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Showing posts with label economic conditions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label economic conditions. Show all posts

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Real Estate Cooking in Lansing Michigan, Real Estate Laws That Is.


New legislation is being introduced, often to late these days. Here 's one example of the new requirements that mortgage brokers will have, which should have been done years ago to prevent the fraud that took place between 2001 and 2006. better late than never. Part of the bailout programs and economic stimulus being introduced by congress over the past couple of months are also a good long read, if your up for the juggling act. In the end, I think we will all learn something from this fiasco of a real estate market. One thing I already know is that strong will survive and come out of this with a new appreciation on life, homeownership, and what greed has done to the U.S. economy.
Now that the sun will shine around Lansing Michigan for the next few months we may start reducing some inventory to balance things out. Activity has picked up somewhat over the past few weeks, rates are stable, and as I always say, there has never been a better time to buy a home.
"expect the Best" Mike

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

People Involved In a Real Estate Sale, Lansing MI


Have you ever stopped to think of all the people a real estate agent in Lansing, Michigan or anywhere else in the USA, puts to work when we sell a house. I have this handy list that I handed out to my agents once a year to share with their customers and clients. Realtors that sell homes are great contributors to the overall economic conditions. I am proud to be a Realtor, you shoud be also. My point is to buyers: Buy a house today and help the overall economy!

To Agents: Go sell a house today, nothing happens until you do! :-)


How many people could be involved in a real estate transaction?

ASSESSORS & STAFF, DRAIN COMMISSIONERS
APPRAISERS & STAFF, DRYWALLERS
ARCHITECTS & STAFF, FLOORING CONTRACTORS
ATTORNEYS & STAFF, FARM HOME ADMINISTRATION
ACCOUNTANTS & STAFF, FRIENDS OF BUYERS & SELLERS
ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, FAMILY OF BUYERS & SELLERS
ASBESTOS REMOVERS, FOUNDATION INSP & CONTRACTORS
AUCTIONEERS, FRIEND OF THE COURT
APPLIANCE SERVICERS, FEDERAL EXPRESS
ASTROLOGERS, FUEL OIL SUPPLIERS
BUYERS, FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
BUILDERS, FLOOD INSURANCE AGENTS
BUILDING DEPARTMENTS, HEATING & AIR CONTRACTORS
BUILDING INSPECTORS, INSPECTORS
BILLING DEPARTMENTS, HOME INSPECTIONS
BOARD OF REALTORS, HOTEL PERSONNEL
BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT, HOMES & LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE
BROKERS, HOME WARRANTY COMPANIES
BASEMENT WATERPROOFERS, HEATLH DEPARTMENT
CLOSING DEPARTMENTS, HOUSING COMMISSION
CLOSING BROKERS, INSURANCE AGENTS & COMPANIES
CLOSING AGENTS, INVESTORS
CEMENT CONTRACTORS, INVESTMENT COUNSELORS
CARPET INSTALLERS, INGHAM COUNTY
CARPET CLEANERS, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
CREDITORS, KITCHEN CONTRACTORS
CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, LEASING COMPANIES
CREDIT BUREAUS, LAB TECHNICIANS
CABLE COMPANIES, LUMBER COMPANIES
CONSUMER POWER CO., LAND CONTRACT HOLDERS
CHIMNEY INSP & CLEANERS, LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS, LANSING STATE JOURNAL
DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, LANDLORDS
DEVELOPERS, LOAN ORIGINATORS
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTH, LOAN PROCESSORS
DESIGNERS, LOAN UNDERWRITERS
M.S.H.D.A, SIGN COMPANIES
MEDIATORS, SALES MANAGERS
MOBILE HOME BROKERS, SHOPPING GUIDES
MANUFACTURED HOME AGENTS, SECONDARY LENDERS
MASONRY, Almost Forgot Mike Bowler, SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE
MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE, SURVEYORS
MOVING COMPANIES, SEPTIC INSPECTORS
NOTARY PUBLICS, SEPTIC PUMPERS
OIL & GAS LEASE HOLDERS, SECURITY SYSTEM COMPANIES
OIL TANK INSPECTORS & REMOVERS SUPPLIERS
PERSONNEL DEPARMENTS, SOIL TESTERS
PROPANE FUEL SUPPLIERS, SECRETARY OF STATE
PHONE COMPNANIES, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
PAINTERS, SIDING CONTRACTORS
PLUMBERS, SNOW REMOVERS
P.M.I. COMPANIES, SELLERS
PLANNING DIVISIONS, STORAGE FACILITIES
PRINTERS, SEWER CLEANERS
PHOTGRAPHERS, SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTORS
POTENTIAL BUYERS, SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATIONS
PERSONAL MARKETING CO., TENANTS
PAYOFF DEPARTMENTS, TOPOGRAPHICAL STUDIERS
PROBATE COURTS, TRIMMING CONTRACTORS
PEST INSPECTORS, TAX CONSULTANTS
POST OFFICE, TAX EXAMINERS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., TITLE INS. EXAMINERS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, TITLE SEARCHERS
REALTORS TITLE INS. UNDERWRITERS
REALTORS ASSISTANTS, TITLE COMPANIES INSURERS
RADON TESTERS, TREASURERS OFFICE
REAL ESTATE WEEKLY PUBLICATION, UNTIED PARCEL SERVICE
REGISTER OF DEEDS ,UTILITY BILLING DEPTS.
ROAD COMMISSIONER, WELL INSPECTORS
ROOFERS & ROOF INSPECTORS, WATER TESTERS
RELOCATION COMPANIES, WATER SOFTENER & PURIFIER
RUBBISH REMOVAL COMPANIES, CONTRACTORS
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS, WINDOW CONTRACTORS
RETIREMENT HOMES, WELCOME WAGON REPESENTATIVES
RECYCLING COMPANIES, ZONING COMMISSIONS

Oh! One last thing: Let's not forget, St. Joseph Statue Salespeople and Authors. "Expect the Best" Mike