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What are Homes Selling for in the Fayetteville Area? - Be the First to Know

02-09-12
Eric Anderson, Fayetteville, NC Realtor® Fort Bragg Military Relocation Services
Eric Anderson, Fayetteville, NC Realtor® Fort Bragg Military Relocation Services: Real Estate Agent in Fayetteville, NC
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Tech Training with a Purpose

01-18-12
Rhonda Leahy
Rhonda Leahy: Real Estate Broker in Fayetteville, NC
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So much training and lip service has been done in the realm of Social Media and Tech in the real estate industry. To tweet or not to tweet, facebook, klout, foursquare, etc... Does it work? Is it worthwhile?

And WOW! The opinions are strong aren't they? "It's a waste of time." "Show me the money." "Face to face is the only way to last." "Hop on the tech train and fade into history." "The times are a'changing, better keep up."

As with most hot topics, the answer is really in the "DOING", isn't it? Sure, it can all be a huge time drain, but what about those who do it strategically? Who put technology into their business plans and schedules and lead generation systems and wring every last drop of value out of it all? Those results can't be ignored.

I have been reviewing business plans for 2012 with all of my agents and it has been fascinating. The focus on systems and tracking that we have worked on in 2011 have yielded actual tracking results for business sources for these agents. One agent can attribute 40% of her business directly to successfuly converted SIGN CALLS! (I'll have to share her methods in another blog!)

The focused, systemized and dedicated "Techies" have remarkably high conversion rates for internet leads. They use systems, they follow schedules and the results are sales.

So obviously - my guidance has been "Play to your strengths!" If technology is working and you are working it instead of it working you - run with it in 2012! Follow it in all those new crazy directions it is bound to go - some will work and some won't. Track it and learn from it.

As one of the launch sites for a great new class called BOLD Technology that we are hosting January 26th, "Tech with a Purpose" will be the focus. Can't wait to learn, observe, and follow myself!

To Your Success!

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Looking For Something Fun to DO in Fayetteville NC for January 2012??

01-06-12
Melissa Mckinney~LetMeBragg.com
Melissa Mckinney~LetMeBragg.com: Real Estate Agent in Fayetteville, NC
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  • Office: (910) 222-2800
  • Mobile: (910) 987-0567
Looking for something to fun to do in Fayetteville NC for January 2012??

Not to worry! You should head downtown Friday January 27, 2012 for Fayetteville “Fourth Friday”.
Arts
The shops stay open later than usual, local talented artist demonstrate and sell their art work. You will find a educational exhibit in the Market House upstairs...

Be sure that you don't miss John Malzone’s Cotton Exchange Express that will depart from the Cotton Exchange @ 226 Donaldson St.

I could go on and on the best thing is to come and experience it for yourself! Festivities are from 6p.m. to 10 p.m.

There is fun for all ages and something that will interest everyone! Hope to see you there!
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HUD Extends Anti-Flip Rule through December 31, 2012

01-02-12
Trena Daignault
Trena Daignault: Real Estate Agent in Fayetteville, NC
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  • Mobile: (910) 850-5752
Kudos to HUD for extending the Anti-Flip Rule to December 31, 2012.

As we know it is possible to acquire homes, complete the rehab and sell them prior to the 90 day wait period. Often these homes are in price range where FHA will be the best financing option for the new buyer. Without the extension, investors must wait 90 days to sell to a buyer using an FHA loan. This creates additional holding cost for the investor and can kill a potential sale. Fayetteville Home For Sale


This extension will also help communities experiencing high foreclosures. FHA loans are sometimes the only viable option for a buyer with little money for a down-payment. It is much better to have an investor restore the property and have that new homeowner living in the home rather than have an empty, possibly boarded-up home. Sometimes the foreclosures are on the market for a year or more. Flipping a home in a few months helps to keep the neighborhoods integrity, reduce crime or loitering and potentially increases the home values.
Fayetteville Home For Sale

Call me if you are interested in finding a home for a long term investment or to rehab and resale. Visit my website to view local homes for sale. BuyOrSellinFayetteville.com
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HUD Extends Anti-Flipping Rule through December 31, 2012

01-02-12
Trena Daignault
Trena Daignault: Real Estate Agent in Fayetteville, NC
  • view my blog
  • Mobile: (910) 850-5752
Kudos to HUD for extending the Anti-Flip Rule to December 31, 2012.

As we know it is possible to acquire homes, complete the rehab and sell them prior to the 90 day wait period. Often these homes are in price range where FHA will be the best financing option for the new buyer. Without the extension, investors must wait 90 days to sell to a buyer using an FHA loan. This creates additional holding cost for the investor and can kill a potential sale. Fayetteville NC Home


This extension will also help communities experiencing high foreclosures. FHA loans are sometimes the only viable option for a buyer with little money for a down-payment. It is much better to have an investor restore the property and have that new homeowner living in the home rather than have an empty, possibly boarded-up home. Sometimes the foreclosures are on the market for a year or more. Flipping a home in a few months helps to keep the neighborhoods integrity, reduce crime or loitering and potentially increases the home values.
Fayetteville NC Home Buyer

Call me if you are interested in finding a home for a long term investment or to rehab and resale. Visit my website to view local homes for sale. BuyOrSellinFayetteville.com


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