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Comment on Home buying primer, the conclusion by Howard

Howard — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:38:22 +0000

Yikes indeed. We require all buyers to have a home inspection. If they don’t want to have one (other than new construction which we recommend but can understand if they choose not to because of the builder warranty), they must sign a document indicating that it is their decision to waive their right to an inspection. I have never had a client choose not to have an inspection but if it ever came up, I’ll point them to this story.

Comment on Home buying primer, the conclusion by Jay Thompson

Jay Thompson — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:52:19 +0000

I’m thinking I’m glad attorneys aren’t involved (usually) in AZ real estate transactions….

That was indeed a very sad story Howard. The sellers are now basically stuck with an unsellable (and likely uninsurable) home unless they perform what is many thousands of dollars of repairs. (I asked the inspector what he thought it would cost. He’s not a contractor, but he guessed 20,000 - 50,000. Yikes.)

And all to “save” about $300.

Comment on Fridays are fun in Charleston by Howard

Howard — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:36:17 +0000

Now that’s something I never thought of

This is my second blog and I just went over 500 posts on my original blog

http://tinyurl.com/2q8hj3

but I did once write a post about not having anything to write about.

Comment on Fridays are fun in Charleston by Jonathan Dalton

Jonathan Dalton — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:12:18 +0000

It beats coming up with a real post, I’ll tell ya …

Comment on Prudential Carolina Real Estate to go independent by Carrie Spahr

Carrie Spahr — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:54:10 +0000

Thank you for your wishes Howard; we are excited about the change!

Comment on A home buying primer by Howard

Howard — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:30:40 +0000

Francy writes beautifully and this was an especially helpful series for anyone interested in buying real estate.

I’m busy with a client through the weekend but Monday or Tuesday?

Comment on A home buying primer by Jay Thompson

Jay Thompson — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:51:21 +0000

Groveled is the correct word Howard! I’m glad to see Francy posting. I’m working on getting her to do more.

We never did get back together… this week is jammed, but weekend and next week could work.

Thanks for the linkage!

Comment on Pricing myths by Charleston Real Estate Blog

Charleston Real Estate Blog — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:37:34 +0000

Overpriced listings do not sell

Comment on Foreclosure data, February 2008 by What to do When Faced with Foreclosure - Seattle Post Intelligencer

What to do When Faced with Foreclosure - Seattle Post Intelligencer — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:03:54 +0000

[…] There is a lot of interesting foreclosure data from RealtyTrac. First of all, closer to home, South Carolina has far fewer foreclosures than much of the country both by the number of homes and the rate of foreclosure while the media is almost obsessed about the problem and the government is trying to figure out how to help those in trouble. South Carolina is ranked 37th of the 50 states in foreclosure rates with 698 properties entering some stage of the foreclosure process last month with one more… […]

Comment on Before listing your home for sale by Howard

Howard — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:56:25 +0000

Ardell, thanks for stopping by and good luck with the sale of your home. Your outstanding advice is always appreciated.