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Once a year, I like to blog about me. This is the only time that this blog will be all about me, but I think it's important to know who you are working with, especially when it comes to one of the largest transactions you will ever undertake in your
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Statistics always play a huge role in the real estate game, but now, they are huge! Almost weekly, there is a report on the national news of the great decline in the housing market and how everything is collapsing because of sub prime lender tightening
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Buyer's Alert!!!! Folks, this is the most beautifully conditioned house in this price range for the entire city of Cedar Rapids. What other property in this price range offers a oversized 2 stall, heated garage with a workbench the entire width of
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Everyone wants to know, "What is my bottom line." "What is my total, total, total." "Does this include taxes, insurance, and the dreaded PMI?" All of these questions and more can be answered by your Cedar Rapid's Realtor,
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Being a former elementary school teacher, I couldn't go very long without adding some content for the kiddos, and this site has it! Websites for children under six, children seven and older, preschoolers, and gradeschoolers. I'll add content from
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When you are relocating to another state, it is a harrowing experience at best. You are not only uprooting you and your significant other's lives but your childrens as well. I'm speaking from experience here as I've moved to Austin, Texas
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Have you updated your computers for this Sunday's Daylight Savings Time switch? If not, you need to. This year, we're springing forward three weeks early. Typically, we turn our clocks one hour ahead on the first Sunday in April. But the government
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When you apply for a mortgage loan and are approved as a buyer, this is your ticket to buy. This gives you the clout to drive around with your Cedar Rapid's Realtor, view houses, choose a house, bid on a house, and buy that house. Without credit reporting
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With all the wonderful news lately about Rockwell-Collins employing several hundred more employees in the coming year or two, I wanted to extend my services to all families who are relocating to this area. I'm a native Cedar Rapidian and know this
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Owning a home is the American dream and it should not be denied to anyone who wants to be part of this dream. However, owning versus renting comes with a certain level of financial responsibility that rewards the owner with one of the greatest investments
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You've been extremely busy working with Cedar Rapid's finest Realtor (that would be me), and all of a sudden, you find the home of your dreams. Every nook and cranny of this home speaks to you in your own special language, "Buy Me Now, Buy
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I guess Realtors will say anything right to get you to work with them. They'll say, "Interest rates are at an all time low, better lock in your rate now and buy that home." Or, you might hear the opposite; "Interest rates are on the
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Hello world! Isn't that what you say when you first start a blog for the very first time? I am excited about this particular blog because it's contained within my very own website www.christophersmithrealtor.com I have worked very hard to provide
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