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Having a Great Month! Tiffany DuBose September 2011 Your Happiness is My Success! Copyright © 2011 Realty Times All Rights Reserved. What Sells a House In Today's Markets   In today's market many sellers want to know the secret to selling their homes quickly. They want to know ways to hold on to the equity they've build over the past decade.       Unfortunately, there is no golden equation that equals the perfect sale. Yet, while there is no "sure thing" in the housing market these days, there are certain factors that affect how quickly and for how much your home sells.       Here are the top ten. Consider how these apply to your own home, how that affects marketing, as well as what aspects of your home you should "play up" to elicit a better response from Mortgage Rates U.S. averages as of August 25, 2011: 30 yr. fixed:   4.22% 15 yr. fixed:   3.44% 1 yr. adj:        2.93% View current rates buyers.       1. Price: It's a common misconception that location is the leading factor of whether or not a home sells. It is, instead, price. Think about this scenario. You have a home located in a 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. Seller Advice: Stay Calm During Negotiations      After much soul searching and working the numbers, you decided to put your home on the market. You may be selling to change cities for a job or are needing to downsize. Regardless of the reason, this is a big and important decision!       The time has come, though. You have received an offer on your home. How can you make it through? This can be a very trying time. How do you know which offer to take or what counteroffer to make?       Here are 10 tips to help you stay calm during negotiations. Trust your Agent: You hired your agent for a reason. He has experience handling negotiations and contracts. Feel free to ask him any questions you have, but don't let the pressure of every minute detail overwhelm you. Eat and Sleep: Our body needs to refuel in two ways: food and rest. Be sure to get plenty of both so that your brain is well-prepared for any big decisions you may need to make. Pack a bag lunch or some snacks if you think you may be too CONTINUED >>> Stop Renting and Buy While Homes are Most Affordable      If you're currently renting and have dreamed of owning a home, now may be the perfect time. Trulia.com is reporting that during the month of July, buying was cheaper than renting in 74% of the country's 50 largest cities.       However, in 12% of the cities, such as New York, Seattle, and San Francisco, you could rent a place for less than you could buy one. And in the rest of the cities (14%), it was about even, with renting being only slightly less than the cost of buying.       What's tipping the scale to make buying cheaper than renting? Of course, it's the declining home prices and historically low interest rates are also helping to encourage home buying. Recently, interest rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed have been hovering near 4%. Also, the increased demand for rental units is pushing rents up, making now a good time to buy as purchasing a home is cheaper than renting one in most major U.S. cities.       This is making purchasing a home enticing for those who are planning to stay for several years and have the ability to put down a downpayment of about 20 percent.       Where are the hot buying markets? Las Vegas tops the list. The S&P/Case-Shiller home price index, as reported by CNNMoney.com, shows that prices "have plunged more than 59% from their August 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. Tips for Removing Stains      Life happens. Stains happen. Homeowners everywhere wish there was a good way to remove these marks.       Your wish has been granted! Use this simple cheat sheet to help remove stains from your favorite household gear.       Everyone's coordination is a little off in the morning. So, there you have it: coffee stained carpet. The first rule of any stain is to act fast! The quicker you're able to blot (not rub) up the spill the less likely a stain will set in.       Now, mix 1 tsp of clear dish soap with warm water. Use a small amount at a time and work this mixture into the carpet fibers. Next, blot with a plain white paper towel or clean rag. Avoid using any cloth or soap that is dyed, as these could run.       As a final step you want something that will "strip" the stubborn coffee from 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 August Round Up: Use Paint To Manipulate Mood Stopping the Debt Cycle Relocation Tips to Help You Make Your Move Stress-Free 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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