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April, 2009
Hoyt Arboretum
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Our dog starts whining as we turn our car towards Hoyt Arboretum in anticipation of a great walk. This time of year, I hope to see the magnolias in bloom on the aptly named Magnolia trail, and we were not disappointed by the thousands of blooms and another chance to choose our favorites. There are [...]
Three Things I Brought Back From Austin
Monday, April 27th, 2009
We asked for the family style barbeque, which was a mix of the brisket, sausage and ribs, smoked over a mesquite fire that sits right by the front door, and two minutes later, it was in front of us. Served on cafeteria “no touching” style plates, the manly portions of meat arrived with a couple [...]
Staying in Your Home
Monday, April 27th, 2009
With all the press about real estate values and foolhardy lending and borrowing, leading to foreclosures, the truth of the matter is most people in trouble with their mortgages are there because of illness or job loss. Whatever the cause, here’s a new website, MortgageReliefOnline.com, that may help homeowners modify the terms of their loan [...]
Ninja’s Strike Again
Monday, April 27th, 2009
In last weeks Ninja meeting we discussed a new OREF form, of which I have used frequently in the past on behalf of buyer clients. Surprisingly, the new form, an addendum for professional inspections, gives the buyer three more business days to complete all negotiations with the seller.
Normally, the buyer has ten business days to [...]
Raleigh Park Garden Tour
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Yes, I belong to a garden club, and although my son teases me, asking me where my fancy hat and gloves are, my garden club allows me to meet my neighbors and have greater belonging to my community. Our upcoming garden tour on May 16th, featuring seven gardens from our Raleigh Park-West Slope neighborhood includes [...]
March 2009 Market Action
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Just as I had hoped, the inventory (number of listings available) fell for the third consecutive month. From a shocking 19 months in January, to 16 in February, and now to 12 months in March. This is notable as listings historically are up during this same time frame. Further, comparing March 2009 sales to February, [...]
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