What Will Happen to Me and My Stuff?!

January 5, 2009 · Filed Under Feature · Comment 

There’s more to estate planning than deciding who will get your money after you die. Estate planning also means deciding who will manage your business and legal affairs if you ever become incapacitated.

What You Should Know

A Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you give another person legal authority to act for you. The Power of Attorney can cover simple tasks like writing or endorsing checks. It can also involve more complex matters like selling real estate. Read more

Financial Planning for Long Term Care

December 3, 2008 · Filed Under Feature · Comment 

Finance Series

prime club – West Chester 9090 Cox Road (corner of Rt. 42 and Cox Road)

December 10 Wednesdays, 7:00 PM

Presenter is Chris Robbins, Financial Advisor of Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors.

Financial Planning for Long Term Care

The cost of long term care can have a significant impact on a family’s resources. Attendees discover ways to plan for this expense and minimize the effect long term care can have on an individual’s standard of living.

Cost: Free – call 779.7360.

Personal Property

November 11, 2008 · Filed Under Feature · Comment 


When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as buildings, trees, shrubs, etc. Most buyers are only interested in purchasing the real estate, not the owner’s personal property. What happens when personal property has become a part of the real estate? Is it actually a “fixture” which will now convey to the buyer with the real estate?

There are three tests which usually need to be satisfied. Has the personal property been permanently annexed to the real estate? Is it intended to become part of the real estate? What is the local custom? Fixtures may include shades, heaters, ranges, screens, storm windows, lighting fixtures, etc. To save misunderstanding at the closing–and perhaps the sale–it is important that the seller spell out specifically in the sales agreement what will go to the buyer as part of the property.
Read this online and get more information: Personal Property

Scott Baker, ABR e-Pro
Coldwell Banker West Shell
Realtor®
Phone:
Fax:
WebSite: www.eHomeReports.com
e-mail: Scott.Baker@cbws.com
please don’t keep me a secret; tell friends, relatives, co-workers, etc…

Real Estate Agent Advantages

October 16, 2008 · Filed Under Feature · Comment 


How do real estate agents sell homes? When a professional real estate agent is retained to sell a home, the agent will develop a marketing plan that has proven effective for selling homes quickly and for the maximum sale price.

The real estate agent will perform a market analysis, comparing the home with similar homes in your neighborhood that have recently sold. Your agent will evaluate the current real estate market in order to develop a price opinion for your home. The next step will be to make recommendations about preparing your home so that it is presented to its best advantage. A description of the home will be uploaded into the local Multiple Listing Service, and your agent will implement a marketing plan tailored to your home.

By listing your property, you expose it to thousands of real estate agents throughout the region. MLS exposure is one of the most valuable services a real estate agent can provide sellers. Real estate professionals aslo network with other agents in their office when they bring new listings to the market. Does this system work? 85% of the homes sold today use this method. Enough said!
Read this online and get more information: Real Estate Agent Advantages

Scott Baker, ABR e-Pro
Coldwell Banker West Shell
Realtor®
Phone: 513-403-5323
Fax: 513-332-9077
WebSite: www.eHomeReports.com
e-mail: Scott.Baker@cbws.com
please don’t keep me a secret; tell friends, relatives, co-workers, etc…

Rewards of Home Ownership

August 25, 2008 · Filed Under Feature · Comment 

People buy a home for a lot of different reasons. They may want to put down roots in a community and create a sense of stability in their lives. Then there are the financial considerations and the “forced” savings that builds up in the form of equity. In addition, the monthly cost of owning a house is usually much more stable and predictable than renting.

If you are considering the possibility of purchasing a home, contact a knowledgeable real estate agent in your community. An important part of our job is to educate prospective buyers about the potential benefits and responsibilities of renting versus owning a home. We can help you determine your purchasing power and show you the best homes in your price range. We can also give you a side-by-side comparison of the costs of owning a home compared with what you pay for rent. When you fix up your home to suit your needs and taste, you benefit from the added value of the improvements instead of the landlord!

Read this online and get more information: The Rewards of Home Ownership
Scott Baker

Coldwell Banker West Shell
Phone: 513-777-7900
Email: scottbaker@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
Website: http://www.ehomereports.com/

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