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Having a Great Month! Tiffany DuBose August 2011 Your Happiness is My Success! Copyright © 2011 Realty Times All Rights Reserved. Homebuyers Make Lifestyle Options Priority   The adage when it comes to real estate has been "location, location, location." A recent survey, though, shows that lifestyle options are a priority. These include health and safety, access to cultural activities, and family-friendly neighborhoods.       Of course, location is still important, but today's buyers are looking for a sense of belonging in a community as well as creating a desirable lifestyle with the home they buy.       More than 1,000 homeowners and future home buyers were surveyed for the Meredith Corp report. The respondents indicated that how satisfied they'll be with Mortgage Rates U.S. averages as of July 28, 2011: 30 yr. fixed:   4.51% 15 yr. fixed:   3.69% 1 yr. adj:        2.97% View current rates the purchase of a new home may depend significantly on the home's surrounding community. About 84 percent of those surveyed were homeowners and an additional 10 percent had plans to buy within three years. CONTINUED >>> Wondering What Your Home Is Worth? Let me show you. Send me a quick email at tiffany@bestoahurealtor.com and I will prepare a CMA for your review and consideration. Top Five Mistakes Sellers Make      It can be a tough market for selling a home, but those conditions can get even worse if sellers aren't careful. While a seller doesn't control the real estate market, their actions can significantly contribute to how long and how much their home is sold for.       Underestimating Cleaning Up: It may seem obvious, but I can tell you real estate agents everywhere are nodding their heads in agreement as they read this. Inviting potential buyers in to see an unkempt home is like going on a job interview without freshening up after you cleaned your garage. How can the employer notice your fantastic talents and skills if they're hidden underneath a sloppy exterior? How you show your home tells the buyer what type of care you, the seller, has put into it.       If you can't take the time to wipe the grime off the refrigerator doors, tidy up the kids' rooms, take out the messy diapers, put away the food, and take the dogs out of the house for a while, then you'll likely find buyers will quickly move on to the next home on their list. CONTINUED >>> Avoid Rogues Masquerading As Movers      Rogue movers want to take you and your belongings for a ride.       Peak moving season, Memorial Day to Labor Day, is underway. It's the period when more than half the nation's millions of households move every year and need moving services.       Fly-by-night rogues know the season well and are out in force making their own moves.       Rogue movers attempt to put the moves on financially struggling consumers who may have been crushed by the economy, are forced to move, but are short on cash. They are also after those who have to move quickly, for whatever reason, say to take advantage of a new job in another town.       Rogue movers prey on your vulnerabilities, your ignorance and your inability or unwillingness to take time to vet your mover.       Moving experts are warning consumers that disreputable movers often make it their business to lure you with low estimates. Later, those estimates can mount with exorbitant charges and the threat of holding your household goods hostage until you pay what amounts to a steep ransom.       "Anyone with a website can claim to be a mover," said Carl Walter, vice president of Mayflower, one of the CONTINUED >>> View Rentals or Properties Currently Available Here All of my current listings and rentals as well as some cooperative sales can be viewed through our site. Interior photos are shown and, when available, floor plans are also included. Call today with questions or concerns. Design Tips For Homeowners On A Budget      Having your home look like a million bucks doesn't have to cost you big. Following a few simple design tips and researching the latest styles can help you can transform your dull space into divine living.       The first rule of budget design is to have a clear focus. Work on one room and one design at a time. The reasoning behind this is simple. It's too easy to go over budget if you are shopping for multiple projects at the same time. By focusing on one room, you can be clear on what items you really need.       To know what items you need, come up with a design plan. You might have a great design mind and can plan a room from scratch, but most of us need guidance. Where are good places to get inspiration? CONTINUED >>> Daily News and Advice Read about the events shaping the Real Estate market today, find current interest rates, or browse the extensive library of advice and how-to articles written by some of the top experts in Real Estate. Updated each weekday. More Articles July Round Up: Rates Tick Up 10 Secrets of Home Staging Stopping the Debt Cycle Top Remodeling Projects Tiffany DuBose E-mail: tiffany@aprhi.com Web: http://www.aprhi.com (808) 674-2371 Aloha Paradise Realty Inc. (808) 674-2371 94-1036 Waipio Uka Street 104C Waipahu, HI 96797 Equal Housing Opportunity

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