Louisiana Title Services Newsletter

 

"Closing the American Dream" 

August 2008 

 

 

We still have some 2008 Planners left! Give us a call to come pick up your FREE copy!
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Location! Location! Location!
Location is important...and that is why we want you to know that we are conveniently located at
8801 Bluebonnet Blvd.
on the corner of N. Oak Hills Parkway and Bluebonnet Blvd. Please stop in and visit us with your next closing. We'll ensure a smooth transaction, in a convenient, relaxed environment.
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Please contact Layne Dodd about available office space to hold meetings for FREE!

 

GEAUX TIGERS! 

Mike The Tiger

 Season Opener

Aug. 30th at 4 p.m.

vs

Appalachian State

 

 

For more information please contact:
Layne Dodd
cldodd@louisianatitle.com
225-769-2900
Fax: 225-766-3086
www.LouisianaTitle.com
 

Greetings!

 Thanks for taking the time to read our monthly newsletter. This month we have two stories about the current housing market and one with some great tips about taking great pictures of your next listing. We hope you find these interesting and helpful.

Enjoy!

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Poll: Housing Market to Improve with New President

A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Move Inc. shows that 44 percent of home buyers expect improvements in the housing market when the new president is installed next year.

At the same time, 81 percent of home buyers are still nervous about the current housing market and say there are barriers between them and home ownership. What kinds of barriers? Respondents cited the cost of a down payment (28 percent), their annual income level (20 percent), lack of confidence in the economy (26 percent) and high home prices (31 percent).

 

Read more... 

Source: www.realtor.org

Work Smart: Helping Buyers Through Tough Terrain

 

 

In the new financing landscape, buyers need more support from you. Get a crash course in financing to learn how you can ensure buyers can come up with the money to buy the home they've chosen.  

 

By G.M. Filisko

 

As credit standards tighten and financial markets struggle to find the bottom, home buyers' ability to get an affordable mortgage has never been a more critical component in the real estate transaction.
 
Read more...

Source:www.realtor.org

 

Are Your Listings Picture Perfect?

 

Put an end to boring or unflattering property photos. Here are six quick fixes to common photo challenges.

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey

 

Buyers today want to see photos, and lots of them. But if the snapshots you're taking of your listings are unflattering, lack detail, or are simply too boring, you could actually be doing a disservice. 

Read more... 

 

Source: www.realtor.org

 

 

 

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