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5 Top Real Estate Stories in 2011

January 2, 2012
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In 2011, we experienced one of the most volatile housing markets in American real estate history. Things we never anticipated happened. Events we were sure would take place didn’t. Today, we want to review the five headlines we think had the biggest impact in 2011. 1.) Interest Rates remained at historic lows In order to [...]

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Best Post of 2011: For Sellers

December 27, 2011

This week we are posting the best blogs of 2011 by category. We hope you enjoy them as much as you did when we first posted them. – The KCM Crew The First Question You Should Ask Your Listing Agent What is the most important thing a seller should look for when hiring a real [...]

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How Your Agent Markets Themselves Indicates How They Will Market Your Home

December 22, 2011

With the glut of available homes on the market, how your home is marketed is the biggest factor in determining how quickly it will sell (assuming the price is reasonably presented). A real estate agent’s marketing plan should be the most crucial determinant in deciding who to list your home with. But, how can you [...]

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The Evidence is in on the Choice of a Lockbox

December 20, 2011

Today, we are again honored to have Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D. — Florida International University (FIU) and Editor of the Journal of Housing Research as our guest blogger. To view other research from FIU, visit http://realestate.fiu.edu/. – The KCM Crew Does the choice of a lockbox matter?  Do the older type lockbox systems influence the [...]

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Why Involve a LENDER in the Home Selling Equation?

December 15, 2011

One thing many real estate agents have learned is the importance of having a team of professionals to facilitate a smooth transaction. Having a lending expert on the team, can make available the following services to you…all for FREE: They stand ready to screen all potential buyers. Today’s lending landscape is a rapidly changing environment. [...]

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The Need for a True Real Estate Professional

December 14, 2011

Anyone in the real estate industry for any length of time realizes that the education required and the resources necessary to be a true industry professional have dramatically increased over the last two decades. In today’s volatile market, it is necessary to have a true real estate professional if you want to sell your home [...]

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