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Nov 27 2010

Questions from a Realtor for a Home Buyer

By Debbie Kirkland
Questions from a Realtor for a Home Buyer
A good Realtor will have a few questions for prospective buyers. a great Realtor will explain their policies with you upfront. Honor your Realtor and you will receive the ultimate in customer service….before a Realtor just pops up to “go and show,” there are a few questions they will ask of you as well! ... [Continue Reading]
Oct 29 2010

365 Things To Do In and Around Tallahassee, FL – Day 24 – Monticello Opera House

By Debbie Kirkland
365 Things To Do In and Around Tallahassee, FL – Day 24 – Monticello Opera House
Oklahoma! Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains,……… Yes! You know it and now you can see it for yourselves! Just 20+ miles east of Tallahassee on Highway 90 is Monticello, Florida, home to the historic Monticello Opera House.   OKLAHOMA by Rodgers and Hammerstein Presented by M&M Productions You’ll have a rip roarin’ ... [Continue Reading]
Sep 14 2010

QR Codes, Candy for Buyers Who Are Smartphone Users

By Debbie Kirkland
QR Codes, Candy for Buyers Who Are Smartphone Users
I spend a lot of time asking buyers and sellers what they want in a Realtor. “QR” codes can be viewed by smartphones and are the wave of the future in real estate marketing. ... [Continue Reading]
Aug 10 2010

Insight Into Commercial Real Estate and Social Media Use

By Debbie Kirkland
Insight Into Commercial Real Estate and Social Media Use
classes and knowledge of how to implement social media tools, use technology are great, but it is the relationships that come from these, the connections that lead to the face to face meetings, business opportunities, building professional credibility and networking that bring all of this into perspective in growing a real estate referral business. ... [Continue Reading]
Aug 03 2010

What A Difference A Point Makes

By Debbie Kirkland
Numbers speak! “If you are waiting for prices to fall, here is something to think about… “ ... [Continue Reading]
Aug 02 2010

I’m looking to purchase a home in 6 mo, should I look now?

By Debbie Kirkland
I’m looking to purchase a home in 6 mo, should I look now?
The answer is, “YES!” Don’t wait to hear the words, “I am sorry, that home is under contract already.”  Work with a Realtor so that when you drive by a home, you know if it is for sale or not or if it is in your price range. If you have a Realtor, you have ... [Continue Reading]
Jul 14 2010

Florida’s Homes for Hometown Heroe’s Week, July 11 – 17th

By Debbie Kirkland
Florida’s Homes for Hometown Heroe’s Week, July 11 – 17th
No one can appreciate Hometown Heroes more than me! My family is full of hometown heroes. If you live in Tallahassee, FL, have a public service job and are searching for your next home, I want to help you find the way home. Call me today, let me give something back ~ let me help you. ... [Continue Reading]
Jun 23 2010

Pomp and Circumstance in the Real Estate World

By Debbie Kirkland
Pomp and Circumstance in the Real Estate World
HGTV has set some pretty high standards for sellers, buyers and Realtors. However, that’s not the average person’s reality, now is it? ... [Continue Reading]
Apr 27 2010

Buying a REO (Bank Owned) Property, Steal or Deal?

By Debbie Kirkland
If you are buying a home, don’t obsess with “stealing” a home. Prices are lower than they have been in about 7 years, interest rates are low, now that is a “Deal.” ... [Continue Reading]
Mar 29 2010

Mr./Mrs. Home Buyer: Just read the P.S…. It will make you sick

By Debbie Kirkland
Mr./Mrs. Home Buyer: Just read the P.S…. It will make you sick
The time for locking into a purchase before April 30th is less than 5 weeks away. Get out there, get on some of this inventory, use some of your money for repairs if these homes are not quite perfect..negotiate for repairs, for closing costs, lock into some of the down-payment assistance programs that are available and get it done! The difference in a 30 yr.mortgage at 5.25% vs 7.00% is $192.26 a month! An increase in payment of almost $200.00! Still thinking of waiting? If so,.. this may tip the scale…..You just reduced the amount of home you could purchase by $30,000 !! ….. Still thinking of waiting? ... [Continue Reading]
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