http://fineproperties.featuredblog.com Anything Real Estate Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:08:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've been getting into multiple offer situations more than ever (really!) and my buyers keep getting this language that says submit your  "highest and best" offer.  My buyers hate it.  I hate it.  But is it ethical?  Yes it is! Read this from the REALTOR Magazine: Q. I was in the middle ... http://fineproperties.featuredblog.com/?p=36 http://fineproperties.featuredblog.com/?p=34 As you know, I don't often write about politics, but I do have strong political feelings.  Particularly when an issue may have a direct effect on any of my past, present or future clients! Today the National Association of REALTORS sent an email out to their members, which ... http://fineproperties.featuredblog.com/?p=33 http://fineproperties.featuredblog.com/?p=32 I am not one to toot my own horn, but I'm happy to let others do it for me! A REALTOR from outside Chicago wrote this note to my broker: From: Larry Loef Email: ----------- Phone: -----------   (I'll give you his contact info if you ask for it!) Dear Ed, My name is Larry ... http://fineproperties.featuredblog.com/?p=31 I have a great new listing!  It is hard to find a nice house with  mother in law quarters or separate guest house, but if you're reading this, you just did!  chsck out the video! http://fineproperties.featuredblog.com/?p=30 http://fineproperties.featuredblog.com/?p=29 I am really just testing my ability to embed videos.  I hope this works and is even a little entertaining! http://fineproperties.featuredblog.com/?p=27 There has been a lot of talk lately among real estate professionals about new transfer tax associated with buying or selling property in Arizona.  We are one of 14 states that does not have this type of tax. It seems that now would be really bad timing to change that considering ... http://fineproperties.featuredblog.com/?p=25 House #1 A 20-room mansion ( not including 8 bathrooms ) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool ( and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does ... http://fineproperties.featuredblog.com/?p=23