So, I'll be on the road this weekend. I'm heading out to look at six homes, all of which I've already seen previews. I am confident that I will like at least one of them, and will be able to put in a contract by Sunday.
How exciting!
Tanya
Wow! I just had to include a little information on this awesome site I found. It's called www.BookmarkAll.com, and it's the innovative advance in internet technology that's going to help all of us.
Basically, it's online software that will allow you to save your bookmark list, and access it from any computer. This is going to totally decrease the amount of time you waste searching for obscure sites on other people's computers. You can just bring up your bookmark list, and voila! you're on your way to the sites you were looking for in a fraction of the time.
You really need to check out this awesome new feature, and just imagine the extended possibilities! In addition to being able to pull up your list of favorite websites from any computer, you can also save a website to your online list while, for instance, at work, where your boss wouldn't be too happy that you are surfing the web instead of working! Plus, it's a great way to consolidate all your favorite sites--no matter where or when you found them, you know they'll all be in the same place in the end. I have always thought it was silly that the bookmark list is saved to your computer instead of some internet site, so this is the best thing that's happened since sliced bread--at least in my opinion!
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Tanya
I know it's really late, but I was finishing up some work, and I thought I would close out the night with a little blogging. Now that we've gone through daylight savings time, it's light later into the night, and I think it's making me into a night owl...plus I just bought a great new bunch of songs on iTunes that I'm totally jamming to.
Have a good night,
Tanya
Hello There!
Now that I am looking at homes, I am also looking at home furnishings. One of the first purchases I plan on making is a poker table, and I already found the perfect company, that specializes in poker tables. I'm so excited because they have a great selection at a great price, and I can already imagine how fun it's going to be to have my friends over for my first housewarming/poker night!
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Tanya
Hello There,
I'm getting all ready to look at homes this weekend, but I am starting to get bummed out by the realtors. Although my buyer's agent is being fine, the sellers' agents are giving me a hard time, because I asked them a few questions without them actually becoming "my" realtor. It's amazing--it's like they won't do a lick of work without getting paid a ton...
Tanya
Hello There Fellow Home Buyers,
Now that I'm getting ready to purchase a home--be it single family or townhouse--I am really becoming interested in everything real estate. That's why I'm so glad that I learned about Algonquin Real Estate, where you can get tons of information about this beautiful and quickly expanding community. Click on the link above, and you'll go directly to the Advantage Realty site, where you can search listings for homes in this development, as well as in the greater McHenry County.
These homes are located directly along the river in the Fox River Valley. As you know, homes close to the waterfront are always the most desired, and the reason is because you really can do tons of things when you live near the river that you just cannot access when you're landlocked. Just imagine taking a boat ride, or just running with the fresh aquatic air in the lungs as you take in the wonderful river view.
It's a hard word to remember, but once you learn about Algonquin, you'll never forget them! Check them out if you're interested in real estate. You'll be glad you did.
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Tanya
I'm getting ready to purchase a home, so it was so interesting to learn that some mortgage lenders will offer things called "rehabilitation loans." Did you know about these? They allow you to purchase that fixer upper and immediately have the money to put into improvements. That might come in handy if you're looking to purchase your dream home!
Tanya
Hello Everyone,
I recently was looking around at different types of lead management software, because I didn't know too much about lead management, and a client had mentioned it. In this day and age, one cannot fall behind in technology, and I felt like a fool, since I had nothing to say about lead management.
AIMPromote came to my rescue--when you check out their website, you'll see that their logo actually looks like ompromote with a dot over the "o," so I don't think they are affiliated with AOL Instant Messenger as I had initially assumed. I later learned that AIMPromote offers an awesome version of lead management that will allow you to track your business down to the dollar with an impressive integration of financial management, and tracking of who visits your online company.
If you have any interested in lead management, then AIMPromote is the site to check out first. They offer a free 14-day trial to all interested persons, so you have nothing to lose. Plus, no matter what option you choose, AIMPromote offers all of their customers their very best, and all the requisite benefits are included with every purchase package. This is a feature that I find particularly impressive, because unlike so many companies, AIMPromote actually doesn’t pressure consumers into buying the most expensive package just to get access to all their features. Instead, you are encouraged to choose the package that works best for you, and AIMPromote will still guarantee that all their features will be included, no matter what package you choose.
So make sure you head over to AIMPromote's website for all your lead management needs. If you have an online business, this site is essential to your success, and you really have nothing to lose!
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Tanya
Hi There,
I've been remiss to blog anything this weekend, because I've been moving into temporary housing while I look for the home that I will finally buy. This week is going to be really busy because I have tons of work to do, but next weekend, I plan to head over to the community where I think I want to purchase a home, and hopefully by next Sunday, I'll have a contract in!!!
Tanya
Don't read this post if you are a man. Avert your eyes! 
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Hello There Frequent Fliers,
You may have read some of my posts about my awesome trip to London that I took this past summer. It was my first time in the UK, and I cannot wait to go back. If you are looking for a great place to find flights to the UK, or even something a little more tropical, like Flights to Caribbean, then you've come to the right post. I found a great site called DialAFlight, where you can check out an awesome selection of destinations at rates that no other company can beat--I mean it!
So check them out whether you are traveling within the UK, or to somewhere completely different. You'll be glad you did.
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Tanya
Well I found a really great town that might be the perfect place for me to find a home. It's on the cheaper side (when cheaper for a townhouse is $250,000...), but the main thing is that I think it will have a high resale value. I am really trying to make a good investment on this property, because I know I won't be there for more than 10 years. Any advice?
Thanks!
Tanya
I think I may get Vonage when I move to my new town house (whenever that will be). I've been hearing a lot of buzz about it lately and have seen a lot of commercials (I love their commercials!). Well, this is a text commercial for Vonage. I hope I can live up to the calibur of the television ads. I didn't know too much about Vonage until recently, so I thought I'd try and educate a little bit. With Vonage, you get a TON of features that are already included in the price of your phone (they don't nickel and dime you to death for them). Here's some of the stuff you get:
* Dialing 911
* 3 Way Calling
* Caller ID with Name
* Call Hunt
* Call Waiting
* Personalized Voicemail
* Call Forwarding
* Call Transfer
* Caller ID Block (*67)
* Repeat Dialing
* Call Return (*69)
* International Call Block
* Network Availability Number
* Bandwidth Saver
I don't even know what a few of those are. Like "Call Hunt," what is that?? Leave me a comment if you know! The best parts are these though. First of all, the price, only $24.95 a month, you can't beat that! Second of all, I get to Keep My Existing Number. I've told way too many people my number, I can't be bothered to switch now!
I think I might try and find a new realtor. When you are a buyer, you don't really have a contract with the realtor, so you are kinda free to leave if you feel he or she isn't doing a good enough job. It's not that mine isn't doing a good job, it's just that she's SOOOOOO slow. I mean, I know she has other clients, but at least make me feel like I'm SOMEWHERE near the top of her priorities!
Hello All,
If you've read any or all of my previous posts, then you've probably seen that I have been relatively stressed out. I am going through my first ever real estate purchase, plus I recently got a new boss, and life is wearing me out.
That said, I think it's the perfect time for a weekend away to recharge and come back to the real world anew. If you are thinking the same thing, then you came to the right post, because I recently found some information about weekend vacations to New York, that I'd like to share with you. So Visit New York--I guarantee you'll be fresh and ready to take on the world when you get back!
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Tanya
Hello There,
Now I'm getting into some ethical issues with real estate, and I'd like some advice. I have been having problems with a lack of communication or a slow uptake with my realtor, and I've considered working with a different one, because I want to get this house purchase over with, and it seems like I am missing my chance. Now, others have suggested I find a different realtor, but how do I break it to the first one? It's such a dilemma...
Tanya
Hello There,
As a self-proclaimed awesome gift giver, I often avoid Gift Cerificates, because I want to find the best gift for the person, and I sometimes feel like a gift certificate is a cop-out. However, there are some people that are just so picky, that there's nothing you can get them that they'll really like. Those people simply require Gift Cerificates because there's nothing you could find that they would like better than something THEY could find for themselves at the same store.
When you're looking for gift certificates next time soon, be sure to check out the link above. They're your one stop shop for the best gift certificates around, and their selection is excellent.
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Tanya
I think it's better to get the cheapest home in a nice neighborhood, but my friend thinks I should look at the home that's the "best value" i.e. in a not so nice neighborhood, but at a nice price. I'm really not sure she's right, because I really thought that a buyer can get more return on their gain if they purchase low and fix it up--but only if they are in a neighborhood where nearby homes cost much more. Please feel free to chime in...
Tanya
Hello All,
I just wanted to devote much of this day to blogging about real estate, because as a first time buyer, I can really use all the help I can get. I was hoping that today I could glean some advice from more experienced property owners. So if you come across this post, please share your stories!
While surfing the internet this morning, I came across an interesting site with information about preconstruction--the site itself is for an investor group specializing in preconstruction real estate. They are currently promoting a free e-book on the subject.
I'm interested in your own stories, because although I don't personally know much about preconstruction, I have a friend who recently locked in an interest rate and started paying on a townhouse in a community that is still being developed. It sounds like her experience is going well so far, but I've read that sometimes the developer is nearing the end of their term and just wants to save money, so they scrimp on the last few homes and really rip off their buyers. Did this ever happen to any of you? I think that preconstruction can be a good investment--but like all investments, there are inherent risks.
Either way, just make sure you make a well-informed decision when it comes to preconstruction properties. One of the best ways you can do that is to check out the preconstruction e-book that offers information about group buying concepts that will maximize your benefits and reduce your risks.
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Tanya
Have any of you had bad experiences with your realtor or lender when you were purchasing your first property? Since I don't really know the protocol or have any past experience, I don't know if what I am going through is common for the real estate market, or if I should look elsewhere for a realtor. Your comments would be much appreciated.
Tanya
