow. - Sales data comes from (factual) public records and not from (estimated) Zestimate values. - It takes seconds to get the app to work. You don't even need to enter an address to get started. - Loading a map does certainly not take over a minute. Even on the Gen 1 Edge connection. At least it doesn't for me or anyone else I've spoken to that's used it. This morning on the way to work, I was shopping for for sale condo's while commuting into downtown Seattle on the bus using my iPhone and listinening to my iPod. Traditional marketing does can work but if any of the listings I viewed had had "InfoTube's" they would have been absolutely useless to me. Just sayin'. Have you tried it?

Did you really not hear a single good thing “on the street”? (User reviews have been overwhelmingly positive)

Corrections to your post:
- The app includes both FSBO listings and by-agent listings. It also includes the Make Me Move listings that are unique to Zillow.
- Sales data comes from (factual) public records and not from (estimated) Zestimate values.
- It takes seconds to get the app to work. You don’t even need to enter an address to get started.
- Loading a map does certainly not take over a minute. Even on the Gen 1 Edge connection. At least it doesn’t for me or anyone else I’ve spoken to that’s used it.

This morning on the way to work, I was shopping for for sale condo’s while commuting into downtown Seattle on the bus using my iPhone and listinening to my iPod. Traditional marketing does can work but if any of the listings I viewed had had “InfoTube’s” they would have been absolutely useless to me. Just sayin’.

]]> Comment on Improve Curb Appeal for Less than $50.00 by payday advance online http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/05/improve-curb-appeal-for-less-than-5000.html#comment-839 payday advance online Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:35:49 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/05/improve-curb-appeal-for-less-than-5000.html#comment-839 i had no idea that planting a few flowers and trees could make such an impact. i am working on the appeal of my front yard this year (we tackeld out backyard first) and i can't wait to get planting and see the results for next year. i had no idea that planting a few flowers and trees could make such an impact. i am working on the appeal of my front yard this year (we tackeld out backyard first) and i can’t wait to get planting and see the results for next year.

]]> Comment on Free Help for Homeowners in Distress by Sandra Andersen http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/02/free-help-for-homeowners-in-distress.html#comment-832 Sandra Andersen Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:32:09 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/02/free-help-for-homeowners-in-distress.html#comment-832 I have worked at my job for over 9 years, and 2 years ago,my husband was diagnosed w alsheimers, he is currently in a nursing home, and I have been working to pay off our bills. I had to take a hit in my 401 -k to place him at first. I received notice that I will be laid off the 30th of April. I cannot pay a house payment of $1153, and my other obligations on 1300. social security and unemployment of $300. At my age I am even more concerned about finding a job that will sustain me. I contacted Taylor Bean & Whittaker, my lender, and they were going to refi my loan and charge me over $7 thousand dollars in fees. Is ther any thing that you can do to help me-----Please. I have worked at my job for over 9 years, and 2 years ago,my husband was diagnosed w alsheimers, he is currently in a nursing home, and I have been working to pay off our bills. I had to take a hit in my 401 -k to place him at first. I received notice that I will be laid off the 30th of April. I cannot pay a house payment of $1153, and my other obligations on 1300. social security and unemployment of $300. At my age I am even more concerned about finding a job that will sustain me. I contacted Taylor Bean & Whittaker, my lender, and they were going to refi my loan and charge me over $7 thousand dollars in fees. Is ther any thing that you can do to help me—–Please.

]]> Comment on Creative Craftsmanship Equals Sweet Little Pad by Val werley http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/04/creative-craftsmanship-equals-sweet-little-pad.html#comment-830 Val werley Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:17:59 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=657#comment-830 My boyfriend thought that I was nuts as I mentioned to him that those old silos could be housing, and I am pleased to forward this to him. I have always loved the Dome Homes, but this is the poormans option. This could be a challenge. My boyfriend thought that I was nuts as I mentioned to him that those old silos could be housing, and I am pleased to forward this to him. I have always loved the Dome Homes, but this is the poormans option. This could be a challenge.

]]> Comment on 4 Mandatory Things Seller’s Must do to Find Buyers by joe http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/02/4-mandatory-things-sellers-must-do-to-find-buyers.html#comment-829 joe Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:21:52 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=572#comment-829 "Get Your Home Listed on the Local MLS." In Missouri at least, one could only get a listing on the MLS system if a licensed real estate agent. I hope that has changed. It's a huge hurdle for somebody wishing to sell their home without an agent. “Get Your Home Listed on the Local MLS.” In Missouri at least, one could only get a listing on the MLS system if a licensed real estate agent. I hope that has changed. It’s a huge hurdle for somebody wishing to sell their home without an agent.

]]> Comment on Loan Modification Loophole Leaves Taxpayers on the Hook by commercial loan modification http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/03/loan-modification-loophole-leaves-taxpayers-on-the-hook.html#comment-828 commercial loan modification Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:18:49 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=613#comment-828 Great post. You are so right. Many modification companies just push the sell, but aren't looking out for the homeowners best interst. Often times they do lower the payments, but the clients are still struggling and lose the home eventually. Homeowners have analyze their situation and decide if they can afford slightly lower payments on their home or if they should short sell and get into a property that fits their budget! Great post. You are so right. Many modification companies just push the sell, but aren’t looking out for the homeowners best interst. Often times they do lower the payments, but the clients are still struggling and lose the home eventually.

Homeowners have analyze their situation and decide if they can afford slightly lower payments on their home or if they should short sell and get into a property that fits their budget!

]]> Comment on Creative Craftsmanship Equals Sweet Little Pad by Katie Freyfogle http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/04/creative-craftsmanship-equals-sweet-little-pad.html#comment-827 Katie Freyfogle Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:53:46 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=657#comment-827 This is in addition to other restored historical houses that were moved to the Inn. It is located in a absolutely beautiful area of Texas. This is in addition to other restored historical houses that were moved to the Inn. It is located in a absolutely beautiful area of Texas.

]]> Comment on Creative Craftsmanship Equals Sweet Little Pad by Pat Rhea http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/04/creative-craftsmanship-equals-sweet-little-pad.html#comment-826 Pat Rhea Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:47:24 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=657#comment-826 What a wonderful, creative job. Does anyone have the tile man's number? What a wonderful, creative job. Does anyone have the tile man’s number?

]]> Comment on Housing Relief - Loan Modification Help Is Here by Government Loan Modification http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/11/housing-relief-loan-modification-help-is-here.html#comment-825 Government Loan Modification Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:41:44 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=432#comment-825 Nice post, I appreciate the time that it took to research and write. Nice work Nice post, I appreciate the time that it took to research and write. Nice work

]]> Comment on Sales of Second Homes Drop, but Find Out Who Bought and Where by Vacation Home Guru http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/03/sales-of-second-homes-drop-but-find-out-who-bought-and-where.html#comment-822 Vacation Home Guru Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:43:41 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=641#comment-822 It is very interesting to see the trends of home sales, especially among the wealthy. Most people are fighting to keep one home, so I can see why losing a second home has become a priority. Thanks for the very telling entry. It is very interesting to see the trends of home sales, especially among the wealthy. Most people are fighting to keep one home, so I can see why losing a second home has become a priority. Thanks for the very telling entry.

]]> Comment on Proof that Photo’s Sell Houses by louisville apartments http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/12/proof-that-photos-sell-houses.html#comment-821 louisville apartments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:28:12 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=472#comment-821 House sellers, apartment managers or the like should never underestimate the power of digital media. I agree, that in any type of marketing, videos and images are very important for on-line buyers. So we really should grab a camera and start shooting today. Thanks for sharing this tips. Good day. -brian House sellers, apartment managers or the like should never underestimate the power of digital media. I agree, that in any type of marketing, videos and images are very important for on-line buyers. So we really should grab a camera and start shooting today. Thanks for sharing this tips. Good day.

-brian

]]> Comment on Home Sellers Make More Money when Agent is NOT Involved by Real Estate Forms http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/08/home-sellers-make-more-money-when-agent-is-not-involved.html#comment-819 Real Estate Forms Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:35:24 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=304#comment-819 It really depends on the local market, and the how far the fsbo seller is willing to go. So many people believe they can slap a for sale by owner sign in the yard, and sell their home. There are those people that just need a real estate agent. Maybe they are not comfortable showing their home to strangers, etc. It really depends on the local market, and the how far the fsbo seller is willing to go. So many people believe they can slap a for sale by owner sign in the yard, and sell their home. There are those people that just need a real estate agent. Maybe they are not comfortable showing their home to strangers, etc.

]]> Comment on Stop AIG from Giving Themselves $450 Million in Bonuses by Inventory Management http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/03/stop-aig-from-giving-themselves-450-million-in-bonuses.html#comment-816 Inventory Management Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:34:51 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=602#comment-816 How about a big protest rally at AIG headquarters in New york city? Bring your pitchforks and torches! How about a big protest rally at AIG headquarters in New york city? Bring your pitchforks and torches!

]]> Comment on Stop AIG from Giving Themselves $450 Million in Bonuses by jax http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/03/stop-aig-from-giving-themselves-450-million-in-bonuses.html#comment-815 jax Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:52:58 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=602#comment-815 FALLOUT GROWS: Those who voted for the stimulus supported the clause to protect the AIG's bonuses. Obama's Own Stimulus Bill Protects the AIG Bonuses He Now Condemns — <a href="http://www.butasforme.com/2009/03/17/obamas-stimulus-bill-explicitly-grants-aig-the-legal-right-to-hand-out-bonuses/" rel="nofollow"> http://www.butasforme.com/2009/03/17/obamas-stimulus-bill-explicitly-grants-aig-the-legal-right-to-hand-out-bonuses/</a> FALLOUT GROWS: Those who voted for the stimulus supported the clause to protect the AIG’s bonuses. Obama’s Own Stimulus Bill Protects the AIG Bonuses He Now Condemns —


http://www.butasforme.com/2009/03/17/obamas-stimulus-bill-explicitly-grants-aig-the-legal-right-to-hand-out-bonuses/

]]> Comment on $8000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers by Tommi Crow http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/02/8000-tax-credit-for-first-time-buyers.html#comment-814 Tommi Crow Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:11:54 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=558#comment-814 Allen, I agree that the $8000 tax credit will not make buying a home more affordable now, but it is an $8000 windfall none the less. It will certainly help to encourage fence sitters to buy a home now. Why wouldn't they? House prices having fallen dramatically in most of the US, which makes buying a home versus renting one very attractive to a lot of people. Throw in historically low interest rates, which are likely to rise later in the year and you see that buyer's have a lot of reasons to get off the fence. The $8000 is just a bonus. I sure wish I would have gotten one when I bought a home. Kudo's to the Obama team for getting the $8000 tax credit passed through both houses. The announcement stirred up activity in the market, which helps seller's, and represents wonderful savings for first time buyers! Allen, I agree that the $8000 tax credit will not make buying a home more affordable now, but it is an $8000 windfall none the less. It will certainly help to encourage fence sitters to buy a home now. Why wouldn’t they?

House prices having fallen dramatically in most of the US, which makes buying a home versus renting one very attractive to a lot of people. Throw in historically low interest rates, which are likely to rise later in the year and you see that buyer’s have a lot of reasons to get off the fence. The $8000 is just a bonus. I sure wish I would have gotten one when I bought a home.

Kudo’s to the Obama team for getting the $8000 tax credit passed through both houses. The announcement stirred up activity in the market, which helps seller’s, and represents wonderful savings for first time buyers!

]]> Comment on $8000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers by Allen Davis http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/02/8000-tax-credit-for-first-time-buyers.html#comment-813 Allen Davis Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:57:05 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=558#comment-813 While the $8000 is a nice incentive, it does nothing to make a home more affordable since the loan has to be approved, the sale closed and 2009 tax return filed before the buyer will receive the credit. This may push a few fence sitters over the edge, but for the most part, I don't see it as having a major effect on the housing market. How will $8000 that I get a year from now help me buy a home today? While the $8000 is a nice incentive, it does nothing to make a home more affordable since the loan has to be approved, the sale closed and 2009 tax return filed before the buyer will receive the credit.

This may push a few fence sitters over the edge, but for the most part, I don’t see it as having a major effect on the housing market.

How will $8000 that I get a year from now help me buy a home today?

]]> Comment on Create a Video Tour of Homes for Sale by Philippines Real Estate http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/08/create-a-video-tour-of-homes-for-sale.html#comment-812 Philippines Real Estate Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:37:15 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=281#comment-812 I fell blessed that I found your post while searching forreal estate for sale. I agree with you on the subject creating video for homes. I was just thinking about this matter last Tuesday. I fell blessed that I found your post while searching forreal estate for sale. I agree with you on the subject creating video for homes. I was just thinking about this matter last Tuesday.

]]> Comment on Hope for Homeowners & FHASecure Help Homeowners Refinance Risky Loans by Lorena http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/10/hope-for-homeowners-fhasecure-help-homeowners-refinance-risky-loans.html#comment-808 Lorena Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:57:25 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=369#comment-808 My questions is if we qualify for the FHA Secure Loan? I currently have an insterest only laon and I owe 150,000 on the laon. I have tried to refinance but the home is not worth what i owe. If I do qualify for this program where do i start? My questions is if we qualify for the FHA Secure Loan?
I currently have an insterest only laon and I owe 150,000 on the laon. I have tried to refinance but the home is not worth what i owe. If I do qualify for this program where do i start?

]]> Comment on Breaking News: House prices continue to fall. by Tatiana http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/09/breaking-news-house-prices-continue-to-fall.html#comment-807 Tatiana Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:59:33 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=364#comment-807 Great post, thanks! Great post, thanks!

]]> Comment on Hope for Homeowners & FHASecure Help Homeowners Refinance Risky Loans by debt relief http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/10/hope-for-homeowners-fhasecure-help-homeowners-refinance-risky-loans.html#comment-806 debt relief Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:00:31 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=369#comment-806 Thanks for sharing.. :D Thanks for sharing.. :D

]]> Comment on 5 Area’s in a Home That Cause the Most Problems by Philip Doleman http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/01/5-areas-in-a-home-that-cause-the-most-problems.html#comment-805 Philip Doleman Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:53:21 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=514#comment-805 Great artcle thanks. Great artcle thanks.

]]> Comment on 6 Signs of a Lousy Real Estate Agent by Philip Doleman http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/08/6-signs-of-a-lousy-real-estate-agent.html#comment-804 Philip Doleman Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:52:34 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=296#comment-804 I am in the UK and the FSBO option is starting to really take off over here. Estate agents seem to have the same problems throughout the world. The practices they use in the UK makes the a prominent fixture in the list of most hated professions. I am in the UK and the FSBO option is starting to really take off over here. Estate agents seem to have the same problems throughout the world. The practices they use in the UK makes the a prominent fixture in the list of most hated professions.

]]> Comment on Understanding Lease with an Option to Purchase by Jeff http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/06/understanding-lease-with-an-option-to-purchase.html#comment-803 Jeff Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:06:33 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/06/understanding-lease-with-an-option-to-purchase.html#comment-803 Good stuff, Rent to own is quickest and easy way to get your foot on the door if you are looking to move into a decent home in this current market. Good stuff, Rent to own is quickest and easy way to get your foot on the door if you are looking to move into a decent home in this current market.

]]> Comment on #1 Home Selling Secret by Tommi Crow http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/02/1-home-selling-secret.html#comment-802 Tommi Crow Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:11:34 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=525#comment-802 Follow up poll on this subject can be found at http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/02/move-those-home-buyers-off-the-fence.html Follow up poll on this subject can be found at

http://www.infotube.net/blog/2009/02/move-those-home-buyers-off-the-fence.html

]]> Comment on 6 Signs of a Lousy Real Estate Agent by don http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/08/6-signs-of-a-lousy-real-estate-agent.html#comment-800 don Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:10:02 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=296#comment-800 nice topic :) on agents hehe might offence kinda lot of agents haha yours sincerely, don http://donnieproperties.blogspot.com nice topic :) on agents
hehe might offence kinda lot of agents haha

yours sincerely,
don
http://donnieproperties.blogspot.com

]]> Comment on 6 Signs of a Lousy Real Estate Agent by Mardi Boettcher http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/08/6-signs-of-a-lousy-real-estate-agent.html#comment-799 Mardi Boettcher Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:06:54 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=296#comment-799 There is no 6 percent fee monopoly. That is a lie! Commissions are negotiable and you should interview more than one agent and compare their marketing plans to see what you get for your money. There is no 6 percent fee monopoly. That is a lie! Commissions are negotiable and you should interview more than one agent and compare their marketing plans to see what you get for your money.

]]> Comment on 6 Signs of a Lousy Real Estate Agent by john beck property vault http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/08/6-signs-of-a-lousy-real-estate-agent.html#comment-798 john beck property vault Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:04:52 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=296#comment-798 Real Estate business is really very hard. Searching new lands is really an exhausting timestaking work. It becomes really fruitful after the search has gained great results and even better when that property gets sold at a very good price. There are people that work on selling real estates as a part-time business. Real Estate business is really very hard. Searching new lands is really an exhausting timestaking work. It becomes really fruitful after the search has gained great results and even better when that property gets sold at a very good price. There are people that work on selling real estates as a part-time business.

]]> Comment on Proof that Photo’s Sell Houses by Real Estate Contracts http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/12/proof-that-photos-sell-houses.html#comment-796 Real Estate Contracts Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:59:25 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=472#comment-796 The photos you take of your home will represent the first impression that the buyer will have of your property. This is an important step in your marketing process that should not be rushed. The photos you take of your home will represent the first impression that the buyer will have of your property. This is an important step in your marketing process that should not be rushed.

]]> Comment on 4 Economic Prediction’s for 2009 by henk korbee http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/10/4-economic-predictions-for-2009.html#comment-795 henk korbee Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:01:23 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=406#comment-795 Now the median or the average of houseprices is about the same as in 2004 and that only caused all these problems? We will 'suffer' more then as it is still quite a bit to high. Credit problems? Visit Holland and you could see the american way of life of the last decades: don't bother tomorrow as we're living today to spend or else take a creditcard. Now the median or the average of houseprices is about the same as in 2004 and that only caused all these problems? We will ’suffer’ more then as it is still quite a bit to high. Credit problems? Visit Holland and you could see the american way of life of the last decades: don’t bother tomorrow as we’re living today to spend or else take a creditcard.

]]> Comment on 4 Economic Prediction’s for 2009 by Jeremy http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/10/4-economic-predictions-for-2009.html#comment-794 Jeremy Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:49:39 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=406#comment-794 You see higher lending cost in the future? If you are referring to mortgage rates then you might want to re-evaluate your forecast for housing to rise. Higher interest rates puts downward pressure on house prices. You see higher lending cost in the future? If you are referring to mortgage rates then you might want to re-evaluate your forecast for housing to rise. Higher interest rates puts downward pressure on house prices.

]]> Comment on 4 Economic Prediction’s for 2009 by Adrian Fourie http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/10/4-economic-predictions-for-2009.html#comment-793 Adrian Fourie Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:17:53 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=406#comment-793 Hi ITN, I enjoyed reading your article on the possible stock market collapse in 2009. Just thought you might find it interesting that I predicted this in 1996 and published it in South Africa. If you have a couple of minutes, please have a look at my page http://www.luckydays.tv/stock_markets.html in this regard, where you will see I first put it on the internet in 2001. The date is possibly August 14, 2009. I correctly predicted the big drop in October 2008 as well. Some food for thought! Kind regards, Adrian Hi ITN,

I enjoyed reading your article on the possible stock market collapse in 2009. Just thought you might find it interesting that I predicted this in 1996 and published it in South Africa. If you have a couple of minutes, please have a look at my page http://www.luckydays.tv/stock_markets.html in this regard, where you will see I first put it on the internet in 2001. The date is possibly August 14, 2009. I correctly predicted the big drop in October 2008 as well. Some food for thought!

Kind regards,
Adrian

]]> Comment on 5 NEW RULES FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTING by louisville apartments http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/10/5-new-rules-for-real-estate-investing.html#comment-792 louisville apartments Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:39:57 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=387#comment-792 Thats great. Thanks for the idea. You made me think there. Alexis Scott Thats great. Thanks for the idea. You made me think there.

Alexis Scott

]]> Comment on Funny Video- Hitler Facing Foreclosure by Deborah http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/11/funny-video-hitler-facing-foreclosure.html#comment-789 Deborah Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:30:53 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=458#comment-789 I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often. Deborah http://termlifeinsurance2.com I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Deborah

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]]> Comment on Home Repair Requests. What Items Should Sellers Fix? by soapstone counter http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/09/home-repair-requests-what-items-should-sellers-fix.html#comment-788 soapstone counter Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:06:19 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=343#comment-788 I really enjoyed your post. I will have to come back again to read some more of them. I really enjoyed your post. I will have to come back again to read some more of them.

]]> Comment on Property Preservation Firms are Hot New Real Estate Service by Pete Van Cleve http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/02/property-preservation-firms-are-hot-new-real-estate-service.html#comment-787 Pete Van Cleve Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:16:22 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/02/property-preservation-firms-are-hot-new-real-estate-service.html#comment-787 Hi, I help contractors find work through other companies or sub-work from other contractors--let me know if I could help you. Also, I am gathering input on a service I have started and would love your feedback. I used to be a Property Manager for a nationwide property preservation company. Many of the contractors I used made it obvious that they are frustrated with uploading their photos and invoices to the company's websites. It is time consuming to say the least. It is with this in mind that I started a service for uploading photos, invoices, pre-QC stuff like counting debris and hazards, recommending bids, catching mistakes or missing photos, and making sure photos meet requirements, etc. This allows contractors to focus on what they do best, grow their business, and let me deal with the computer/administrative portion of the work. My goal is to improve accuracy and turn times. I am an independent contractor and charge a small percentage (3%-4%) of the invoice. Oftentimes it is less expensive to outsource than it is to pay an in-house employee. I also offer consulting sessions to teach contractors ways to increase revenue. Since you have experience with this, your opinion is very valuable to me. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts, ideas, and advice you may have. More information can be found at www.reovendorservices.com. Thank you for your time! Respectfully yours, Pete Van Cleve REO Vendor Services pete@reovendorservices.com 512-992-1621 Hi,

I help contractors find work through other companies or sub-work from other contractors–let me know if I could help you. Also, I am gathering input on a service I have started and would love your feedback.

I used to be a Property Manager for a nationwide property preservation company. Many of the contractors I used made it obvious that they are frustrated with uploading their photos and invoices to the company’s websites. It is time consuming to say the least.

It is with this in mind that I started a service for uploading photos, invoices, pre-QC stuff like counting debris and hazards, recommending bids, catching mistakes or missing photos, and making sure photos meet requirements, etc. This allows contractors to focus on what they do best, grow their business, and let me deal with the computer/administrative portion of the work. My goal is to improve accuracy and turn times. I am an independent contractor and charge a small percentage (3%-4%) of the invoice. Oftentimes it is less expensive to outsource than it is to pay an in-house employee. I also offer consulting sessions to teach contractors ways to increase revenue.

Since you have experience with this, your opinion is very valuable to me. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts, ideas, and advice you may have. More information can be found at http://www.reovendorservices.com. Thank you for your time!

Respectfully yours,

Pete Van Cleve
REO Vendor Services
pete@reovendorservices.com
512-992-1621

]]> Comment on Hope for Homeowners & FHASecure Help Homeowners Refinance Risky Loans by Homeland Assistance http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/10/hope-for-homeowners-fhasecure-help-homeowners-refinance-risky-loans.html#comment-783 Homeland Assistance Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:03:36 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=369#comment-783 I always love your blog. I think you really get a strong perspective of what is really going on. I have content on my site and wanted to show you it! We have alot of information on Foreclosure and any news around it! Thanks. www.homelandassistance.com I always love your blog. I think you really get a strong perspective of what is really going on.

I have content on my site and wanted to show you it! We have alot of information on Foreclosure and any news around it!

Thanks.

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]]> Comment on 13 Questions to Ask a Property Manager by Runaway Rentals http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/07/13-questions-to-ask-a-property-manager.html#comment-782 Runaway Rentals Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:37:46 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/07/13-questions-to-ask-a-property-manager.html#comment-782 Should never be afraid to ask many of these questions up front. FSBO can work for you just as much as against you. Make sure you understand each item, as to do with deposits or consideration fee's. Should never be afraid to ask many of these questions up front. FSBO can work for you just as much as against you. Make sure you understand each item, as to do with deposits or consideration fee’s.

]]> Comment on Short Sale, REO or Foreclosure. Type of Sale Matters to Buyers. by Lansing Bankruptcy http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/10/short-sale-reo-or-foreclosure-type-of-sale-matters-to-buyers.html#comment-781 Lansing Bankruptcy Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:28:59 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=384#comment-781 Thanks for describing short sale. I have been researching info about bankruptcies and see this term all the time. Fortunately my home is safe and no worries here. Thanks for describing short sale. I have been researching info about bankruptcies and see this term all the time. Fortunately my home is safe and no worries here.

]]> Comment on Average Days on the Market for US Towns and Cities by Tommi Crow http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/11/average-days-on-the-market-for-us-towns-and-cities.html#comment-780 Tommi Crow Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:59:56 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=424#comment-780 Linda, I am so sorry for the typo...for many reasons. I was so excited to type 32 days versus the triple digits seen in most other markets. After checking our facts, we find that the Albuquerque days on the market is around 73. If that isn't correct, please let us know so we can adjust our number. Thanks for emailing and happy home selling!!! Linda, I am so sorry for the typo…for many reasons. I was so excited to type 32 days versus the triple digits seen in most other markets.

After checking our facts, we find that the Albuquerque days on the market is around 73.

If that isn’t correct, please let us know so we can adjust our number.

Thanks for emailing and happy home selling!!!

]]> Comment on Average Days on the Market for US Towns and Cities by Linda DeVlieg, ABR, ePro, Ecobroker http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/11/average-days-on-the-market-for-us-towns-and-cities.html#comment-779 Linda DeVlieg, ABR, ePro, Ecobroker Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:11:41 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=424#comment-779 Albuquerque - From your mouth to God's ears - where did you come up with this figure? Albuquerque - From your mouth to God’s ears - where did you come up with this figure?

]]> Comment on Coldwell Banker Asks Sellers to Drop Price 10 Percent by Andrew http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/10/coldwell-banker-asks-sellers-to-drop-price-10-percent.html#comment-778 Andrew Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:35:06 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=371#comment-778 Coldwell Banker is like the chicken in a bacon and egg breakfast. The seller is the pig who is committed but the chicken just participates. If Coldwell Banker agents are reducing their fees by 10% I am sure their CEP Gillespie would have made that a headline too. Coldwell Banker is like the chicken in a bacon and egg breakfast. The seller is the pig who is committed but the chicken just participates. If Coldwell Banker agents are reducing their fees by 10% I am sure their CEP Gillespie would have made that a headline too.

]]> Comment on Understanding Lease with an Option to Purchase by Lease Purchase http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/06/understanding-lease-with-an-option-to-purchase.html#comment-777 Lease Purchase Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:30:51 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/06/understanding-lease-with-an-option-to-purchase.html#comment-777 Good Information and ideas. I think we will see more lease purchase/options in 2008 and 2009 as owners get tired of making payments on vacant houses. Look forward to reading more on your blog. Good Luck with your investing Good Information and ideas.
I think we will see more lease purchase/options in 2008 and 2009 as owners get tired of making payments on vacant houses.
Look forward to reading more on your blog.
Good Luck with your investing

]]> Comment on Hope for Homeowners & FHASecure Help Homeowners Refinance Risky Loans by Tommi Crow http://www.infotube.net/blog/2008/10/hope-for-homeowners-fhasecure-help-homeowners-refinance-risky-loans.html#comment-776 Tommi Crow Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:19:40 +0000 http://www.infotube.net/blog/?p=369#comment-776 Robert, I forwarded your question to a manager for Sun Trust Bank. I will post his response as soon as I receive it. Thank you for the question! Robert, I forwarded your question to a manager for Sun Trust Bank. I will post his response as soon as I receive it.

Thank you for the question!

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