Thursday, August 6, 2009

Blogging

Because I have just started blogging if you have comments while visiting this page, please email me. I am setting it up and trying to make it a great resource and worth your time here.

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Have a great day!

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Upcoming Networking Event

Don't miss this great event!

When: Tuesday August 4th
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Emerald at Queensridge
What: Hot Pink Mamas/Red Hot Papas Networking Mixer

Bring lots of cards and get ready to make some solid contacts! This is a group of professionals who know how to have fun while building relationships for future business. Contact me with any questions!

See you there!

Saturday, August 1, 2009

5 Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes

1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal.

2. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house.

3. They don’t find the right agent who’s willing to help them through the homebuying process.

4. They don’t do enough to make their offer look appealing to a seller.

5. They don’t think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years.

Why do I need Title Insurance?

WHEN YOU INVEST IN REAL ESTATE...

Chances are, the purchase of real estate is the largest single investment you will ever make. The loss of such an important investment would be catastrophic. It pays to be certain that the person selling the property has the ownership rights you think you're buying, but that's not always easy to determine.

An owner's rights to property - which often involve family and heirs - are sometimes obscure. There may be other parties (such as government agencies, lenders or private contractors) who also have rights to the property in the form of outstanding claims. How can you be sure you will be the true owner of the property you're buying? Simply purchase a Title policy.

First-Time Home Buyers: Hurry for $8000 Tax Credit

First-Time Buyers: Hurry for $8,000 Tax Credit
It’s time to remind first-time home buyers that in order to qualify for the government’s $8,000 gift in the form of a tax credit, the deal must close by Dec. 1.

Buyers should have a purchase contract signed by early October, so they have 45 to 60 days to arrange financing and safely close the deal.

"There's not as much sand in the hourglass as we may think," said Jim Merrion, regional director at RE/MAX Northern Illinois.

Source: Chicago Tribune, Mary Ellen Podmolik (07/11/2009)
My Personal Mission

As your professional real estate adviser, I focus on client satisfaction. My business is about service and I am not happy until you are happy. My experiences over the years have provided me the knowledge and know how to assist you with nearly every real estate need. Whether it's finding you a home, finding the best loan, or helping you get the most out of selling your home I am here to guide you. If there is anything you need, please let me know.

About My Services

I will listen to your needs and want to establish our goals and objectives. We work as a team to meet the goals and you will continually be in the loop during the entire process. In this fast paced market, I believe communication is key in meeting our goals and building our relationship.

Knowing that you are reading this right now, tells me that you are comfortable with the Internet and email and that means you will be able to take advantage of my 24 hour electronic assistant right here on my Website.

Please visit my Website www.RedVelvetRealty.com to provide you with powerful features such as access to the MLS through my MLS Wizard to help you narrow down the ideal home. Selling your home takes special care and attention in order to get the highest possible price and you can feel free to use my Value Wizard to get an instant comparable sales report. My links section is designed to point you to important information on home shopping, owning and selling. And if you cannot find what you are looking for at www.RedVelvetRealty.com, then contact me and I will do my best to get you an answer or point you to a resource.

Satisfied clients are the key to my success

My satisfied clients are my best resource for new business. In this very competitive business of real estate, service makes the difference. My service is second to none and has earned me a valuable source of referrals. If you are considering a real estate professional, please give me an opportunity to earn your business too. I am confident you will be very happy!

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