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Benton Franklin Fair ends sucessfully

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

The Benton Franklin Fair this year was such a success that the event ran out of parking spaces Friday & Saturday nights.  Attendance numbers have not yet been compiled, but with the cooler weather, the number count should turn out … Continue reading →

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End-of Summer Checklist for Home Sellers

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

1.  OUTDOOR PAINTING. If the sellers don’t have the time or the resources to do a full painting job, they should go around the outside of the house and touch up any areas that look rough.  If they find peeling paint, … Continue reading →

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Badger Mountain Flat?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Yup, that’s right!   A new mile long, flat trail below Badger Mountain will open this weekend!  The trail has been under construction since last year.  The trail will provide an alternative to those who would like to experisnece Badger Mountain without the “hike”. The trail will be of … Continue reading →

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Mistake No. 8: Procrastinating after an offer.

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

Always ensure that the communication between your Realtor and yourself is exceptional and that you are both reachable at all times. Once an offer on a home is made time is of the essence, for instance if you reside within … Continue reading →

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Mistake #7: Anger Over Repair Requests

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

Remember  Mistake No. 3;  being dishonest about the home?  “A seller risks losing a potential sale by hiding something they know is wrong with their house.   When it’s found, inevitably during the Home Inspection, your buyer will wonder what else … Continue reading →

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Seller Mistake No. 6: Making Sale Price Personal.

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Home.   It is the backdrop of our lives, the place we played and argued, hung the kids artwork on the refrigerator, Tracked the kids growth on the door jam with a pencil, where the lawn got cut, the paint got freshened up and … Continue reading →

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Mistake No. 5: Limiting Home Showings.

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

So you don’t want dinner interrupted by strangers traipsing through your home, or a call from Joe Realtor requesting a showing in 20 minutes while your kids are in the tub.  No one does; but unfortunately, many home buyers are … Continue reading →

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National Open House This Weekend.

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

This Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR), will host thousands of Open Houses coast to coast educating consumers on the benefits of homeownership and allowing buyers to see what’s on the market.  Buyers use Open Houses … Continue reading →

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Buying in a Homeowners Association.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

A Homeowner’s Association (HOA) can be very attractive to potential buyers of a home.  A HOA fosters community togetherness through common areas and activities.  You can get to know your neighbors and helps maintain the curb appeal of your neighborhood, … Continue reading →

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