http://www.missourirealtywatch.com/blog Real Estate Information for Missouri Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:02:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Melanie R. Jordan I am more and more amused when I find media stories offering advice on finding foreclosure deals to foreclosure investors and the general public. It seems to me that the stories should actually be called how not to find foreclosure deals! Take this gem from a recent story ... http://www.missourirealtywatch.com/blog/archives/14 The real estate market may have cooled considerably, but not real estate television. House-flipping and home-renovation programs are still big hits on cable. While for-sale signs sprout on lawns across the country, TV programmers are like developers who plow ahead with new housing projects anyway. New seasons of the A&E network’s ... http://www.missourirealtywatch.com/blog/archives/13 When you finally decide on a realtor, you’ll be required to sign a “Listing Agreement.” Make sure you fully understand the ramifications of this innocuous piece of paper. It ties your hands in a way that can affect you profoundly. The way the Real Estate Industry has set things up, the Listing ... http://www.missourirealtywatch.com/blog/archives/12 The National Association Of REALTORS (N.A.R.) imposes a strict Code Of Ethics and Standard Of Practice on member real estate agents and brokers. It’s important to know, however, that not all realtors are members of the N.A.R. The N.A.R. is a voluntary membership organization, and most reputable realtors are members. Members are ... http://www.missourirealtywatch.com/blog/archives/11 Are you thinking about buying in St. Louis and looking for a buyer's agent? You may want to consider Opal Campbell. Missouri Realty Watch located Opal's website by search for agents in St. Louis, MO. Buyer's agent websites seem to be a little tougher to find. Yet, MRW (Missouri Realty ... http://www.missourirealtywatch.com/blog/archives/9 What should you keep in mind when buying a home? While people have a variety of things they keep in mind when browsing a specific market, here is an article that has some good points to consider when looking to buy a home. http://www.missourirealtywatch.com/blog/archives/10 If you're searching for a home that has enough room for the extended family, or perhaps your immediate family is extended, then you might find this list of 10+ bedroom homes in Kansas City a great match. At the time of this post, there is only one property listed for ... http://www.missourirealtywatch.com/blog/archives/8 You see it all over the national news. It seems like every day there is a news report warning people of the bad real estate market. However, the context in which they speak is one of generalities and should not be taken to mean that the real estate market ... http://www.missourirealtywatch.com/blog/archives/7 This month's featured agent for MORealtyWatch is a Realty Executive in the Branson area. Carrie Higgs is a REALTOR® located in the Missouri vacation destination. Being born and raised in the Branson area, Carrie no doubt is familiar with the area and realizes the intricate details of the ever-changing Branson ... http://www.missourirealtywatch.com/blog/archives/6 It's no secret that there is a good deal of money to be made in real estate. In fact, many of the rich and famous have made much of their fortune by investing in real estate. But, what kinds of things should one be aware of when investing in real ... http://www.missourirealtywatch.com/blog/archives/5