by Tammy Murphy | Aug 4, 2009 | Current Events, Neighbor Chat
In the real estate business there are many opportunities to come into people’s lives – sometimes for good or not so happy reasons. I truly enjoy working with people and I am always touched by those who have a kind and gentle way (and even those who can be somewhat difficult tend to find a special place in my heart.) This email was just received as part of my younger son’s football email system. I wanted to share this with any of you who may be interested or in need of a gentle reminder: Children are our greatest gift and every moment we have should be cherished. May continued healing and hope be with the family of Mark Kreusch. Please check out their website at markkreusch.com
by Tammy Murphy | Mar 15, 2009 | Current Events, Neighbor Chat
It’s time to clean out those closets, get things ready for the “big sale” and all of Centerville is looking forward to making a bit more room in the closets! DIV P { MARGIN: 0pxThis year, the event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2009 through Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Watch for the signs and drive the neighborhoods – there is sure to be some good deals (afterall, one man’s trash is another’s treasure!)
by Tammy Murphy | Feb 17, 2009 | Neighbor Chat
As delivered by our good friends at Old Republic Home Warranty:
Instead of using chemical drain cleaners to clear a tub or sink stoppage, pour 1 cup of baking soda and 1 cup of salt down the drain, and then follow with 1 cup of white vinegar. Let it sit 15 – 20 minutes, then follow with a pot of boiling water.
To keep your garbage disposal running smoothly and odor free, try this: Fill an ice cube tray with a mixture of 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water. Once the cubes are frozen, place 2 – 3 cubes down the disposal a week for about a month. This will not only sharpen the blades, but also keep your disposal clean and odor-free at the same time! (Grinding lemon peels in your disposer will also work well for odors).
by Tammy Murphy | Feb 17, 2009 | Neighbor Chat
We hear it in the news – the banks have money to lend…but are they “lending” money? I have at least a DOZEN Buyers that are right now – looking and ready to Buy! Even when we think we find the right house – something seems to not be right with getting them a loan. I continue to ask – what are the Banks waiting for?!
Likewise, I have a number of “buyers” who have been looking for some time for the “right” property…and we look and keep looking. They either haven’t even gotten to the point of getting Pre-Approved to know what they may need to do in the event of finding the “right” place; OR, they have been Pre-Approved and the “right” place just isn’t found yet. Maybe the rates will go down, maybe the stimulus will give them something more for buying or maybe – who knows? Fact is, I’ve had clients that in hind-sight, DID find the “right” property they just decided not to make the offer when first seen – and then a terrible thing happened, SOMEONE ELSE made the offer and bought the property!
And while we are on the subject, Sellers – or better, Potential Sellers – what are you waiting for?? Did you know that RIGHT NOW – there are 1147 homes PENDING FOR SALE. YES, there are Deals, there are Buyers and there are obviously Sellers – our market SOLD 8491 homes last year. If we arleady have over 1100 Pending – seems to me with this just being the middle of February, we are on track to have a better year!
If you are looking to SELL – now is the time, if you can price your home according to the market and still be OK – don’t wait. If you are looking to BUY – now is the time…interest rates are great and there are a number of homes to choose from, make an offer and at least START the process of negotiating. And finally, BANKS – PLEASE START MAKING THE LOANS and being reasonable that not everyone has “perfect credit” – but people do need a place to live and they will do what it takes to provide for themselves and those they love.
Good Luck to everyone, I am here to help make dreams a reality!
