October 2001
Risa's Pieces
Volume 4 Issue 10
Questions I Am Often Asked
Location is top priority for home buyers, but a national survey of nearly 500 real estate agents reveals that appearance also plays a large part in buyers’ first impressions.
Many real estate agents suggest sellers do several things to improve the appearance of their home:
Clean the home. A good “spring” cleaning creates an uplifting feeling and lets buyers know the home has been well cared for.
Make minor repairs. A house that needs repairs, even routine maintenance, looks like work to a buyer.
Reduce clutter so it is easier for the buyer to imagine his or her own furniture and décor in your home.
Neutralize odors. Air out the house, use an odor-removal spray on fabric items, light candles or bake cookies to fill the house with a pleasant smell.
Update the décor. This can be as simple as a fresh coat of paint in a warm, neutral color to make the house feel clean and
spacious.
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Halloween Safety Tips for Homeowners
•Make sure the yard is clear of items that can trip children (hoses, flower pots)
• Use a battery powered jack o’lantern if possible
• If you do use candles, place the pumpkin in a place children won’t walk into it, and don’t put decorations too close to candles
• Healthy food treats are great for trick or treaters (packaged cheese and crackers, fruit rolls, raisins)
• Non-food treats are great too (plastic rings,
pencils, stickers, erasers, or coins)
Halloween Safety Tips for Parents
• Be sure your child has had dinner before heading out
• Always have your children accompanied by an adult
• If the child is old enough to be alone, make sure they wear a watch and carry a flashlight.
• Give your children quarters so they can call home if lost
• Make sure the child’s costume is flame retardant
• Know where your children are going
• Inspect candy and throw away any suspicious-looking pieces
This months joke:
Question Why didn't the skeleton go to the ball?
Answer: Because he had no BODY to dance with!
Question:How do I search online for a loan?
Answer:
If you’re searching online for loan options, be sure to research lenders in the same way you would consider a traditional bank, says Fannie Mae. Learn the company’s online privacy and security policies — a yellow padlock symbol shows that the site is private and secure — and note when and how you can contact a lender directly during the mortgage process. Need a starting point? Try these sites:
www.fanniemae.com
www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/index.cfm
www.mbaa.org
www.iown.com
quickenloans.quicken.com
www.lendingtree.com
citizenstrustmtg.com
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October favorite links:
Click Here Halloween
Click Here Tyler Hitchcock's Coloring contest Page for Halloween 2001
Click HereTheFreeSite.com - Halloween Freebies on the Web
Click Here Home Buyer Frequently Asked Questions? (FAQ's)
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