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	<title>Vancouver WA Real Estate Blog &#187; From the trenches</title>
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		<title>Debt Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, homeowners and consumers are finding that because they have fallen behind on certain payments, their credit rating is showing the results which can prevent them from buying another home, or refinancing, or hindering their ability to do home improvements, etc. At this point many people search out ways to get back on track to repairing their credit.

A ‘Debt Management Plan’ is very popular and is a simple and effective way to pay your non-priority creditors. Your assigned counselor will calculate the amount you can afford to pay after giving consideration to your priority debts - mortgage, utilities, council tax etc., and day-to-day living expenses. Any money left is then deposited with the DMP administrator as a single monthly payment and then distributed to your non-priority creditors on your behalf. What are the benefits of this plan?

The ‘Debt Management Plan’ administrator will request reduced payments on your behalf, with your creditors. In many cases the creditors will also agree to totally freeze or reduce the amount of interest being charged on your accounts. 
With the ‘Debt Management Plan’ you have:

• Assistance in dealing with your creditors
• Making payments you can afford and reducing your debt
• Having regular reviews of your circumstances and your monthly deposit amount changing to reflect your current situation.  Once the DMP administrator receives your monthly deposit, you have peace of mind in knowing that all of your creditors on the DMP will be paid. 
(You can do a search on Google by typing in: Washington State Debt Counseling, or, Washington State Consumer Credit Counseling)
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		<title>Choosing An Experienced Vancouver Realtor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:37:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are five mistakes first time home buyer often make:

Choosing an inexperienced Realtor. Be sure you choose an experienced Vancouver Realtor
Lack of funds
Not asking enough or the right questions
Procrastination on the offer
Taking resale value into consideration
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		<title>Home Maintenance Saves Dollars</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Preventative home maintenance is not something that most homeowners like to do, or look forward to doing.  Many residents face cleaning and repairs with the same drudgery as paying bills the first of each month. Most homeowners don't understand that a few simple upgrades and a little preventative maintenance can keep money in your pocket where it belongs. If a homeowner is planning to sell their home anytime in the near future, it’s wise to get ‘on top’ of all of the little things that need to be done around the house, over and above just cleaning.  Keep in mind that many prepares have to be determined by a professional and also many repairs need to be fixed by a professional, but many can be taken care of very simply by just being aware of the possible existence of a problem, then taking some action.]]></description>
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		<title>When Will the Real Estate Market Stabalize</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is an interesting fact: Nationally about 24%  of the homes on the market had a 1% drop in price compared to  15% of the homes dropping last month. The fact is that home prices were so high by 2006 , that it will take probably in my opinion till year 2015 to get some normalcy and back to a stable market.

 Terrie Cox, PC, GRI, CRS, CDPE, ABR, e-Pro, CLHMS
#31 Agent in the USA (2010) Ranked as high as 89 in the World
 Re/Max Equity Group - Licensed Oregon &#038; Washington

 Direct: 888-888-8284    Office: 360-699-5100  Fax: 360-699-6100
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		<title>Lots of Unclaimed Money in Washington State</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding any unclaimed funds can be exciting for someone especially when it’s unexpected and a surprise.  Today,with the help of all the information that is available on the internet, many people are discovering that it can be exciting and very profitable to search for any funds or other assets that one may be entitled to.]]></description>
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		<title>The Vancouver 4th of July Celebration is Back !</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vancouver has celebrated July 4th at Fort Vancouver for 46 years, and in 2009, due to funding problems, the event was cancelled.  With the support of  Bank of America and other partners, businesses, corporations and individuals the event will be brought back this year with a few minor changes.
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		<title>Landscaping Tricks That Wow Buyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's market, sellers have to work harder to persuade buyers that their property is worth considering.  Here are 6 tips to help WOW buyers:

Add splashes of color. With every changing season, a landscape should provide a new display of colors, textures, and fragrances. It’s best to use one or two and repeat them.
Size trees and shrubs to scale. These should be planted in the right scale for the house so that they don’t block windows, doors, and other architectural features on the home’s facade.
Maintain a perfect lawn. A velvety green lawn demonstrates tender loving care is given to the property.
Light up the outside. Good illumination allows buyers to see a home at night and adds drama.
Let them hear the water of a small fountain or water feature in the front yard.
Use decorative architectural elements, like a new mailbox, planted window boxes, etc.
Colors should complement the landscape and the home, however, just don’t overdo it: Too much can seem like kitschy lawn ornaments.]]></description>
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		<title>Why Cleaning and De cluttering is important to sell a Home</title>
		<link>http://www.usa-relocate.com/why-cleaning-and-de-cluttering-is-important-to-sell-a-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the easiest and most cost-effective steps when selling a home is the cleaning and de cluttering process that we all face when preparing our home to put it on the real estate market today.

Cleaning and de cluttering are the two most overlooked areas when preparing a home for sale. 'Home Staging Resources' conducted a study on the costs and the resulting benefits of staging and found that spending just $200 - $300 on cleaning and de cluttering alone resulted in an increase of $1,500 - $2,000 in the sale price, and that translates into a 578% return on investment.
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		<title>Why Isn&#8217;t My Home Selling?</title>
		<link>http://www.usa-relocate.com/why-isnt-my-home-selling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am asked that question many times during the week and I usually find that the answer is the asking price. 

Anything is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay, and a seller willing to accept. This is the same
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		<title>Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you sell a stock, you will owe taxes on the profits you made on that stock — the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same holds true when selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations.
In real estate, capital gains are based not on what you paid for the home, but on its adjusted cost basis.]]></description>
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