Increasing your home value

By John Bendall | Published: June 27, 2009

Don’t Wait – Increase Your Home’s Value Now In today’s climate of dwindling home values, I am often asked, “How do I make my home worth more without spending a lot?” To elevate the value of your home, a detailed and specific assessment of your home, and the homes against which it will compete in … Continue reading Increasing your home value

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Top Ten Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say

By John Bendall | Published: June 21, 2009

Well, how ’bout that?… I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. You know Pumpkin, now that you’re thirteen, you’ll be ready for unchaperoned car dates. Won’t that be fun? I noticed that all your friends have a certain “up yours” attitude … I like that. Here’s a credit card and … Continue reading Top Ten Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say

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Craig’s list Real Estate scams, that’s why you need a Realtor!!

By John Bendall | Published: June 20, 2009

There seems to be people scamming consumers on Craig’s list using realtor’s rental listings. They copy most of the details from a posted rental ad, change the price to make it cheaper. Then when potential renters get In touch with the scammer they get the renter to send them a deposit. If it all possible … Continue reading Craig’s list Real Estate scams, that’s why you need a Realtor!!

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Is Your Home Merchandised to Sell? Top 5 Ways to Find Out

By John Bendall | Published: June 18, 2009

As a leader in real estate, I am repeatedly asked specific questions about today’s market – especially in today’s economy. In an effort to provide more information to my community, I am sending you this Top 5 Real Estate Social Networking Systemsm “e-Article,” in which I provide useful real estate information to my real estate … Continue reading Is Your Home Merchandised to Sell? Top 5 Ways to Find Out

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5 ways First-Time Home Buyers Could Miss Out on This Years Tax Credit

By John Bendall | Published: June 11, 2009

The 2009 First-Time Homebuyer’s Tax Credit passed by Congress this year just might be the best financial opportunity available to qualified home buyers in a generation. The new credit is retroactive to January 1, 2009. Unlike the 2008 package, this is not a loan. Eligible first-time buyers receive an $8,000 tax credit from Uncle Sam … Continue reading 5 ways First-Time Home Buyers Could Miss Out on This Years Tax Credit

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Latest on home buying tax credit

By John Bendall | Published: June 10, 2009

Get the most out of your homebuying tax credit Programs, states offer ways to get $8,000 break to first-time buyers faster The Associated Press When it comes to the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, it seems there’s a new program every week to help tap that money today. The credit can be claimed on … Continue reading Latest on home buying tax credit

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Q & A about short sales

By John Bendall | Published: June 6, 2009

Q. What are my options as a home seller when my property is in or heading toward default? A. In the event that you have been delinquent in paying your mortgage or anticipate that you will not be able to make payments moving forward, your options will vary based upon several factors or variables that … Continue reading Q & A about short sales

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How to Go Green and Reduce Your Home’s Expenses

By John Bendall | Published: June 4, 2009

Going green isn’t just for environmentalists anymore…it’s for all homeowners who want to save thousands when building a new home or updating their current residence. There are a variety of ways to make your home more energy efficient, from simply switching to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (saving about $30 or more in electricity costs over … Continue reading How to Go Green and Reduce Your Home’s Expenses

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Pending Homes Sales Up for 3 Months in a Row

By John Bendall | Published: June 3, 2009

Record low mortgage interest rates boosted pending home sales for the third consecutive month, with some benefit now from the first-time buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in April, rose 6.7% to 90.3 from a reading of 84.6 in … Continue reading Pending Homes Sales Up for 3 Months in a Row

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