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Short Sales, Fiduciary Duty & Tea Parties

January 5, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

The truth is, short sales with their long lead time and unknown outcome, are just not right for some buyers. And the only way they will know that is if their agent is honest with them about the expectations

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Short Sale Buyers – Should You Pay A Deposit Up Front?

November 8, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Many short sale listers require the buyer to deposit earnest money,non-refundable for 60-90 days, while the short sale is reviewed. Fair? Depends who you ask…

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Buying a House? Third Time’s a Charm!

June 19, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

After three tries, my client finally got her dream home! Anything is possible in the dysfunctional real estate market we are now experiencing so don’t give up.

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