tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39719767180279892842024-03-13T22:14:52.854-04:00Somerset Kentucky & Lake Cumberland LivingA place to see reports, tips, facts, stories on Somerset & Lake Cumberland Real Estate.
I hope you find some of the topics helpful, encouraging, or just flat out amusing.Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-40600519510787969812009-07-29T11:09:00.001-04:002009-07-29T11:09:43.521-04:00Are Today's Homes Undervalued?With all of the Foreclosures and Short Sales going on the question now is are today's homes undervalued? I Just read a great article on this subject in the Realtor's magazine and there research is interesting. <br /><br />Lawrence Yun Chief economist of the National Association of Realtors states: <br /><br />"The median national home price today is about $169,000, down almost 14 percent from a year ago and an estimated 30 percent from its peak. It's safe to say we've reached the point where prices are justified by the fundamentals of the economy and may even represent an undervaluation."<br /><br />This undervalued properties is creating a problem for homeowners that have great credit good income from being able to qualify for a great refinance package. Mainly because the image that is being created is showing that there homes may be underwater regarding value. Now this will more than likely settle down but it might be the new norm for awhile.<br /><br />Here is some more from Lawrence Yun Chief economist of the National Association of Realtors:<br /><br />"What's clear is that the challenge today is getting credit moving again for everyone. Until then, markets will continue to be distorted by the disproportionate number of short-sale and foreclosed homes for sale."<div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-20214777755889991272009-06-01T15:18:00.002-04:002009-06-01T15:23:11.823-04:00$8000 Tax Credit - Criteria to Qualify For Tax Credit Worth $ 8000 on First Time Home Purchase<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SiQpysUgkdI/AAAAAAAAABo/KnfONidyIKY/s1600-h/MLS_1121131.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342441008835629522" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SiQpysUgkdI/AAAAAAAAABo/KnfONidyIKY/s200/MLS_1121131.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>O.k. So you have heard about the $8,000 dollar tax credit. So how do you get that free money? Read this article from <a href="http://www.ezinearticles.com/">www.ezinearticles.com</a>.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br />President Obama has announced the Stimulus Package worth $ 787 billion that is meant to save people's home and allot them new ones. This package would help the US people through grants, tax relief, state & local fiscal relief, loans, etc. As President Obama explains, 'the stimulus bill would help the US people clear their debt levels and lead a hassle free life.' The grants are available for all day to day requirements like food, clothing, home, education, debt clearance, etc. Out of this sum, the amount set aside for the first time home owners is $ 2 billion - $ 8 billion. These would come as grants as well incentives for the home owners. With this package, the first time home buyers can enjoy tax credits $ 8,000.<br />Here are some points to understand $8000 tax credits and their eligibility criteria:<br />. It is only available to the first time home buyers.<br />. Tax credit is not a loan. One does not need to pay it back. But that is subjective. In case the home is sold off with in 3 years, the $ 8,000 tax credit must be re-paid.<br />. Tax credit requires the home buyer's tax liability. In case the buyer's liability is less than $ 8,000, the remaining credit would be issued as a check.<br />. The home purchases must only be for a primary residence.<br />. It is only available for the homes that are purchased between January 1, 2009 & December 1, 2009.<br />. The single persons with an income of $ 75,000 or more are not eligible to get this tax credit.<br />. The married couples whose joint income is $ 150,000 or more, they do not qualify for this tax credit.<br />. The tax credit is not eligible in case the seller is the buyer's relative.<br />To know more about President Obama's Stimulus Package and to check if you qualify for Government Grants & other Tax Benefits<br />Click Here --> <a id="link_79" href="http://www.loanratemodifications.com/" target="_new">Federal Grant Programs</a><br />Government Grants may not be enough, you also need add new income sources. Try the free trial for Google Cash & learn the secret for earning thousands of dollars per month online.<br />Click Here --> <a id="link_80" href="http://www.loanratemodifications.com/" target="_new">Google Cash Free Trial</a><br />FREE Trials are for a limited time only, so get yours today<br />Article Source: <a id="link_81" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Eric_Darby">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Eric_Darby</a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Alright now you know if you can get this money. So now it's time to get started! Visit <a href="http://www.somersetliving.com/">www.somersetliving.com</a> to start your search for that new property! Thanks!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-28047005538803078902009-02-28T11:33:00.005-05:002009-02-28T11:50:09.883-05:00Somerset and Lake Cumberland Feb. Real Estate Report!Well there has been a few changes in the past month, and the repor below will reflect on some of those. Please take a look and see what you think about Somerset & Lake Cumberland's Real Estate future.<br /><br />Here's your Feb. 2009 Report:<br /><br />I will be listing 2009 first followed by 2008's.<br /><br />Number of Homes Sold: Feb. 2009 32 / Feb. 2008 46<br /><br />Number of Lots & Acreage Sold: 10 / 13<br /><br />Average Closing Price: $124,947 / $100,300<br /><br />Average Days on Market Residential: 141 / 193<br /><br />Average Days on Market Lot & Acreage: 163 / 129<br /><br />Difference of Sales Price- % of Current List Price Residential: 91.05% / 92.53%<br /><br />Difference of Sales Price- % of Current List Price Lot & Acreage: 90.95% / 85.71%<br /><br />Sell Price Total Residential: $3,170,845 / $4,570,920<br /><br />Sell Price Total Lot & Acreage: $355,000 / $488,500<br /><br />Number of Residential Homes on the Market: # 930<br /><br />Number of Lots & Acreage on the Market: # 1042<br /><br /><br />If you notice that some of the numbers are lower compared to last Feb. But also by the looks of these numbers home's with a higher price compared to last year are selling better. Take a look at the Average closing repoprt above. Are average closing cost is up $24,647. So either home values are going up, or we just have some really good agents out there doing some good negotiating.<br /><br />Also take a look at the Average Days on Market report and you will notice that homes are staying on the market for less days. So maybe it's getting a little bit easier to sell?<br /><br />Well please take you time and read through these reports to get an idea on what is happening here in Somerset Kentucky regarding our real estate market.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/Salqppjn1EI/AAAAAAAAABg/4ad1ljOKrvI/s1600-h/Web+pics+131.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307890899595285570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/Salqppjn1EI/AAAAAAAAABg/4ad1ljOKrvI/s200/Web+pics+131.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I hope you find this helpful! Thanks and have a great weekend<br /><br /><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/Salqppjn1EI/AAAAAAAAABg/4ad1ljOKrvI/s1600-h/Web+pics+131.jpg"></a></p><p><br /> </p><p> </p><p>Adam Gullett</p><p>www.somersetliving.com</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-29889892589847628912009-02-19T09:47:00.005-05:002009-02-19T10:02:29.303-05:00Zillow's Report!Zillow.com has just sent me an email on the Real Estate Market Trends in Somerset, and I thought you all might like to hear what they had to say.<br /><br /><br />Their report said that home values in Somerset decreased -5.6% in the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to the fourth quarter of 2007.<br /><br /><br />And that Nationally, home values decreased -11.6% during this same period.<br /><br />Even though prices continue to decrease in Somerset Kentucky, we can feel a little more confident that things are going a little bit better for us than some.<br /><br /><br />I make this post not to discourage, but to keep people informed. Don't go and call all your friends and family and tell them that the world is going to end, because as long as people continue to focus on how bad things are, the less likely we are to make things better. We need to learn from our mistakes, not dwell on them!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SZ1zg7o8t1I/AAAAAAAAABQ/5CnicQusyW0/s1600-h/My+Boy+Will+2.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SZ1zz_dKW9I/AAAAAAAAABY/7lXvHH_BIQw/s1600-h/My+Boy+Will+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304523273156582354" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SZ1zz_dKW9I/AAAAAAAAABY/7lXvHH_BIQw/s200/My+Boy+Will+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Take care! Be positive! And remember you still have your family!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-84053710597681892822009-02-06T14:00:00.003-05:002009-02-06T14:13:38.244-05:00What Is Involved In Making An Offer On A Home?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SYyLUK-pL9I/AAAAAAAAABI/SdP5yQDkses/s1600-h/Picture+007.jpg"></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SYyLD1UMBxI/AAAAAAAAABA/dBqMNfFHb4w/s1600-h/danielle_007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299763759475853074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SYyLD1UMBxI/AAAAAAAAABA/dBqMNfFHb4w/s320/danielle_007.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div><br />A purchase offer is a written document submitted by a prospective home buyer to the seller of a residential property. This legal document is executed once an individual is bent on purchasing the home he or she would like to live in or would like to have as an investment. But the process only begins there as negotiations between the seller and the buyer will still be involved to make sure that every detail is to their liking.<br /><br /><br /></div><div>When a homebuyer has set his or her eyes on a certain property, he or she may work with a real estate agent and fill up a purchase offer form or make one themselves that will be based according to their terms and conditions. If a buyer doesn't want to get an agent, he or she should consult with a real estate lawyer on this matter.<br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>In the U.S., real estate laws vary from state to state hence, it is advisable that a buyer check out the standard form in his state. Learning about this legal form beforehand is the right thing to do as it will help one understand the items that need to be specified in the document.<br />In writing a purchase offer, one of the important things a buyer needs to include are the fixtures that he or she wants to stay or get rid of in his future home. Specifically, the fixtures here refer to the things that are attached permanently to a residential property such as kitchen cabinets as well as heating and cooling systems. A house listed with a multiple listing agency would usually state what items the seller wants to sell with his or her house. If there are decorative items that a potential buyer would like to stay, then it should be noted in the offer. Other items that might be included are the outdoor storage buildings, windows, light fixtures and garage door openers.<br />A purchase offer must be based on the property's present condition and the items that a buyer expects to be included or rid of. After a seller reviews the offer to purchase, the negotiation between the two parties starts.<br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Of course, a seller may not totally agree with the buyer's terms and conditions upon receiving the first offer. He or she may just cross out some of the items not amenable to his terms and should put his initial on the changes. Otherwise, if a seller disagrees with the whole offer, he or she may propose a counter offer.<br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Apart from the fixtures, other items in the offer that may involve some haggling are the purchase price, the party responsible for paying the closing costs, the closing date and delivery of title and the date the seller needs to move out from the property.<br />Several counter offers can be exchanged during negotiations but the final contract can only be reached once both parties agree to the modifications in the offer and put them in writing. When the document is signed by the seller and the buyer, the purchase offer becomes legal.<br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>This article is brought to you by LegalHomeForms.com Download over 60 of the most used <a id="link_83" href="http://www.legalhomeforms.com/" target="_new">real estate forms</a> and contracts. Find forms like the <a id="link_84" href="http://www.legalhomeforms.com/quitclaim-deed-form.htm" target="_new">quit claim deed</a>, or <a id="link_85" href="http://www.legalhomeforms.com/offer-to-purchase-real-estate-form.htm" target="_new">offer to purchase</a> real estate form.<br />Article Source: <a id="link_86" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gloria_Smith">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gloria_Smith</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-80005835993529056472009-02-04T21:02:00.000-05:002009-02-04T21:03:48.480-05:00Failure is O.K. It's part of LIFE!"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more <br>intelligently"<br> -Henry Ford-<p>Sometimes life throws things at you that you were not expecting, and <br>when you have to walk through those things it leaves you feeling like <br>you have failed yourself, your family, or your friends. But just <br>remember that life is a journey of mistakes, and growth. As long as <br>you learn from your failures and get back up and try again, it will <br>get better, and you will make it through!<p>Just thought someone might need to hear this!<p>Adam Gullett<br>Homestead Real Estate<br>(606) 219-5122<br><a href="mailto:adamgullett@gmail.com">adamgullett@gmail.com</a><br><a href="http://www.somersetliving.com">www.somersetliving.com</a><p>Sent from my iPhone<div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-36017459621034755052009-02-03T21:36:00.000-05:002009-02-03T21:37:29.685-05:00Projects To Boost AppealIn the December 2008 Realtor magazine, they ran an article about the <br>best projects that bring the greatest return on your money. They did <br>this using HomeTech Information Systems, which is a remodeling <br>estimating software company in Bethesda, MD.<p>I am only going to show you what they thought would be the best return <br>for your money in the state of Kentucky<p>(These projects are based on midrange homes.)<p>Additions:<p>Back-up Generator.<br>Job cost: $12,820.<br>Resale Value: $8,957<br>Cost Recouped: 69.9%<p>Bathroom<br>Job cost: $33,468<br>Resale Value: $23,255<br>Cost recoup: 69.5 %<p>Deck (composite)<br>Job Cost: $14,285<br>Resale Value: $10,237<br>Cost Recoup: 71.7%<p>Deck (wood)<br>Job cost: $8,903<br>Resale Value: $7,588<br>Cost Recouped: 85.2<p>Family Room<br>Job cost: $70,536<br>Resale Value: $48,661<br>Cost Recouped: 69.0<p>Garage<br>Job cost: $49,954<br>Resale Value: $34,779<br>Cost Recouped: 69.6<p>Master Suite<br>Job Cost: $89,283<br>Resale Value: $60,827<br>Cost value: 68.1%<p>Sunroom<br>Job Cost: $66,572<br>Resale Value: $39,147<br>Cost Recouped: 58.8<p>Two-Story<br>Job Cost: $131,511<br>Resale Value: $94,791<br>Cost Recouped: 72.1%<p>Remodels<p>Attic-to-bedroom<br>Job Cost: $42,277<br>Resale value: $33,749<br>Cost recouped: 79.8%<p>Basement<br>Job cost: $53,552<br>Resale: $44,924<br>Cost recouped: 83.9%<p>Bathroom<br>Job cost: $14,413<br>Resale: $11,973<br>Cost recouped: 83.1%<p>Home Office<br>Job cost: $26,494<br>Resale value: $26,494<br>Cost recouped: 60.5%<p>Kitchen (major)<br>Job cost: $53,150<br>Resale value: $41,260<br>Cost recouped: 77.6%<p>Kitchen (minor)<br>Job cost: $20,307<br>Resale value: $16,461<br>Cost recouped: 81.1%<p>Replacements<p>Roofing<br>Job cost: $16,594<br>Resale value: $10,657<br>Cost recouped: 64.2%<p>Siding (vinyle)<br>Job cost: $8,994<br>Resale value: $7,610<br>Cost recouped: 84.6%<p>Window (vinyle)<br>Job cost: $9,529<br>Resale value: $7,438<br>Cost recouped: 78.1%<p>Window (wood)<br>Job cost: $10,405<br>Resale value: $8,037<br>Cost recouped: 77.2%<p><br>Even though the cost of doing a project and the resale value don't <br>show profit, a person's home is still one of their best, and most <br>solid investments.<p>Also you don't really do home projects (at least most of the time) <br>because you are thinking about selling. But you do it to make it the <br>way you want it. So remember that!<p>And finally, the main reason you do these projects, is to make your <br>property stand out above the rest, and give it that true curb appeal <br>that sells your house.<p>Adam Gullett<br>Homestead Real Estate<br>(606) 219-5122<br><a href="mailto:adamgullett@gmail.com">adamgullett@gmail.com</a><br><a href="http://www.somersetliving.com">www.somersetliving.com</a><p>Sent from my iPhone<div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-91925329967343766422009-02-02T13:40:00.003-05:002009-02-02T14:22:52.655-05:00How Much Did You Say The WHITE HOUSE IS???<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SYdIAi69wvI/AAAAAAAAAA4/1oojVpsjho4/s1600-h/white-house-picture.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298282660836000498" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SYdIAi69wvI/AAAAAAAAAA4/1oojVpsjho4/s320/white-house-picture.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I just read an article about the White House and what they estimated it is worth, and I thought I would pass it along to you.<br /><br />This report comes from zillow.com.<br /><br />"Zillow publishes free data and Zestimate values for 84 million homes across the country - that's more than 90 percent of U.S. homes. We thought it would be fitting to provide a Zestimate value for the most famous U.S. home of all as president-elect Obama and his family prepare to move in," said Stan Humphries, Zillow's vice president of data and analytice. "Obviously the White House will never be for sale, but given the immense amount of public data on this home, we thought it would be fun to crunch the numbers and say, 'what if.'<br /><br />Ok. first things first. The Zillow statisticians had to look at the physical aspects of the White House to get started. Here's the stats:<br /><br />The White House sits on 18 Acres of land and has 55,000 square feet of living space, with 132 total rooms, and of those rooms; 35 are bathrooms, 16 are bedrooms, and 3 kitchens.<br /><br />They came to the amount of $308,058,000<br /><br />O.k. so now you can begin to get the scope of how big this house really is!<br /><br />Well the zillow team didn't stop their here's what it would cost to own that house:<br /><br />They ran the numbers, and if someone was to take out a standard 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage on the White House with a 20% down payment, and a 6% interest rate, their monthly payment (including principle and interest) would be $1.48 million a month.<br /><br />Just pocket change!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-32180750887380413772009-02-01T15:51:00.000-05:002009-02-01T15:52:41.265-05:00Don't Forget Your Tax Write Off!Thought I would just send out a quick reminder for everyone to be and <br>sure and include your property taxes in your tax write-offs. Also if <br>you own a business and have an office in your home be sure and talk to <br>your CPA, or tax advisor about other real estate tax write-offs.<p>Also come back soon, as I am going to be posting a few articles on <br>preparing an offer to purchase real estate contract, and things you <br>should know before you do.<p>Adam Gullett<br>Homestead Real Estate<br>(606) 219-5122<br><a href="mailto:adamgullett@gmail.com">adamgullett@gmail.com</a><br><a href="http://www.somersetliving.com">www.somersetliving.com</a><p>Sent from my iPhone<div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-61273097557477896042009-01-29T11:24:00.005-05:002009-01-29T12:35:05.067-05:00Jan. 2009 Real Estate ReportStarting in 2009 I am going to start posting reports on Somerset Kentucky & Lake Cumeberland real estate on a monthly basis. I will be comparing with the month's of the previous year to the current year so you can see what the real estate market is doing in our area.<br /><br /><br /><br />So here's your Jan. 2009 Report:<br /><br />I will be listing 2009 first followed by 2008's.<br /><br />Number of Homes Sold: Jan. 2009: 25/Jan. 2008: 37<br /><br />Number of Lots & Acreage Sold: 4/6<br /><br />Average Closing Price: $103,687 / $131,723<br /><br />Average Days on Market Residential: 219 / 181<br /><br />Average Days on Market Lot & Acreage: 448 / 213<br /><br />Difference of Sales Price- % of Current List Price Residential: 93.45% / 91.33%<br /><br />Difference of Sales Price- % of Current List Price Lot & Acreage: 90.18% / 97.82%<br /><br />Sell Price Total Residential: $3,264,600 / $3,711,100<br /><br />Sell Price Total Lot & Acreage: $237,900 / $363,800<br /><br />Number of Residential Homes on the Market: #894<br /><br />Number of Lots & Acreage on the Market: #1034<br /><br /><br />As you can tell our numbers are a little lower than last year, but as a Realtor let me tell you we are begining to see a pick up in house showings, calls, and buyer traffic. You have heard of supply and demand well, we have the supply of properties, just not the demand for them.<br /><br />But let me tell you this, there might never be a better time to buy than right now! You may never see the interest rates as low as they are, combined with plenty of homes on the market to choose from. That combination should be enough to get you out there looking!<br /><br />Think about it, right now with there being so many properties for sale, you as a buyer have the upper hand on negotiating a deal. And on top of that you get a great deal on financing too!<br /><br />I hope you find this market update helpful, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the information in this report.<br /><br />As always, "thank you" for reading my blog, and have a great day!<br /><br /><br />Adam Gullett<br />Homestead Real Estate<br />(606)219-5122<br /><a href="mailto:adamgullett@gmail.com">adamgullett@gmail.com</a><br />www.somersetliving.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-56917736709968777392009-01-29T10:09:00.002-05:002009-01-29T10:13:38.127-05:00Thought For Today<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SYHHiuzOOlI/AAAAAAAAAAw/vjSRp-zoqVU/s1600-h/DSC03973.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296734036256766546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pss7h-NihU8/SYHHiuzOOlI/AAAAAAAAAAw/vjSRp-zoqVU/s320/DSC03973.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>"Sometimes we feel that we've got to climb a mountain or raise a monument to leave our mark on the world. What we fail to recognize is that often we make a difference simply by existing, by handling what life gives us. Maybe the way we deal with our challenges and our rewards inspires someone else to achieve worthwhile things in their own life."<br /></div><br /><div>--Blaine Lee, Inspirational Author and Speaker</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-90917488633149525962009-01-27T21:06:00.000-05:002009-01-27T21:08:23.766-05:00Stage Your Home to SellDo you remember when you went out looking at homes, and you saw that <br>picture of that home that looked so pretty that you just had to see <br>what the inside looked like? So you call your Realtor and schedule a <br>walk through. You pull up to the property and the first thing you <br>notice is; this is not the house I saw in the picture!<p>The bushes are way over grown, the house number is barely hanging on <br>to the house, and the owners have let their trash cans overflow with <br>trash, right in front of their house.<p>Then you go inside, only to find out that you can't even tell what the <br>house looks like because there is so much stuff everywhere. And it <br>doesn't even look like they clean!<p>Well if you haven't, I have! And let me tell you, those properties are <br>hard to sell!<p>So let me give you my five steps on what someone should do to make <br>their house sellable.<p>Step 1: If you have overgrown bushes trim them down, clean up the <br>front yard of all distractions that take away from the curb appeal!<p>Step 2: Go knock on your neighbors door and have them stand at the <br>curb and let them tell you what they hate about the outside of your <br>house. (trust me they would love the oportunity.) and then do what <br>they say!<p>Step 3: Take that same neighbor inside (or get a new one if your <br>current one doesn't give you honest answers) and have them let you <br>know what they like and hate about the inside.<p>Step 4: Go through your house and: clean it, paint it, replace <br>anything that needs to be replaced, light it up, hide the junk, bring <br>in some plants, and rearange your furniture so rooms feel larger.<p>Step 5: Now go and get your neighbor that you used before and now ask <br>them to buy your house!<p>Well there's my steps on how to stage your house to sell.<p>Now go and do it, and give me a call to list it!<p>Adam Gullett<br>Homestead Real Estate<br>(606) 219-5122<br><a href="mailto:adamgullett@gmail.com">adamgullett@gmail.com</a><br><a href="http://www.somersetliving.com">www.somersetliving.com</a><p>Sent from my iPhone<p>Serving the Somerset Kentucky & Lake Cumberland areas in their real <br>estate needs<div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-27495680637048220762009-01-25T15:09:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:10:14.686-05:00Be positive, and go buy a house!!!I don't know about you but I am sick and tired of the news controling <br>everything people do. THINK FOR YOURSELF!!!!<p>If everyone in the United States would start thinking and talking <br>about positive things, and put there money into the market, then maybe <br>just maybe we could start getting ourselves out of this mess. To those <br>of you out their that has money ready to buy, don't wait, now is the <br>time to buy! Interest rates are down, still great financing available, <br>and there's still a lot of houses on the market with sellers ready to <br>look at all offersl. So why wait!<p>Let me tell you a little bit about my town Somerset Kentucky. We are <br>known as a tourist town, lake community, and a tri-city area. If you <br>have ever wanted to live in a house with a lake view, but never <br>thought you could. Then you need to come and check our our town, with <br>everything I just said above, don't you think you might be able to buy <br>that perfect house with a view now?<p>So let me finish off this post by saying; next time you come across <br>that person that has been watching all the news about how bad <br>everything is. Look him in the eye and say; I don't know what your <br>talking about, I just bought a house, cheaper than ever, with a really <br>great interest rate!!!<p><p>Adam Gullett<br>Homestead Real Estate<br>(606) 219-5122<br><a href="mailto:adamgullett@gmail.com">adamgullett@gmail.com</a><br><a href="http://www.somersetliving.com">www.somersetliving.com</a><p>Sent from my iPhone<div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971976718027989284.post-19182516389858850232008-03-18T14:31:00.001-04:002009-01-26T15:15:47.273-05:00Ahh, Sweet Somerset Kentucky Real EstateI am going to start this blog off with introducing myself, My name is Adam and I live in Somerset, Kentucky. And I am in REAL ESTATE! Yep you heard right, Real Estate, and my goal as an agent, is to make sure that you as the buyer or seller have all the questions you have about real estate answered, and one of the ways I plan to do that is with this blog.<br /><br />My plan is to create a place to rant and ramble about anything to do with real estate, or investment property. And I would really like to be able to communicate with anyone that is willing to read about anything that I would write (for I know that you had to suffer). So please take some time and post to my blog or ask questions. so you can get to know me and what I do.<br /><br />And if you decide that this blog just doesn't give you enough of what you are looking for than check out my website located at: <a href="http://www.somersetliving.com/">http://www.somersetliving.com</a><br /><br />Thanks again and I look forward to sharing some great confessions, insights, and possibly some laughs on rare occasions with you.<br /><br />P.S. If you have a question regarding real estate or about anything for that matter please don't hesitate to ask. I will answer any questions you have (or at least try).<br /><br />Adam<div class="blogger-post-footer">Please visit my website for more information at:
http://www.somersetliving.com</div>Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488199772549543457noreply@blogger.com0